Welcome
From the Mayor
We hope you enjoy your stay in our wonderful city. Tulsa is rich with
visitor opportunities, offering a variety of attractions and entertainment activities, and has a small-town
flavor while offering the benefits of a large metropolitan city. You can experience first-class
cultural programs of music, theater and dance, as well as museums and galleries. These, combined with
our excellent shopping, hotels and restaurants, will create an unforgettable visit to Tulsa.
I am pleased that you have chosen to visit Tulsa and let KEY Magazine be your guide. KEY
Magazine is a comprehensive guide to events and attractions and provides helpful information
about tourist sites, restaurants, and places to shop.
I am sure that you will enjoy our unique brand of western hospitality and our
friendly people!
Sincerely,
Contents
Dewey Bartlett Jr., Mayor
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Travel Host of the Month
Tulsa: Proud History. Bright Future.
KEY Cover Feature: Cavender’s
City Sources
KEY Dining: Molly’s Landing Steaks & Seafood
What to See and Do
KEY Exhibition: Gilcrease Museum: Alexandre Hogue
Calendar of Events
Downtown Tulsa Map
Entertainment Districts
KEY Editor’s Pick: The Antiquary
Restaurants & Clubs
KEY Editor’s Pick: Celebrity Restaurant
KEY Shopping: Drysdales Western Wear
Tulsa Metro Map
KEY Entertainment: Cain’s Ballroom
Shopping
KEY Editor’s Pick: Gary Vance ~ KW Realtor
TULSA
Travel Host
of the MONTH
Windie Lawson
Front Desk Supervisor
Hyatt Regency
Profile:
Windie was born and
raised on the Island of
Nonoc, Surigao City,
Philippines. She studied and graduated with
a degree in computer programing and is
continuing her academic endeavors, majoring in
Health information Technology, at Tulsa
Community College. She began her hospitality
career at the Hyatt in 2012 and thoroughly
enjoys the opportunity to meet visitors from
around the world staying at the Hyatt.
Where to Eat:
"Downtown Tulsa is home to some great local
restaurants! El Guapo's in the heart of Tulsa's
Blue Dome District at the corner of 1st and
Elgin. In addition to great Mexican food it
features Tulsa's only downtown roof top cantina
with gorgeous views of the city. Another great
choice in the Blue Dome District is Yokozuna
Sushi. They live up to their slogan “Sushi is Art”
and feature a number of excellent Asian specialties.
Finally, another great spot I like to recommend
is Tavolo Italian restaurant. It has a classic Italian
setting and offers affordable daily lunch specials."
Must See:
"Tulsa attractions have something for everyone!
I like to recommend The Philbrook Museum,
which is located 10 minutes from downtown, for an
exceptional taste of Tulsa culture. The Gilcrease
Museum is an incredible place to experience
Native American and Western Oklahoma history.
Families will enjoy the Oklahoma Aquarium,
Zoo and Planetarium.”
Shopping:
“When guests are looking for unique shopping I
always suggest Lyon’s Indian Store – just a short
walk from the hotel. Their store is packed with
quality souvenirs and gifts. Another of my
favorites is Tulsa Antiques and Vintage Jewelry,
located at 41st and Yale. I could spend hours
browsing through their store!”
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Tulsa
Proud History. Bright Future.
What was to ultimately
become Tulsa was part of
Indian Territory, which was
created as part of the relocation
of the Five Civilized Tribes–
the Choctaw, Cherokee,
Muscogee(Creek), Chickasaw,
and Seminole peoples. These
Native American tribes
moved into the region after
the passage of the Indian
Removal Act of 1830, when
they were forced to surrender
their lands east of the
Mississippi River to the federal
government in exchange for
land in Indian Territory.
The city now known as Tulsa
was first settled by the
Lochapoka (Turtle Clan)
Muscogee (Creek) between
1828 and 1836. Driven from
their native Alabama, the
Lochapokas established their
new settlement "Tulasi,"
meaning "old town" in their
native language.
In 1882, the Atlantic and
Pacific Railroad completed
the extension of its line to
Tulsa from the town of Vinita
to serve the cattle business,
the city's first industry.
Brothers James and Harry
Hall, who had operated the
railway's company store in
Vinita chose the point at
which the railroad stopped.
James, who would later be
referred to as the 'Father of
Tulsa,' marked off Tulsa's first
streets, built its first permanent
store, organized its first church,
school, and government.
Tulsa changed from a small
frontier town to a boomtown
with the discovery of oil in
1901 at Red Fork, on the
opposite side of the Arkansas
River.
Wildcatters
and
investors flooded into the city
and the town began to take
shape. Neighborhoods were
established in Tulsa on the
opposite side of the Arkansas
River from the drilling sites,
and began to spread out from
downtown Tulsa.
In 1904, Tulsans constructed
a bridge across the river,
allowing oil field workers,
supplies, food and equipment
to cross the river, reaffirming
Tulsa's position as the center
of the oil field. Within a year
the Glenn Pool oil field was
discovered. This strike created
such a large supply of crude
oil that it forced Tulsans to
develop storage tanks for the
excess oil and gas and, later,
pipelines. It also laid the
foundation for Tulsa to
become a leader in many
businesses related to oil and
gas. Many early oil companies
chose Tulsa for their home
base.
High rise buildings began to
appear downtown during this
decade. The16-story Cosden
Building was constructed in
1918, and is considered the
first skyscraper in Tulsa. It
was later acquired by Mid
Continent Oil Company, who
built an adjacent tower
integrated with the older
structure, now called the
Mid-Continent Tower.
The second surge of oil
discoveries occurred between
1915 and 1930, and firmly
established Tulsa as the "Oil
Capital of the World".
Wealthy oilmen such as Waite
Phillips, William G. Skelly
and J. Paul Getty built stately
mansions and beautiful modern
headquarters. The prevalence
of the Art Deco style of
architecture during this period
resulted in a treasure trove of
beautiful structures. In 1932,
Waite Phillips donated his
exquisite Italianate mansion
"Philbrook" to the city of
Tulsa for use as an art museum
Another community that
flourished in Tulsa during the
early
oil
booms
was
Greenwood. It was the largest
and wealthiest of Oklahoma's
African American communities
and was known nationally as
"Black Wall Street". The
neighborhood was a hotbed of
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jazz and blues in the 1920s.
The scene in Greenwood was
so hot that story has it that in
1927 while on tour, Count
Basie heard a dance band in a
club in Greenwood and
decided to focus on jazz.
Did You Know?
Tulsa was literally the "Oil
Capital of the World" from
the early 1920s until World
War II. By the time the
companies moved operations
closer to offshore production,
Tulsa had begun to develop
the aircraft and aerospace
industry, which is now the
region's largest industry.
The Tulsa Race Riot of
1921 was one of the nation's
worst acts of racial violence
and large-scale civil disorder.
On May 31, during 16 hours
of rioting, 39 people were
killed, over 800 people
injured, an estimated 10,000
were left homeless, 35 city
blocks with more than 1,200
residences were destroyed by
fire, and $1.8 million (nearly
$17 million after adjustment
for inflation) in property
damage. Confined mainly to
the segregated Greenwood
neighborhood of Tulsa, the
riot was responsible for
wiping out nearly all of the
prosperity and success that
Black Wall Street had
achieved to that time,
although the neighborhood
had rebuilt within a few years
and flourished until the 1960s.
For the majority of Tulsans,
the mid 20th Century proved
a time of continuing prosperity.
The wealth generated by the
Downtown Tulsa view from
ONEOK field.
Left:
Tulsa Garden Center
Opposite Page:
Tulsa Driller;
BOK Center.
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early oil industry also helped
Tulsa become a leader in the
aviation industry. During
WWII, the Spartan School of
Aeronautics was a training
site for hundreds of allied
pilots and in 1942, Douglas
Aircraft built its mile-long
Air Force Plant No. 3 to
build bombers. Following the
war, Tulsa became an important
maintenance center for
American Airlines and many
aviation related businesses
developed alongside.
Tulsa was the first major
Oklahoma city to begin an
urban renewal program. One
of the first major urban
renewal projects was the
Williams Center. The most
notable feature of this project
is the BOK Tower (originally
named
One
Williams
Center). This required the
clearing of several blocks in
downtown Tulsa near the
Frisco railroad tracks as a
result many of the oldest
buildings in the city were
razed. The only pre-1910
building remaining in
downtown Tulsa is the Pierce
Block at Third and Detroit.
The "Oil Bust" of 1982
allowed the title of "Oil
Capital of the World" to be
relinquished to Houston. City
leaders worked to diversify
the city away from a largely
petroleum-based economy to
Internet and telecommunications
firms and enhancing the
already important aviation
industry.
Showing
that
petroleum is still an important
player, an abundant supply of
natural gas also helped with
recovery.
Today, Tulsa boasts an
eclectic mix known nowhere else.
One of big city extravagance
and small town charm.
Cosmopolitan arts like the
Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa Opera,
Tulsa Performing Arts Center
and
Tulsa
Symphony
Orchestra collide with the
classic cowboy charisma
found in the infamous Cain’s
Ballroom, the historical
Gilcrease Museum, and
world-renowned horse shows
like the Palomino World
Championships and the
Breeder’s Invitational.
Unexpected treasures are
found at every corner. Stateof-the-art facilities like the
BOK Center and ONEOK
Field stand side-by-side with
the rejuvenated high-rise
buildings like the Mayo
Hotel. Built during the height
of Tulsa’s oil boom era, the
Mayo Hotel is one of many
Art Deco-style architectural
gems that still stand in Tulsa
today, offering a glimpse of
Tulsa’s rich oil heritage.
Utica Square; festivals like
Mayfest and Oktoberfest; fine
dining; gaming; horse racing;
outdoor trails like River Parks
for hiking, biking or running;
gardens; nightlife in the Blue
Dome, Brady Arts Districts,
Brookside, and Cherry Street.
Premier attractions like the
Tulsa Zoo and Living
Museum, the Oklahoma
Aquarium, and the Tulsa Air
& Space Museum and
Planetarium are a destination
for all ages with interesting
creatures
and
learning
experiences sure to excite and
educate young and old alike.
Just about everywhere you
turn in this dynamic city,
you’ll find a renaissance
spirit - to renovate, reinvent,
revitalize
and
restore.
Newness and change are
ongoing, but the city respects
and holds dear its historic
landmarks.
Visitors will appreciate the
unique shopping districts like
Welcome to Tulsa!
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The year was 1965 when James R.
Cavender, from Pittsburg, Texas, opened
a retail western wear store for men and
boys. Nearly 50 years, 60+ stores, and
around 1700 employees later, Cavender’s
Western Outfitter has become synonymous
with the well-dressed Oklahoman.
Combine a little of the old west with a
lot of the new, and you’ll find Cavender’s
offering the hottest and most affordable
styles in western wear. The Cavender
family not only sells the finest western
apparel in the industry, but they also own
and operate five working ranches and host
their annual registered Brangus and
Charlois cattle sale at their Texas Neches
River Ranch. They are familiar with the
western wear they sell on a first hand
basis, and it is from their own experiences
that they select merchandise to offer their
customers the very best in value, durability,
and style.
Cavender’s is truly a family operation.
Mr. and Mrs. Cavender, along with their
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sons Joe, Mike and Clay, are all involved
in business developments and the day-to-day
operation of the stores. Since both the
family and employees live the lifestyle
and wear what they sell, shoppers have
the guidance of experienced people to
assist them with choices for clothing to fit
any occasion. Cavender’s likes to say
they “have something for everyone.”
Cavender’s is the world’s largest retailer
of handcrafted boots, they are able to
carry a selection offered nowhere else.
You’ll find a huge selection of men’s
jeans from Rock & Roll Cowboy, Cinch,
Ariat, and Wrangler. Women’s jeans,
shorts and skirts are from Miss Me, Grace
in LA, Rock & Roll Cowgirl, and
Wrangler. You’re sure to be pleased with
the styles and selection.
Along with the most popular footwear,
you’ll find the latest styles in jeans,
shirts, outerwear, jewelry and accessories.
If you’re looking for a new hat, the symbol
of the American West, you are sure to
find the perfect one at Cavender’s. They
take great pride in supplying a large
selection, including felt, straw, and palm
leaf styles for folks of all ages, from terrific
brands such as Stetson, Resistol, Rodeo
King and more.
Customer service is top priority, and a
diverse line of apparel pleases everyone
looking to enjoy a little piece of the
western lifestyle. Whether you’re looking
for mainstream western apparel or just
sticking to a traditional look, Cavender’s
has you covered from head to toe.
Cavender’s is located at 31st &
Memorial (8035 E. 31st Street). Store
hours are Monday thru Saturday from
10 to 9 and Sunday noon to 6. For more
information call the store, 918-664-2668
or visit cavenders.com.
The Cavender family has specifically
chosen these brands because they stand
for quality, durability and value. Since
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Did You Know?
Oklahoma doesn’t have
Indian Reservations. We do,
however, have 39 federallyrecognized tribal nations
headquarters in the state.
Oklahoma has the largest
American Indian population
of any state. Many of the
American Indians living in
Oklahoma today are
descendants from the
original 67 tribes
inhabiting Indian Territory.
CITY SOURCES
EMERGENCY
Police/Fire/Ambulance................................................911
AAA Emergency Road Service.................(800)222-4357
Tulsa Police Non-Emergency............................ 596-9222
Oklahoma Highway Patrol................................ 627-0440
Cellular........................................................................*55
Oklahoma Poison Control Center............ (800) 222-1222
Terrorist Threats…………………..…… (800) 424-8802
URGENT CARE
MedCenter………North East Tulsa..............….665-1520
St. John Urgent Car.……North Tulsa ................... 748-1300
ERgent Care………....South West……….... 299-4333
St. John Urgent Care…South East Tulsa….......872-6800
BA Urgent Care….......Broken Arrow…….…. 258-9111
HOSPITALS
Saint Francis Health System………..…………494-2200
St. John Medical Center……………………….744-2345
OSU Medical Center………..............…………599-1000
Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, LLC….…………477-5000
Brookhaven Hospital……................………….438-4257
Southcrest Hospital………................…………294-4000
Southwestern Regional Medical…................…286-5000
Hillcrest Specialty Hospital….....................…..599-4000
Medcenter South..….................................…….252-9300
Children's Hospital At St. Francis..........…........502-6000
Parkside.......................................................…..582-2131
St Jude's Childrens Research.............................622-7050
Select Speciality Hospital..................................579-7300
Oklahoma Heart Institute at Hillcrest.................574-9000
Orthopedic Hospital-Oklahoma.........................477-5041
Oklahoma Heart Institute...................................592-0999
Hillcrest Healthcare System...............................579-1000
CREDIT CARDS: (TO REPORT LOST OR STOLEN)
American Express.....................................(800)528-4800
Diners Club...............................................(800)234-6377
Discover....................................................(800)347-2683
MasterCard or Visa...................................(800)336-8472
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Yellow Cab...............................................(918) 665-9999
AIRLINES
Downtown Bus Station
American...................................................(800)433-7300
Delta..........................................................(800)221-1212
Southwest..................................................(800)435-9792
United........................................................(800)241-6522
Frontier....................................................(800)432-1359
AIRPORTS
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Tulsa International Airport………..........…...... 838-5000
Paging/Travelers Aid……............................ 838-5046
R. L. Jones, Jr. Airport………......……........…. 299-5886
Did You Know?
ENTERTAINMENT
Tickets and Information
BOK Center………………………................ 894-4200
Brady Arts District……………...................... 585-1201
Brady Theater…….............................……… 582-7239
Cain's Ballroom…..........................………… 584-2306
Celebrity Attractions………..........…………. 477-7469
The Gallery on Sixth………………..........…. 694-8467
Gilcrease Museum……………….............…. 596-2700
Henthorne Performing Arts Center….......….. 746-5065
Living Arts of Tulsa………………….......…. 585-1234
LOOK Musical Theatre……..........………… 583-4267
Myers Gallery…………………..................... 585-1234
Nightingale Theater……………...........……. 633-8666
Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame…….................. 281-8600
Philbrook Museum of Art…………............... 749-7941
Rose Bowl Event Center……...................….. 289-0048
Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art………492-1818
Tulsa Air & Space Museum & Planetarium.....834-9900
Theatre Tulsa………….........………………. 587-8402
Tulsa Artists' Coalition………………………592-0041
Tulsa Ballet……………………………….… 749-6030
Tulsa Convention Center……………....…… 894-4350
Tulsa Little Theater…………....................…. 749-0020
Tulsa Mabee Center……………............…… 495-6400
Tulsa Opera…… …………………................ 587-4811
Tulsa Performing Arts Center……………..... 596-7122
Tulsa Spotlight Theatre…………..........….… 587-5030
Tulsa State Fair……………………….......… 744-1113
Tulsa Symphony Orchestra………….....…… 584-3645
The Vanguard……………...............……...… 561-6885
If you’re having trouble
figuring out which way is
which in downtown Tulsa, go
back to your old geography
lessons. Years ago, city
planners laid out the streets
that run north-south in a
unique way: using Main
Street as the dividing line,
streets west of Main are
named, alphabetically, for
cities west of the Mississippi
River. East of Main, the streets
run alphabetically as well,
and are named for cities east
of the Mississippi.
PUBLIC GOLF COURSES
LaFortune Golf Course (18 Holes)
496-6200 • 51st & 61st, Yale & Hudson Ave
Mohawk Park Golf Course (36 Holes)
425-6871 • 5223 E 41st St N
Page Belcher Golf Course (36 Holes)
446-1529 • 6666 S Union
White Hawk Golf Course (18 Holes)
425-6871 • 14515 S Yale Ave, Bixby, OK
Bailey Ranch Golf Club
274-4653 • 10105 E 89th St N, Owasso,OK
ONEOK Field
PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS
Lafortune Park Tennis Center
496-6230 • 5302 S Hudson Ave
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or those looking for a fine local steak dinner in a
unique atmosphere, Molly's Landing is just the
place. The unique atmosphere and decor of
Molly's Landing never allow for a dull moment or for the
conversation to wane. The restaurant is adorned from
ceiling to floor with antique oddities, eccentric lighting
fixtures, noticeable statues, and beautifully hand painted
tables.
The eclectic furnishings include many animal mounts
such as deer, caribou, moose and fish along with the artwork
by co-owner Linda Powell. In addition to the animal
mounts, some of the decor is from customers who have
contributed their hunting treasures to the restaurant’s
collection.
A unique addition to the restaurant is at their entry - a
portion of the Verdigris River Bridge, dismantled to
make way for a new bridge, has been preserved. Two
sections of the 1936 bridge that once carried westbound
Route 66 now comprise the main entrance to the restaurant.
The biggest bridge section can be easily seen from nearby
Oklahoma Highway 66, especially from the westbound
direction.
It’s not just the setting - a rustic log cabin on historic
Route 66 that opened in 1984, situated under a canopy of
trees on the banks of the Verdigris River – that makes
Molly's special. A full assortment of steaks, game and
seafood awaits diners here. Pair your entree with a selection
from the impressive wine list or enjoy or enjoy a cocktail
from their full service bar.
The most popular meal is the 1872 Rib eye, which is a
14-ounce rib eye steak with 13 seasonings. Other
favorites include the Smoked Salmon and sauté ed
mushrooms. Other entré es range from quail, grilled pork
chops, grilled chicken breast to a peppered New York
Strip with brandy sauce. Seafood dishes include deep
fried shrimp, blackened tilapia filet and North Australian
lobster tail — grilled Rosa Rita style. Although Molly's
Landing is renowned for their steaks, they also offer a
vegetarian dish, Shish Kabobs, Walleye and many other
selections. Menu prices range from $14 to $40.
Located just about fifteen minutes from downtown
Tulsa off of historic Highway 66, Molly's Landing is
open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
The exact address is 3700 North Highway 66 in
Catoosa (exit 241 off of Interstate 44 east). Parties of 8
or more are asked to call for reservations otherwise
reservations are not required but welcomed. For more
information, call Molly's Landing Restaurant at
(918) 266-7853 or visit www.mollyslanding.com.
A R T G A L L E R I E S • M U S E U M S • AT T R A C T I O N S • H I S T O R I C S I T E S
WHAT TO SEE & DO
GILCREASE MUSEUM
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Road • 918.596.2700
The Gilcrease Museum contains one of the world's most
comprehensive collections of American Indian and
Western art. This nationally celebrated museum features
extensive exhibits on America's prehistory, settlement,
and expansion. The permanent collections of over
10,000 works of art include priceless pieces by
renowned Western artists such as Albert Bierstadt,
Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell and George
Catlin. The grounds of the Gilcrease Museum match the
artistry within as 11 themed gardens have been developed
on 23 of the museum's 460 acres and garden tours are available.
Open Tu–Sun, 10a–5p. Public tours daily at 2p.
GREENWOOD CULTURAL CENTER
322 N Greenwood Avenue • 918.596.1020
Dubbed America's "Black Wall Street" by Booker T.
Washington, the 35-block Greenwood District surrounding
the corner of Greenwood Avenue and Archer Street
became a prosperous center for black commerce in the
early 1900s. It was also a hotbed for jazz and blues, and
the site where Count Basie first encountered big-band
jazz. When the tragic and devastating Tulsa Race Riot
of 1921 destroyed much of the district, the black
community rebuilt from the ashes. One of the building's
most valuable contributions is an impressive collection of
historic memorabilia and photos from before, during and
after the 1921 race riot that gives visitors a taste of
Greenwood's unique history.
GUTHRIE GREEN
111 East Brady Street
Guthrie Green, an urban park and entertainment space in the
heart of Tulsa's Brady Arts District, resides on the square
block between Brady & Cameron and Boston Avenue &
MLK Blvd. Enjoy concerts, movies, fitness classes, food
trucks, and much more at Guthrie Green. All events are
free and open to the public! Guthrie Green is an urban garden
and performance space in The Brady Arts District in
downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. Accommodating visitors
looking for a peaceful escape or family activities, the park
features a stage, The Dock pavilion, tree-lined paths, shade
structures, water features and a large lawn. In addition to the markets,
festivals and concerts we have planned for Guthrie Green, we hope that
visitors to the park will enjoy a simple walk or lunch at the park to experience an urban
green space unlike any other in Tulsa.
OKLAHOMA AQUARIUM
300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks • 918.296.FISH
A land-locked ocean, of sorts, awaits your amazement with
more than 200 exhibits and more than 1 million gallons of water,
you can “sea” many mysterious and wonderful creatures of
the ocean right here in Oklahoma. In addition, you’ll find fresh
water species and mammals showcased in their natural environs.
You’ll be amazed at many of the exhibits such as
Biodiversity, highlighting how varied aquatic life can be, and
the shark exhibit including a water-filled tunnel. You’ll walk
under, yes under, giant sharks as they swim above in the water
filled, see-through tunnel. Open year-round, 10a–6p; Tuesdays
until 9p. Closed Christmas.
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OKLAHOMA JAZZ HALL OF FAME/JAZZ DEPOT
111 E. 1st Street • 918.281.8600
Housed in the historic Tulsa Union Depot, the Oklahoma Jazz
Hall of Fame is the state's only facility devoted to gospel, jazz
and blues musicians with Oklahoma ties. The on-site music
library holds video, audio and photographic materials about
featured artists. The Hall chronicles the history, evolution
and influence of jazz in Oklahoma. Part museum, performance
hall and educational facility, the Jazz Hall of Fame's mission
is to create unity through music. Through its on-going
concert, classes and cultural events, the Oklahoma Jazz Hall
of Fame is raising a new awareness and appreciation of the truly
American art forms of jazz, blues and gospel music. Open M–F,
9a–5p. Closed major holidays.
PHILBROOK MUSEUM OF ART
2727 S. Rockford Road • 918.749.7941
Rooted in the beauty and architecture of an historic home gifted by the
Phillips family nearly 75 years ago, Philbrook Museum of Art has
grown to become one of the preeminent art museums across the central
United States featuring, among others, 44 works of European art
from the Kress Collection, one of the greatest surveys of Native
American art anywhere, and growing modern and contemporary
art collections. The Philbrook American art collection includes,
among others, works by William Merritt Chase, Alexandre
Hogue, and Asher B. Durand. Philbrook spans 23 acres with
gardens, an historic home, restaurant, and a contemporary
education wing. Philbrook Museum of Art is open Tuesday –
Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. CST.
Admission runs $9 for adults, $7 for seniors and university students;
Philbrook Museum Members and youth 17 and younger are always free.
For additional information, visit www.philbrook.org
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A R T G A L L E R I E S • M U S E U M S • AT T R A C T I O N S • H I S T O R I C S I T E S
PHILBROOK DOWNTOWN
116 E. Brady St. • 918.749.7941
A satellite facility of Philbrook Museum of Art located in the
heart of Tulsa's Brady Arts District, Philbrook Downtown
features 30,000 square feet dedicated to modern, contemporary,
and Native American art. Works on view include pieces by
notable 20th century artists including Willem de Kooning,
Robert Rauschenberg, Clifford Still, and Georgia O'Keeffe.
The upper level of the facility features the Eugene B.
Adkins Collection and the Adkins Study Center. Philbrook
Downtown is open Wednesday – Saturday, Noon. – 7 p.m. and
Sundays, Noon – 5 p.m. CST. Admission runs $7 for adults, $5
for seniors and university students; Philbrook Museum Members
and youth 17 and younger are always free. For additional information,
visit www.philbrook.org
SHERWIN MILLER MUSEUM OF JEWISH ART
2021 E. 71st Street • 918.492.1818
The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art educates visitors
about the Jewish experience in Oklahoma, the United
States, and the world. Through exhibitions and educational
programs on Jewish culture, history, religion and art, the
museum works to deepen understanding of the Jewish
people, their faith, and their history. The Museum is home
to the largest collection of Judaica in the American
Southwest. The Jewish History and Culture collection
depicts the 5,000 year history of the Jewish people from the
pre-Canaanite era through the settling of the Jewish communities of
Tulsa and the American southwest. Open M–F, 10a–5p; Sun,
1–5p. Closed Saturday and all major Jewish and national holidays.
TULSA AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM
3624 N. 74th E. Avenue • 918.834.9900
Experience 100 years of Tulsa's rich aerospace history while
viewing rare vintage airplanes and enjoying exciting
interactive. Tulsa has been a strong center of aerospace
manufacturing and research for decades and the museum
displays aircraft such as the Spartan C-2 which was built in
Tulsa during the 1930s, the Rockwell Ranger 2000 and
other locally-built planes. You'll also find easily recognizable
modern airplanes such as an F-14A Tomcat fighter jet. The
state-of-the-art planetarium features a spectacular show that
takes you on a journey through the universe in a 50-foot
diameter dome. Shows are about 45 minutes in length and begin
on the hour. Open Tu–Sat, 10a–5p; Sun, 1–5p. Closed major holidays.
TULSA ZOO AND LIVING MUSEUM
6421 E. 36th St. N. (Mohawk Park) • 918.669.6600
Come ready for an African safari, a trek through a tropical rain
forest, a chilling experience in the Arctic, or even an enchanting
tour of Asia. In Africa, discover the speedy cheetah or a
relaxed chimpanzee. Lions, giraffes, zebras and rhinos roam
these parts too. Asia’s exhibit includes Siberian tigers, snow
leopards and Asian elephants. The Arctic exhibit includes
polar bear, arctic fox, snowy owl and arctic seal. The jungle
floor in the Tropical American Rain Forest nets sightings of
black howler monkeys, anacondas, jaguars and more. Many other
animals are home here, including penguins, meerkats, and a variety
of snakes. In all, 1,500 animals, 436 species, call the Zoo home.
Open daily, 9a–5p. Closed Christmas and the third Friday in June.
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Young Girl in Purple
1930, Oil on canvas,
46 ½ x 34 1/8 inches
Smithsonian American Art Museum
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V
isitors to Tulsa have the opportunity to view
“Alexandre Hogue: An American Visionary –
Paintings and Works on Paper” at the Gilcrease
Museum. Organized by the Rockwell Museum of
Western Art, Corning, New York., and co-curated by
Susie Kalil and James Peck, the Hogue show is on
exhibit through November 30.
Known primarily for his “Dust Bowl” or “Erosion
Series” of works, the exhibit features more than 50
exceptional works by Hogue, considered one of the
titans of the art world. It features paintings and works
on paper from major museum collections across the
country and private collections in Texas and
Oklahoma. A number of works from Hogue’s daughter
Olivia Hogue Mariñ o are included in the exhibition.
The exhibition is accompanied by Kalil’s 2010 monograph,
“Alexandre Hogue: An American Visionary,” which
will be available for purchase in the Museum Store.
In a career that spanned more than 75 years, Hogue
created a substantial body of work that changed
considerably as it developed through the decades. All
the while, he stuck by his innermost belief: a sense of
life within the earth that endures despite man’s ravages.
He created a varied body of work in which the
relationship between human and nature is a central,
unifying concern. Founded on a deep accord with
nature, his work expresses the beauty and fragility of
this relationship. Each series – from the hauntingly
beautiful Taos landscapes and prophetic canvases of a
dust-covered Southwest to his depictions of the fierce
geological phenomena of the Big Bend – serves as a
homage to nature.
Gilcrease Museum was founded in 1949 as a private
museum by Tulsa oilman Thomas Gilcrease (18901962), who amassed the nation's most comprehensive
collection of art of the American West, as well as major
collections of historical documents and artifacts.
Beyond the extensive Gilcrease collections and
exhibits are its beautiful facilities and gardens. Themed
gardens have been developed on 23 of the museum’s
460 acres.
J. Frank Dobie – One of Coronado’s Children
1931, Oil on canvas, 34 x 47 ½ inches
University of Tulsa
Providence
1926 Oil on board 12 x 16 inches
Private Collection
Procession of the Saint Santo Domingo
1928, Oil on canvas, 35 x 44 inches
Sheldon Museum of Art, Lincoln, NE
The museum is open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday through Sunday; closed on Mondays and
Christmas Day. The Restaurant at Gilcrease serves
lunch Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and offers
a Sunday brunch. Visit the museum’s website for
admission information - www.gilcrease.utulsa.edu, or
call 918-596-2700.
Studio Corner – Taos
1927, Oil on canvas, 34 x 36 inches
The Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa, OK
Did You Know?
The Port of Catoosa, just
north of Tulsa, is the nation’s
largest inland port.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITS
ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT
TO CHANGE
Thru 11/2 Allan Houser - Philbrook Museum
Downtown
918-749-7941
www.philbrook.org
Thru 11/30 Alexandre Hogue: An American
Visionary - Gilcrease Museum - 918-596-2768
www.gilcrease.utulsa.edu
Thru 12/30 Focus on Favorites: Masterworks
from the Gilcrease Collection - Gilcrease Museum
918-596-2768 www.gilcrease.utulsa.edu
Thru 12/31 On Common Ground - Gilcrease
Museum - 918-596-2768 www.gilcrease.utulsa.edu
Thru 1/15 Impact - Philbrook Museum
918-749-7941 - www.philbrook.org
Port of Catoosa
Thru 3/15 Fever and Flash - Philbrook Museum
Downtown - 918-749-7941 www.philbrook.org
Thru 6/29 Opening Abstraction - Philbrook
Museum Downtown - 918-749-7941
www.philbrook.org
Thru 6/29 Identity and Inspiration - Philbrook
Museum Downtown - 918-749-7941
www.philbrook.org
NOVEMBER
Did You Know?
Tulsa has more convenience
stores on street corners than any
other city per capita in the U.S.
11/1 Eric Church - BOK Center - 918-894-4200
www.bokcenter.com
11/1 Xtreme Fight Night 21- Event Center at
River Spirit Casino - 918-995-8235
www.riverspirittulsa.com
11/1 Tulsa Ballet: Carmina Burana
Chapman Music Hall - Performing Arts
Center - 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com
11/1 2014 Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
Induction and Concert - Cain’s Ballroom
918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com
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LEGEND
1. Aloft Hotel
2. Ambassador Hotel
The Chalkboard
3. Baxter’s Interurban Grill
4. Blue Rose Cafe
5. Cain’s Ballroom
6. Colors of Etnika
7. Courtyard Hotel
8. DoubleTree Hotel
9. Fairfield Inn
10. Hey Mambo
11. Holiday Inn
12. Hyatt Regency Hotel
13. Juniper
14. Lassalle’s New Orleans Deli
15. Lyon’s Indian Store
16. Mayo Hotel
17. Modern Spirits
18. Prhyme Steakhouse
19. Tavolo Italian Bistro
20. Zin Wine Bar
Trolley Route
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Entertainment Districts
Entertainment Districts
AS YOU ENJOY SHOPPING, DINING AND SIGHTSEEING, YOUR PATH WILL
LIKELY CROSS ONE OF THESE ‘ MUST SEE ’ NEIGHBORHOODS .
BRADY ARTS DISTRICT
Located just north of downtown, amidst art galleries,
shops, restaurants and
nightclubs, you’ll find two
historic
entertainment
venues, the Brady Theater
and Cain’s Ballroom, in the
Brady Arts District. The
Brady
Theater,
built
between 1912 and 1914,
was originally designed to
serve as the city’s
Municipal Auditorium and
was listed on the National
Register of Historic Places
in 1979. Supplanted as the
City Auditorium in 1979
by construction of the
Performing Arts Center in
downtown, “the Old Lady
on Brady” continues to be
used today for a wide variety
of concerts and theatrical
productions.
Cain’s Ballroom, an historic
venue called the birthplace
of Western Swing and the
Carnegie Hall of Western
Music, is also listed on the
National Register of
Historic Places. So much
talent has passed through
its doors, from Bob Wills
and the Texas Playboys to
Hank Williams and Patsy
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Cline. Later, names such
as Van Halen, The Police
and INXS joined the
ranks. The grand ballroom
continues to attract concertgoers as diverse as the
music that draws them here.
There’s plenty happening
in the historical district
known for its funky vibe,
with plans to create an
entire, walkable arts district
in a span of only a few
blocks. A number of the
older buildings are in the
process of renovation, like
the Mathews Warehouse,
with neighboring buildings
like
the Arts
and
Humanities Council of
Tulsa Hardesty Arts
Center expanding the
district’s desirability.
These exciting new locations
have plans to house art
galleries, including satellite
BLUE DOME DISTRICT
The Blue Dome District is
another center for downtown
nightlife. Located on the
north east side of downtown, the Blue Dome was
once a 1920’s gas station
attracting Route 66 travelers with its Art Deco blue
dome, this gem is now the
place to enjoy pubs,
restaurants, a vintage
bowling alley or regional
bands. Several festivals
take place here including
the Blue Dome Arts
Festival, FreeTulsa Music
Festival and St. Patrick’s
Day Festival.
GREENWOOD DISTRICT
Once called “Black Wall
Street,” Tulsa’s historic
Greenwood District boasts
locations of the Philbrook
and Glicrease Museums;
studios; learning centers;
groceries and much more.
Be sure to visit often for an
expanded landscape housing
any and every thing the
artistic soul might desire.
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the world-class ONEOK
Field, the downtown baseball
stadium and home to the
Tulsa Drillers. The stadium
supports further development
with new venues nearing
completion in the surrounding
areas. Artifacts from the
historic district’s past can
be found at the Greenwood
Cultural Center, the Mabel
B. Little Heritage Center,
John Hope Franklin
Reconciliation Park, and
heard at the Oklahoma
Jazz Hall of Fame located
in the Jazz Depot in the
city’s core business district.
CHERRY STREET
Cherry Street is more than its
name implies--this colorful
seven-block area of 15th
Street between Peoria and
BROOKSIDE
Brookside, Peoria Avenue
between 33rd and 51st
is home to some wonderful
eateries with outdoor seating,
perfect for a break in your
walking tour of the beautiful
buildings like the Courtyard
by Marriott, the Philtower
and the recently revitalized
Mayo Hotel.
PEARL DISTRICT
Streets, is another popular
nightlife venue. Here,
you’ll find dining, dancing
and trendy clubs. This
eclectic district boasts
sushi bars near biker bars
and indie coffee shops
near martini lounges. At
its center is the upscale
international shopping and
dining experience named
Center One.
One of Tulsa’s up-andcoming districts, the Pearl
District, is located on
Sixth Street between
Peoria and Utica, right
DECO DISTRICT
Utica wears many faces. On
Saturday mornings during the
growing season, you’ll find
striped tents brimming with
area growers’ harvest at the
Cherry Street Farmer’s
Market. Later in the day,
you’ll love browsing the
shops, bistros and cafes.
And in the evening, you’ll
find restaurants with bars
catering to those seeking a
trendy and upscale nightlife.
Downtown Tulsa hosts one
of the largest collections
of Art Deco architecture in
the nation, ranking with
cities like Miami, Fl. And
Chicago, Ill. This district
outside downtown Tulsa.
This corridor between
downtown and the University
of Tulsa is quickly becoming
one of the hip new places
to open a business, bar or
restaurant. With a new art
bar, Lot No. 6, a great
Farmer’s Market during
growing season, a beautiful
park and a number of plans in
the works (like a record
store and a fresh-made
bagel shop), the Pearl
District is an ever-growing
place to hang out.
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Did You Know?
Tulsa has more convenience
stores on street corners than
any other city per capita in
the U.S.
11/1 The U.S. Army Field Band Jazz
Ambassadors - Mabee Center, Johnston Theatre
918-495-6000 www.mabeecenter.com
11/1 Comedian Mark Poolos - Loony Bin
Comedy
Club
918-392-5653
www.loonybincomedy.com
11/1 Nicnos - The Hunt Club - 918-599-9200
www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
11/2 An Evening With CAKE - Cain’s Ballroom
918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com
11/2 Tulsa Oilers v. Wichita Thunder - BOK
Center - 918-894-4200 www.tulsaoilers.com
11/2 Nick Swardson - The Joint @
Hard Rock Casino - 918-384-ROCK
www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com
11/2 The Art of Creating: Tulsa Ballet
Collaborates With Oklahoma Artists - PAC
Gallery - Performing Arts Center
918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com
Quiktrip
11/2-1/4 A Creative Union - Philbrook
Museum - 918-749-7941 - www.philbrook.org
11/3 City and Colour and Clear Plastic Masks
Cain’s Ballroom - 918- 584-2306
www.cainsballroom.com
11/4 Rock the Vote - Guthrie Green
918-574-2421 www.guthriegreen.com
11/4 Lovelife - Cain’s Ballroom - 918- 584-2306
www.cainsballroom.com
Did You Know?
The official State Meal of
Oklahoma is chicken fried steak,
fried okra, squash, cornbread,
barbecue pork, biscuits, sausage
and gravy, grits, corn, strawberries,
black eyed peas and pecan pie.
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11/4 Tulsa World Career Fair - Central Park
Hall - Expo Square
- 918-744-1113
www.exposquare.com
11/4 Tulsa Oilers v. Missouri Mavericks - BOK
Center - 918-894-4200 www.tulsaoilers.com
11/4-9 Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole
Christmas - Chapman Music Ha11
Performing Arts Center - 918-596-7111
www.tulsapac.com
11/4-9 2014 Color Breed Congress - Built
Ford Tough Livestock Complex - Expo
Square - 918-744-1113 www.exposquare.com
11/4-26 Art Exhibit - PAC Gallery
Performing Arts Center - 918-596-7111
www.tulsapac.com
11/5 ATMOSPHERE: North of Hell
Tour; PROF; deM atlas; DJ Fundo
Cain’s
Ballroom
918-584-2306
www.cainsballroom.com
11/5 Brown Bag It: Amy Cottingham
Kathleen Westby Pavilion - Performing Arts
Center - 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com
11/5-8 Comedian Alan Hunter - Loony
Bin Comedy Club - 918-392-5653
www.loonybincomedy.com
11/6 A Night of Rock - The Hunt Club
918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
11/6 STS9 and Exmag - Cain’s Ballroom
918- 584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com
11/6-9 Junior League of Tulsa's Holiday
Market - Exchange Center - Expo Square
918-744-1113 www.exposquare.com
Did You Know?
Originally, the state of
Oklahoma was set aside for
the exclusive use of the
Indians and was called
Indian Territory . However,
in 1889, the land was
opened to settlers in what
became known as the
"Oklahoma Land Rush." On
the first opening day on
April 22, 1889, 50,000 people
swarmed into the area.
Those who tried to beat
the noon starting gun
were called Sooners.
Hence the state's nickname.
11/7 The Oak Ridge Boys - The Joint @
Hard Rock Casino - 918-384-ROCK
www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com
11/7 First Friday Art Crawl: Paul Benjaman
Band - Guthrie Green 918-574-2421
www.guthriegreen.com
11/7 VeggieTales: Silly Song Sing-Along
Mabee
Center,
Johnston
Theatre
918- 495-6000 www.mabeecenter.com
11/7 Rick Springfield - Event Center at
River Spirit Casino - 918-995-8235
www.riverspirittulsa.com
11/7 Glam R Us - The Hunt Club
918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
11/7-9 Tulsa Comic Con - Cox Business Center
918-978-0900 www.coxcentertulsa.com
11/8 Rock N' Folk N' Chili Cook-Off
Cain’s
Ballroom
918-584-2306
www.cainsballroom.com
Oklahoma Land Run
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11/8 Joe Bonamassa - Brady Theatre
918-582-7239 www.bradytheater.com
11/8 Randy Crouch - The Hunt Club
918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
11/8-9 Wanenmacher's Tulsa Arms Show
- River Spirit Expo - Expo Square
918-744-1113 www.exposquare.com
11/9 Morgenstern Trio - John H. Williams
Theatre - Performing Arts Center
918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com
11/9-4/26 Shifting Focus - Philbrook
Museum Downtown - 918-749-7941
www.philbrook.org
11/11-12 Walking with Dinosaurs - BOK
Center - 918-894-4200 www.bokcenter.com
11/12 Brown Bag It: BBCM Quartet
Kathleen Westby Pavilion - Performing
Arts
Center
918-596-7111
www.tulsapac.com
11/12 Hawk Nelson, JJ Heller & Finding
Favour - Mabee Center, Johnston Theatre
918- 495-6000 www.mabeecenter.com
11/12 Savoy and Bright Lights
Cain’s Ballroom - 918-584-2306
www.cainsballroom.com
11/12 An Evening with David Sedaris
Chapman Music Hall - Performing Arts
Center
918-596-7111
www.tulsapac.com
11/12-16 Comedian Brian Creed - Loony
Bin Comedy Club - 918-392-5653
www.loonybincomedy.com
11/13 Foreigner in Concer - Event Center
at River Spirit Casino - 918-995-8235
www.riverspirittulsa.com
11/13 Through a Child's Eye: Beauty
Beyond Borders - Cox Business Center
918-978-0900 www.coxcentertulsa.com
11/13 Sleeping With Sirens & Pierce The
Veil The World Tour with special guests
Beartooth and This Wild Life
Brady Theatre - 918-582-7239
www.bradytheater.com
11/13 Paul Rodgers - The Joint @ Hard
Rock Casino - 918-384-ROCK
www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com
11/13 Chris Hyde Duo - The Hunt Club
918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
11/14 Conversations With Bill Bryson
Chapman Music Hall - Performing Arts
Center
918-596-7111
www.tulsapac.com
11/14 Don Williams with special guest
Colm Kirwan - Brady Theatre
918-582-7239 www.bradytheater.com
11/14 JD McPherson and The Cactus
Blossoms - Cain’s Ballroom - 918-584-2306
www.cainsballroom.com
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11/14 Tulsa Revolution v. Oxford City FC
Cox Business Center - 918-978-0900
www.coxcentertulsa.com
11/14 Dante and the Hawks - The Hunt Club
918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
11/14 Tulsa Oilers v. Quad City Mallards
BOK
Center
918-894-4200
www.tulsaoilers.com
11/14-15 2014 Kickoff Classic - Pavilion
Expo Square
- 918-744-1113
www.exposquare.com
11/15 Mixed Feelings - Liddy Doenges
Theatre - Performing Arts Center
918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com
11/15 Tulsa Oilers v. Missouri Mavericks
BOK
Center
918-894-4200
www.tulsaoilers.com
11/15 Travis Tritt - Event Center at River
Spirit
Casino
918-995-8235
www.riverspirittulsa.com
11/15 David Castro Band - The Hunt Club
918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
11/15 Brian Regan Live Comedy Tour
BOK
Center
918-894-4200
www.bokcenter.com
11/16 Dropkick Murphys; Blood or Whiskey;
Bryan McPherson - Cain’s Ballroom
918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com
11/16 The Lost Elephant: A Comedy
Concerto - Chapman Music Hall
Performing Arts Center - 918-596-7111
www.tulsapac.com
11/17-18 Live & On Stage - John H.
Williams Theatre - Performing Arts Center
918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com
11/18 RELIENT K: MMHMM 10TH
ANNIV TOUR; Blondfire; From Indian
Lakes - Cain’s Ballroom - 918-584-2306
www.cainsballroom.com
11/18 Tulsa Oilers v. Wichita Thunder
BOK
Center
918-894-4200
www.tulsaoilers.com
11/19 Brown Bag It: Bravo Brass Kathleen
Westby Pavilion - Performing Arts Center
918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com
11/19-22 Kids' World International
Festival - Exchange Center - Expo Square
918-744-1113 www.exposquare.com
11/20 Gene Watson - Osage Casino Event
Center
918-699-7667
www.osagecasinos.com
11/20 Ego Culture - The Hunt Club
918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
11/20-23 Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr.
Liddy Doenges Theatre - Performing Arts
Center - 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com
11/21 RPM - The Hunt Club - 918-599-9200
www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
11/19-22 Comedian Michael Mack
Loony Bin Comedy Club - 918-392-5653
www.loonybincomedy.com
11/21 Chrissie Hynde with special guest
The Rails - Brady Theatre - 918-582-7239
www.bradytheater.com
11/20 Cole Swindell and Kelleigh Bannen
Cain’s Ballroom - 918-584-2306
www.cainsballroom.com
11/21
Live
Boxing
featuring
Wes Nofire - The Joint @ Hard
Rock
Casino
918-384-ROCK
www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com
11/20 Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth - The
Joint @ Hard Rock Casino - 918-384-ROCK
www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com
11/21 The Adventures of Robin Hood
John H. Williams Theatre - Performing Arts
Center - 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com
11/21 Brian Regan Live Comedy Tour
Cox Business Center - 918-978-0900
www.coxcentertulsa.com
11/21-23 An Affair of the Heart - River
Spirit Expo - Expo Square - 918-744-1113
www.exposquare.com
11/22 Casting Crowns - BOK Center
918-894-4200 www.bokcenter.com
11/22 Eli Young Band; Drew Holcomb &
The Neighbors - Cain’s Ballroom
918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com
11/22 Daydream Empire - The Hunt Club
918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
11/22 Tulsa Revolution v. Dallas Sidekicks
Cox Business Center - 918-978-0900
www.coxcentertulsa.com
11/23Tulsa Oilers v. Wichita Thunder - BOK
Center - 918-894-4200 www.tulsaoilers.com
11/23 Carnage; Dzeko and Torres; Paris
Blohm - Cain’s Ballroom - 918-584-2306
www.cainsballroom.com
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11/24 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
by Chip Davis - Chapman Music Hall
Performing Arts Center - 918-596-7111
www.tulsapac.com
11/25 Tulsa Oilers v. Allen Americans - BOK
Center - 918-894-4200 www.tulsaoilers.com
11/27 Tulsa Oilers v. Allen Americans - BOK
Center - 918-894-4200 www.tulsaoilers.com
11/28 9th Annual Leftover Turkey - Jason
Boland & The Stragglers; Cody Canada &
The Departed - Cain’s Ballroom
918- 584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com
11/28 Brandon Clark - The Hunt Club
918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
11/28Tulsa Oilers v. Quad City Mallards - BOK
Center - 918-894-4200 www.tulsaoilers.com
11/28-30 Comedian Mitch Fatel - Loony
Bin Comedy Club - 918-392-5653
www.loonybincomedy.com
11/29 Pop Evil; Red Sun Rising; Islander;
Letters From The Fire - Cain’s Ballroom
918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com
11/29 Tulsa Revolution v. Wichita B-52's
Cox Business Center - 918-978-0900
www.coxcentertulsa.com
11/29 Klondike 5 - The Hunt Club
918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
11/29-30 Oklahoma Paint Horse Club
Stuffed & Buffed Horse Show - Mustang
Arena - Expo Square - 918-744-1113
www.exposquare.com
11/30 The Leftover Last Waltz
Cain’s Ballroom - 918-584-2306
www.cainsballroom.com
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Located at the east end of Cherry street, The
Antiquary has something for everyone. The
Antiquary is the “go to” store for every kind of
antique - from large furniture pieces to Art, to
hand painted ceramic clocks to small, delicate
glassware just to name a few.
Shoppers will lose track of time exploring the
rows of treasures and unique pieces around
every corner.
Make sure that you stop by and explore the
treasures at The Antiquary just west of
Harvard during your stay in Tulsa - It might be
the best stop you make in Tulsa!
The Antiquary is located at 3024 E. 15th Street.
For more information call 918-582-2897 or
visit us at www.antiquaryltd.com.
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BLUE ROSE CAFÉ
1924 Riverside Drive 918.582.4600
The Blue Rose Café family prides itself in
providing a comfortable atmosphere surrounded by great service and personality.
Surrounded by windows, roll-up garage
doors, indoor/outdoor service, and a large
patio area constructed on piers overlooking
the Arkansas River, it's the best place in
town to kick back and relax.
CELEBRITY RESTAURANT
3109 S. Yale Ave 918.743.1800
For nearly 50 years, Celebrity Restaurant
has been Tulsa’s icon. Established in 1963,
Celebrity is a time-tested Tulsa tradition.
Celebrity is a wonderful surprise. From
the outside, it doesn't look like you might
expect, but walk in and everything
changes! Inside it is a cozy place that has
an award-winning menu and classic decor
that provide guests with a one-of-a-kind
fine dining experience.
EDDIE’S STEAKHOUSE
3510 E. 31st St. 742.521.5212
A Tulsa landmark with unmatched tradition, quality, and pricing. Serving only
the highest quality meats and
Mediterranean-style dishes prepared
fresh daily from the finest ingredients.
IN THE RAW
34th & Peoria 918.744.1300
61st & Sheridan 918.524.0063
In the raw sushi features traditional and
nouveau sushi, sashimi and nigiri creations
in addition to a full menu of cooked cuisine. The menu is the creative and everevolving centerpiece of the multi-sensory
dining experience.
JAMES MCNELLIE’S PUBLIC HOUSE
409 East 1st Street 918-382-PINT (7468)
McNellie’s is a neighborhood gathering
place for everything and everyone - regardless of age. The pubs feature menus with
fresh, reasonably priced food and an
atmosphere that is ideal for everyone including families with young children.
JUNIPER
324 E 3rd St. 918.794.1090
Juniper focuses on providing the freshest, local products. Using hand-selected
items sourced from Green Country,
Juniper's menu evolves with the changing seasons, allowing Justin and his
team to introduce new and exciting
plates with International and American
influences. The bar at Juniper focuses on
innovation in mixology, utilizing infused
vodkas, gins and flavored bitters.
MAHOGANY PRIME STEAKHOUSE
6823 S. Yale Ave 918.494.4043
Mahogany's steaks are the finest customaged U.S. Prime Midwestern Beef
known for its excellence in marbling,
texture and flavor. Selections from the
ocean include Australian Rock lobster
and the freshest fish daily based on
availability.
MCGILL’S
1560 E. 21st St. 918.742.8080
6058 S. Yale Ave. 918.388.8080
Prime rib. Prime steak. Prime seafood.
This upscale restaurant delivers a dining
experience that makes every guest feel as
if they are an executive-level power player.
PRHYME STEAKHOUSE
111 N. Main 918.794.7700
In downtown Tulsa’s Brady District,
PRHYME Downtown Steakhouse introduces an upscale, modern interpretation
of an American steakhouse. PRHYME
features classic cuts of beef, such as the
Rib-Eye, NY Strip and Filet Mignon.
PRHYME presents a wine list with over
225 selections from around the world,
meticulously chosen and arranged by its
Certified Sommelier and Beverage
Director, Joe Breaux.
RIVERSIDE GRILL
9912 Riverside Parkway 918.394.2433
Riverside Grill sits on the bank of the
Arkansas River and focuses on providing
the freshest in ingredients, seafood, and
meats. Local produce and an extensive
selection of gluten free menu items.
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B A R B E C U E • S T E A K S • S E A F O O D • C R E O L E • M E X I C A N • I TA L I A N
Restaurants & Clubs
B A R B E C U E • S T E A K S • S E A F O O D • C R E O L E • M E X I C A N • I TA L I A N
STONEHORSE CAFE
1748 Utica Square 918.712.7470
This upscale, locally-owned restaurant
is located in the heart of historic Utica
Square. The menu is straightforward and
honest, prepared in classic French culinary
technique with a New England influence.
YOKOZUNA
309 E. 2nd St 918.508.7676
Creative menu features classic dishes
from Chinese, Japanese, and Thai and
an Asian spin on some American favorites
like filet mignon and pork chops.
CLUBS & ENTERTAINMENT
TAVOLO ITALIAN BISTRO
115 West 5th St. 918.895.8403
A new dining concept by Justin Thompson,
will open for business May 2014. The menu,
featuring classic Italian favorites and modern,
innovative plates, offer both lunch and dinner
options along with an extensive wine list.
Lemoncello and grappa are made
in-house alongside freshly prepared tiramisu,
homemade ice cream, sorbet and custard.
TRULA’S
115 West 5th St. 918.895.8403
Trula impresses with a traditional yet
surprisingly decadent menu. From
Scrumptious seafood to sizzling steaks
to luscious pastries, Trula Restaurant
provides spectacular offerings for
refined Tulsa dining at its best.
WILD FORK
1820 Utica Square 918.742.0712
Where art meets the art of dining. This
eclectic masterpiece is a fun-loving
staple of the Midtown crowd. The Wild
Fork features a full spectrum of dining
and features an ever-changing collection
of artwork by regional artists.
SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE
221 Brady St. 918.587.4440
Every day they roll hundreds of meatballs
by hand, prepare sauces from scratch, &
layer lasagna with fresh meats, cheeses,
noodles, spices, & sauce.
WILSON’S BBQ
1522 E. Apache Ave. 918.425.9912
3616 E. 11th Street 918.836.7020
This legendary, family-owned barbecue
joint has been a Tulsa icon since the 1960s
and is owed a debt of gratitude from the
paper towel industry. After all, sloppy
BBQ is the best BBQ!
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HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO
777 West Cherokee St., 918.384.7800,
As the seventh Hard Rock Hotel &
Casino in the world, Hard Rock Tulsa
boasts Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar &
Grill; 450 luxury hotel rooms and
suites; more than 2,300 electronic
games and 70 poker and table games;
five dining venues including McGill’s
on 19, a fine-dining penthouse restaurant;
and six nightclubs and entertainment
venues including the 2,500 seat Event
Center and “indoor amphitheater” The
Joint. The Hard Rock retail store is
stocked with favorite Hard Rock
merchandise and souvenirs.
RIVER SPIRIT CASINO
81st & Riverside • 8330 Riverside Pkwy.,
918.995.8518
One of the largest casinos in
Oklahoma, River Spirit offers more
than 300,000 square feet of gaming
space with 2,750 high-tech machines,
24 table games and 15 poker tables.
With four dining venues including the
state’s largest buffet and a sports bar,
dining options are incredible. Other
draws include free entertainment,
exciting promotions, a prestigious High
Stakes Lounge and excellent customer
service - all within a beautiful new
building.
OSAGE CASINO
951 W. 36th St. North, 918.699.7600
The 47,000-square-foot casino features
a “blues and jazz” theme with 1,000
electronic gaming devices and an
entertainment venue featuring headlining
concert acts, amazing shows
high-intensity sporting events.
and
Every City has an iconic restaurant –
the one that is the fabric of the
community. The restaurant that has
weathered the test of time. The
restaurant that is the locals “go to”
place for great atmosphere, service
and consistency - but most importantly
great food.
For nearly 50 years, Celebrity
Restaurant has been Tulsa’s icon.
Established in 1963, Celebrity is a
time-tested Tulsa tradition. The menu
isn’t long and hasn’t changed all that
much since early days, but there is
something for everyone.
Celebrity is open for lunch Monday
through Friday from 11 to 2 and dinner
Mon. through Thurs. from 5 to 9 pm;
Fri. and Sat. 5 to 10. Reservations
are suggested, but not required. For
reservations call 918.743.1800.
For more information visit them at
www.celebritytulsa.com.
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or over 30 years, Drysdales has lived up to their
slogan – north, south, east and western wear.
In the beginning J.R. Dry Sr. had just ended a long and
successful career in retail and western wear, but grew tired of
being retired. That itch to return to business led to the founding
of the company, Drysdales.
Need denim, come and get ‘em! Denims are the heart of
country living and Drysdales keeps more than 100,000 jeans
in stock for men, women and children. They have every cool
style under the sun from rugged work jeans to high fashion
including famous brands like Levis, Wrangler, Miss
Me, Rock Revival, Lucky, Silver, Rock N Roll Cowboy
and more.
Want that special cowboy look for your boy and girl?
Drysdales offers authentic western blue jeans, shirts, cowboy
boots, jackets, coats, belts, shiny buckles, warm gloves and
even pajamas.
Drysdales features a wide selection of men’s western clothing
and boots. They have everything you need from a set of cowboy
boots, a pair of jeans, a classic rodeo hat, rugged work wear
and a warm jacket. Catering to today's fashion and function
this is the place to polish off your look.
For women, looking pretty has never been simpler with
their large collection of women’s clothing. Compliment your
favorite jean -- with a colorful blouse, a cute pair of cowgirl
boots, glittering jewelry and a matching handbag. Bling and
you have the latest fashion.
Both men and women can tailor their cowboy-look by
wearing a Drysdales cowboy hat and boots. They offer a
huge selection of felt and straw western hats, along with
baseball caps and wool hats. Drysdales stocks over 45,000
pairs of boots from the best brands in the world, like Justin,
Lucchese, Ariat, Dan Post, Corral, Justin Original Work
Boots, Tony Lama, Nocona and more.
Drysdales also features a broad selection of home furnishings.
Transform your home into a showplace of style and luxurious
country living. Their collections offer many country kitchen
ideas, exciting western bathroom accessories and rich
bedroom sets.
Drysdales has two convenient location in the Tulsa. The
flagship store is located at 3220 S. Memorial and the second
location is located near the intersection of Hwy 169 and
71st Street. Both stores are open Monday – Saturday from
9 to 9 and Sundays from 11 to 6. For more information call
the Memorial Store at 918- 664-6481 or the 71st Street
store at 918- 252-7917 or check them out online
Drysdales.com
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isitors to Tulsa can’t miss a stop at the historic Cain’s
Ballroom. Built in 1924 by Tulsa entrepreneur Tate
Brady, The Cain’s Ballroom has gone from a garage, a
dime-a-dance joint and a dancing academy until it
became what is known by artists and patrons alike as one
of the top performance venues in the world today.
The highlight of the ballroom is a historic maple, spring
loaded dance floor designed in a “log cabin” or concentric
square pattern. The walls are decorated with oversized photographs of various musicians who played Cain’s, including
Bob Wills, Johnnie Lee Wills, Ernest Tubb, Hank Williams,
Tex Ritter, Kay Starr and Tennessee Ernie Ford.
Bob Wills was born into a family of fiddlers where he
learned to play the fiddle and mandolin. As a young man,
Wills performed at house dances, medicine shows and on
the radio. On New Year’s Night 1935, he made his debut
at Cain’s and the venue soon became known as “The
Home of Bob Wills.”
As The Home of Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys from
1935 to 1942, the ballroom was especially significant for
popularizing a new sound of western music called western
swing, a form of country and western that combined jazz,
hillbilly, boogie, blues, big band swing, rhumba, mariachi
and jitterbug music. Weekly dances, a midnight radio
show and a daily noon-hour program were played by Bob
Wills during what are remembered as his “glory years.”
Bob Wills is remembered as “The King of Western
Swing.” He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of
Fame in 1978, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in
1999 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement
Award in 2007 for his significant contributions to
American music from the 1930s through the 1960s.
During his career, Wills wrote and recorded at least 470
songs, including “Take Me Back to Tulsa” and “San
Antonio Rose,” and he influenced such artists as Willie
Nelson, Merle Haggard and Asleep at the Wheel.
Even if you miss a concert night – you can still see the
ballroom and enjoy Oklahoma Joe's - located in Bob's,
the side stage of Cain's Ballroom. The restaurant serves
some of the best BBQ this side of Memphis and is open
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday and for many of the
live-music events at Cain's. Located at 423 N Main Street
call 918-960-2017 or visit okjoes.com.
Cain’s concert days vary though the month, for the
current schedule visit cainsballroom.com or call
918-584-2306.
Shopping
ANTIQUES
I-44 ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLES MALL
5111 S. Peoria Ave. 918-712-2222
I-44 Antique and Collectibles Mall has been
Tulsa's #1 Antique Store since 1996. Come
and see what our more than 50 vendors have
to offer in our 9,000 square feet of dealer space.
TULSA ANTIQUES & VINTAGE JEWELRY
4717 E. 41st St. 918-712-8855
Providing everything you need to outfit yourself
and your home in antique and vintage wares.
Stop by to try on an assortment of jewelry made
as early as the late 1800s. A collection of rings,
necklaces, bracelets, brooches and earrings all
reflect antique styles that are hard to find in
modern jewelry stores. Shop a variety of home
furnishings, as well. The shop specializes in
items from the late 1800s to the 1930s and
boasts antique tables, chairs, sofas, cabinets and
beds all in pristine condition.
RETAIL AND SPECIALTY
LYON'S INDIAN STORE
111 S. Detroit 918-582-6372
Lyon's Indian Store has been a Tulsa fixture
for over 95 years. Located in downtown Tulsa
Lyon’s offers one of the largest selections of
American Indian goods and Oklahoma
souvenirs in Tulsa, Located in the city's
vibrant Blue Dome District, Lyon's Indian
Store features silver and turquoise Indian
jewelry, t-shirts, moccasins, Native American
art, rugs, pottery, bronze statues, Pendleton
blankets, crafts, beads, feathers, gifts and more.
WESTERN WEAR
Drysdales family is located at the center
of the Tulsa shopping district, near the
intersection of Hwy 169 and 71st Street.
REGIONAL SHOPPING MALLS
RIVERWALK CROSSING
300 Riverwalk Terrace 918-296-7121
Through the entrance of RiverWalk Crossing,
our resident moose is awaiting visitors at the
beautiful rock waterfall cave. Visitors will be
delighted by the wildlife sculptures,
outdoor fireplaces, riverside outlook areas,
and an outdoor amphitheater as children play
in the unique dancing fountains. Stroll along
the riverbanks and explore the many upscale
restaurants and shops of RiverWalk
Crossing. Visitors may even catch one of the
many live, outdoor performances.
THE FARM SHOPPING CENTER
51st St & S. Sheridan Rd 918-622-3860
The Farm, a Tulsa landmark, is charmingly
reminiscent of a village square and features a
90 year old restored barn. The tree-lined
outdoor shopping center with convenient
curbside parking is home to more than 40
national, regional and local retailers, services
and restaurants creating a unique shopping
experience in the heart of Tulsa.
THE SHOPPES AT THE REGAL PLAZA
81st Street & S. Lewis 918-295-7200
Upscale shopping with unique boutiques
focusing mainly on clothing and home
accessories.
TULSA PROMENADE
41st Street & S. Yale Avenue 918-627-9282
Known for great department store shopping,
including the most recent addition of
Macy’s, as well as other popular retailers
including The Gap and Express.
CAVENDER'S BOOT CITY
8035 E 31st St 918-664-2668
Cavender’s takes exceptional care of our
customers, striving to provide the best
value, selection, and service in the business.
It’s true - Cavender’s has something for
everyone.
UTICA SQUARE
21st Street and South Utica 918-742-5531
Offers upscale well-known boutiques such
as White House/Black Market, Coach, Saks
Fifth Avenue, and Chico’s, as well as a number
independently owned stores.
DRYSDALES WESTERN WEAR
3220 S. Memorial Dr. 918-664-6481
10127 E. 71st St, 918-252-7917
Established in 1981, this 55,000 square foot
emporium features seven departments and
the widest selection of Wrangler jeans in the
southwest. The newest addition to the
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WOODLAND HILLS MALL
71st Street and South Memorial Drive
Woodland Hills Mall is Tulsa’s premier
shopping destination - hundreds of popular
stores, restaurants, and specialty shops - the
perfect place to spend a Saturday afternoon.
We’re glad you’re here! If
you find Tulsa as intriguing
and inviting as we do – or are
considering calling Tulsa
home – you will need an
experienced and knowledgeable
guide to the City. Gary Vance
is just that guide. Gary is an
agent at Keller Williams
Realty and a trusted resource
in the Tulsa real estate market.
Gary started his career in a
‘hands on’ fashion – shopping,
buying and renovating a
home. It was this process that
captured his interest in Tulsa
real estate. His expertise – not
only in market trends, and
his exceptional negotiation
skills – have made him a
market leader in Tulsa.
For more information or to
find the home of your dreams
call Gary, 918-691-6226 or email
him at [email protected]
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