The Pulse April 2014

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Making time for others shouldnt mean losing your soul The other day I was talking to a friend of mine who is always the first to offer to help others in need. Now, whether or not those folks are truly in need is yet to be seen, but nonetheless, she is always the one to take on every job that others would even make the time to do - usually for no appreciation. That got me thinking about how many of us are helper types-often giving of ourselves with not even a thank you. Im not going to tell anyone to NOT do for others, but there has to be a time where we draw the line. I think that offering so much of ourselves becomes a bad habit, just like smoking or nail biting. We just automatically put our hand up when someone else wants help with something. I realize that I too am guilty of over-giving of myself. Ive donated my efforts to many a person who began to abuse my good nature. Or did they? I learned that once I can be counted on to always offer my services, Ive created a habit for them to take advantage of me. Its easier to blame them for taking my help than to blame myself for being unable to say No. This spring, there are so many wonderful events to visit with your family, so please keep in mind that while doing good deeds is a noble gesture, you also have to make time for those who mean the most to you your loved ones and yourself. I did not say Family because for some, their family isnt a group who makes them happy, but they have people who they love as much as a family or even more so. A good way to find out who those people are is to ask for a favor. If all you hear is No then its time for you to learn to use that word more often as well. We are NOT telling you that volunteering is a bad thing by any stretch, BUT when you have donated yourself to the point of your health, your financial well-being or your loved ones, it might be time to pull back a bit. Sometimes, its a well-earned hard lesson that saves us from ourselves in the long haul. Think about all the times you offer yourself so freely at the expense of your job, your family, your money, your sanity. Ask yourself if spending another day doing another good deed has become overdone or offering your services to people who have not once been there for you is really what you should be doing. Do you volunteer with the same group of yes men/women because everyone else always says no? Does your personal life suffer because you just keep offering yourself to people who dont appreciate you, at the expense of those who love you and do care? Have people closest to you in your life started to pull away because youve let them down in order to care for those who abuse your sweet nature? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, it might be a great time to give the ones who love you some love in return and say no to the folks who are in the habit of abusing your love. Its a tough pill to swallow, but the cure could be life-saving. If you are looking for a great place to find excuses as to why you cannot give as much of yourself, we have a bunch in this little magazine, so please keep reading and find some me time. Youll be glad you did! Happy spring blooms yall! The Pulse Team
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April 2014 - Vol. 3, Issue 4
Our Communities
8 Herb Festivals 10 Muskogee does azaleas, bunnies, and BBQ 13 McIntosh goes mccrazy for art and Easter eggs Delaware County gets fishy for April 14 Cherokee County is rockin and Red Fernin 16 Washington welcomes warmer climes with old times Osage County gets bully for Easter 18 Two-steppin across Tulsa 20 Mayes County is ready for a Renaissance... Creek makes big changes to their 2014 itinerary 21 Alotta Ottawa for April Sequoyah surprises with Soda Steves 22 Pawnees love of all things spring
Festival Season Best Bets

A collage of many of the events that will attract your interest.
Wedding Season
Where to go for planning your special day.
Going Out/Staying In
23 Music 26 Worth the Drive 28 Theater 29 Movies 30 Rodeo Roundup 31 Powwow Page 34 Recipe Corner 38 Sneak peek
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Dining Out Ethnic Fare

A look at some of Green Countrys best places to tantalize your tastebuds.
Month at a Glance
24 Live Entertainment Calendar 36 Community Events Calendar
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Festival Season Best Bets

Its that time of year when many of us wish we would have spent those snow days more creatively (instead of on the couch with a book), and we lament that our spring cleaning awaits. The perfect cure for the spring cleaning blues is to go enjoy a fun festival where there are no messy closets staring us down, no yard work we have to tackle, there are plenty of others who also chose to ignore their spring chores and you get that happy vibe that you were meant to be here. We have a few for you to pick from: If animals are your thing, Oklahoma has plenty of rodeos, rattlesnake round-ups and a few sheep shearing events that will keep you sufficiently entertained. Waurikas Rattlesnake Hunt happens Apr. 11-13, the Apache Rattlesnake Festival happens Apr. 17-20, the Green Frog Festival & Puddle Jump Run hops through Wilburton Apr. 19 and the Lesser Prairie Chicken Festival gobbles its way through Woodward Apr. 23-30. Woolly Weekend at Shepherds Cross will show you how to shear your sheep properly, the Birding & Crystal Festival graces Salt Plains Wildlife Refuge Apr. 25-27, Mangum Rattlesnake Derby hisses at Mangum the same weekend along with the Waynoka Rattlesnake Round-Up. May kicks off with a song with the Arbuckle Simpson Nature Festival in Tishomingo May 2-3 and the Okeene Rattlesnake Round-Up rattles Okeene May 2-4. If none of these work, how about the Red Slough Birding Convention in Idabel May 3-6? If the idea of a new garden project gets you all riled up take a nap, or there are many plant and herb shows in our local area as well as statewide: the Herb Day In Brookside on Apr. 12, Jenks Herb & Plant Festival happens Apr. 19 and the Herbal Affair and Festival in DT Sand Springs Apr. 26. Theres an Herbfest in Arcadia May 3 if your April plantings kept you home and too busy to get out. Tulsa has a plant show Apr. 11-12 and they also offer a garden tour Apr. 26-27 if you need ideas. will teach them something Apr. 19 as will Hackberry Flat Day on Apr. 19, and the May Day Celebration and Lawn Social at Murrell Home May 3 will teach them all kinds of things about Okie history. Yukon is all about kids with Festival of the Child May 3. If you are all about things of the motor-operated variety, the Corvette Expo in Enid (4/5) will fit the bill, as will the Southwest Street Rod Nationals in OKC Apr. 11-13, the Tulsa International Car Show takes over the Expo Square Apr. 11-13, the Cruizaders Car, Truck & Cycle Show covers all the bases in Muskogee Apr. 12, the Canadian River Cruisers Car & Motorcycle Show cruises through Norman Apr. 12, Cruisin the Chisolm Trail Car & Motorcycle Show congests Duncan Apr. 18-19, check out the Hot Rod Cookout and Concert in Guthrie Apr. 19, Spring Fest & Hops Classic Car Show in DT Perry looks like its worth a drive, the Rock-N-Rumble Car Show & Cruise burns through Altus May 2-3 and the Steam & Gas Engine Show happens in Pawnee May 2-4, or go for the Tulsa Pontiac Nationals in Tulsa or the El Reno Burger Days Grascar Races in El Reno both on May 3. One more: the Chickasha Antique Auto Club Car Show is slated for May 8-10. Are you a music fanatic? You wont be at a loss for musical acts to pick from or if you prefer a music festival, there are plenty of them as well. On Apr. 8, The BOK has Kings of Leon and Joe Bonamassa is at Chesapeake Energy Arena in OKC. Paul Anka softens the Hard Rock Apr. 10 and Jennifer Nettles settles in on Apr. 11, 66WESTFest in Weatherford has plenty of musical fun Apr. 12, George Strait pretties-up the BOK Apr. 19, or just relax under a tree in Duncan with the Duncans Grove Bluegrass Festival Apr. 24-26. The Norman Music Fest is the same weekend and its all over the 100-300 blocks of Main Street, so you cant miss it. Alice in Chains ties up the Brady theater Apr. 25 then treks down to Winstar World Casino in Thackerville Apr. 26. Il Divo classes things up at the Brady Apr. 26, and Diana Ross sings her old-school hits at Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant the same night.The Enid Tri-State Music Festival lets you get your fill of marching bands Apr. 30May 2, Needtobreathe catches its breath at the Brady May 2, and the Rose Rock Music Festival gets Noble rockin May 2-4. What about TobyMac May 2 in OKC or Reba on May 3 at Choctaw Casino Resort? Gavin DeGraw packs in an evening of music in OKC May 6 and in Tulsa May 7. Weve only skimmed the surface. Keep reading for a bigger list of musical acts. If you are something of a horse or rodeo lover, then check out the SWOSU Rodeo, the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo or the Oklahoma Centennial Horse Show all Apr. 10-12, the Norman Round-Up Club Open Rodeo happens Apr. 11-2, the National Barrel Horse Association OK State Finals is taking over Shawnee Apr. 11-13, Ultimate Calf Roping happens in Duncan Apr. 19-20, the OPSU Rodeo looks to be a good time in Goodwell Apr. 24-25, Two Bulls
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What about keeping the kids enticed by learning? The Kids Fest & Educational Expo in OKC at the Cox Convention Center (Apr. 5) will keep them entertained and engaged as will Spring Mountain Man Encampment Apr. 11-12 at Woolaroc. On Apr. 17-18, the Land Run Festival happens in Choctaw as does 89er Days in Guthrie and in Lexington on Apr. 19, a walking tour of Downtown Enid
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Bucking Futurity happens in Duncan Apr. 25-26 but the Duvalls Steer Wrestling event also happens Apr. 25-27 and that one is closer to home. The Rafter CW Bill Riding event happens in Lucien, Okemahs Pioneer Days Rodeo, the Weatherford Youth Horse Show and the Noble County CSRC Ranch Rodeo all happen Apr. 26. Pioneer Days Celebration and PRCA Rodeo happens in Guymon Apr. 28-May 4, the Green Country Arabian Classic leaves lots of presents all around the arena of Tulsa State Fairground May 1-4 and the Chisholm Trail Stampede PRCA Rodeo whips through Duncan May 2-3as does Rodeo Miami in none other than of all places Miami over the same days. May keeps horsin around with the Cowboys of Color Rodeo in OKC and Thunder in the Valley Rodeo in Pauls Valley on May 3.
If you crave a place to celebrate your love of Easter, then you can enjoy the Holy City of the Wichitas Easter Passion Play Apr. 12 In Lawton, where actors in full costumes perform Jesus on the Mount with full backdrop. Its really something special to see. Bring some tissues because you will have some wet eyes Lets not forget that Fin & Feather feeds you all you can handle Easter Sunday. Dress comfortably. And now for something completely different: Life in Color: The Worlds Largest Paint Party happens at Cox Biz Center Apr. 11, Ink Life Tattoo & Music Festival is happening at Grand Casino Hotel Resort in Shawnee Apr. 11-13, Music on the Mountain Viking & Celtic Festival in Heavener happens Apr. 12-13, El Reno Grascar Racing Apr. 12 brings out the big and bad of the lawnmower variety, Honobia looks for Bigfoot Apr. 18-19 (bring your Bigfoot pics!), the Red Fern Festival celebrates the book of the same name in Tahlequah Apr. 25-26, the Footloose Festival sets it off in Elmore City Apr. 26 as does the Fort Reno Tombstone Tales and the Iron Thistle Scottish Festival is going on Apr. 26-27 at Kirkpatrick Family Farm in Yukon. The Tumbleweed Calf Fry May 1-3 makes many little calfs sing soprano, and the Germanfest in Tulsa has plenty of schnitzel on May 2-4. We have more fun in Green Country as well as the rest of the state, so keep reading. Please be sure to double-check event dates and times, as things change without our knowledge. Have a great spring and make sure you get that closet cleaned out (during the next snowstorm).
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Hey foodies! We couldnt forget you! Roberts Ranch Smokin Red Dirt BBQ & Music Fest has a bite of everything Apr. 11-12, The Exchange Club Chili & BBQ Cook-Off takes over Civic Center Plaza in Muskogee Apr. 12, the Poteau Rotary Wine & Arts Festival has yummies and Claremore serves up some special treats at A Taste of Claremore both on Apr. 26. The big Kahuna of May 2-3 is the Bixby BBQ N Blues Festival but the BBQ Cook-Off in Hennessey May 3 will fill your belly too. If BBQ doesnt do much for you then the El Reno Fried Onion Burger Day Festival on May 3 might fill your belly instead. Follow the smell of onions. Art has a strong foothold in Oklahoma all April long, spilling over into May: the Guthrie Art Walk happens Apr. 12 in downtown, Tulsa Art Studio Tour Apr. 12-13 is close to home and plenty of eye candy, Trail of Tears Art Show at Cherokee Heritage Center in Tahlequah starts Apr. 12 and runs until May 25, Walkin on Chalk Arts Festival traipses into Altus Apr. 13, Five Civilized Tribes big to-do and Stillwaters big arts fest happens Apr. 19-20 and the Festival of the Arts in OKC Apr. 22-27 is a pretty big deal. The Spring Handmade Craft Show is prettying-up OKC Apr. 26 and the Sunnylane Craft Fair makes Del City sparkle on the same day. May starts off strong with the May Fair Arts Festival in Norman May 3-4 and we fully expect more in May all over the state. Looking to get the motorcycle out and ride? Mountain Gate Poker Run can help on Apr. 12 in Talihina, and the Dog Iron Poker Run goes on Apr. 26 in Claremore. For more bike events, take a look at www.okbiker.net.
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Happiness is a yummy dinner with fresh herbs you grew yourself so where do you get them?
Sure you can run to the local grocery and grab a package of cut herbs or a bottle of dried seasonings to make your pesto or to add to soap to smell you up really pretty, but what about growing your own? Did you know that Oklahoma is fast becoming one of the worldwide hotspots for lavender production? Its true and you can get in on it by just attending an herb festival to start it all off. Lets get to herbin! Every year, local gardening clubs celebrate the beauty of spring and as a part of the celebration, an offering of a plant festival is held over the course of three weekends all around the Tulsa area. Read on and see which one grabs your fancy, but we suggest that you try all of them just because you can: Before we talk about the tried and true, we found a new festival that we missed last year: the SpringFest Garden Market & Festival at the Tulsa Garden Center (2435 S. Peoria) is going on for two days, April 11-12. What really got our attention was the worm display! Its not just for kids but they say it is. Just dont push any little ones out of your way to get to it, okay? Plenty of hands-on, food and kids stuff that stands out from the others makes this one look like a cant-miss. (918) 746-5141/www. tulsagardencenter.com Herb Day in Brookside has been a long-standing tradition at 41st and Peoria and its more than plants; its a great place for soaps, pottery, wines, honey and all kinds of yummy lunch fare to make it a day to enjoy in the sun. Local gardeners have been hard at work getting the little seedlings started so you can have a plethora of herbs for a culinary masterpiece whenever you crave one. Come see what you can do on Apr. 12 (9 am 5 pm). Visit their Facebook page for details. Theres one herb and plant festival in Tulsa that brings folks out of the woodwork no matter the weather; the Jenks Herb & Plant Festival, slated for Apr. 19 in downtown
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Jenks where over 150 booths will be there to entice and excite you with all kinds of fun and goodies. Gardeners will be there to answer questions, food vendors will have nosh to keep you going and there will plenty to keep you shopping all day at this once-a-year fun day of plants and goodies for the discriminating shopper. Add to it all some live music to give you a bit of a break from the shopping as needed. We love that they also thought of kids and their lack of interest in plants by offering them all kinds of interesting things to do that dont involve game consoles. Find out more at www.jenksgardenclub.com or call Karen Meyer at (918) 299-2311. The Herbal Affair in downtown Sand Springs, is happening on Apr. 26 and this year marks their silver anniversary with having done this for 25 years. Over 25,000 people visit annually for the music, the food, the shopping and all you can learn from the herb and plant experts. They have cookbooks, gardening supplies and plant sitters to watch your purchases while you shop along with plenty of arts & craft vendors, but what really grabbed us were all the food booths! There are rolls, breads, noodles and all kinds of crab-loading goodies so you sufficiently juiced up for a footrace to Oregon. Its more than you could even hope for or expect but the kids are offered plenty of fun things to do as well, so no need to leave them on the couch with their smart phones. Check out their website to be further enticed for this fun event: www.herbalaffairandfestival.com/(918) 245-3221.
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Wedding Shows for the Upcoming Year

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There are fewer things in life more stressful than planning a wedding. Dresses, flowers, cakes, showers and parties, its like planning not one event, but several. Questions like Should we have a universal theme for decorations? and Where can we hold this event in our price range? are all questions that you will ask. How do you plan an event extravaganza like this without pulling out your hair? Why, research, my dear. The best way to do that is through attending every single wedding show that you can find. At these shows you get a chance to actually see, smell, taste, hear and try the cakes, flowers, dresses, music and more. The big wedding shows in Oklahoma City and Tulsa will have lots of vendors and they will have ideas on display. Dont overlook the smaller shows though. These smaller shows will feature vendors closer to home and will have unique ideas that you may not see in the bigger shows. Another bonus is they are usually cheaper and you dont have to pay for parking. Here is a list of shows coming to our part of Oklahoma in the next few months to help with your planning:
SummerBridal Show
July 13 1 - 5 pm Price: $7.99 online/$10 at door Cox Convention Center 189 Myriad Gardens, Oklahoma City www.okbride.com/bridal-show/summer.asp
The Tulsa Wedding Show
August 3 12 p.m. Price: $10 Renaissance Tulsa Hotel 6808 South 107th East Ave. Tulsa http://thetulsaweddingshow.com/
Ok Bride-Fall Bridal Show
Sunday, October 5th 1 pm - 5 pm Cox Business Center Grand Ballroom 100 Civic Center. Tulsa Parking available in parking garage attached to TCC for $8.00 Tickets are $7.99 online / $10 at door
Brides Against Breast Cancer Bridal Show & Wedding Gown Sale
Saturday, May 17 10 am - 3 pm Price: $5 tax deductible donation Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 East 2nd Street (877) 721-HOPE www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org/ upcoming-shows-2014/tulsa-bridal-show-may-2014/
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What do azaleas, bunnies, Frankenstein and BBQ have in common? Read on to find out -
Muskogee
by: Alexis Greybird
Muskogee does azaleas, bunnies, Frankenstein, and BBQ

Tied to the Azalea Festival are numerous events going on all month long. The Fife Indian Azalea Powwow is happening April 5 at the Muskogee Civic Center. We covered this in March, but its so fantastic, its worth talking about twice. Dont let this good time pass you by. Plenty of fun, food and pretty goodies for sale make it a good companion event to checking out the pretty azaleas. Find out more about the Powwow at (918) 684-6363. The following Friday and Saturday, Muskogee is REALLY rocking the fun with FOOD: the Muskogee Chili & BBQ Cook-Off offers more than the need for antacids: the food is just, in a word, YUM. Weve had too many readers to count tell us that they ate their hearts out (no pun intended) and even the finicky little ones were chowing down. No McDs stops for the little tykes after this event! Over 100 teams will be bringing their A game, so get a taste kit and vote for the best and brightest BBQ team, but save room for sides and dessert! They are also offering lots of fun for the kiddies and plenty of entertainment to feed your ears while you feed your face. Its just too much fun for two days, but they make it work somehow. Its way cool and lots of good eats. More at (918) 869-0733. Dont run off just yet! The Cruizaders Car, Truck & Cycle Show will be happening at 111 S. 7th St. in Muskogee, just down the road a piece from the BBQ and Chili Fest on April 12. Check out the pretty chrome and paint jobs but we recommend you eat elsewhere before you attend this one - no one wants tomato sauce on their upholstery. Get details on the show at (918) 682-3496 or www.muskogeecruizaders.com.
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As everyone knows theres a lot to say about Muskogee this April; were all ready for the Azalea Festival but theres more to Muskogee than flowers; along with the Festival, there will be a lot of things to see and do all April long. Refill your coffee, get comfortable and get ready for some interesting reading Where good times and movies intersect, you get Young Frankenstein at Muskogee Little Theater for a one day only feature on April 4. While some of us older folks know this movie, many of the young whipper-snappers dont. Its a perfect time to introduce them to the movie that made rolling in the hay wholesome again. Check in with www.visitmuskogee.com or call (918) 683- 5332 for more information. We heard a rumor that the Easter Bunny will be hopping into Arrowhead Mall April 5-19. Get the noses wiped, the dirt unscuffed and grab some pretty new duds at Arrowhead and get those once-a-year photo opps while the kiddos are still impressionable enough to sit on a bunnys lap. Photos will be taken 10 am-8 pm, Saturdays, noon-5 pm on Sundays and 4-7 pm weekdays. More info at (918) 683-4100.
Okay lets get on to the main course. The world-famous Azalea Festival is going on again this year and it looks to be even better than any time in their loooooong history. Over 40 acres of gardens with over 30,000 azaleas should say it all, but if you need more to entice you to go what does 625 varieties say to you? Happening every day April 1 30, its Mother Natures finest hour and folks from all over the world make the pilgrimage, so maybe we all should too.
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On April 19, Honor Heights Park has its annual Party in the Park 1:30 6:30 pm, but this year they are offering even more! Along with all the fun in the afternoon, they have Oklahoma wines and beers and local restaurants are bringing some food along to make the offer even sweeter. Dont forget to visit the Pavilion and check out the gorgeous tulips. A local brewery will be on site offering draft beer and six different eateries will be there just to feed you. Find a new favorite or seek out an old favorite eaterys offerings, but dont leave hungry. Theres not much more we can say because local food with Okie wines and beers should say it all, but if you need more give a call to (918) 680-1239 or login to www.muskogeerotary.com.
Festival headed this way. Dont let this season pass you by without making a stop. Plenty of extras this year including the Queens Tea, Royal Luncheon, Kings Smoker, Masked Ball and the Pirates Feast to name just a few of the exciting extras the Renaissance Festival has to offer. Castleton is sweetening the deal for 2014 with their special Friend of the Festival passes. At $119, its the best deal on a year - round package and its valued at over $250! Wow! In this economy, we want to take advantage of any deal we can and this one sounds like a sure bet. Give a call to Tess at (918) 687-3625 if you are interested or need more info. Dont tell anyone, but rumor has it that we MAY have some free passes coming this way, so you might want to keep yourself in touch with our website and Facebook page to grab some. One of the most prominent events in accordance with the Azalea Festival is the Five Civilized Tribes Art Under the Oaks. It starts Apr. 6, runs through Apr. 30, with the big days being Apr. 19-20. Some of the most stunning art youll find anywhere is going to be here and much of it is not only gorgeous but youll find plenty of affordables too. This is truly a Pulse Pick for April. (918) 6831701/www.fivetribes.org Keep it here in May because we will have more on the specifics offered by the Oklahoma Renn Fest organizers because you know this is only the beginning! We are big, big, BIG fans of the Oklahoma Renn Fest and we cant WAIT to find out what theyve planned for the 2014 season. Its always like Christmas morning in May with these folks. Well have to wait and see. Find out more now at www.okcastle.com. Until then, take some time to stop and smell the flowers in Muskogee.
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Weve covered all sorts of reasons you need to visit the Creek Nation Casino in Muskogee, but one big one is that they have all the new you could hope for. That isnt enough? Well, we also hear that they have all sorts of games with BIG payouts AND you can take your button pressing breaks right there; grab some food, enjoy some people watching then get back to winning (and we gave you that tip for free). Get in there now to see what theyve done to make themeselves a contender and keep them in mind for when the temperatures climb this summer- you dont have to pay their electric bill and they could be paying yours for a long time to come. Creek Nation has Grilz Gone Wild Apr. 5, Tax Break Special Apr. 12, Bunny Money Apr. 19 and come celebrate their 11th Anniversary Apr. 26. See more at www.creeknationcasino.net OR take a gander at all the fun promotions going on in April on our inside front cover. Every weekend in April is a chance to win and with tax season wrapping up fast, theres no better time than NOW. If you win too much money, Ill be happy to help you spend it, because I wouldnt want all that wealth to stress you out. Im caring like that. Now go win and win BIG because weve taken away all your excuses. Good Luck!
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McIntosh goes McCrazy for art, heritage, and Easter eggs

by: Dakota Jones
Oh McIntosh County, we know you are busy polishing the steps, sweeping the entryways and planning for a special summer to remember for 2014, but then you go and plan an April of awesome just for little ol us. So in respect to your hard work, we are all going to fill up the gas tanks and see what youve been doing since September It all happens at once on April 19 and boy is it a crazy day in Eufaula. Lake Eufaula State Park is hosting an Easter egg hunt, contact Park officials at (918) 689 - 4607, or just show up and have a great day of finding Easter eggs. But wait, theres more! April 19 is also the third annual Heritage Days Festival AND Eufaulas Sixth Annual Art Walk. City Hall is working alongside the Arts Council to make it a day worth remembering. Childrens crafts, American Indian art exhibits, storytelling and plenty of demonstrations will be all over Posey Park as well as various places in town -and thats just the start. There are some interesting new businesses opening in town so make some time to see what phenomenal fancies they have just for you. Wear comfy shoes and see all Eufaula has to offer. Contact City Hall at (918) 689 2534 for Heritage Days information and call the Arts Council at (918) 689 - 5362 for more on the Art Walk. Whatever you do, dont neglect Eufaula in April. But WAIT! Ha HA! Theres MORE! You didnt think we would just trot on off into the sunset and ignore Eufaulas cute little cousin
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to the Northeast, did you? Heck no! We love Checotah and we had to tell you that Checotah is filling out April with Duvalls Steer Wrestling April 25-27 at the Checotah Round-Up Club where the love of Checotah and rodeo meet up to make a marriage made in Heaven. Its the best place to be for your rodeo fix or to get your start in rodeo admiration. We just know that these are the people to give you your start. Be warned, though, if you start here, you wont be able to stop! Learn more about the rodeo by calling (918) 640-0533.
Okay, now find a way to make McIntosh County part of your fun for an April of awesome.
Delaware County gets fishy in April

by: Dakota Jones
Things are pretty fishy in Delaware County in April (and May); however, its fishy in a GOOD way. Curious? Well, grab your waders and learn more
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and weigh-in is at 3 pm each day - get your boat motors tuned up and get your fancy lures out: its time to go fishing like you mean it. For more, check in with www.grandlakefun.com or call (918) 786-2289 for either event. We wouldnt be doing or jobs if we left out the quaint little town of Jay and they ALSO have fishing fun at Lake Eucha and the Gigging Flats on Apr. 11-12. Hosted by the Green Country Giggers Association, its a great time. Many of our readers let us know that last years event was a raging success so we expect the same this year too. Be sure you get fishy with the good folks in Delaware County this April, but you might wanna take a shower when you get home cuz bein fishy aint good in the house. Just sayin...
April starts with the Bass Extravaganza at Grand Lake in Grove on April 1 and it runs through May 18; with a chance at $250,000 thats a dang good excuse to call in sick every chance you get (and find out how many vacation days you got left invite your boss along if you have to!). Lots of tagged bass will be released into Grand Lake and prizes worth $50 or more means that there are lots of opportunities for you to win and win big! We dont know if this is tied to the Bass Extravaganza but the FLW Everstart Bass Tournament is being held on April 3 at Wolf Creek Park. Registration is April 2, 4 - 6 pm, take off is daily at 6:30 am
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Its not often that we worry that we will have enough room to cover all the Cherokee County has going on in any given month, but this month were concerned that we have too much to say and not nearly enough room to say it in! Heck, April is THE big month for Cherokee Countys Red Fern Festival, but add to it all the other events, and you have a calendar that is overflowing with stuff to do. Its a great problem to have, so lets get to covering The month begins with Nunsense making a limited appearance at Tahlequah Armory Municipal Center Apr. 3-6, 6:30-8 pm each night. Ticket info at (918) 822-4440. Attention! We have deets on something new in the Quah! The Good Food Festival and Home & Garden Show will be at Norris Park April 4 5, but with all they have to offer, its a crazy two days of fun to go with the big name. All kinds of things for the home and garden along with fancy food truck offerings make this new event worth a visit (or two). Get more from www. downtowntahlequah.com. The 42nd Annual Symposium on the American Indian will be at NSU Apr. 7-12 and this is one event to take pretty seriously; especially if you are Native American or you have any dealings with the Native American community - professionally or personally. Understanding the needs and issues faced by the
Cherokee
by: Dakota Jones
Cherokee County is rockin and red fernin

Native Americans in Oklahoma is the beginning to having better understanding of this community as a whole. Find out about key speakers, vendors, conference schedule and more at (918) 4444350 or www.cts.nsuok.edu. A side note: we heard that there are some seriously special vendors at the Symposium. If you have a thing for Native art or jewelry, we strongly suggest you check this one out. Go early and go often for some special deals on pretty things we know you need. Excuse: get yourself a little Easter present.
CHEROKEE COUNTY
On April 12, theres not one, but two ways to either expand your knowledge or expand your heart: first, the Cherokee Heritage Center is offering a 1700s Clothing Class from 9 am 1 pm where you can learn more about the fashion of the time and Tenkiller State Park could use your help cleaning up the place 10 am -2 pm (offering a lunch and prizes, by the way). Find out more about the clothing class at (918) 456-6007 and learn more about how you can help clean up around Lake Tenkiller at (918) 489-5641. Please help clean up at least one place around our beautiful lakes this year. Our state is so stunningly pretty and letting trash lie around is so heartbreaking. Even if you only do a trash walk around your neighborhood, we applaud your efforts. While you are at it, why not send us some pics of your efforts? We might have some give-away drawings for readers who send us pics (editor@mypulsemag.com). April 17 is the Third Thursday Art Walk and After Party and we are pretty excited about this newbie. Check out the works of many of the oh-so-talented local artisans (and maybe buy a piece or three), then join locals for a glass of wine and a bite afterwards where many of the local folks will be happy to chat it up for a
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bit. Sounds like a great Thursday night to me. Heck, what else did you have planned other than doing a load of laundry? I pick the art walk any day of the week, not just Thursday. Find out more at www.downtowntahlequah.com. It happens 5:30-9 pm, getting you home in plenty of time to get sleep and be back at your desk Friday morning. Cant do better than that! Okay, one event that made us laugh at the sizes of the shoes more than anything else (have you ever seen a pair of womens heels in a mans size 13? Its just too weird for words) and we were plenty impressed by how many guys showed up to walk down Muskogee Avenue in high heels to support local womens shelters in years past. We were thrilled that so many big, buff guys slapped on high heels and suffered through the blisters to do their part for Help In Crisis womens shelter. Our thanks go out to last years participants and we cant wait to see who shows up for this years fun. If you want to support Help In Crisis, please come out on April 19 because it doesnt end there. They are also hosting Easter in the Park at Tenkiller State Park 10 am 11:30 am. Easter eggs will be hidden all over the place and all the kiddies can get their baskets filled with a Park Pal. Find out how to help, participate and more by calling (918) 489-5641. Well give you a little sneak into May and tell you that the May Day1800s Lawn Social will be taking place at the Murrell Home on May 3 where you can be taken back in time to what life was like waaaaay back when. Like 150+ years ago. Its really neat to look at the beautiful garb and watch people be polite to each other just because thats how we used to be. Just thinking about life before Wally World and iPhones will make you kinda nervous, but its a great way to get your manners back. Find out more by calling (918) 456-2751. Its happening all day from 11 am 7 pm. Art is a big deal in Cherokee County in April (and May) and we have not one but TWO big deal exhibits to tell you about, so git on over to our Art coverage online for details because we are short on space here. Well keep the info coming until May in Cherokee County, so keep it here for all the details or check in with www.mypulsemag.com for even more. both at the festival and inside the wonderful businesses in the Quah. Plenty of new spots have opened their doors in downtown Tahlequah, so be sure you include them on your to-do list too. The Festival is based on Wilson Rawls book (as we all know), but you can take a tour of the locations he covers in this classic while you chomp on some great food. Its all about the simplicity of days gone by with lots to get your kids attention while you listen to some phenomenal local bands, eat some delish local food and get some awesome local take-home mementos. Bring your hound dog for the field trials if you think he or she has the right stuff or just come and play a seriously competitive game of horseshoes (and this is SERIOUS horseshoes). Stick around for the tractor parade and BBQ cook-off or peruse the gorgeous old-timey cars while you snack on ice cream. And thats just the beginning (but our fingers are smokin from all the stuff we have to tell you about). For more on the music line-up, vendor info or to see what new businesses have something you may need, check in with www.redfernfestival. com, (918) 431-1655 or www.downtowntahlequah. com. And pray that our finger burns heal before the festival begins. Well see you there!
CHEROKEE COUNTY
Ok, now for the REAL RED (fern) big deal Weve had you read this whole story all in the hopes that you would get the deets on the Red Fern, so without further ado: Yes, of course the Red Fern Festival colors up the whole of Tahlequah April 25-26, but the bulk of the activities are happening at Norris Park. Local businesses are participating and you can find all kinds of neat stuff everywhere you look,
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Say what? Yeah, you read right. The folks in Washington County are celebrating spring with old stuff that dates back to the 1950s through the 1850s with some throwback events that will make you want to get out the poodle skirts, saddle shoes and prairie dresses. Well, okay, maybe not, but they are offering a nice little assortment of old stuff, so see whats up
Washington
Washington welcomes warmer climes with old times and old metal
by: Amy Addams
Well have more in May, but the above website will get you all you need to know. Also on May 10, the Oldies N Goodies Car Show & Festival rumbles into downtown Bartlesville for a one-day-only show of the old-timey cars of yesteryear when gas was 20 cents a gallon and catalytic converters were cars with roll-down tops. www. oldiesngoodiescarclub.com/(918) 876-2217. Tie up your pony and peruse the cars then head back out for a trail ride. Or just pick one and have a great May 10. Well have more on Washington County in May, but until then, hang on and see what other wild rides we can find to take you on.
WASHINGTON COUNTY OSAGE COUNTY
It starts on Apr. 11 with the Woolaroc Spring Traders Encampment, at, you guessed it Woolaroc. If you havent been yet, or you havent been in quite a while, they have done all kinds of things to make Woolaroc even snazzier than before, but the Spring Traders Encampment brings them in from all over the U.S. for this one-ofa-kind exhibit and learning experience where kids of all ages can learn what it was like before you had a place to plug in your iPad. (I lost my electric for two hours the other day and had a bit of meltdown, so you will be grateful for how far we have come and see how hard life really was back in the day). No Wal-Marts or Targets! Makes me shudder just to think about it! Over 125 camp sites are set-up to show visitors what the trapping/trading life was like in Oklahoma before it was Oklahoma. Get more info at www.woolaroc.org or (918) 336-0307. It happens 10 am 4:30 pm Apr. 11-12. Dont write off Woolaroc right after the Spring Traders Encampment because they have planned a Spring Trail Ride for May 10, so get Trigger or Polly all prettied up for a long ride. Itll do you both good to get out and shake off the stink of winter.
We just LOVE Osage County. Its so quaint and quiet, but then, out of the blue skies come some crazy good old-timey fun for you and your Easter eggs to partake in. Its always a great place to get away from the everyday hustle and bustle but Osage will take you a world away Skiatook is ready for some serious fun on April 19 - on this day the community will be ready to address all sorts of issues namely what to do with all those Easter eggs and how to address the bullying problem in our local schools with the second annual AntiBullying Run held 7 to 9 am at Skiatook Central Park and after that the community-wide Easter egg hunt will be happening at the park. For more information on either of these events check in with the Sky-A-took Chamber of Commerce website: www. skiatookchamber.com or call (918) 396-3702.
Osage
by: Trent McDaniel
Osage County gets bully for Easter then hitches the wagons in May
In May, Skiatook recognizes its history with Oklahoma Wagons Ho May 9 11. Part rodeo, part pony express, and lots of fun - a good time is guaranteed for all. Held at 394756 W. 3900 Road in Skiatook, plug in your GPS and you should find it easily. Check in with them at (918) 409-3083 or at www.oklahomawagonsho. com for more information (or just pick up Mays copy of The Pulse). Keep it here as the temperatures rise because we expect lots of quaintly fun things to do in Osage County this summer.
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Rogers
by: Jennifer Jones
Rogers County celebrates Will, wild, and wool all April long
Shepherds Cross celebrates the act of sheep shearing April 25 - 26. Theres no animal cruelty just the good old fashioned act of giving the sheep a summer hairdo. Along with all the sheep haircuts, they will have plenty of stuff for sale, like beautiful yarn and plenty of MIO (thats Made in Oklahoma) products to take with you. Plenty of unique and Okie at Shepherds Cross for two days only. More from www. shepherdscross.com/(918) 342-5911. The Green Country Classic Ranch Rodeo (and Tradeshow) is slated for April 25 26 at the Claremore Expo Center. Ranchers from five states will be competing in all kinds of rodeo events for your viewing pleasure. This is old-style rodeo at its finest hour, but you dont want to miss the Western Trading Days Tradeshow a big part of the event with tack, clothing and jewelry for the downhome cowpoke inside us all. More at (918) 342-5357/www. visitclaremore.org. Our biker community will be thrilled to know that the Claremore VFW is hosting the Dog Iron Poker Run on April 26. It starts at the VFW and there are plenty of chances to fatten your wallet with card hands, low and high cards and all kinds of stops to nourish your stomach while you play. If you plan to have a few beers, PLEASE assign a designated driver for the day! Check in with our friends at OK Biker (www.okbiker.net) for more info.
ROGERS COUNTY
Its as if the folks in Claremore have no pity on our worn out little fingers (or the smoke coming out of our laptops) this time of year. Lucky for you there is a lot to get us out in the warmer months ahead (well be sure to grab a fire extinguisher on the way home). Now, find some comfy shoes and grab a highlighter to mark off what grabs you most. The month of April starts out relatively quiet in Rogers County but there are plenty of things to do. Well give you the list and let you decide, but rest assured, they have something for everyone; just pick one or ten and get the clan in the car. April really starts rockin the second weekend in Rogers County - The Will Rogers Memorial Race is happening April 12 at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, but we also saw that they are scheduling a Will Rogers/Cherokee Nation Run at 1720 Will Rogers Blvd. Now, we arent sure if these are two different events or just a misnomer of the same event, but if you consider yourself an avid runner, it appears that Rogers County is where you need to be. Get those running shoes dusted off and start limbering up so you are ready to rumble down Will Rogers Blvd with the best of em.
Now for some crazy reason, Rogers County has only one thing slated for Easter Weekend (that we know of), but its a biggun (get it? Biggun/big gun?): Super Daves Gun Show is happening April 19 in Rogers County, so get ready to grab some new weaponry for the zombie apocalypse or next years deer season. Either way, you get to shop for weapons from over 200 tables of shiny new metal things. What hunting fanatic doesnt like that?!? Its for the girls and the guys too! More from www. superdavesgunshow.com or (405) 240-7228. Over the weekend of April 25-26, Rogers County ramps up for more fun than then you could hope for so no more complaining that theres nothing to do! The weekend starts off with American Cowboys Traders Days on April 25 at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Plenty of tack, western items and things you didnt even know existed on April 24 and it continues to the 25th. Go to www.willrogers.com or call (918) 341-0719 for more.
As our readers all know, we are big fans of good food and a Taste of Claremore on April 26 offers the thrill of good nosh and good times, but it also offers you a fun way to spend the day eating some of the best the Claremore area has to offer without having to do dishes later. What more could you ask for? All the popular Claremore eateries will bring their best fare for you to sample and if you find a few that call to you, you can come back later and check them out yet again. (918-341-2818/918-3415881) May in Claremore is a pretty spectacular month and while we cant give you all the details, we will tell you that this years Boots & BBQ Festival at Will Rogers Downs is already gearing up. You cant rush good BBQ and the folks who are competing have been working on their special sauces, best cuts of meat and devising a plan to make it just too good for words. Happening May 9-10, we thought it best to tell you now so you can clear your calendar (and your stomach) for this one. Stick around in May for this and more in Clare-MORE. Happy spring eatin and funnin!
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We love Tulsa but as an outsider of the area, there are things about Tulsa that make us hinter-landers go crazy: traffic, waiting lines and the congestion no matter where you go or when you go there, HOWEVER, there are plenty of really cool things to do in Tulsa, you just have to keep your head attached and roll with the flow. We have a lot to tell you for April and then May-hem gets even crazier, so strap yourself in and get ready for a fast ride. Buckle-up, its going to be a crazy ride
Tulsa
by: Trent McDaniel
Two-steppin across Tulsa for merry music and plenty of plants

April 12-13 offers a sneak peek into spring and our love of art with the Tulsa Art Studio Tour happening at eight Tulsa art studios and if you want, you can mix that with the Second Saturday Walking Tour Apr. 12 where your appreciation of art as architecture can be combined with art you can use to spruce up the inside of the your abode. More on the Tulsa Architecture Tour at (918) 5835550 or www.tulsaarchitecture.com and find out about the Art Studio Tour at www.tulsaartstudiotour.org or (405) 879-2400. As if all that walking on April 12 werent enough, how about a little 5K to get you ready for bikini season on April 19? The Parksides By Your Side 5K & Fun Run is ready to cater to all levels of fitness at Mohawk Park and all levels of ability are welcome to participate. Afterwards, get some snacks while you listen to some live music and see what some of the local vendors have to offer. Bring Fido on a leash so both of you can shape up. (918) 282-1102/www.parksideinc.org for more.
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Before we begin, we have to tell you that the music in Tulsa in April is pretty spectacular and our dear friend, Julie Watson is the Music Queen of the Tulsa music scene. Be sure to read her advice on whos got what coming this way for a smashingly successful night out on the town either with the gang or with your sweetie. On to the other stuffIf you are feeling the grip of spring fever and you have GOT to do something to make your abode a better place to live, then by all means see our plant festivals listing but theres more than that with the American Living Expo Apr. 5-6 at Tulsa Expo Square. If your idea of dressing up the house is hanging your latest weaponry purchase on the wall, then check out Wanenmachers Tulsa Arms Show Apr. 5-6 at Expo Square where we hear you can find just about any type of weaponry your little collectors heart desires along with plenty of pretty shiny (and black) metal to go gaga over. What if your tastes in metals run toward the automotive kind? Then Tulsa has that too with the Tulsa International Car Show April 11-13 at Expo Square. There are plenty of choices for all budgets and tastes along with pretty girls to make them even prettier. What more can one ask for? Take some time to sniff that new car smell but be sure you ask before you roll around the upholstery. Folks frown on that sometimes. To see what you might want for your next ride, call (918) 742-2626.
More shiny metal greets your eyes on Apr. 26-27 at the Metcalf Gun show at the Tulsa Expo Center. Weve covered this enough times that you should know all about it by now. www. metcalfgunshows.com gets you more.
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Sand Springs, while not technically part of Tulsa proper, is still the perfect place for an Herb Festival or you can send the guys out to Ken Risewicks Catfish Bash at Keystone Lake on Apr. 26. Safety meeting starts at 6 am and the fishing starts at 7 am and goes all day. WeighIn at 5 pm at Woodys Bait & Tackle. Get your special catfish lure and bait stuff gathered and grab a best friend (or grab a better angler than you) and let the fishin games begin! www. catfishbash.com/(918) 245-8491 Tulsa State Fairgrounds makes room for all the Equine fans with the Green Country Arabian Classic May 1-4 at the Mustang Arena. Well tell you more in May, but if you just cant wait, check out www.gcaha.org or (918) 363-7747.
Washington Irving Park in, wait for it, BIXBY! Thats right. The little bedroom community just south of Tulsa is going at the BBQ thing once again and as before, you could get your face on TV! Plenty of kids stuff, more food than youll know what to do with (youll think of something) and plenty of entertainment for every member of the family. (918) 296-0036/www.bixbyrotarybbq.com
Okay, something old, something blue, something borrowed and SOMETHING NEW! The Tulsa Pontiac Nationals and BOP Challenge is the new. Happening at Tulsa Raceway Park May 3, it makes for a good way to get out all that pent-up aggression by watching cars redline down the quarter mile. If your Pontiac, GMC truck or Oakland vehicle has what it takes to leave the rest of the pack in the dust, then make this your day, (918) 798-2765. The Raceway is at 3101 N. Garnett Road. Owasso is on the other side of Tulsa (go north on Hwy 169) and they are offering Trail Days May 8 11. Just a teaser for next month, but if you are impatient to celebrate Owassos heritage, then call (918) 272-2141. Rooster Days Festival and Rooster Days Rodeo is back for 2014 May 9-11 at Central Park. Thats all were gonna tell you for now. Youll have to chew on your nails until we give you more in May, but nows the time to start clearing your calendar for all that Tulsa and its neighbors have for you. Well stuff all that May in next months issue, so stay tuned til then, Green Country!
If you take pride in your German heritage (or you just LOVE German fare), then the Germanfest May 2-4 at 1429 Terrace Drive (just off Hwy 52/64 and 15th Street) could be the perfect place to polka the day away while you take breaks to slurp down brats. Just follow all the blond haired folks in polka gear and youll be in the right place. (918) 744-6997 Yep, you knew we were gonna do it and we did. We decided to tell you about the Bixby BBQ N Blues Festival May 2-3 at
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...Faire that is, a Fantasy Faire to be exact. Now, it technically happens in May on the 3-4 in Strang but that doesnt mean we cant get excited about it in April. As you may have noticed, we are big Renn Fest geeks (keep that to yourself) so when we heard about the Travelers Cross Renaissance & Fantasy Faire at Camp Gypsy Woods, our little ears perked up right quick. Now before you get all freaked out about the little things (like their prices), let me just tell you that I cant remember ever finding a Renn Faire that cost less than a movie ticket. Heck their tickets cost less than a bucket of popcorn and a drink at many of the movies! For $7, you can get an adult admission, seniors, military and students 12-19 get in for $5 and kids 5-11 get in for $3. Kids under 5 get in for the low low price of FREE. Heck, its been
Mayes
by: Amy Addams
Mayes County is ready for a Renaissance...

too long since I saw anything for free and theyve got plenty of it. If you were thinking that you wanted to open the month of May dancing with pixies and swilling ale with pirates, well, this is the place to do it! Plenty of shopping to fill out your afternoon, but just be sure the kiddies arent running off to fulfill their dreams of becoming a pixie or a pirate while you had your back turned. Its really hard to change careers once youve picked pirating. Just sayin Want more? How about you check in with Steve Aman at (918) 530-0029 or check them out at www.okierennie1.wix.com. Strang is on Hwy 82 just south of Langley and the park is at 16678 N. Hwy 82. Huzzah!
MAYES COUNTY CREEK COUNTY
Of course, weve talked about events happening at the Creek County Fairgrounds all winter long but then Creek County threw us a curveball for spring, so without further ado get strapped in for a wild ride in April
Creek
by: Trent McDaniel
Creek makes big changes to their 2014 itinerary

you have to lose (other than a great shot at plenty of pretties you just cant live without)? They are claiming that there will be three more in 2014, so dont fret too bad if you just have to miss this one, but since its happening April 11-13, we thought it was worth a look. More at (918) 212-6033 or www.vintagemarketdays.com.
The month starts with a couple down-home-y events: the Late Night Shopping in DT Sapulpa is happening April 3 and they are having a Veterans Breakfast April 9 at Steak & Eggs (918-367-1761). We, of course, support both of these local events with all our hearts, but then they bring in the big guns (figurative, not literal) with <drumroll please>. The Route 66 Music Festival happening April 11-13 at the Route 66 Event Center in Depew! Its three days, 16 bands and 32 hours of music along with camping, hot showers and its open to all ages. Get the line-up, details and more from www. okroute66eventcenter.com or call (918) 645-9029. Its only $20 for three days of music and we cant think of any place offering a deal that spectacular. Acts like 10BURN4, Kelli Lynn, WaterFront, Redland, Suckerpunch Suzie and TC Love are only the tip of the musical iceberg. Now, its also open to the bikers, so be gentle driving there, as there are many who will be on two wheels. While you are in Creek County, why not take a break from all the musical genius happening at Route 66 Music Festival and check out the Vintage Market Days at 17808 W. Hwy 66 in Kellyville? No one will look at you funny if you come back to the music festival with a dresser tied to the top of your vehicle, so what do
April ties up quite nicely in Creek County with none other than a rodeo. Not just any ol rodeo, but the Wildcatters Spring Rodeo at the Round-Up Club Arena in Drumright on Apr. 26. Its a great way to send out April and well have more on this on the Rodeo page. Okay, we looked into our crystal ball (well crystal pocket planner, actually) and saw that May brings in a special event that any foodie cant miss under penalty of starvation and thats the Tabouleh Fest in Bristow May 10. Just consider yourself forewarned that you might want to starve now so you can eat yourself silly without fear of breaking the scale on May 11. Well have more on Tabouleh Fest in May, so stay tuned to The Pulse
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Ottawa
Alotta Ottawa for April
by: Dakota Jones
OTTAWA COUNTY
April in Ottawa County is going a bit crazy with paintballing, car cruising and, of course, RODEO! They always seem to have at least one or two events that speak to the outdoors person and the folks who are fearless. Its all about the tough ones, so grab your camo gear and Stetson because Ottawa is all about you D-Day Adventure Park might be the happiest place to see the snow go away once and for all in these parts, and we are assuming that their favorite way to celebrate the warmer times ahead is via paintballin. This years Red Dawn Paintball Event is happening Apr. 12-13 and this is a perfect time to check out D-Day if youve never been before. They have more events this spring and summer, but nows a perfect time to check out all D-Day has to offer. If youve been looking for a way to get the kids away from the shoot em up video games, heres your best shot (no pun intended). What better way to encourage kids to get outdoors while still offering a chance to get a little crazy than to do it paintball style? Plenty of instruction to keep everyone safe and a perfect way to get some much-needed exercise and fresh air. The premise is based on Red Dawn the movie where the Soviets have taken over the U.S. at the start of WWIII. Sounds scary to me, but I have to say that I am a bit curious. Preregistration required: www.ddayadventurepark.com/ (918) 666-3411. Were just going to provide a reminder that the whole cruise night
thing is starting back up at Waylans Ku-Ku Burger Drive In Apr. 26, so if you are interested, call them: (918) 542-9693. Now, were going to give you a flash of data here but we strongly recommend this one; the Rodeo Miami Event is headed this way May 2-3 at 1129 East 125 SW, so grab the spurs, your best honky-tonkin wear and go through the closet to see what needs replaced for 2014 because they will have plenty of vendors on hand to help you scoop up all the cow gear your heart desires. We suggest you make multiple runs to the car with your treasures. Plenty of food and drink will keep you on-site straight through til Saturday night. Its a rodeo-ers Christmas and birthday all rolled into one. www.visitmiamiok.com or (918) 524-4435 gets you more. Some other fun things to do while you are in Miami are theatrerelated: on April 11, Baby Boomers Comedy Club comes to the Coleman, so you can find other people to share in your woes about hot flashes, child-rearing, DIY projects and your spouses weird sniffling thing (918-540-2425) or check out A Streetcar Named Desire at Miami Little Theatre Apr. 24-26 where Blanche du Bois loses her mind and the best part is that you get to leave her craziness right where you found her (918-540-2425). We think youll at least go home a more enlightened soul after either (or both) of these unique shows. Happy Easter and spring to our most northeastern-ly neighbors.
Sequoyah surprises with Soda Steves

by: Dakota Jones
Our favorite R&R venue, Fin and Feather Resort, is celebrating 2014 in a big way. We cant tell you everything, but we will tell you that you might want to get your running gear out and find those Soda Steves cups youve packed away because both have a lot to do with their plans for 2014. Curious? We begged and begged, but no one would tell us anything. Those people can keep some secrets! Well keep bugging them til then... What we do know is that Fin and Feather is having their annual Easter buffet Apr. 20, and as we all know, they dont play where food is concerned. Try not to look too desperate when you start noshing away. Its been hinted that F&F is gathering up some buffet freebies for our Pulse readers again this year so start eating salads now so you can gorge guilt free when you win your passes.
Sequoyah
SEQUOYAH COUNTY
You may not know that Soda Steves is already open. Summer was calling us with all that yummy burger-y goodness. Get your fix before others get wise and you have to wait to get your feet in the door. We ALSO want to let everyone know that Fin and Feather has not now, nor ever plans to be owned by anyone other than the family that has owned it since 1960. There is no intention to sell the resort nor are any deals on the table to part ways with it. If you heard rumors that they are selling the resort, let us put those rumors to rest right now. Fin & Feather is here to stay. Keep it here all spring and summer long because we will have plenty to tell you about in Sequoyah County AND we will be keeping an eye on those crazy busy Fin & Featherans. Now, go get you some Soda Steves!
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We sometimes have a tough time finding things for you to do while in Pawnee County, but this time of year, they celebrate spring with no holds barred. Its all about their love of Easter, Pawnee Bill and farming that makes for a special time no matter who you are or what you believe. Lets see whats upOn April 19, the entire Pawnee community celebrates the Easter holiday with one big ol Easter egg hunt at Pawnee Bill Ranch. Going on from 10 11:30 am, its a grand time as well as a perfect way to renew your faith in folks who are still giving their all to their community. This event is over 100 years old and it doesnt end with the egg hunt. Afterwards, kids get to meet Pawnee Bill and he even lets them take a little turn on his beloved horse. If you want to see how it gets done in our hinterlands where folks still care about each other, this is the time and the place. We have to warn you that you might start house hunting after attending because this place is way too cute. Help em out and bring some Easter eggs if you wanna be right neighborly. (918) 762-2513/www.pawneebillranch.com
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Pawnees love of all things Spring will make for a month of memories
these people cant do? Sheesh. Camp spots available on-site or at scenic Pawnee Lake for a nominal fee and this show goes on rain or shine, just like farming goes on rain or shine, eh? (918) 7622105/ www.oklahomathreshers.org
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Hold on to your cowboy hat cuz we got a LOT to tell yall about for the weekend of May 2-4 in Pawnee County! I mean, holy cow patties! Its BIG! Okay, you get the idea. The Oklahoma Steam Threshing & Gas Engine Show is happening at Steam Engine Park (appropriately) May 2-4. This is the 48th year of this one-of-a-kind special show that pays homage to all the industrialization of farming that brings food to our tables to feed the ever-growing populations all over the world. With an operating saw mill, a 1920s rock crusher (Im there just for THAT!), an early 20th century machine shop, tractors from its humble beginnings all the way to the ones from the 60s and the deal clincher: a spark show put on by none other than the steam engines of days gone by each evening at dusk. They even give away free cornbread and beans for supper! Is there anything
Dont go off just yet! Refill your cup o joe and read on, because the weekend keeps going with the Antique & Craft Show just over a ways from Pawnee town in Feyodi Park in Cleveland on May 3. IDEA: Drop the hubby and kids off at the Steam Threshing Show, hide the spare checkbook under the car seat and get away to Cleveland to see what old-timey goodies they have over there without having the kids whine about, Are you done yet?, I have to pee or Im hungry. You get a couple of hours of You time while your family peruses stuff that makes noise and eats for free. Hide your finds under a blanket in the back and come back a new you. Concessions available while you check out all the antique-y goodness at Feyodi Park. You shop girl! (918) 358-2131/www. chamberofclevelandok.com Now, tell us you arent already devising a plan to hide your fancy schmancy antique-y goodness until you get home. Happy Easter and happy spring Pawnee County!
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A Spring full of music in Green Country

by: Julie Wenger Watson
March madness may be over, but theres still plenty to get excited about in Green Country this month, especially if youre a music fan. Just like the spring weather in Oklahoma, theres a little bit of everything on this months musical calendar. Country, synth-pop, rock & roll, and even some classical are all on the lineup, so you can take your pick. The problem wont be finding something you like, but rather finding the time to hear it all. Tulsas historic Brady Theater offers variety this month. Rock band Alice in Chains plays to a sold out crowd April 25. The exciting young rock band KONGOS, comprised of four brothers, the sons of South African musical hero John Kongos, opens the show. Il Divo, a supergroup quartet of suave male opera singers created by Simon Cowell, performs April 26, and alt-poprock Grouplove heads up an indie lineup that includes New Politics and the awesome J Roddy Walston on April 27. Looking ahead to May, get your tickets early to South Carolina alt-rockers Needtobreathe May 2. All information at www.bradytheater.com.
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The BOK Center arena has some big shows in April. Rock band Kings of Leon take the stage April 8. Made up of three brothers and their cousin, the band formed in Tennessee, but has ties to Oklahoma. Lead guitarist and cousin, Matthew Followill, was born and raised in Oklahoma City. Country star George Strait stops April 19 as part of his final tour. He will be supported by his longtime touring band, Ace in the Hole. For information on all BOK events, visit www.bokcenter.com.
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A great place for music any time of the year, the Cains Ballroom has two sold out shows this month. California sister band Haim is the hot ticket act this year, and we hope youve already bought yours if you plan to see the April 26 show. Este, Danielle and Alana Haim are selling shows out across the U.S., and the Tulsa stop is no exception. L.A.-based band Foster the People, who brought you 2011s huge hit Pumped Up Kicks, will play to a capacity audience April 28. Supermodel the bands sophomore follow up to Torches was released in March, and lucky ticket holders will get to hear cuts from the new CD live at the Ballroom. If you didnt nab a ticket for those shows, all is not lost; there is more great music to choose from. Fans of countrified southern rock will want to catch Montgomery Gentry April 18. Former Tulsan and contestant on NBCs The Voice, Adley Stump, returns to town April 19 to strut her Nashville stuff to a hometown crowd. For those who like their tunes seasoned with more than a dash of electronica, check out synth duos Phantogram April 21 and Karmin April 30. For a complete listing, visit www.cainsballroom.com. There is more country at The Joint in Tulsas Hard Rock Casino on April 3 when the legendary Merle Haggard performs. Haggard is a C&W icon, and this is a must see show for fans of the genre. Paul Anka brings his smooth crooning to town April 10 where hell perform his classics like Put Your Head on My Shoulder and Having My Baby. Former lead singer of Supremes Queen of R&B, Diana Ross, will wow the crowd April 24. Details found at www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com. Over at the River Spirit Event Center you can catch 80s bands Air Supply April 5 and rockers Huey Lewis and The News April 11. www.riverspirittulsa.com. Tulsas urban park, Guthrie Green, is up and running now that spring is in the air. Music this month includes Austins Kevin Russell performing as Shinyribs April 27. This former member of now defunct cult favorites The Gourds is sure to put on a fabulous show. Tulsa Roots Music Bash is April 19 and features a global lineup that includes the rhythms of West Africas Sierra Leones Refugee All Stars, blazing desert blues from Nigers Bombino and reggae beats from Jamaicas Don Carlos. Also on the bill is the very cool R&B of Atlantas Cody ChesnuTT. All shows at Guthrie Green are free. More information can be found at www.guthriegreen.com.
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April 2014
April 1:
La Cage Aux Folles, Cox Business Center, Tulsa Members Only, Buffalo Run Casino, Miami Uncle Lucius, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
April 6:
Diversity in Art (thru 4/28), Tulsa PAC Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa
April 2:
Heres to Hollywood: Movie Music the Sequel, Bartlesville Community Center, Bartlesville Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa La Cage Aux Folles, Cox Business Center, Tulsa
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Brown Bag It: Tallasi, Tulsa PAC - Kathleen Westby Pavilion, Tulsa Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa West Side Story, Bartlesville Community Center, Bartlesville
April 8: April 9:
Kings of Leon, BOK Center, Tulsa Brown Bag It: Trio Aleszky, Tulsa PAC Kathleen Westby Pavilion, Tulsa Toadies, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Travis Tritt, Osage Casino, Hominy
April 13:
April 3:
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa La Cage Aux Folles, Cox Business Center, Tulsa Laura Aikin, Walton Arts Center - Stella Boyle Concert Hall, Fayetteville Merle Haggard, The Joint, Tulsa Phil Vassar, Osage Casino, Pawhuska
April 10:
Paul Anka, The Joint, Tulsa Sammy Kershaw, Buffalo Run Casino, Miami Sesame Street Live, BOK Center, Tulsa
Macbeth, Tulsa PAC - John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa Sesame Street Live, BOK Center, Tulsa Sinbad, Walton Arts Center - Baum Walker Hall, Fayetteville
April 15: April 16:
Stephen Fites Superheroes of Knowledge, Bartlesville Community Center, Bartlesville Brown Bag It: Lorelei Barton & Friends, Tulsa PAC - Kathleen Westby Pavilion, Tulsa
April 11:
April 4:
The Abrams Brothers, Bartlesville Community Center, Bartlesville Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa La Cage Aux Folles, Cox Business Center, Tulsa
Gentry Lee, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa Huey Lewis & the News, River Spirit Event Center, Tulsa Jennifer Nettles, The Joint, Tulsa Life in Color, Cox Business Center, Tulsa Macbeth, Tulsa PAC - John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa Sesame Street Live, BOK Center, Tulsa Tulsa Playboys, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
April 17: April 18:
Celtic Woman, Mabee Center, Tulsa Katherine Russell Group, Walton Arts Center - Baum Walker Hall, Fayetteville Tulsa Unplugged - A Spoken Art Experience, Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa
April 5:
April 12:
80s Prom, IDL Ballroom, Tulsa Air Supply, River Spirit Event Center, Tulsa B.B. King, Downstream Casino, Joplin Carnivale 25, Cox Business Center, Tulsa Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa
Macbeth, Tulsa PAC - John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa ORU Strongman Competition, Mabee Center, Tulsa Sesame Street Live, BOK Center, Tulsa Tulsa Symphony: Higdon, Haydn, & Strauss, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa
April 19:
Adley Stump, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Bill Engvall, Downstream Casino, Joplin George Strait, BOK Center, Tulsa
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
April 21: April 22:
Phantogram, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Memphis, Borken Arrow PAC, Tulsa Men are from Mars; Women are from Venus - Live, Tulsa PAC - John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa
Il Divo, Brady Theater, Tulsa Ronnie Milsap, Mabee Center, Tulsa
April 27:
John Conlee, Buffalo Run Casino, Miami Race, Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa
April 23:
Men are from Mars; Women are from Venus - Live, Tulsa PAC - John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa
American String Quartet, Tulsa PAC John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa Arvolas Dracula, Bartlesville Community Center, Bartlesville Endurance, Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa Z104.5 The Edge Presents Grouplove, Brady Theater, Tulsa
May 2:
April 24: April 25:
April 28:
Carmen, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa Needtobreathe, Brady Theater, Tulsa The Neverending Story, Tulsa PAC John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa Race, Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa YelaWolf, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
Citizen Cope, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Diana Ross, The Joint, Tulsa Alice in Chains, Brady Theater, Tulsa Endurance, Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa Martin Short, The Joint, Tulsa Straighten Up and Fly Right, Walton Arts Center - Baum Walker Hall, Fayetteville
Bobby Wenzer Master Illusionist, Bartlesville Community Center, Bartlesville Foster the People, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
May 3:
April 29: April 30:
The Hold Steady & Deer Tick, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Karmin, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
The Magical Music of Disney, Bartlesville Community Center, Bartlesville The Neverending Story, Tulsa PAC John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa Race, Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa
May 4:
April 26:
Arvolas Dracula, Bartlesville Community Center, Bartlesville Endurance, Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa Haim, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
May 2014
May 1:
Carmen Art Exhibit 9thru 5/30), Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa GRiZ, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
Carmen, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa The Neverending Story, Tulsa PAC John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa Race, Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa
May 7:
Gavin DeGraw, Brady Theater, Tulsa
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WORTH THE DRIVE

Doins a-Transpirin Outside of Green Country
Sure, there are lots of things to do right in our little corner of Oklahoma, and far be it for us to try to talk you out of showing love to local folks and businesses, but we wouldnt be doing our jobs if we didnt give you the whole picture. There are more events than what we have offered here, but we hand-picked our faves that we felt talked to us and we think theyll speak to your excitement too. If you want more, check in with www.travelok.com and see the big picture. Medieval Fair: Apr. 4-6, Reaves Park (2501 S. Jenkins Ave.), Norman, (405) 325-8610: if you are starting to sweat and shiver because you know our little statewide Renn Fest is only weeks away, get a little appetizer by checking out the Medieval Fair in Norman. They promise all the entertainment you could hope for, along with the turkey legs to give you a protein fix while you carouse the grounds. Lots of games for kids of all ages, over 200 artisans, plenty of entertainment and King Arthur makes a stop along with mermaids (okaaaay). Anyway, it looks like a good time. Roberts Ranch Smokin Red Dirt BBQ & Music Fest: Apr. 11-12, 301 S. Independence, Enid, (877) 999-3643: A KC-sanctioned BBQ event is only a part of the festivities; music and dancing, a rib eating contest, pony rides, live music and 65 BBQ masters competing for that ribbon (and thousands in prize money). You might even get to see your face on one of the national TV shows that may be filming Cimarron Territorial Celebration & Cow Chip Throwing Contest: Apr. 14-19, 1133 Douglas, Beaver, (580) 625-4726, www.beaverchamber.com: A beaver holding a cow chip is their mascot, so just imagine what else they have planned. That alone is reason enough to show up for some laughs. A Wild West Shootout, parade, kids stuff, food and live music make it good, throwing dried cow poop makes it hilarious. Many folks elsewhere in the U.S. just throw balls. Its the celebration of the times when using dried cow patties was a good source of heat (after the buffalo had been hunted to extinction). So while no buffalo are celebrating cow chips, the rest of us can.
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Made in Oklahoma Festival: Apr. 5, Main Street, Seminole, (405) 382-3640: Not only Okie made, but also Okie grown goodies are all a part of the MIO Fest, happening one-dayonly in Seminole. They also promise a poker run, quilt show, plenty of food and lots of local crafters to peruse while your kiddies take a turn on the inflatables, giving you a few minutes to go get a glass of Okie wine.
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89er Days Celebration: Apr. 15-19, Downtown Guthrie, (405) 282-2589: We all know the story of the Land Run of Apr. 22, 1889, but how many of us get to watch it happen in real time right in front of us? An old-timey baseball game, chuckwagon, parade, arts and crafts, antique car show and a rodeo are just the tip of the 89er Day Celebration. All you have to do is show up and theyll help you get excited about Okies origins all over again. They have a carnival and more, so see what its all about.
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Apache Rattlesnake Festival: Apr. 17-20, Downtown Apache, (580) 588-3440: We dont endorse gathering rattlesnakes as a sport, but we also know that finding one in our backyard would change our answer right quick. Plenty of chances to see these predators live and up close without worry that theyll grab your toes along with all kinds of activities for everyone to check out and to test the theory that rattlesnake tastes like chicken (it does, but its drier, go see for yourself). A carnival for you Midway fanatics makes it all the merrier. If you miss this one, Mangum and Waynoka have rattlesnake festivals Apr. 2527.
net: a two-day outdoor experience that showcases the rich diversity of the plants, animals, birds, geological formations and history of south-central Oklahoma. Learn about Oklahomas natural environments through field trips and seminars. The Arbuckle-Simpson area boasts a wealth of plant and animal wildlife and an abundance of pristine natural resources. We couldnt have said it better ourselves. So we didnt.
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Day of Remembrance: Apr. 19, OKC National Memorial, OKC, (405) 235-3313, www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial. org: Everyone who lived in Oklahoma remembers that day of infamy and as we all know, those who forget history are doomed to repeat it, so lets keep the memory of these 168 innocents alive. This is the 19th anniversary of the Oklahoma City tragedy. May they rest in peace. Stillwater Arts Festival: Apr. 19-20, Downtown Stillwater, (405) 372-0025: Around 100 juried artists, a huge food court, demonstrations and a childrens play area make for a lovely day in the sun. Live local music makes it all the sweeter. All kinds of art will be available for purchase and its held rain or shine. Festival of the Arts: Apr. 22-27, Sheridan & Hudson, OKC, (405) 270-4848, www.artscouncilokc.com: Apparently, spring doesnt begin until this show gets rolling, so thank God for that! With over 200 artists and entertainers, an International Food Row, family activities that encourage togetherness and an art walk for kids where its all $5 or less, we think this one will make for a day of great memories. Birding & Crystal Festival: Apr. 25-27, Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge, Jet, (580) 626-4794: Dig for crystals and see what various birds of prey can teach us, but there is lots more than that: tomahawk throwing, casting contests, stargazing and nature tours abound at this Okie event. Arbuckle Simpson Nature Festival: May 2-3, Murray State College, Tishomingo, (580) 371-2371, www.asnfok.
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We have so much theatre/theater stuff to cover; were a bit panicky that there is room to give it all at least a little love. If we missed anything, we apologize, but we did our absolute best to tell you all you need to know to make an informed decision on what you want to do now that spring has sprung a bounty of shows: La Cage aux Folles (The Birdcage), Cox Business Center Assembly Hall, Mar. 28-Apr. 6, (918) 770-1732, www. tulsaprojecttheatre.com: this multiple award-winning play is about a gay couples son who is about to marry the daughter of a bigoted politician. The gay couple tries to act normal which is where the funny starts. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Tulsa PAC, Apr. 1-6, (918) 596-7109, www.celebrityattractions. com: an exciting blend of the various musical genres that tell Josephs story of the coat. This Biblical story is a happy one that you may find quite endearing. It is a musical in case you didnt know that. Nunsense, Tahlequah Armory, Apr. 2-4, 11-13, 100 N. Water, Tahlequah, (918) 822-4440, www. tcpok.com: With a dinner some of the days, be sure to check in with their Website for the details, but there are plenty of good songs and laughs in the Quah in April. Combine with a fun event and really get some bang for your buck (and drive). Young Frankenstein, Muskogee Little Theatre, Apr. 4, (918) 683-5332, www.visitmuskogee.com: Pronounced Fronk-en-steen, its one of Mel Brooks best pieces to date with Roll, roll, roll in dee hay and more laughs than just about anything out there today, despite being over 20 years old. One show only, so set an alarm to be there. Oklahoma! Broken Arrow Community Playhouse, Apr. 4-6, 11-13, 1800 S. Main, Broken Arrow, (918) 258-0077, www. bacptheatre.com: No one in this state should need further intro into this show that has wowed the world for over 50 years. Tickets are quite affordable and its a great way to introduce the next gen of Okies to this classic. Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, Apr. 2223, Tulsa PAC, (918) 596-7109, www.celebrityattractions. com, (18 and over only): based on the book by the same name, it approaches how men and women solve problems with a funny spin. Peter Story, a nationally-known actor is part of the cast.
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Endurance, Apr. 25-26, Tulsa PAC, (918) 596-7109, www. tulsapac.com: A perfect play for todays world of lay-offs and corporate outsourcing. A recently promoted man must justify his new position and try to save his coworkers jobs. He reads the biography of Ernest Shackleton who kept his crew of 27 men alive for two years after his ship, Endurance was crushed by ice in the Antarctic. Seems like a perfect play for anyone feeling lost in todays world. The Neverending Story, May 2-4, Tulsa PAC, (918) 596-7109, www. tulsapac.com: The tale of Bastian Bux, a bullied boy who becomes lost in the pages of a magical book, and Atreyu, a young hero chosen to save a fantastical world and its dying empress from annihilation. Tulsa Ballet: Creations in Studio K, May 2 -11 , www. tulsaballet.org, (918) 749-6030: Three premieres, although we dont know if you get them all in one sitting or if they are three different ballets, but if you are a fan of the ballet world, its a great evening out no matter how you see it. Carmen, Tulsa Opera, May 4, 1610 S. Boulder Ave, (918) 587-4811, www. tulsaopera.com: Music and drama combine to make an opera that will require waterproof mascara and some tissues. Partly sad, partly enlightening and plenty of beauty, Carmen will speak to your soul as well as your eyes and ears.
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WINTER CAPTAIN AMERICA:THE RIO 2 SOLDIER
COMING TO THEATERS: APRIL

Its a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids in RIO 2, after theyre hurtled from that magical city to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all his father-in-law. The cast of Rio returns including Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, John Leguizamo, and Jermaine Clement. Joining them are great talents such as Andy Garcia, Rita Moreno, Bruno Mars, and Kristen Chenoweth. Back also are the director and writing team of Carlos Saldanha and Don Rhymer. If you were a fan of the first movie you are sure to enjoy this one. The same lively animation along with catchy tunes will win over the entire family. So get the kids ready for an adventure in the Amazon at your local theater.
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Two years after the events of The Avengers, Rogers is struggling to adapt to contemporary society. However, after a S.H.I.E.L.D. compatriot is assailed, Rogers becomes entangled in a mystery that may endanger the globe. Together with Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) and Sam Wilson (The Falcon) they battle a new threat from old history: the Soviet agent known as the Winter Soldier. Chris Evans returns to his role along with Scarlett Johansson and Samuel L. Jackson. Joining them are Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, and Robert Redford among others. Marvel has seen a lot of success at the box office and this looks to continue and add to the growing list of great comic book movies. Fans of all ages will enjoy a trip to theaters for this one.
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Also in THeaters in APRIL
Afflicted (R); Alan Partridge (R); Dom Hemingway (R); Jinn (NYR); Frankie & Alice (R); Island Lemurs: Madasgascar (G); Under the Skin (R) Cuban Fury (R); Draft Day (PG-13); Joe (R); Oculus (R); Only Lovers Left Alive (R); The Railway Man (NYR); St. Vincent de Van Nuys (NYR)
April 18
13 Sins (R); Bears (NYR); Fading Gigolo (R); A Haunted House 2 (R); Heaven is for Real (PG); Transcendence (PG-13)
April 25
Brick Mansions (PG-13); Locke (R); The Other Woman (R); The Quiet Ones (PG-13); Walk of Shame (R)
April 1 April 8
ON DVD/BLU-RAY IN APRIL
47 Ronin (PG-13); Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (PG-13) August: Osage County (R); Grudge Match (PG-13); Justin Biebers Believe (PG); The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (PG-13); Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones (R)
April 15
Black Nativity (PG); The Nut Job (PG); Philomena (PG-13) Ride Along (PG-13); The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (PG)
April 29
Devils Due (R); Gimme Shelter (PG-13); The Legend of Hercules (PG-13)
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Rodeo Roundup
Rodeo season is an explosion of fun in April. There are almost as many rodeos as buds on the trees, so we cant say a whole lot about the rodeos happening in this great state. We apologize if you were looking for words of wisdom on each one (but we havent been full of words of wisdom any other time either), but sufficed to say, if you are looking for a new rodeo, this is a great month to pick one or more. Ram Nationals Circuit Finals Rodeo, Apr. 10-12, OK State Fairgrounds, OKC, (405) 232-7787: Yeah, its not Green Country, but itll fill that void until the big deal comes this way. Consider it a rodeo amuse-bouche if you will (look it up). The circuit winners from the 12 PRCA circuits will send two of their best to compete, so no wasting time on amateurs at this one, folks! Yee-haw! Concerts after each show both nights too. 89er Days PRCA Rodeo, Apr. 18-19, Guthrie, (405) 282-2589: In honor of the early land rush, a rodeo seems quite appropriate we think. Theyll have plenty of other things to entertain the nonrodeo-ers, but it commemorates the Okie Land Rush, so it might be nice if you show up just because its the right thing to do. No fighting over parking please! Kinda defeats the purpose. Duvalls Steer Wrestling, Apr. 25-27, Checotah Round-Up Club, Checotah, (918) 640-0533: Having seen the Rodeo-ers museum in Checotah, we expect great things from the little town that rodeos with the big cities and more, so strap down your saddle and come see a national event that draws the big competitors from all over. Serious rodeo for serious fans. Green Country Classic Ranch Rodeo & Trade Show, Apr. 25-26, Claremore Expo Center, Claremore, (918) 3425357: Working ranchers from five states compete in events that their everyday jobs train them for, making it look like anyone could do this rodeo thing, but dont be fooled. They are just that good. Like a well-oiled machine, these teams do the penning, branding, milking and riding like they were born to it, and some of them were. Wildcatters Spring Rodeo, Apr. 26, Round-Up Club, Drumright, (918) 367-2534: Eight events to keep you on the edge of your seat with a pony express race, pee wee barrels (I dont even want to KNOW what THAT is), drill teams and clowns to spice your spring up a bit. Okemah Pioneer Days Rodeo, Apr. 26, Okemah Round-Up Club, (918) 652-5387: Are part of the Okemah salute to their early days, a rodeo seemed to be a good way to show some love. Call to confirm before you go, as we couldnt find more on this one, but if you do go, let us know how it went. Green Country Arabian Classic, May 1-4, Tulsa State Fairgrounds, Tulsa: We know that someone is going to call us on this one, saying that it aint really rodeo, and while it isnt technically a rodeo per se, it is a horse-focused event, so we used our literary license and stuck it in here. If you feel different, then call us, but Amy will read her bad poetry to you if you do (see Art on the Website for the warning shot). Rodeo Miami, May 2-3, 1129 East 125 SW, Miami, (918) 524-4435, www.visitmiamiok.com: They claim there will be exciting acts, vendors and concessions, but Im not one for exciting concessions. Lets just hope they keep the food normal. Not even sure if I want my vendors to be exciting, but I do know that the bronc riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing and bull riding will be all the excitement youll need for one day. Stick around: theres a concert after the show on Saturday. Trail Days, May 8-11, 76th & 169th & Mid-High, Owasso, (918) 272-2141, www.owassotraildays.com: Celebrating the early years of Owassos heritage, its an all-out four days of plenty to entertain everyone, but if you are the only one who enjoys a rodeo, you can drop off the rest of the clan for the other stuff while you get your rodeo on. They have skateboarding, cooking demos, shopping booths and plenty of festy food, so you can easily make your escape. Rooster Days Rodeo, May 9-10, Round-Up Club Arena, Broken Arrow, (918) 317-3200, www.brokenarrowruc.com: As part of the Rooster Days party, the rodeo is considered part of it, but we think that, in order to make it more interesting, people should have to ride chickens, but if you get a big guy on a little chicken it could get ugly right quick. Well suggest that for next year. For now, just see all that crazy rodeo stuff youve been craving all winter long. Strawberry Festival Rodeo, May 9-10, Stilwell Rodeo Grounds, Stilwell, (918) 696-7987, www.strawberrycapital.com: Its a well-kept secret that the Strawberry Fest is more than strawberries, so while its still quiet, get over to check out the rodeo while you snack on your festival food or just pack a jar of strawberry jelly from home and dip while you watch whats happening at the rodeo in Stilwell. Same as some of the other events weve covered, drop the rest of the family off for a festival while you park it and get your rodeo fix.
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American Indian Youth Leadership Spring Powwow: Apr. 4-5, 108 W. 5th Street, Broken Bow, (580) 584-3365: Happening just south of our southern reach, the AIYLSP celebrates the art of traditional storytelling, music and art along with gourd dancing and stick ball demonstrations. Free to attend and not too far out of our area, making it easy to get home in time for supper. Fife Indian UMC Azalea Powwow: Apr. 5, 425 Boston/ Muskogee Civic Center, Muskogee, (918) 684-6363: While a part of the Azalea Festival, it is also a celebration of Muskogees Native culture. Participants will be in full regalia, which is really something to see, as well as all kinds of dancing styles to entertain everyone. They sweeten the deal with food and merch vendors. Symposium of the American Indian: Apr. 7-12, Northeastern State University, 600 N. Grand, Tahlequah, (918) 444-2073: We talked a bit about this in our Cherokee County pages, but it bears repeating as this is very much an educational event no matter who you are. Plenty of live performances, Native American games, gourd dancing and plenty of events to teach you something new, no matter how much you already think you know. Drumming, stickball and plenty of Native American artists selling or showing their skills make this a special time for all. Talihina Indian Festival Powwow: Apr. 12, Talihina School Gym, Talihina, (918) 567-2539: Plenty of handmade arts and crafts along with inter-tribal dancing make it fun, but breaking bread with local Native Americans who could teach you something makes it enlightening. If all that doesnt entice you, how about the Tiny Tots dance for little ones age 0-6? Im all gushy just thinking about that! Trail of Tears Art Show: Apr. 12-May 25, Cherokee Heritage Center, 21192 S. Keeler Drive, Tahlequah, (918) 456-6007, www.cherokeeheritage.org: Open to all the Federallyrecognized tribes, we applaud their consideration to include other tribes. This art show changes all that with anyone from a Federally-recognized tribe being eligible to participate. Trail of Tears is and has been the theme, and some of the pieces will bring tears to your eyes just looking at them. The souls of some of our countrys finest Native American artists come shining through at this once-a-year event. Festival of the Four Winds: Apr. 12, 2401 N. Chautauqua Ave., Norman, (405) 325-4127: Free, open to the public and held at the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History at the U of OK campus, its a grand way to spend the day, peruse arts, listen to Native music, learn a bit about the various languages, see exhibits and let the kids have a go at various hands-on activities. Free and open to all.
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Rose State College Powwow: Apr. 19, 6420 SE 15th Street, Midwest City, (405) 736-0202: This free event takes you right into the heart of the Native American community through dancing, music and a <FREE> traditional dinner at 5 pm. Since dinner is free, buy something from a Native American vendor: its good karma. Gathering of Tribes Powwow: Apr. 26-27, Southeast Expo Center, McAlester, (918) 420-3976: They claim to offer two days of nonstop entertainment with all the dancing your eyes can enjoy without going blind from all the beauty, but they also offer food and other forms of entertainment while you recover from watching all the colors collide in a spectacle of pageantry. Multiple nations will be represented, so no need to think you will miss one. Restoring Harmony Powwow: May 3, Westside YMCA/5400 S. Olympia Ave., Tulsa, (918) 382-2217: Starting with stickball games and going into all kinds of fun and educational activities, you can go on an awareness hike or check out the movie Bully. Stick around for the Grand Entry in the evening, but check out the vendors. We heard that they have all kinds of things you need but dont know it yet. Archaeology Day & Birthday Bash: May 10, Spiro Mounds Center/18154 1st St., Spiro, (918) 962-2062: its a day to celebrate the anniversary of the public opening of the only prehistoric Native American Archaeological site in Oklahoma. Check out the Native art and wares, learn a little something at a lecture and stick around for the guided tours and re-enactments. Looks like a great time to us!
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Dining Out:
Ethnic Fare
Silver Flame Steakhouse, 6100 S. Sheridan, Tulsa, (918) 4963311www.silverflamesteakhouse.com: Weve eaten at the Silver Flame and weve talked about going back ever since. They have rebuilt since the fire a while ago. They have so much for you to pick from, along with a wonderful little plate of samplers to whet your appetite that we couldnt believe how much we got for our dining buck. It also helps that their staff is top notch and all of them will answer every silly little question or food issue you have, so no worries that theyll be rude or you wont find what you want. We love their eclectic selections of hummus, steak and seafood among other things. They have a great $7.95 lunch menu and they deliver too.
There are any number of places you can stop for some chicken fried steak or BBQ in Oklahoma, but finding a spot where they have something completely new and different isnt always an easy task. Every so often, I have a taste for new ethnic fare, and so far, I havent found a lot around here, so thank GOD for some of the restaurants that are willing to branch out and serve the new. We asked you what your faves were and the response we got was a nice cross-section of locations in Green Country to eat various foods from all over the world. Weve also given you some ethnic recipes to try at home on our Recipes pages (nothing too crazy, we promise). Akropolis, 200 N. Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, (918) 431-1988: just thinking about Akropolis makes us drool. The succulent lamb served either on pita or on a Greek salad makes even the most die-hard meatatarian change their ways. We love that they keep the menu small but well-done and the service is top-notch. Plenty of affordables at $5 each for the little tykes makes it a sure bet. You might wanna guve their many salsas a shot for something new.
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house, so if you want some privacy while you chow down, Petes might be the ticket. El Azteca Mexican Restaurant, 441 South Brady, Claremore, (918) 342-2401: With coupons, discounts for military, students and on Facebook, we arent sure how they keep the doors open because their prices are already low, but they make it work. AND their food is top notch. Its also a perfect spot for a date night (we heard that their Long Island Ice Teas are pretty tasty too, Shoot, what else can we say? Just get on over there and give them a try. They also have to go orders, catering and reservations for the holidays. Laffa, 111 N. Main St., Tulsa, (918) 728-3147, www.laffatulsa. com, Facebook: Laffa is more than the mosaics and the hands holding the lanterns sticking out of the wall, its a Mediterranean experience that is high-end and high quality. They even have a falafel window, which is pretty spectacular as far as Im concerned. Good falafel is easy to find, awesome falafel is not and Laffa fits the bill. We also like their tongue-in-cheek menu options if for no other reason than it encourages you to read the whole thing. They serve wine and beer so you are sure to have a great night out.
la carte selections so you can pick and choose what you want any way you want it. They get BIG points for being open seven days a week.
Napolis Italian Restaurant, 901 S. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah, (918) 207-0870: Yeah, I talk about them a lot, but for good reason. For my Italian food fix, I HAVE to go to Napolis. Having eaten in Little Italy in just about every big city on the East Coast, Napolis gives all of them a run for the money. I still cant get over how big their lunch specials are for only $6-8 each. I mean, come ON: salad, bread and your entre for so cheap? Dont know how they do it, I just hope they never stop. I also love their veal with anything and their pizza is da best, I tell ya! They also serve some special beers along with 3.2 and Okie wines Tuesday-Saturday, FYI. Save room for their cannoli for a dessert youll be licking off the plate. Open Tues. Sunday. Tell em we sent you!
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Recipe Corner - International Style

This month, we are tempting your palette with foods from all over Europe. We did our best to give you easy dishes that dont require anything crazy but give you something exciting and new for dinner. Tzatziki Sauce Great on fish, hamburger or with veggies or pita triangles, this sauce goes with so many things, just use your imagination 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced finely (I prefer garlic powder) 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. white pepper 1 cup Greek yogurt, strained (sour cream works in a pinch) 1 cup sour cream 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced -1 tsp. chopped fresh dill Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined. Using a whisk, blend the yogurt with the sour cream. Add the olive oil mixture to the yogurt mixture and mix well. Finally, add the cucumber and chopped fresh dill. Chill for at least two hours before serving. Pita Bread (once you make this, youll make it again and again: dont worry that you will make a mistake. Pita is very forgiving. Its a great bread to learn the art of bread making on) 1 dozen pita breads 1 packageactive dry yeast 1 1/4 cupswarm water (100 to 110 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C) 3 1/2 cupsall-purpose flour, or as needed divided 1 1/2 teaspoonssalt 1/4 cupvegetable shortening Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a mixing bowl and allow to stand until the yeast forms a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Mix in 2 cups of flour, salt, and shortening; beat for 2 minutes with a fork. Stir in as much of the remaining 1 1/2 cup flour as needed. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, kneading in more flour if dough is sticky. Form into a ball, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rest in a warm area for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Divide dough into 12 equal portions; flour your hands and roll each piece into a ball. Cover dough balls with a kitchen towel and let rest for 10 minutes. Flatten the balls into rounds on a floured surface, cover with kitchen towel, and let rest 10 more minutes. Gently roll each dough ball into a circle about 6 inches in diameter on a floured surface. Place pita breads in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets or on a baking stone. Bake in preheated oven until the pita breads puff up, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip breads over with a spatula, return to oven, and bake 2 more minutes. Let cool on wire racks before cutting pita breads in half and gently separating tops and bottoms to form pockets Polish/Ukrainian Stuffed Cabbage (Halupki) Original recipe makes 10 servings 1-2 headscabbage, cored water to cover 1/4 teaspoonsalt 3 pounds ground beef (80% lean is best) 1 1/2 cupscooked white rice 1/4 cupfinely chopped onion 2 tablespoonschopped fresh parsley 2eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder 1/2 teaspoonsalt 1/2 teaspoonground black pepper 1-2 (28 ounce) cans tomato juice Place the cabbage in a stockpot with enough water to cover. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the water and cabbage. Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn cabbage every 2-3 minutes and remove leaves that separate from cabbage and place in a strainer to cool. Boil until all the leaves have cooked, about 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Trim thick center vein off of bottom of each cabbage leaf. In a large bowl thoroughly mix together, ground beef, rice, chopped onion, fresh parsley, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Lightly pack a small amount of meat mixture and place in the center of the cabbage leaf. Fold sides over the filling and start at the stem and roll the cabbage up until the meat is encased. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling. Cut the leftover leaves into pieces and place into the bottom of a roasting pan. Layer the stuffed cabbage rolls over the cut leaves. Pour the tomato juice over the cabbage rolls. Cover roasting pan with aluminum foil. for filling. You can cut the pita into triangles and fry them in olive oil for homemade pita crisps.
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Bake in preheated oven until the ground beef mixture is no longer pink in the center, about 2 1/2 hours. Baste stuffed cabbage rolls every hour No Boil Lasagna 2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese 2 cupsshredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1/2 cupgrated Parmesan cheese, divided 2eggs 48 ounces spaghetti sauce 1 boxuncooked lasagna noodles Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and eggs in bowl; set aside. Spread 1 cup sauce in 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Layer 4 uncooked noodles, then 1 cup sauce and 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture; repeat. Top with remaining 4 uncooked noodles and remaining sauce. Bake 1 hour covered tightly with aluminum foil. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake uncovered an additional 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Potato Kugel (this is a great side on nights you are tired of mashed potatoes. Serve with sour cream for something special) 1 tablespoonvegetable oil 10potatoes, peeled and grated 2onions, peeled and grated 5eggs 1/3 cupvegetable oil 2 teaspoonssalt 2 teaspoonssalt Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Combine the potatoes and onions in a large bowl. Mix in the eggs, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and crisp, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Editors Note: Ive cut back on the onion because we arent big fans of it. Ive also substituted onion powder in a pinch. Its a great recipe to improvise spices depending on the meat you serve. Quinoa and Black Beans: great as a side or for a light meal; just make it and dont make a big deal about it. Theyll eat it) 1 tsp. vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves minced garlic c. uncooked quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wa) 1 c. vegetable broth 1 tsp. cumin tsp. cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper 1 c frozen corn 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (Ive tried other beans and they were pretty good too) c chopped fresh cilantro (I left this out and used a bit of basil or parsley: they worked) Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned. Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with vegetable broth. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the black beans and cilantro.
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EASY German Apple Strudel 1Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored and coarsely shredded 1 cupbrown sugar 1 cupgolden raisins 1 sheetfrozen puff pastry, thawed 1egg 1/4 cupmilk Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place apples in a large bowl. Stir in brown sugar and golden raisins; set aside. Place puff pastry on baking sheet. Roll lightly with a rolling pin. Arrange apple filling down the middle of the pastry lengthwise. Fold the pastry lengthwise around the mixture. Seal edges of pastry by using a bit of water on your fingers, and rubbing the pastry edges together. Whisk egg and milk together, and brush onto top of pastry. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Find more recipes, ideas and cooking tips at www.mypulsemag. com. We also want to hear from you! Are you a good cook? Do you have Grannys secret pie crust recipe that everyone raves about? Then share it with the world! Reasors has been hard at work to help Oklahoma get healthy. theyve instituted a Nu-Val program where you can find out the nutritional value of a food right on the shelf sticker. The number system goes from 1-100, the closer to 100, the better the food is for you. Help your family healthier by making use of this simple, helpful system. Find out more at www.reasors.com/nuval.
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APRIL 2014
Wanenmachers Tulsa Arms Show
April 2014
MONTH AT A GLANCE
April 7:
Claremore Will Rogers Memorial Race, Claremore
ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH Tahlequah ARAB-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH April 8: AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH Symposium of the American Indian, CANCER CONTROL MONTH Tahlequah CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH April 9: DONATE LIFE MONTH Symposium of the American Indian, KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL MONTH Tahlequah SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA MONTH STRESS AWARENESS MONTH April 10: April 1:
Symposium of the American Indian, Tahlequah Azalea Festival begins, Muskogee Grand Lake Bass Extravaganza opens, Grove
Symposium of the American Indian,
April 13:
Red Dawn Paintball Event, Wyandotte Tulsa Art Studio Tour, Tulsa Tulsa International Auto Show, Tulsa Vintage Market Days, Kellyville
April 18: April 19:
Good Friday Jenks Herb & Plant Festival, Jenks Party in the Park, Muskogee Parksides By Your Side 5K & Fun Run, Tulsa
April 11:
April 3: April 4:
Montmartre Chalk Art Festival, Chickasha American Indian Youth Leadership Spring Powwow, Broken Bow Farm Expo, Woodward Good Food Festival and Home & Garden Show, Tahlequah Medieval Fair, Norman Street ARTini, OKC
Gigging Tournament, Jay Life in Color: Worlds Largest Paint Party, Tulsa Muskogee Chili & BBQ Cook-Off, Muskogee SpringFest Garden Market and Festival, Tulsa Spring Mountain May Encampment, Bartlesville Symposium of the American Indian, Tahlequah Tulsa International Auto Show, Tulsa Vintage Market Days, Kellyville
April 20: April 25:
Easter Sunday Easter Buffet, Fin & Feather Resort, Gore Duvalls Steer Wrestling, Checotah Green Country Classic Ranch Rodeo & Trade Show, Claremore Red Fern Festival, Tahlequah Wooly Weekend at Shepherds Cross, Claremore
April 26:
April 5:
April 12:
American Indian Youth Leadership Spring Powwow, Broken Bow American Living Expo, Tulsa Farm Expo, Woodward Fife Indian UMC Azalea Powwow, Muskogee Good Food Festival and Home & Garden Show, Tahlequah Medieval Fair, Norman Made in Oklahoma Festival, Seminole ROMP Poetry Festival, Locust Grove Wanenmachers Tulsa Arms Show
April 6:
National Tartan Day American Living Expo, Tulsa Medieval Fair, Norman
Cruizaders Car, Truck & Cycle Show, Muskogee Exchange Club Chili & BBQ Cook-Off, Muskogee Gigging Tournament, Jay Herb Day in Brookside, Tulsa Red Dawn Paintball Event, Wyandotte Second Saturday Walking Tour, Tulsa Spring Mountain May Encampment, Bartlesville Symposium of the American Indian, Tahlequah Trail of Tears Art Show opens, Tahlequah Tulsa International Auto Show, Tulsa Tulsa Art Studio Tour, Tulsa Vintage Market Days, Kellyville Will Rogers/Cherokee Nation Run,
Dog Iron Poker Run, Claremore Duvalls Steer Wrestling, Checotah Green Country Classic Ranch Rodeo & Trade Show, Claremore Herbal Affair & Festival, Sand Springs Ken Risewick Catfish Bash, Sand Springs Metcalf Gun Show, Tulsa Miami Route 66 Cruise Night, Miami Red Fern Festival, Tahlequah Taste of Claremore, Claremore Tulsa Garden Tour, Tulsa Wildcatters Spring Rodeo Wooly Weekend at Shepherds Cross, Claremore
April 27:
Duvalls Steer Wrestling, Checotah Metcalf Gun Show, Tulsa Tulsa Garden Tour, Tulsa
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May 2014
Travelers Cross Renaissance & Fantasy Faire, Strang
ASTHMA AWARENESS MONTH May 8: ALLERGY AWARENESS MONTH Trail Days, Owasso BETTER SLEEP MONTH CELIAC AWARENESS MONTH May 9: BBQ & Boots Festival, Claremore CYSTIC FIBROSIS MONTH Oklahoma Wagons Ho, Skiatook HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MONTH Rooster Days Festival, Broken Arrow LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH Rooster Days Rodeo, Broken Arrow Trail Days, Owasso FAMILY SUPPORT MONTH PET MONTH May 10: SCIENCE MONTH BBQ & Boots Festival, Claremore SELF-DISCOVERY MONTH Color Vibe 5K, Tulsa STROKE AWARENESS MONTH May 1: May 2:
Green Country Arabian Classic Germanfest, Tulsa Green Country Arabian Classic Oklahoma Steam Threshing & Gas Engine Show, Pawnee Rodeo Miami, Miami
Oldies N Goodies Car Show & Festival, Bartlesville Oklahoma Wagons Ho, Skiatook Rooster Days Festival, Broken Arrow Rooster Days Rodeo, Broken Arrow Second Saturday Walking Tour, Tulsa Stilwell Strawberry Festival, Stilwell Tabouleh Festival, Bristow Trail Days, Owasso Woolaroc Spring Trail Ride, Bartlesville
MONTH AT A GLANCE
May 11:
Oklahoma Wagons Ho, Skiatook Rooster Days Festival, Broken Arrow Trail Days, Owasso
May 3:
Antique & Craft Show, Cleveland Germanfest, Tulsa Green Country Arabian Classic May Day Celebration & Lawn Social, Park Hill Oklahoma Renaissance Festival opens, Muskogee Oklahoma Steam Threshing & Gas Engine Show, Pawnee Restoring Harmony Powwow, Tulsa Rodeo Miami, Miami Travelers Cross Renaissance & Fantasy Faire, Strang Tulsa Pontiac Nationals & BOP Challenge, Tulsa
May 4:
Germanfest, Tulsa Green Country Arabian Classic Oklahoma Steam Threshing & Gas Engine Show, Pawnee Rodeo Miami, Miami
While we do all we can to provide all the information we can, please double-check times and dates in the off-chance that we made an error or that there has been a change. Please also see the events in Worth the Drive or in our Music Calendar for more ideas. Enjoy that spring weather before Heat Miser moves in. Happy Spring Green Country!
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Sneak Peek Into Next Month

We have some great events to inform you about for May. Some of the biggest events Green Country sees all year happen during this time; spring is coming to an end - school is letting out - and summer is right around the corner. - The Oklahoma Renaissance Festival in Muskogee will be returning. This event brings lots of people from all over to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes that the festival has to offer. - In Tulsa, they get partying in modern style with Mayfest. A big draw to Green Countrys urban center, Mayfest offers lots for fun for all ages as well as its own sights, sounds, and flavors. - Plus there is a long standing event in the nations strawberry capital which just happens to be located right here in Oklhahoma: Stilwell. The Stilwell Strawberry Festival is a local favorite. - In addition well be bringing your the first of this years Lakes and Rivers Guide in our May issue. So, keep reading and looking for The Pulse to let you in on all the great things you and your family can do to shake off the blahs and get to the oohs and aahs.
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Art in Green Country paints a colorful April

There are plenty of art fairs, craft fairs and places to go where you can do a tour of various art studios (think Tulsa or Cherokee County), but theres some crazy art fun that paints a whole different kind of picture One of the new ideas on the market is a party where your host gets you a glass of wine and a paint brush then proceeds to teach you how to paint a portrait or landscape so beautiful that youll hang it over your couch no matter how many glasses of wine you consumed. We havent been ot one yet, but there have been flyers all around to teach you how to get involved. bring trash bags to put on your car seats so you can save them for the ride home. Just sayin You may not think of plants as art but one look at the Azalea Festival all month of April could change your perspective. With all the colors, the butterfly pavilion and the bountiful blooms from dogwoods, tulips and other plants all contributing to the symphony of spring song, you could easily be overwhelmed with special. Its an international Mecca for plant lovers right in our backyard! Find out specifics at (918) 684-6302, www.cityofmuskogee. com.
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Montmartre Chalk Festival, April 3 in Chickasha could really amaze you with what kids these days can do with a few sticks of plain ol sidewalk chalk and their creativity. If youre one of them, then clear your calendar for a day of earning some cash for your creative efforts. Registration begins at 7:30 am with awards starting at noon. Music, vendors and other art exhibits will also be there, so it is worth the drive to the U of Science and Arts of OK. Call (405) 574-1302 for more.
Eufaula has been playing possum over the winter, but they have a habit of blasting into spring and summer with the Eufaula Art Walk happening this year on April 19. While Main Street is transformed into a sea of white artist tents, it makes for a lovely day of sunshine along the waterfront while you check out the local art scene. Plenty of fab musicians will be there too and you wont have any trouble finding some great food or places to stop for a bit of a break. (918) 617-1689, www.eufaulaareeaarts.org ROMP Poetry Festival on April 5 is where the spoken word becomes art during National Poetry Month. Check out the Rural OK Museum of Poetry in Locust Grove and bring your favorite Haiku, poetry poster, 2 or 4 epic, limerick, couplet, quatrain or sonnet, but enjoy the free refreshments and show your love for Okie poetry. Roses are red; violets are blue; its a great day for ballads; free verse and haiku. (918) 864-9152, www.rompoetry.com for more. The Cox Business Center decided to take the paint party to a whole new level on Apr. 11 with music, art, dance and plenty of paint; BUT you are the canvas! Youve been warned. If you dont care for paint on your face or in your hair, leave this one to the younger crowd, but if you have that white tee that could use something a little zippier to color it up, by all means, get your green on. Cannons blast paint into the crowd while music acts play on. Check out www.lifeincolor.com or call (405) 602-8500 for more. Note: Tulsa always has a competing event with every other area, but theres one that may not get the notoriety the other events do and thats the Tulsa Garden Tour April 26-27 at 2435 S. Peoria. Normally private spaces are opened up to the general public for this once a year event that puts our sad little front yard to shame. Hey, maybe theyll give us some inspiration to do better this year (or we can steal their personal gardener away, eh?). (918) 260-1095 or www.tulsagardenclub.org gets you more data and ticket locations. To start the first weekend of May, take a trip out to Cleveland where Feyodi Park has their annual Antique & Craft Show going on for one day only, May 3. Antiques, crafts, vintage (and food and drink to keep you going) make for a grand day of shopping. Just be sure you can get your roll-top desk home without having Granny ride on the roof of the car. (918) 358-2131 or www. chamberofclevelandok.com for more.
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Art on a Grand Scale right in our little Neck of the Woods

We have three nationally and internationally known museums all within a two-hour driving distance (three hours for some of our readers) that offer art that is, at times, breathtaking, enlightening and always exciting. Some of the regular exhibits are worth a visit on a rainy day when you just want to get out and enjoy beauty, but no matter when you go, all of our local art museums have something to teach us.
Gilcrease Museum,
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd, Tulsa, (918) 596-2070, www.gilcrease.org:
Philbrook Museum:
2727 S. Rockford Rd/116 E. Brady St, Tulsa, www.philbrook.org:
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Rendezvous Artists Retrospective Exhibition and Art Sale opens April 10: Rendezvousis an enduring tradition for Gilcrease Museum, as well as for the many exemplary contemporary Western artists who have exhibited their work during the past three decades. This year, painter Greg Beecham and sculptor Ross Matteson are the featured artists at the 2014 Rendezvous Artists Retrospective Exhibition and Art Sale. Both artists will be inducted into the RendezvousHall of Fame.
Unexpected: Vernacular Photography from the Collection of Marc Boone Fitzerman on display at 116 E. Brady Street until May 18: Can a photograph taken by a citizen photographer rise to the level of artistic importance? Where does documentation end and art begin? Does vernacular photography have a place in our digital present or future? This exhibition of approximately 40 vernacular photographs will provide a platform for considering these questions and more. Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Album on display at 2727 S. Rockford Rd through May 11: Design is a complex process in which numerous problems must be solved. Yet even in the age of computers, drawing remains an indispensable tool for many designers, allowing them to capture spontaneous ideas on paper and develop an individual formal language. French brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec are among the most significant designers practicing today. Albumfocuses on their drawings, which are independent works of art as well as being important steps in their creative design process. George Roualt: Through a Glass Darkly on display at 2727 S. Rockford through April 20: GeorgesRouaults distinctivestyle suggests stained glass, featuring flattenedfigures, broad planesof jewel-like colors,and heavy black outlining.A deeply religiousman, his subject mattertended toward the somber, yet also included light-heartedcircus imagery. Thisexhibition presents prints and paintings executed between the 1920s and 40s, depicting subjects ranging from portraits to landscape. Editors Note: this is only a sampling of what these great museums have to offer. Be sure to stop by their restaurants and enjoy some food, even if you have to share a snack; we are pretty sure that one stop will have you coming back for more. If you are interested in knowing about upcoming art exhibits and gallery receptions, we want to know about it. Please let us know on our Facebook page (mypulsemag).
Crystal Bridges Museum,
600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, (479) 418-5700, www.crystalbridges.org:
The William S. Paley Collection: A Taste for Modernism, through July 7: The exhibition features more than 60 works of art, including paintings, drawings and sculpture, some of the most striking by French modern masters. Highlights include works by Paul Gauguin, Andr Derain, Henri Matisse, Paul Czanne, and Edgar Degas, most created between 1880 and 1940, at the height of French Modernism, as well as Pablo PicassosBoy Leading a Horse.
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