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The Heartbeat of Green Country

Where have all the happy people gone?
I struggled with what I wanted to tell the people who read this
editorial, but one theme kept coming back to me. Happiness.
I started reading a book on finding happiness from within rather than
whats around you and it gave me hope for a better outlook on life, but
thats not really what got me.
I found out that 40 percent of the top one percent of the richest people
I the world are unhappy. I mean really unhappy. Many of them are on
anti-depressants and struggle with their everyday survival. Yep, just like
us commoners. Maybe even more so.
I also started thinking about some friends I know who are always
going and doing. They are into every little thing that they can get
their hands on. Their kids are signed up for so many extracurricular
activities they are rarely around, so every time I drive by their house,
I dont even bother to stop any more. I always thought that because
they have financial success that they must be happy too. Thats the
funny thing about being unhappy: you are always running to or from
something. It keeps you from facing your issues - and therefore your
happiness. I found out that the parents hate their jobs and their kids are
always looking for that next new thing, but no matter what they have,
its never enough. They have all the trappings of wealth but they get
more miserable by the day. And their kids are destined for the same.
Funny thing is - being rich, beautiful, and popular and having the
American Dream doesnt ensure happiness. If you arent already
happy, all the trappings of wealth, stuff and success arent exactly
the answer either. What gives just about anyone who is truly happy
immeasurable success is a magical formula that only you are the keeper
of: family, friends, a sense of spiritual fulfillment and whatever makes
you truly happy to do can be mixed and measured to make for a great
happiness recipe.
The trick to making a good recipe of happiness doesnt require a large
batch: you only need to make enough for one person (you). The best
part of all is that no one else can make the recipe that works best for
you. You are the only person who makes this batch of fantastic flavor
that finds you that mysterious happiness that always seems so elusive to
so many.
I dont care what religion you are, how many people you call your
family or how many friends you have. I also dont care how much money
you have in your bank account, how many social groups you belong to
or how many folks call you friend on Facebook. The real friends you
have are the ones that you can call any time of day or night with any
problem and even if they cant fix it, they are there for you. Sometimes
just getting something off your chest can go a long way to finding your
happiness (but be sure to be there for them when their problems get out
of hand. Nothing worse than a friend who doesnt reciprocate.)
So if you are unhappy, maybe the key to finding your contented self all
lies within. And the answer is closer than you think.
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June 2014 - Vol. 3, Issue 6
Our Communities
7 Fireworks for the back yard celebration
8 Ottawas celebrations fill your June
9 Nowata gets wild for the fourth
Ottawa continued...
10 Cherokee charms are more than on the Illinois
12 Tulsa: Theater, blues, & healthy activities
Jumping into cars in Creek County
13 Rogers month of cats, Route 66, & rodeos
Sequoyah has more surprises
14 Muskogee is more than the city
16 Pawnees June of Big Bill, Native Vets, & pride
17 Osage celebrates the cowboy
18 Okmulgee County is ridin hard
McIntosh jumps into June with both feet
19 Craig County crazy cool times
Its Mayes all summer long
20 Delaware celebrates their heritage & music
21 Washingtons sunshine, classical music, & kids
Theres gonna
be Fireworks
The spectacular
Light shows in and
around Green
Country
29
Art & Theater

get wicked
The shows that you
simply wont want
to miss out on
Going Out/Staying In
22 Rodeo Roundup
23 Powwow Page
24 Worth the Drive
25 Music
28 Movies
32 Dining Out - Fish
34 Recipe Corner
38 Sneak peek
30
Pulse Pro on
Safety Month
Considerations for
making you and
your home a better
place
Month at a Glance
26 Live Entertainment Calendar
36 Community Events Calendar

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FIREWORKS SHOWS
Celebrations of our Independence make

June and July all the sparkly-er
We did our dangdest to get you as complete of a list of
Independence Day celebrations (not limited to fireworks, mind
you) and we hope we met your expectations. Be sure to check
our Facebook page and Website (mypulsemag) for late comers.
Happy Independence Day!
Before we give you the rundown of fireworks shows, we have to
let you in on a little secret. The folks at the Castle are primed and
ready to get you your own fireworks. All you need to do is show
up with all that pocket money youve been holding on to for all
this time. Theres nothing more rewarding than letting it rip with
your own bottle rockets and sparkly things. We know that Green
Country is all about the exploding things that make noise and
light up the night sky. The selection is phenomenal and the prices
really rock-it (get it? Rock-it? Rocket? Never mind). We highly
recommend you check out their Website for the selection (and they
let you shop at home if you cant make it there), but BE SURE to
give their safety sheet a look-over too. Safety first Green Country!
www.okcastle.com/fireworks
June 29:
Broken Arrow: Rockets over Rhema, Rhema Bible Church,
(918) 258-1588
July 3:
Owasso: Freedom Fest at Stone Canyon: starts at 7 pm,
(918) 376-6764
Sallisaw: Freedomfest, Sallisaw High School Complex, Dusk,
(918) 775-2558
Skiatook: Fantasy in the Sky, Skiatook Municipal Airport, dusk,
(918) 396-3702
Vinita: Bob McFadden Memorial Fireworks Show, 801 N. Adair St,
Dusk, 918-256-7133
July 4:
Bartlesville: 4th of July Freedom Fest, Downtown 2nd & Johnstone,
6-10pm, parade, live music, food, treats, patriotic programs to
honor the veterans, flyover and fireworks, 918-336-0572,
www.bartlesvillefreedomfest.org
Claremore: 4th of July Celebration, Claremore Lake Park, July 4,
(918) 342-2522, www.visitclaremore.org.
Tahlequah: Diamondhead Resort: Illinois River, Randy Crouch &
Flying Horse and fireworks show
Drumright: Summer Oil Patch Festival, Sellers Ranch, all day: music,
food, fireworks, skydivers and helicopter rides, 918-352-2443
Duck Creek: Cherokee Yacht Club/Harbors View Marina, fireworks
start at dusk, www.duckcreekfireworksok.com
Eufaula: 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, Dusk, 918-689-2791,
www.eufaulachamberofcommerce.com
Grove: Arts, Crafts, Music & Cajun Festival, Grove Civic Center:
Music, arts and crafts and Cajun food along with Americana fare,
free to attend, 9 am 4:30 pm, 918-786-8896
Grove: Har-Ber Village Museum Independence Day Celebration,
Ron Young performs; Thomas Jefferson speechifies; kids parade;
hand-cranked firecracker ice cream; lawn games, 10 am noon,
918-786-6446
Jay: Jay Fireworks Display, J.B. Earp Stadium, at 9:30 pm,

918-253-8698
Jenks: Jenks Freedom Fest, bluegrass, open businesses, street
dancing, plenty of summer treats, 10 am 4 pm, 918-299-5005
Jenks: Sooner Boomfest, Riverwalk Crossing, (918) 299-5005
Ketchum/Duck Creek: Duck Creek Fireworks, Ketchum, flyovers,
fireworks synchronized to patriotic music, 3 pm 10 pm,
918-782-3292
Miami: 4th of July fireworks Extravaganza, Riverview Park, food,
turtle races, contests, fireworks finale, 5 pm 10 pm,
918-542-4481
Nowata: Independence Day Wild Turkey Fest, Jack Gordon Park,
silent auction, food, games, live music, fireworks at dusk, 4 pm
10 pm, 918-273-2301
Pawhuska: Freedom Celebration Parade, Downtown & Cultural
Park, non-motorized parade, food, honor to veterans,
918-287-1208, www.pawhuskachamber.com
Pawnee: July 4th Games, Courthouse Square, Boot/egg tosses,
turtle races, horseshoe pitches, old-timey games, starts at 8 am,
fireworks at dusk on Agency Road, 918-762-2108,
www.cityofpawnee.com
Tenkiller/Vian: July 4th Fireworks Celebration, South end of Lake
Tenkiller at the dam, Dusk, donations welcome, 918-457-4403
Tulsa: Tulsa FreedomFest, Tulsa River Parks, activities, concessions,
three activity locations: River West Festival Park, Veterans
Park and Elwoods Cafe. Fireworks at 21st Street Bridge
choreographed to music, 6 pm 10:30 pm, 918-596-2001,
www.riverparks.org
July 5:
Disney: Grand Lake Fireworks, Highway 28, Dusk, 918-435-4272
Hominy: American Independence Day Celebration, Hominy City
Lake, (918) 261-0956
Hulbert: 4th of July Fireworks Celebration, Sequoyah State Park,
dusk, (918) 772-2046
Mannford: Fireworks on Lake Keystone, starts at dark, info@
mannfordchamber.com
Elsewhere but worth mention:
Edmond: LibertyFest, Citywide, June 21- July 4,
405) 340-2527, www.libertyfest.org: true to the notion of go
big or go home, LibertyFest has something big every day and lots
of fun. Family friendly and an agenda to keep you on track. The
lead-up activities are almost as exciting as the Independence Day
celebration. CNN and USA Today even noticed it!
McAlester: Stars & Stripes Funfest, Southeast Expo Center, July
4, (918) 420-3976, www.cityofmcalester.com: live entertainment,
inflatables, rides and fireworks at dusk
Oklahoma City: Stars & Stripes River Festival, Boathouse District,
725 S. Lincoln Blvd, June 28, (405) 552-4040,
www.oklahomariverevents.org: bring our your inner frogman with
kayaking, canoeing and more. A 5K for the land lubbers too and
thats just the beginning.
Wilburton: Fireworks Over Lake Carlton, Robbers Cave State Park,
July 4, (918) 465-5361, www.cityofwilburton.com
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Celebrating at Home with Fireworks

Most common types of fireworks (* = kid friendly)
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*Novelties*: Small FW that look like tanks, animals or cars

that simply scoot along the ground. They arent very
impressive but kids like them.
*Poppers and Snaps*: Relatively safe and not often
considered to be FW in some states.
Rockets/Missiles: These FW shoot into the sky and provide
an effect. Bottle Rockets are small and usually shot from a
bottle. Skyrockets are too big to be shot from a bottle and
have sections that explode separately.
Roman Candles: Single tube FW that fire many shots that
flash, explode, whistle and crackle.
Smoke: Fun more for daytime and usually come as smoke
balls. The color of the ball describes the smoke color.
Snakes & Strobes: Strobes give off a bright shock of light
and snakes are pellets that when they burn, they look like
snakes coming out of the ground.
*Sparklers*: the only FW that you can hold. Price determines
how nice of a show you get.
Wheels: FW that are designed to be attached to a vertical
support via a nail. They spin around, emitting showers of
sparks, whistles and crackles. They spin at a very fast speed
while they give off a great light show.
FIREWORKS AT HOME
Assortments: a nice way to get started on lighting up the

night sky. Usually save you a few dollars and give you a
trial version. Also good for neighborhood shows.
Aerial Repeaters: AKA Cakes. One of the most popular
types of FW. Easy to use. Light the fuse on the side of the
can and watch the show.
Aerial Shells: Reloadable FW for the consumer that is similar
to what we see at shows. Recommended that you avoid the
Festival Ball types as they are not too great for your show.
Firecrackers: Earliest forms of FW developed by the Chinese
to drive away evil spirits (we dont know if that works, but
we havent seen any evil spirits at FW shows so.)
*Flying Spinners*: Ground spinners with slanted wings that
make the FW fly.
Fountains: devices that sit on the ground and put on a show.
Good if you have neck pain from looking into the sky. They
are under 10 feet tall and last 2-3 minutes.
Ground Spinners: these FW sit on the ground and shoot
colored sparks and flames. The unbalanced spin makes it
look like a flower.
Mines: not like the military type, these produce fan-shaped
colors and effects (the box usually tells you what its like).
Ottawa
Ottawas celebrations fill your June
OTTAWA COUNTY
by: Dakota Jones
As if we didnt see it coming, Ottawa County never seems to let

us off our toes, and June is HUGE with lots of outdoor activities,
family fun and entertainment.
We start where we left off in Mays issue with the OReilly

National Monster Truck Rally at the Miami Fairgrounds June 6-7.
If you like it loud, youll like it there. All the crazy, bright lights and
loud noise you can handle, so get ready to rumble. Get all you
need to know at (417) 887-9400.
The Revvin it Up on Route 66 Car Show & Cruise will be on Main

Street in Miami June 21 8 am 8 pm and the Route 66 Cruise
Night starting at 6 pm will be going on both on the same day
right there in Miami, so if you got your ride all shined and ready
to roll, make Miami your stop on June 21. For the Revvin It Up
Show, check in with Faye Culver at (918) 542-1590 and for the
Cruise Night, logon to www.visitmiamiok.com or call (918) 5429693.
If you prefer the quieter side of life, dont discount Ottawa County
yet; the Miami Nation Pow Wow makes its presence known that
same weekend, June 6-7 and its all the dancing, shell shaking and
goodies for your stomach and your wardrobe that you can handle.
Get more at (918) 961-1498.
As if that first weekend werent enough, right on the heels of it
comes the Oklahoma D-Day Paintball Event at D-Day Adventure
Park (AKA The Bunker) in Wyandotte June 9-15 and this is a
serious way to play. Re-enacting all kinds of battles, its great
fun for players and spectators alike. Pre-registration is required
to play, so get online now if you are serious about your battle
strategy. You must be 15 or older. Find out all you need to know
at www.ddayadventurepark.com or call (918) 666-3411 with
questions. The battle begins June 9 at 9 am. They have camping
too!
We found the Oklahoma Full Auto Shoot and Trade Show in

Wyandotte for 2014 and the name should say it all. If you got a
thing for the weaponry in your life, this THE place to be June 2122. All the firearming power you want but dont quite deserve.
They dont care, though. Everybody likes things that make noise
and things that blow other things up. Youll be in like company and
last we heard, they have advance tickets on sale at (918) 6662788/www.oklhomafullauto.com. Our hands are shaking already.
No wait, thats too much coffee.
For all the little Native Americans, the Miami folks have organized
the Inter-Tribal Childrens Pow Wow for June 14-15. Fun, food and
dancing are just the beginning. Its a perfect way to show faith
and harmony to our next generation while you have a great time
doing it. (918) 542-7232 for more.
The Peoria Powwow makes presence known
the weekend of June 20-22 and you cant
miss it done in full regalia and there are so
many different dances, we cant cover them
all here. Sufficed to say, there are enough
dances to teach any novice the styles as well
as show off the beautiful dress. It all happens
at 60610 E 90 Road in Miami and you can
get all you need to know at www.peoriatribe.
com or by calling (918) 540-2535.
We have to tell you about the Quapaw Powwow July 3-6 at

5681 S. 630 Road in Quapaw where the Quapaw tradition of
dancing, food and tradition is alive and well. Check in with the
Quapaw and get a bit of culture while you are there, but be sure
to enjoy the delicious food and watch some of the dancing. Its a
good time for all. Call (918) 542-1852 for more.
www.mypulsemag.com
Nowata
Nowata gets wild for the fourth

In a town of 10,000 residents, you can expect that we dont have
a whole lot to say, but they like it like that. We do have to tell
you that Nowata is making the most of the fourth with their annual
Independence Day Wild Turkey Fest July 4 and we hear its all
the rage.
Turtle races, plenty of food (including watermelon) and good
old-fashioned family fun makes it day worthy of your time and
lawn chairs. All happens at Jack Gordon Park, so its worth
the drive and your attention. They top the whole thing off with
fireworks and music that night; what else needed? Contact www.
nowatachamber.net or (918) 273-2301 for more.
NOWATA COUNTY
by: Jodie Keller
OTTAWA CONTINUED
Hold it. Hold IT! We found some more stuff to get the kids to
relinquish the death grip on their game controllers. The BMXrs
are going to be qualifying and competing in Miami for a limited
time only, so make an effort to see what your kids can do instead
of sitting on the couch all summer. The BMX qualifier is June 22
and the Olympic Day Race and Rider Clinic are both on June 29.
If youve not been involved in BMX, this is a perfect opp to check
out the trick bike stunts (girls do it too!). Call (918) 541-0269 for
more. If you miss the June BMX events, then check out the BMX
Fireworks Race on July 4 complete with fireworks to really rock it.
Same phone number applies..
OTTAWA COUNTY
If you need to celebrate your independence, then Miami has you

covered. Their annual 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza is a
rocking good time at Riverview Park with concessions, games,
things to do and of course, fireworks. It runs 5-10 pm on July 4.
Check in with Chassie Summerlin at (918) 542-4481 if you still
have questions.
If that werent enough, then the Oklahoma 8-Man All Star June
20-21 might fit the bill. Some of the best in college football for
two days to give the football addict a fix until fall games begin.
Be a part of the opening ceremonies to make it all the more
special. More at (918) 542-4435.
If all that doesnt do it for your June, we cant help you here. I got
blisters on me fingers!
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CHEROKEE COUNTY
Cherokee
Cherokee charms are more than on

the Illinois
by: Amy Addams
Its the time of the year in Cherokee County when Route 10 gets
crazy with cars and the float companies can barely keep the
sanity under control, so it must be summer. The good news is that
there are other things that warrant your attention and we think
you might want to check them out just as much as a float on the
Illinois.
Arts on the Avenue is a very big deal and if you havent been
before please take a look at your schedule then throw it away
and get away for a day (or two) June 13-14. Arts on the Avenue
is a wonderful, relaxing getaway where your senses get to
partake in luxury all at the same time. With good music, food, art,
wine and good people ready to help you have a great time, its
a perfect way to spend a warm day in Oklahoma at Cherokee
Capitol Square. They spend large amounts of time looking for
just the right artists to participate and this year they really looked
hard at the candidates. There are no junk sellers at AOTA, just
beautiful happy times with the family in a nice town with plenty of
good food, beautiful works of art and wine samples so leave the
Weight Watchers points counter at home (but dont forget your
wine glass!). Free to the public and sufficient parking make it a
great way to relax and regroup. Get more at www.artsontheave.
net or call (918) 453-5728.
If you have Cherokee blood running
through your veins (or you think you
do), then check out the Cherokee
Ancestry Conference June 13-14
at the Cherokee Heritage Center.
You will get the chance to learn how
to research your ancestry to find out where your family comes
from, who was on the Trail of Tears and what it means to be a
Cherokee; a proud honor indeed! They will have many speakers
and presenters on hand to discuss all kinds of topics, so find out
what your history might really be at www.cherokeeheritage.org or
give a call to (918) 456-6007 and get specifics. Pre-registration
is required.
One event that draws folks from far and wide to the tiny town
of Cookson is the Cookson Jubilee going on this year June 20-
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Home Decore
Antiques
Wed. - Sat.
10:00 - 5:30
Sunday
12:00 - 5:00
Furniture
14587 Hwy 62
Tahlequah, OK 74464
918-453-0403
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Live Wire
performing at the Cookson Jubilee
21 right off Hwy 82 in downtown Cookson. Signs will get you

there once you are on 82 coming north or south so fret not about
making errors in directions. We love that no matter what you
search for, Cookson Jubilee has it and you never have to cover the
ears or eyes of your little ones; they keep it all clean and you are
sure to find fun things to do, buy, wear and chow down on at the
Jubilee. It all happens at 32247 S. 540 Road 4 pm 11 pm both
days. Get more info on their Facebook page (TACO Cookson)
or give a call to (918) 457-3512 for specifics. They have plenty
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more than we covered here especially if you have talent and

think you should get a shot in the limelight (thats a hint). Say hello
to the Bill Payne Radio Group while you are there and buy a tee
to commemorate your day of fun in Cookson.
If you are looking for a bit of fun in the night sky for the fourth,
Cherokee County has it all over the place. We have multiple
places for you to go to get your
inner pyromaniac set free (and
it costs you nothing; unless you
want to make a donation, which
is always appreciated). Check
out our Fireworks pages and
keep an eye on our website
at www.mypulsemag.com for
updates as we know more.
CHEROKEE COUNTY
Clayton Gardner
performing at the Cookson Jubilee
If you plan to float the Illinois

River, please do it safely.
Remember, the river is not
Disneyworld. Have a great (and
safe) float!
TULSA COUNTY
Tulsa
Tulsa: Theater, blues, and healthy

activities makes June jump
by: Jennifer Jones
We like the choices June in Tulsa has to offer as well as the

variety and we are sure youll love them too.
We covered it before, but were covering it again, its the

Oklahoma Chautauqua at OSUs Tulsa Campus June 6-8. This
year, WWI is brought back to life through re-enactors portraying
one of the toughest times in world history. Get your info at www.
okchautaqua.org or call (918) 549-7492. This event runs noon to
9 pm each day and is free to the public.
Think youre tough? Well, put your tough where your bike is and
check in with the Tulsa Tough Ride & Race June 6-8 in Downtown
Tulsa. Designed by St. Francis Hospital to promote fitness and
healthy lifestyles, this three day cycling festival has lots to keep
you interested and active, even if you want to cheer from the
sidelines and work up to compete next year. Its all kinds of fun,
but be prepared to get sweaty. Find out about the different
courses, events and activities at www.tulsatough.com or call (918)
582-1414 for all you need to know. To compete, you must preregister.
If you love Pinto horses (and who doesnt they are just so darn
cute), then Expo Square is awaiting you June 9-21 to check out the
Pinto World Championship Horse Show running 7 am-7pm each
day. To go along with the show, there will be a trade show and
plenty of vendors. Best part is that all of this is free to attend. Get
more at www.pintoworld.com or call (405) 491-0111.
Celebrate your freedom with the Rockets over Rhema June 29 and
Tulsa Freedomfest at Tulsa River Parks on July 4 from 6 - 10 pm.
With activities, entertainment and plenty of food (did we mention
a really big fireworks show?), it cant be beat. Bring your lawn
chairs, snacks and drinks and get ready to say oooh and aaah
a LOT. Epicenters of fun include: River West Festival Park, Veterans
Park and Elwoods Cafe. Fireworks are launched from the 21st
Street Bridge. Get more at www.riverparks.org or call (918) 5962001 with questions.
Wed be remiss in our duties if we didnt tell you about all the
fantastic music and theatre coming to Tulsa in June and we have it
covered on those pages.
Creek
Jumping into cars in Creek County
CREEK COUNTY
by: Jennifer Jones
We told you in May that the Route 66 Blowout in Sapulpa is

happening June 7, but we have to remind you about it. Anyone
who likes cars has to be there, but if you LOVE cars, you need
to reserve your spot by camping out the day before so you will
be there to see everything they are offering. Classics, hot rods,
sickles, trucks, you name it, they will all be there, dressed up and
looking pretty. Add to it a Kids Zone, plenty of food, a juried art
show and plenty of live music and you have a great day out. Get
more at (918) 224-5709 or www.route66blowout.com.
On June 14, there are TWO events for you to honor: Drumright
Discovery Days and Kellyville Heritage Day.
Drumright Discovery Days celebrates Oklahomas rich oil history

with a festival dedicated to our love of this black substance. Arts
and crafts, local musicians, antique car and tractors along with
plenty of food make it a fun day to get outdoors and celebrate
your Okie heritage. Take a horse drawn buggy ride while you are
there. Find out more at www.drumrighthistoricalsociety.org or call
(918) 352-3002.
parade, arts and crafts, food vendors, antique cars, childrens

activities, a dunk tank, raffle and a rodeo to keep your entire
family entertained and occupied all day and evening long. Get
all you need to know by calling (918) 770-2231.
We knew Creek County would celebrate our countrys
independence in a big way (especially since they celebrate our
being Okies in a big way) and they didnt let us down. They have
events lined-up for July 4 that are more than just fireworks, so
dont leave without checking out our fireworks page. If you plan
right, you can catch more than one event this year.
Drumright gets back into the spotlight July 4 with their Summer Oil
Patch Festival at Sellers Ranch. Music, helicopter rides, skydivers,
food and, of course, fireworks makes this the place to be for a
Fourth youll be talking about until next July 4th. Get more at
info@keystonegas.com or call (918) 352-2443. Sellers Ranch is
located at 52594 W. 101st St S.
As we know of more events in Creek County, well keep you
posted at www.mypulsemag.com so keep an eye there.
Kellyville also celebrates being an Okie on June 14; with a
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by: Jennifer Jones
Okay, Rogers County and Claremore have been keeping some

stuff on the down low and we get that. We also found that when
they decide to get rippin, they do it in true Okie fashion with a
twinkle in their eye and fishing line in their hand. Lets jump in and
get fishy yall!
We are talking about the Battle of the Big Cats coming to
Claremore Expo Center June 14. We arent Yep, the fish that
sometimes got away - the ones that those crazy people grab
by the mouth and drag out from under a rock in a muddy creek.
THATs what we are talking about here, Green Country! Only in
Oklahoma would there be a Showdown devoted to anglers who
want to get out there and risk life and limb to fish with their bare
hands and we commend you all. More from Tanya at (918) 3418688, or www.visitclaremore.org.
On the same day, Claremore Expo Center welcomes Hot Rods
& Heroes Car Show & Poker Run, and the name should say it
all. Plenty of dash plaques and pay out for the top two poker
hands. BBQ for the folks who just wanna look. (918) 694-8998 or
www.visitclaremore.org for more. Did we mention that the money
earned goes to help local firefighters? Did we tell you that they
also have a mud run? Yeah, well they got them too.
Just over the hill in Collinsville, the annual Hogs N Hot Rods
rumbles the ground and we got excited for this one! Its a big deal
if you like loud pipes and if you think theres nothing better than
a cold one in one hand and hot food in the other, this is the place
to be on June 14. Plan your day and you can hit BOTH Collinsville
and Claremore! More at (918) 371-5530, but they have the arts
and crafts, music, kids stuff and more ready to rock the rest of
the tribe, so bring em all along.
Hey, Inola is celebrating what its got and they got HAY. Not HEY,
but HAY. Its the lifes blood of any farmer in winter and it makes
summer a memorable smell - we all know how sweet and gentle it
is. Downtown Inola is making your Hay Days all the sweeter June
19-21 and they celebrate like they mean it, so you should too.
They are, after all, the HAY capital of the WORLD. What else do
you need? Call (918) 543-2650 for more.
ROGERS COUNTY
Rogers
Rogers month of cats, Route 66,

and rodeos
Get back to Claremore, but go towards Claremore Lake Park for

July 4 because they are planning a big to-do. The day begins
with a fishing derby at 8 am and maybe free fishing poles? Spend
the day puttering around the town, have a nice lunch, do a bit
of shopping, but starting around 6 pm, they will have live music,
kids fun and inflatables and food. Fireworks begin when its dark.
They will have bus service from Will Rogers Stampede Arena to
the park, so parking is not a problem. Get more from Claremore
Parks & Rec at (918) 342-2522 or check out www.visitclaremore.
org.
Sequoyah
Sequoyah has more surprises

Weve said it before and well say it again; theres a lot in
Sequoyah County but one place that keeps us coming back again
and again is Fin & Feather Resort.
Its not just about a great getaway, but its also about great food.
Well make the trek for good fare and the buffet at Fin & Feather
along with Soda Steves both have put a lot of effort into making
us want to come back over and over.
Soda Steves is ramped and ready
for a summer of not just burgers
but theyve introduced new salads
for all the waist watchers with a
Caribbean Cobb (with edamame,
pineapple, fruits galore and bleu
cheese) and their Grains salad with
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quinoa, portobello, greens and other special goodies will make

you crave salad for the first time you can remember as well as
allowing you to follow-up with their yummy soft ice cream because
you were so well-behaved for your meal (even though it wasnt a
hardship).
We want to remind you that we have buffet giveaways for
2014 so if you want free food (and who doesnt?), then give our
Facebook page a look, like & share and get your name into the
drawing for the great goodies at F&F for 2014.
SEQUOYAH COUNTY
by: Jennifer Jones
If you like to combine your trips, dont forget that Diamond Daze
Festival is happening at Sallisaw High School June 5-7. Weve
talked about it every year, so we wont belabor the point again,
but its a good time, even if you are headed to or from Fort Smith.
People are sweet and the food is good, so why not?
Muskogee
Muskogee is more than the city
MUSKOGEE COUNTY
by: Amy Addams
Sometimes, we just forget that Muskogee is more than the town for
which the Okie from Muskogee song is named. There are towns
all over the place that offer plenty of drive-worthy fun; you only
have to ask.
Now, we arent throwing Muskogee City out with the bath water;
reminder that The Place Matters is going on as promised June
7. Its the perfect day for the architectural addict as well as a
perfect way to re-acquaint yourself with Muskogees origins.
We suggest you take them up on the offer to ride the trolley.
www.3riversmuseum.com gets you details.
Sometimes, we get hit from the side by another little town that is
usually pretty mute, but Webbers Falls is ready to rock it with the
Webbers Falls Arts & Crafts Show June 7 at City Park. Plenty of
the A&C stuff along with food and drinks (and music!) to make it
worth a check. Happening June 7, theres no time like the present
to decide to go. You werent doing anything anyways More at
www.webbersfallsok.org.
THIS IS A BIGGUN, FOLKS: for all you brides (or brides to be),
our friends at Kilharens are ready to make your wedding plan
sooooo much easier with their annual Wedding Show June 8. No

matter what your needs are, Kilharens has somebody there that
knows what to do, how to make it and how to keep more hairs in
your head (not in your hands) by pairing you with an expert whos
got the skinny for ya. Bring Mom, Granny and your best gal pals
along to help you find the perfect fit and get some of the stuff on
that to-do list checked off all in one place all at one time. Think of
what you can do with all that new time youve now freed! Perhaps
go on a nice date with your groom-to-be? Just an idea.
By the way, we know for fact that Kilharens is notorious for doing
everything top-notch, so this is one wedding show you shouldnt
miss. Cancel your mani/pedi and change your palm pilots plans
for June 8. Happens 1-4 pm at 5000 W. Fern Mountain Road
and make sure you enter their drawing for a DREAM WEDDING
GIVEAWAY. Think of what Daddy will do with all that spare
cha-ching! Now, go plan that wedding girl! More at www.
kilharenslodge.com or (918) 913-1313. Save room for all the
samples youll get to try, because this is the good stuff right here!
Now, Fort Gibson is usually proud to be a sleepy little suburb of
Muskogee and every once in a while they throw us a curve. This
year, they are the curve ball masters.
2014
Muskogee
Bridal
Extravaganza
June 8, 1pm - 4pm
Dream Wedding
Giveaway!
Hosted by
Kilharens
2 Amazing
Venues
918-913-1313 www.kilharenslodge.com
5000 W. Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee, OK
1.2 miles W. of Hwy 69
Our place or yours! We have offsite catering!

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The Fort Gibson Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show brakes in Fort
Gibson June 13-14 in the historic downtown (you cant miss it
really), so if you love that smell of burning rubber, exhaust and
grilled whatever, then mark these dates on the ol calendar. If you
like it a little wild, hit it Friday, but if you need to get the kids off
the X-Box, then Saturday is a better day. Its their 20th year, so
celebrate with them? Did someone say cake? www.fortgibson.com
for more.
MUSKOGEE COUNTY
Now, wed be remiss in our duties if we didnt remind yall that

there are plenty of things to do in Muskogee: Honor Heights
Park is stull beauty-ful, the Castle is ready for your Fourth with
fireworks like no other place in OK and of course, we have to
keep you reminded that the Creek Nation Casino will have plenty
of cool, sweet A/C where you can get out of the swelter of
summer and try your luck at a few bucks.
Speaking of BUCKS: if June is your birthday month, Creek Nation

Casino in Muskogee is celebrating for you with $100-150 in
FREE play to mark the occasion. We suggest you become an Elite
Member to get the most bang for THEIR bucks. Mark the occasion
even more with dinner at Rock Creek Grill.
Dont write off Fort G just yet! Turn it right back around June 2728 for their Sweet Corn Festival at Centennial Park in downtown.
Plenty of CORN-y good times and plenty of food (beyond the
corn variety) abound. Their pretty proud of it, so its worth a look.
Same website as the car show applies.
Envision. Experience. Excel.
www.ictctech.com
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Pawnee
PAWNEE COUNTY
Pawnees June of Big Bill, Native

Vets, and American pride
by: Dakota Jones
June is Pawnees biggest month of the year methinks. The Pawnee

Bill Wild West Show right at the Pawnee Bill Ranch, in, you
guessed it, Pawnee makes for some of the best Wild, Wild
West fun we could hope for. Read on, because Pawnee has
changed things from years past. Its part Wild West show,
part trick shooting, roping and festival, but no matter what
you call it, it is a circus that only Oklahoma could drum up
with plenty of re-enactors playing the parts of the old-timey
folks that were the television of the olden days. It all starts with
the opening parade consisting of the cast of the show, but what
tops off the entire thing is the historical accuracy of this event.
Chariot races, trick riders, performing cowboys and American
Indians, musicians and more make it a feast for the senses and
the soul. The hard part is that its only three nights, so dont sit
around debating for too long. Get your details or tickets at www.
pawneebillranch.com. It runs June 13-14 at 7:30 pm and the
ranch is located at 1411 Pawnee Bill Road in Pawnee. Get there
early for the parade at 4 pm, then eat some yummy que. Preshow kicks it at 6:30. More at www.cityofpawnee.com or (918)
762-2513.
Okay, then it gets time for the real settlers of this
great land of ours, the 68th Pawnee Indian
Veterans Powwow is taking place at Park Lane
& Memorial Road in Pawnee July 3-6 and you
are welcome to attend. This is serious powwow
and tribute to the tribes fighting finest.
Free primitive camping is available with
rations. Call (918) 873-0499 to reserve
your space. God Bless our Troops
and thank you for keeping our
freedoms free.
Because Pawnee represents

America at its finest (and we
ALL need a shot in the arm
of that), we werent surprised
to find a big plan for the Fourth
and they didnt disappoint. As a
matter of fact, Pawnee is filling your
Independence Day and spirit with all kinds of
fun. It starts with the July 4th Games at Courthouse
Square at 8 am (turtle registration bring your fastest
turtle for fame and fortune - well fame anyways). They also
have egg, shoe and boot tosses (separately of course), water balloon
battles, coin digs, tug-of-war and more. Its so much fun we cant fit all that
fun in one page, so youll have to go to see for yourself. The parade starts at noon, the
restaurants will be open and serving up good grub and they will, of course, top it all off with FIREWORKS! Yeah! Right on the bridge
along Agency Road is where the colors will light-up the night sky so stick around for the fun. Fireworks begin at 10 pm. Get all you
need to know at www.cityofpawnee.com or call (918) 762-2108 for more.
Make Pawnee part of your plan for June and see what Americana is really all about.
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Osage
Osage celebrates the cowboy

June hasnt quieted for our western reaches and they have a lot of
great times for everyone, no matter what your favorite good time
entails. We have so much for Osage County that for a minute we
thought we had the data for Tulsa. Get on over to Osage County
and see what the fuss is about.
We start June where we left May with the Tallgrass Music Festival
in Skiatook at 3020 W. 133rd St. N June 5-7 where theres a
bounty of bluegrass boogie down along with plenty of camping
for tents and RVs. They will also have arts and crafts, food and
scenery to relax your weekend away. Its a great time for all,
but times a-wastin, so get your tickets and get going before you
regret it. Find out more at www.tallgrassmusicfestival.com or call
(918) 261-3443 for more.
Nu-Blu
HEY all you ranchers, cowboys and rodeo-ers! If taking care of

your own cattle ad farm isnt enough for you (and ranching is a bit
of a calling, not a job), then the Cattlemens Convention is headed
for the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska June 14 where
you can meet others in the biz and call it a business trip. They
have plenty of events, a western trade show, street dance, a big
ol BBQ (veggies optional) and the best part of the convention: the
Ben Johnson Memorial Steer Roping. Ben Johnson Memorial Steer
Roping is open to the public, but it is serious roping by serious
ropers. The top ropers in the country will be there and saddle
bronc events will be held between roping rounds. They promise
to amaze you, and its spectacular so check it out and enjoy a
bit of a getaway from the everyday. Find out more by calling
(918) 287-4170 or check out www.oc-ca.com for details on the
roping event or go to www.pawhuskachamber.com for deets on
the Cattlemens Convention. Same phone number applies for both
events. Happy trails!
OSAGE COUNTY
by: Dakota Jones
The Roys
For a great celebration of your independence, check out
Pawhuska on July 4 as they celebrate with their annual Freedom
Celebration Parade on July 4 at Downtown and Cultural Park.
If you are looking for a Fourth that brings you back to the way
things used to be and the way you remember them as a child,
Pawhuska will take you there with this non-motorized parade.
Plenty of prizes will be awarded for entries and they will also
offer hot dogs, balloons, flags and watermelon. It doesnt get any
more old-timey than that! It starts at 10 am and goes for quite a
while. Get more at www.pawhuskachamber.com.
But WAIT! Theres MORE! Cute little Skiatook is bringing out
the jams on July 3 with Fantasy in the Sky at the Skiatook Muni
Airport, complete with food to keep you there. Plenty of info at
www.skiatookchamber.com or (918) 396-3702.
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Okmulgee
Okmulgee County is ridin hard
OKMULGEE COUNTY
by: Trent McDaniel
Its a rippin rodeo ridin month in Okmulgee County; strap yourself

in and get ready to ride.
judging by the number of them weve seen in the past. More at

www.henryetta.org or (918) 652-3331.
Henryetta is a quiet little community and we love their sense of

independence and spirit, but we love their Jim Shoulders Spring
Round-Up Rodeo. This years love of all things spring rodeorelated is happening June 13-14 at Nichols Park.
Okmulgee is famous for their annual and semi-annual rodeos,

round-ups and rippin good times, but June makes for fun of a
different sort with the Creek Nation Festival at the Claude Cox
Omniplex. Happening June 26-29, it is one of the biggest (and
brightest) for a good old fashioned fun day before summers heat
really gets us.
2014 marks this events 40th year and we are super-stoked about
the fact that it is all FREE and open to all. Nothing crazy or scary;
just good times and family with a lot of things to do and see
along the way. Local and national musical acts, sports of all kinds,
an award-winning rodeo, a HUGE parade and plenty to entertain
and excite Granny and Gramps as well as the little tykes, so dont
leave them behind.
Jim Shoulders is a pretty big deal in these parts and one minute
at the rodeo will show you why hes so well loved. Everything from
bronc and bull riding all the way down to mutton busting will be
on the bill for this two-day event. Be sure to dust off that cowboy
hat! We arent sure, but we are guessing that they are required,
McINTOSH COUNTY
McIntosh
McIntosh jumps into June with both

feet
by: Trent McDaniel
If you left McIntosh County alone last year, this year, get on down
there and see all the changes theyve made. Might we suggest
June 14? Read on and see why
Checotah is just so cute, we want to squeeze its chubby little

chipmunk cheeks. Everyone is just so dang nice and they have
some really good food to boot. What might entice you to check
it out is their Old Settlers Day & Parade June 14 in Downtown
Checotah. With a carnival, parade, antique cars and tractors, arts
and crafts, games for everybody along with some yummy fare to
fill your tummy, youll be looking for a way to make it a regular
destination in no time. It all starts at the eye-cracking time of 6:30
am but we arent sure why; just check it out. Get more at www.
checotah.com or at (918) 473-2070.
Also on June 14, the Golden Eagle Poker Run kicks it into high
gear, and what we really love about this is that you dont need
to be a biker, a boater or anybody exclusive to play; you just
One of the biggest thrills to be found is pretty quiet; their

celebration of the Creek culture gives them big points their
cultural exhibits and arts are just stunning. Understated elegance
with no commercial craziness makes this a perfect way to send
June on its way. Be sure to see what all they have planned
because there are other things happening all June long.
need to be THERE. They love us all and want to welcome everyone

with open arms (and lots of cards). With over $40K in prizes
for the taking, what more do they need to do to get you to play
too? Even if you get NOTHING, they will enter your name for a
drawing where you could win one of THREE $500 prizes! How
cool is THAT? Rules are five card stud and it should be a great
day of fun. Contact the Lake Eufaula Association at (918) 6897751 for more.
Eufaula is ready for the Fourth too with July 4 at Eufaula Cove
and while we couldnt find much about it, we bet that you can
probably contact the Chamber at (918) 689-2791 and they will
be able to point you in the right direction.
Whatever you do this summer, dont leave the biggest lake in
Oklahoma out of your summer destination plans. Or youll be
sorry you missed all they have waiting for you.
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Craig
Craig County crazy cool times

Its Lake Season, so you know what that means; its getting crazy in
Craig County especially Vinita, Big Cabin and Ketchum. Theyve
got all kinds of fun like no other fun anywhere else in our parts.
So get your car gassed up and get on over to Craig for fun. Make
the first weekend in June your priority and work from there.
June 6-7 marks the Big Cabin Showcase Days at 31209 US 69,
where you not only get the opp to buy the pretties, but you also
get to see how theyre made. Plenty of music and food for the
non-crafty types (you know who you are!), so no excuses that youll
have a bored hubby. Just give him a ten-spot and park him at the
food while you get some me time. www.bigcabincraftsfestivals.
com for more.
June 7, the Worlds Largest Calf Fry Festival and
Cook-Off at the Craig County Fairgrounds makes
for some interesting good times and plenty to talk
about for your friends who are here from other
parts of the country. Not to be forgotten are the
arts & crafts, kids activities, cowboy games and
the rodeo. Even if you are a little hesitant, give the
calf fries a shot because they are quite tasty and
you might be surprised at how much you like them. They also have
all kinds of other foods if you are still too squeamish, so get over
there no matter what. Find out more at www.bigcountryweekend.
com or call (918) 256-7133. The festival runs from 9 am 5 pm.
Mayes
While you are in Craig, why not give the Mahogany & Chrome
Antique & Classic Boat Festival a shot also on June 7 (9 am 4
pm) at Arrowhead Yacht Club in Ketchum? With all kinds of
refurbished shiny boats coming in from all over the area and
elsewhere its quite the spectacle. Many people come just to watch
the pretty shiny boat parade go by. Get more at (918) 270-0617
or logon to www.heartland-classics.org for more.
CRAIG COUNTY
by: Jodie Keller
As with everywhere else, Vinita is getting in on the action for the

Fourth and if you get to 801 N. Adair in Vinita, you can get all
the fireworks you can handle on July 3, but as of the printing of
this magazine, we have no time specified. All we can say is that if
you went before, its probably being held the same time this year.
Check with www.vinita.com to see if the time has been added. This
year, they honor Bob McSpadden with the show. Nice.
Duck Creek is not to be outdone for your Independence Day, so
they also have fireworks, but they have sweetened the deal with
food, music, dancing, vendors and more before the big to-do. It all
starts at 3 pm and runs until 10 pm on July 4. Get more details at
www.duckcreekfireworksok.com or call Donna at (918) 782-3292
for details.
For more on places to go and things to do while you are at Grand
Lake, check out www.grandlakefun.com/events.
Its Mayes all summer long
Okay, bad pun on the title, but plenty in Mayes County for July
after the quiet of recovery in June, and while there are plenty
of lake activities, we wouldnt be doing our job if we left out
the pretty towns that have other things to do that arent quite
lakefront property, so we decided to keep the events in the towns
where they belong.
vendors, music and food getting second billing. Pryor Chamber

is on their game, so call (918) 825-5984 or check in with www.
pryorchamber.com.
Now, its not our genre (its more Oklahoma Bikers claim to fame),
however, the Copperhead Run Rally will be happening June 5-8 in
Spavinaw, so if you are in the area then, PLEASE drive a bit more
cautiously a fender bender can be deadly on a motorcycle.
All you bikers watch out for the cages too! More at www.
copperheadrunrally.com.
Also worth noting is the First Saturday Trader Days in Pryor going
on all summer, but dont wait until the end of summer as all of the
good stuff could be gone. Its a plethora of gun traders, garage
sale items and artists/crafters looking to sell/trade their wares so
check it out and see what the fuss is all about. It all happens at the
corner of South Coo-Y-Yah & Park Street. Call the Pryor Chamber
for more, but it is first come, first served, so just show up if you
want to sell. (918) 825-0157. They have multiple dates: June 7
and July 5. Call (918) 825-0157 for more.
The big D for Pryor is the 4-Way Rodeo July 4-5 at Mayes
County Fairgrounds. Plenty of non-rodeo stuff to do if you prefer;
MAYES COUNTY
by: Loraine Larimar
Of course, Mayes County is on board with the fireworks. See our

Fireworks pages for more.
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DELAWARE COUNTY
Delaware
Delaware celebrates their heritage

and music
by: Amy Addams
After a long, cold winter (and a wet spring to go with it) Delaware
County, especially Grove, has been hoppin around, finding and
creating all sorts of things to entice you to make the most of June.
The American Heritage Music Festival happening June 5-7 is
where folks from all over the rest of the country converge on little
old Grove to make their mark, so it behooves you to see what
theyve been up to and show them what youve been doing all
winter too. Its a big deal and we are so lucky to get to be so
close to all the action! Theyve got plenty of food, dancing and
kiddie friendly fun so bring the clan. Dust off that old banjo and
pick along if you like. Get more on what, where and how at www.
grandlakefestivals.com or call (918) 786-8896. The festival is at
the Grove Civic Center (1720 S. Main), but there are little fiddling
spots popping up all over town all weekend so take a look around
and see where you can be a part of the action.
Also on June 14 is the Grand Lake Spring Festival & Food Truck
Rally where all kinds of produce, retro goodies and arts/crafts
for whatever you need. At the Grove Community Center 9a-4p, so
you have the rest of the day wide open for other things if you get
there early. (918) 964-0512 for more.
One of our favorite places is
Har-Ber Village and on June
14 they are having Cherokee
Heritage Day - a special day
of storytelling, games and
music and other special things
that they are keeping secret
for now, but if you go, youll
be in the know. Find out more
at (918) 786-6446.
Ready to rock it? Then check out the Thunder on Wolf Creek
June 20-22 at Wolf Creek Park. This is where the big racers are
coming out to show they arent playing, but are in it to win it.
Hydroplane racing short course national championships makes
you kinda jumpy just to dream about it, doesnt it? Get more at
www.grandlakefun.com.
July comes in hot and heavy, both figuratively and literally; The
Arts, Crafts, Music & Cajun Festival slated for July 4 at the Grove
Civic Center and every year, it grows. What we love is that they
think of what will entice everyone to want to attend and this year
is no different. With plenty of cook-out fare, lots to shop for and
plenty of musical fun, youll make it next years destination too.
ACMC Festival runs 9 am 4:30 pm and you can find out the
particulars at www.grandlakefestivals.com or by calling 918-7868896. Its free to attend too.
Grove Area Merchants Association is celebrating all things girly

with Girls Night Out the Luau on June 14. They are making
spring the best time of year before the crazy heat of summer
kicks in. They say Contact KVGE for more, but if you get on
www.groveareamerchants.com, you can find out more.
Dont run off from Delaware after ACMC! Just meander down to
Jay where the J.B. Earp Stadium awaits you for their fireworks
at 9:30 pm. They do a great job every year and the folks in Jay
are super sweet. We think it could be a top 10 place to live in
America if more people knew about it, but that would defeat
the purpose. Stick with Jay for July because we all know that the
Huckleberries are coming into season and any minute now, well
all be hankering for some of the sweet pies, jams and yummy
goodies coming this way. Hang on, July 5 is almost here! Well
have more to say in Julys issue, but if you are drooling already,
check out www.jaychamber.org.
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by: Trent McDaniel
Its always busy in Washington County, and its not only in

Bartlesville. In June, places like Dewey and Woolaroc are ready
to roll out the red carpet with all kinds of fun for you and your
family to enjoy the last bit of nice weather before the high temps
of summer head our way.
We wanted to remind you that Dewey is the unofficial Queen of

the Antiques Roadshow and they celebrate this fact every chance
they get. On June 7 they have an Antique and Collectible Fair &
Sale at the Washington County Fair Building where anything you
can dream of in your antique fantasies will be there, awaiting
your arrival. Over 100 booths from four states will all be indoors.
Get more info at (918) 333-5200. While you are there, check out
all the great antique shops Dewey has to offer you might just be
pleasantly amazed.
Its bigger, its badder, its at
Woolaroc too, its the OK Mozart
Festival and this year, they are
trying to revamp it a bit from years
past. Works from Mozart and the
Masters, along with contemporary
classical are only part of what they
have to offer June 7-14. Visit www.okmozart.com or call (918)

336-9900 for details or more information. Many of the other
performances are at the Bartlesville Community Center at 300 SE
Adams Blvd.
Woolaroc celebrates the wee ones June 28-29 with Kidsfest
where the old-timey circus comes back to life. Pony rides, games,
jugglers and plenty of wholesome family fun all await your gang
and for less than the cost of a movie ticket, you get a lot more
than 90 minutes of staring at a screen. There will also be games,
crafts, food and more. Contact Nikki Harrald at (918) 336-0307
with questions or visit their Website for more: www.woolaroc.org.
Independence Day is all over Washington County with
Freedomfest in Bartlesville and Independence Day at Woolaroc,
both on July 4. Both are a pretty big deal and attract folks from
other areas and towns due to the fun and excitement, so check
out all they both have to offer. Freedomfest has games, water
sprays, inflatables, a kids parade (with prizes!) along with food
and drinks and the grand finale fireworks at 9:45 pm. Get more
at www.bartlesvillefreedomfest.org or call (918) 336-0572.
Woolaroc will also be open for Independence Day, so see what
they have up their sleeve on their Website.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Washington
Washington County celebrates
sunshine, classical music - and kids
Rodeo Roundup
Worlds Largest Calf Fry Festival & Cook-Off, June 7, Craig County Fairgrounds, Vinita: Food gets top
billing, but the Will Rogers Rodeo gets the big love. This is part of the Big Country Weekend, so what else do you need to
know?
GOING OUT - RODEO ROUNDUP
Kellyville Heritage Days, June 14, Downtown Kellyville: With a rodeo, they have to mean business, but they
also offer some other fun for the not-so-rodeo goers. Good food, music and fun round out the day.
Jim Shoulders Spring Round-Up Rodeo, June 13-14, Jim Shoulders Living Legends Rodeo Arena, Henryetta:
Jim Shoulders. What more can we say about THAT?
Old Settlers Day, June 14, Downtown Checotah: Get out and enjoy a quaint town in McIntosh County where the
good old days are alive and well and see a down-n-dirty rodeo while you are at it.
Cattlemens Convention/Ben Johnson Memorial Steer Roping, June 14, Osage County Fairgrounds,
Pawhuska:. Steer roping and BBQ along with street dancing under the stars make it a cowboys dream getaway. The best
in the U.S. will be there.
Pawnee Bills Wild West Show, June 13-14, Pawnee Bill Ranch, Pawnee: We had to include this in with the
rodeos because its part of the Wild, Wild West theme.
Green Corn Festival, June 26-28, Charley Young Park/Bixby Round-Up Club, Bixby: The rodeos are in the
evenings, so let the kids run around all day and then check out what the rodeo has to offer both evenings.
Some other Okie rodeos to see:
Hugo PRCA Rodeo, June 5, Hugo, (580) 326-8681
Carl Rice Memorial Open Rodeo, June 5, Beggs, (918) 637-3819
Ken Lance Memorial PRCA Rodeo, Union Valley
Annual Juneteenth Rodeo, June 8, Owasso, (918) 402-5208
B&E Rodeo, June 10, Stroud, (305) 872-7567
Annual Owasso Rodeo, June 10, Owasso, (918) 402-5208
Jim Shoulders Round-Up Rodeo, June 11, Henryetta, (918) 652-3331
Noble Open Rodeo, June 12, (405) 872-7567
Wanette Flag Day Open Rodeo, June 15, (405) 428-1138
Wilburton Roundup Club Rodeo, June 19, Drumright, (918) 367-3507
Fort Gibson PRCA Rodeo, June 19, Fort Gibson, (918) 478-6217
Juneteenth Multicultural Rodeo, June 19, Tulsa, (918) 428-1138
Amaira Region 8 Tour Rodeo, June 21-22, Okmulgee, (918) 894-3854
Elmore City Round-Up Club Open Rodeo, June 21-23, (405) 308-6433
Meeker Round-Up Club Open Rodeo, June 22-23, (405) 549-0914
Salvation Army Benefit Rodeo, June 25, Coweta, (918) 371-6694
Cher-O-Dair Shrine Club Rodeo, June 26, Tahlequah, (918) 623-3674
Westville IPRA Rodeo, June 26, Westville, (800) 639-9002
Southwest RUC Rodeo, June 26, Idabel, (918) 367-3507
Amaira Region 8 Rodeo, June 26, Checotah, (918) 894-3854
M&M Custom Campers Tour Rodeo, July 3, Tahlequah, (918) 623-3674
Owasso Round Up Club Open Rodeo, July 6-7, Owasso, (918) 637-3819
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Powwow Page
We start June with the Miami Nation Tribal Powwow June 6-7 at the NEO College Arena in Miami. Its free to attend
and they have all kinds of dancing to make you want to tap your toes. With princesses, color guard presentation,
merchandise vendors and plenty of snacks to keep you there, its a great time to be a part of the fun. www.miamination.
com or call (918) 542-1445 for more information.
Cherokee Ancestry Conference can help you to get a foothold to get back with your people June 13-14 at the Cherokee
Heritage Center. With workshops, speakers, assistance with research and all kinds of things to get you that T card, this
is the place to be. Get all you need to register at www.cherokeeheritage.org or call (918) 456-6007. Pre-registration is
required and the workshops run 8:30 am 4 pm both days.
The Peoria Nation celebrates their heritage June 20-22. Their powwow is located at 60610 E. 90 Road in Miami. Everyone
will be in full regalia so we all know that means lots of colors and beauty to behold. Singing, hand drumming, dancing,
arts and crafts and free camping all weekend make it even more special. Get more from www.peoriatribe.com or call (918)
540-2535.
The Muscogee Creek Nation Festival going on June 26-29at the Claude Cox Omniplex in Okmulgee is a smorgasbord
of fun. With sports, a rodeo, concerts, arts and crafts, food, a parade and activities for all, this is a sure bet. It is also one of
the largest and longest-running festivals in these parts. Check in at www.muscogeenation-nsn.gov or give a call to (918)
732-7992. The Festival runs 8 am midnight each day.
The Murrow Childrens Home Benefit Powwow will be going on June 28 at Bacone College campus is a perfect way
to do your part to help local kids and give your little ones a fun day of culture and learning. (918) 682-2586
GOING OUT - POWWOW PAGE
Lets not forget that Arts oN the Avenue has many Native American artists on hand displaying their works as well as
showing you their skills June 13-14. Have a glass of wine, let the kids play and enjoy a beautiful day at Cherokee Capitol
Square. More at www.artsontheave.net or call (918) 453-5278.
The Pawnee Indian Veterans Powwow is happening July 3-6 in Pawnee. Plenty of dance contests, heritage programs
and free primitive camping with rations on Saturday morning make it a complete package. Come honor those who served
our country. Call (918) 873-0499 for more information.
The Quapaw Tribal Powwow is going on July 3-6 at 5681 S. 630 Road in Quapaw. Come witness the proud traditions
of this nation with dancing, contests, vendors and fun, and stick around for the yummy food too. Get more from www.
quapawtribe.com or call (918) 542-1853.
Native news elsewhere in Oklahoma:
Red Earth Parade/Cultural Festival: June 5-7, Downtown OKC, www.redearth.org, (405) 427-5228: More than 1,200
American Indian artists and dancers from throughout North America gathering to celebrate the richness and diversity of
their heritage with the world. This one is a really big deal if you are considering it.
Jim Thorpe Native American Games: June 8-14, Sports Venues, OKC, (405) 208-9253,www.jimthorpegames.com:
Athletes representing Indian nations, bands and tribes from across the United States and Canada will come together in
Oklahoma City to share their talents in the spirit of the Worlds Greatest Athlete, Jim Thorpe.
Tinker Inter-Tribal Council Powwow: June 14, Joe Barnes Regional Park, Midwest City, (405) 739-1293, www.
midwestcityok.org: Free and open to the public, activities will include Native American traditional dance, singing, art,
jewelry, food and a childrens tent.
www.mypulsemag.com
WORTH THE DRIVE

Doins a-Transpirin Outside of Green Country
Got that gas tank filled with nowhere to go? June offers some
spectacular spots where the fun keeps coming so get the kids in
the car and see what our great state has for your pleasure:
WORTH THE DRIVE
Northeast of Durant is the town of Madill where the sand bass

rules for one week only: The Sand Bass Festival offers all kinds of
interesting things to make us take notice: carnival, activities and
lots of good music June 2-7. www.mccoconline.org/ (580) 7952431
Duncan also loves them some fish and June 6-7, they celebrate
that love with the Fishing & Tackle Show at Stephens County Fair &
Expo. Vintage, modern day and specialty tackle is all there to be
seen and bought, you only have to get there. (580) 656-6181
Celebrate the end of slavery with Juneteenth in Shawnee June
13-14 with lots of music, locally made (free) food, essays,
speakers and lots of kid-friendly things to do, beyond learning
what changed America for the better. (405) 275-3999/www.
visitshawnee.com
Wilburton wonders about Bob so they sent out their fastest
chuck wagons (yeah, you read it right) for a race to the finish at
the What About Bob Chuckwagon Races June 13-15. Concerts,
food and fun round out the weekend. (918) 465-3879/www.
wardranchraces.com
Prefer your rides to be of the car variety? Well then the

Heartland Cruise Car Show June 13-14 in Weatherford might be
the ticket. Held right on Main Street, its a cruising dream of epic
proportions. Better yet, its all on Route 66. See the olden days
come to life and enjoy the smell of exhaust while you are there.
www.heartlandcruise.com/(580) 772-0470
Love Lavender? Then make Apache your destination on June 14
where this delectable herb takes center stage for one day only.
Its ambience, sweet smells and learning what lavender can do for
you lately. (580) 588-2855/www.lavendervalleyacreas.com
If youd rather eat meat than lavender, Norman celebrates
all that makes us Okies with Battle of the Burger June 14 at
University Park North. Its truly a mouthful. (405) 488-7971/www.
thebattleoftheburger.com
Broken Bow celebrates the forest with the Kiamichi Owa-Chito
Festival of the Forest June 19-21 at Beavers Bend State Park
and if that werent a mouthful, theyll keep your mouth full, your
ears satisfied and your eyes happy. (580) 584-3393/www.
brokenbowchamber.com
If you like you some Jazz in June, the Jazz in June Fest June 1921 at Brookhaven Village & Andrews Park could be just what the
doctor suggested. Free to attend and lovely to listen to, throw
some lawn chairs in the back of the car and make your heart sing.
(405) 325-2222/www.jazzinjune.org
If youd rather be fishing, then check in with the Okie Noodling
Tournament June 21 in Pauls Valley. Nothing beats sticking your
hand in strange places and drawing out a big fat catfish. Big
money on the line and its worth its weight in pride. (405) 2386491/www.okienoodling.com
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Oooh, like comic books? Then youll LOVE SoonerCon in Midwest

City June 27-29 at the Reed Conference Center. Pay homage to
the independent artists, writers and fans all in one place. Worst
case, you can grab that cosplay outfit and do your thing. They
even have a masquerade contest to honor your cosplay skills.
(405) 310-9255/www.soonercon.com
Last, but not least is the Meeker Pecan Festival & Open Rodeo
where the name says it all for two days, June 27-28 in Meeker.
Bed races and all sorts of wacky things to do make it a good time
to laugh at others or get that old rollaway out and make your
presence felt. (405) 760-9751
www.mypulsemag.com
June means music and much more
Its so hard to follow Rocklahoma with a June music bit, but

we cant leave you out there flapping in the breeze with no
knowledge of what to do with date night, can we? Of course not!
Heres some fun spots to make sweet, sweet music this month:
We start at Cains where they made May memorable with Jack

White, but they wont be outdone in June with Doctor Dog June 5,
Tulsa Playboys June 13, Andrew Bird & the Hands of Glory June
15, Jeff Tweedy June 18, Neon Trees June 19, Granger Smith
June 20, TechN9ne June 24, Whiskey Myers June 26 and none
other than 311 July 1. www.cainsballroom.com for more.
Some other ways to fill your days come from the plethora of
outdoor music events. You might want to check out the Tallgrass
Music Festival in Skiatook (918-261-3443) or the American
Heritage Music Festival in Grove (918-786-8896) as both of them
are June 5-7. Bricktown Blues & BBQ Festival is happening in OKC
June 20-21 and OKC Fest happens June 27-28 at Harvey Ave
and Reno Ave (405-235-3500), but our toes are REALLY tappin
for the Cookson Jubilee same weekend (918-457-3512). Arts,
Crafts, Music and Cajun Fest comes back to Grove July 4 and
save room in your musical diet for Woody Guthrie Folk Festival
coming to Okemah July 9-13 (918-623-2440).
We are all giggling about Gabriel Iglesias at Winstar World
Casino in Thackerville June 13 (800-622-6317) and Eddie
Izzards appearance at the Brady June 22 (918-582-7239). Both
of these comedians are worth every dime of your entertainment
budget. Now go laugh a little!
GOING OUT - MUSIC
The Brady Theatre also makes June jump

with more than music because none other
than he famous Eddie Izzard straight from
the UK June 22 and if you want to laugh,
hes the man to make it happen with his
Force Majeure Tour June 22. If you need
some dulcet tunes to tap your toes to, then
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band brings it on
Kenny
home July 1. Tickets to both shows are still
Wayne
available as of the writing of this story, but
Shepherd
we doubt they will be there for long, so
make haste for either of these shows, which
conveniently are available at our favorite grocers (Reasors) or at
www.bradytheater.com.
nap in your hotel suite), but were only here for the music and none
other than Ol Blues Eyes Junior (AKA Frank Sinatra Junior, despite
having brown eyes) headlines June 19 and we are sure his words
will flow over your ears like a fine wine flows over your palette.
On June 25, Collective Soul saves our souls with their wonderful
sounds. Be sure to stick around for a bite to eat or stay overnight
and play a few holes on their course the next day while your
significant other does a bit of shopping. Sounds good to me. www.
hardrockcasinotulsa.com.
The BOK will honor its promise to keep the music alive with Bruno
Mars June 4 and Jesus Christ Superstar June 24. www.bokcenter.
com
The Cox Business Center hosts The Avett Brothers June 21, and
delights us with The Music Man June 13-15 and 19-22. www.
coxcentertulsa.com
The Creeks have been hard at work at River Spirit Event Center
and they are offering a night with Christopher Cross June 20 and
Rumble on the River - USA versus Mexico June 27. With plenty of
food, drinks and games, its a great way to spend an evening or
overnight. (918) 995-8518/www.riverspirittulsa.com
We have word that
Little Big Town
Downstream Casino
Resort is ready to rock
your summer right off its
hinges with all kinds of
yum with Lee Brice June
14, Sammy Hagar and
The Wabos June 28 and
Little Big Town July 3.
They are sweetening the
pot with pre-party dinners at Buffalo Grille each night at 5 pm
so get your dinner on for only $20 (with $10 free play). www.
downstreamcasino.com
Last, not least, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is ALWAYS ready for
a party (or golf game, shopping, a great meal or even a luxurious
www.mypulsemag.com
Check with the venue or venue website for

specific information and ticket availability.
June 2014
June 1:
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Chvches, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa

Ringling Brothers and Barnum
& Bailey Presents LEGENDS,
BOK Center, Tulsa
June 3:
Dover Quartet, Walton Arts Center,

Fayetteville
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros,
Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
My Life with the Thrill Kil Kult - Spooky
Tricks Tour, IDL Ballroom, Tulsa
Ophelia Ragtime Orchestra, Tulsa PAC John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa
June 4:
Bruno Mars, BOK Center, Tulsa
June 5:
Dr. Dog, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa

Experience Tulsa, Tulsa PAC - Chapman
Music Hall, Tulsa
June 6:

Music Hall, Tulsa
Scandanavian Masterpieces, Walton Arts
Center, Fayetteville
June 7:
Blake Shelton, Walton Arts Center,

Fayetteville
Music Hall, Tulsa
Jerry Seinfeld, Tulsa PAC - Chapman
Music Hall, Tulsa
OK Mozart begins, Bartlesville
June 8:

Music Hall, Tulsa
June 9:

Music Hall, Tulsa
June 10:

Music Hall, Tulsa
June 11:

Music Hall, Tulsa
June 13:
The Music Man, Cox Business Center, Tulsa

One-Man Star Wars, Tulsa PAC - John H.
Williams Theatre, Tulsa
Tulsa Playboys, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
June 14:
Lee Brice, Downstream Casino, Joplin

Scooby-Doo Live!, Mabee Center, Tulsa
June 15:
Andrew Bird & the Hands of Glory,

Fun & Frolic Family Magic Show, Tulsa PAC
- Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa
Book of Days, Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges

Theatre, Tulsa
BOOM, Tulsa PAC - John H. Williams
Theatre, Tulsa
Cookson Jubilee, Cookson
An Echo of the King, Bartlesville Community
Center, Bartlesville
Janet Rutland Sings the Sixties, Tulsa PAC Charles E. Norman Theatre, Tulsa
Ron White, Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville
Wicked, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music
Hall, Tulsa
June 22:
Spank! Harder, Walton Arts Center,

Fayetteville

Theatre, Tulsa
Eddie Izzard, Brady Theater, Tulsa
Hall, Tulsa
June 18:
June 23:
June 17:
Jeff Tweedy, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa

Hall, Tulsa
June 19:

Theatre, Tulsa
Frank Sinatra Jr., The Joint, Tulsa
Neon Trees, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
Vintage Wildflowers in Concert,
Tulsa PAC - Charles E. Norman Theatre,
Tulsa
Hall, Tulsa
June 20:

Theatre, Tulsa
BOOM, Tulsa PAC - John H. Williams
Theatre, Tulsa
Christopher Cross, River Spirit Event Center,
Tulsa
Darius Rucker with Pat Green, Walton Arts
Center, Fayetteville
Granger Smith, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
Janet Rutland Sings the Sixties, Tulsa PAC Charles E. Norman Theatre, Tulsa
Ron White, Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville
Hall, Tulsa
June 21:
Roots & Boots, Osage Casino - Tulsa Event

Center, Tulsa
Hall, Tulsa
June 24:
Jesus Christ Superstar, BOK Center, Tulsa

Tech N9nes Independent Grind Tour,
Hall, Tulsa
June 25:
Collective Soul, The Joint, Tulsa

Hall, Tulsa
June 26:
Whiskey Myers, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa

Hall, Tulsa
Youre a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Tulsa
PAC - Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa
June 27:
Battleground MMA, BOK Center, Tulsa

A Really Cool, Cool Show (Please Come!),
Tulsa
Rumble on the River IX, River Spirit Event
Center, Tulsa
Hall, Tulsa
The Avett Brothers with Longhorn Slim &

the Law, Cox Business Center, Tulsa
www.mypulsemag.com
June 28:
Dierks Bentley with Backroad Anthem,

Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville
June 29:

Hall, Tulsa
June 30:

Hall, Tulsa
July 2014
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
A Really Cool, Cool Show (Please Come!),

Tulsa
Sammy Hagar & the Wabos, Downstream
Casino, Joplin
Hall, Tulsa
July 1:
311, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, Brady
Theater, Tulsa
Hall, Tulsa
July 2:

Hall, Tulsa
July 3:
Little Big Town, Downstream Casino, Joplin

Hall, Tulsa
July 4:

Hall, Tulsa
July 5:
Members Only, Buffalo Run Casino, Miami

Hall, Tulsa
July 6:

Hall, Tulsa
July 7:
Willie Nelson & Allison Krauss, Walton

Arts Center, Fayetteville
www.mypulsemag.com
COMING TO THEATERS: JUNE

Also in Theaters
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR
DRAGON 2 JUNE 13, PG
GOING OUT - MOVIES
Its been five years since Hiccup and Toothless successfully united
dragons and vikings on the island of Berk. The now inseparable
pair journey through the skies, charting unmapped territories and
exploring new worlds. When one of their adventures leads to the
discovery of a secret ice cave that is home to hundreds of new
wild dragons and the
mysterious Dragon
Rider, the two friends
find themselves at the
center of a battle to
protect the peace. Now,
Hiccup and
Toothless must unite to
stand up for what they
believe while
recognizing that only
together do they have
the power to change
the future of both
men and dragons. The
original crew is back
with additional talents
including Kit Harington
and Cate Blanchett.
This is probably the
most anticipated
animated sequel and is
sure to please all ages.
JERSEY BOYS
JUNE 20, R
Clint Eastwood gets back behind the camera for his telling of the
story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New
Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group
The Four Seasons. Based on the Tony Award winning broadway
play. Jersey Boys is a glimpse at the people behind a sound that
has managed to endure
for over four decades in
the hearts of the public
and the ultimate triumph
of a group of friends.
Cast in the primary roles
are John Lloyd Young as
Frankie Valli, Erich
Bergen as Bob Gaudio,
Vincent Piazza as Tommy
DeVito, and Michael
Lomenda as Nick Massi.
Supporting cast
members include
Christopher Walken,
Freya Tingley, Kathrine
Narducci, and Steve
Schirripa. If you enjoyed
the stage adaptation or
if you happen to enjoy
the music and a great
story then this one will be
one for you to catch.
in JUNE
June 6
Burning Blue (R);
Doc Hollidays Revenge (PG-13);
Edge of Tomorrow (PG-13);
The Fault in Our Stars (PG-13);
The Sacrament (R);
Supermensch (R);
Trust Me (R)
June 13
22 Jump Street (NYR);
All Cheerleaders Die (NYR);
The Rover (R);
The Signal (PG-13)
June 20
Coherence (NYR);
Think Like a Man Too (PG-13);
Third Person (R)
June 27
Snowpiercer (R);
They Came Together (R);
Transformers: Age of Extinction (NYR)
ON DVD/BLU-RAY
IN JUNE
June 3
Lone Survivor (R);
RoboCop (PG-13);
Son of God (PG-13)
June 10
Alan Partridge (R);
Devils Knot (NR);
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (PG-13);
Non-Stop (PG-13)
June 17
The Grand Budapest Hotel (R);
Joe (R);
The Lego Movie (PG);
Walk of Shame (R)
June 24
300: Rise of an Empire (R);
Blood Ties (R);
Enemy (R);
Repetence (R);
Winters Tale (PG-13);
Wolf Creek 2 (NR)
www.mypulsemag.com
Honorable Mention Art and Theatre
wwwwwwwww
Ready to get your art and live theatre fill this June? We promise
youll still look great in your bathing suit after enjoying any (or all)
of these events:
Arts on the Avenue drops onto Muskogee Avenue June 13-14 and
even if your art budget is tight, there are plenty of artists that can
work with it. Plenty of refreshments to feed and hydrate make it
a lovely day of perusing what local artists have been up to. www.
artsontheave.net
If you are in the market for a kid-friendly theatre show that offers
an intro for the little ones, what about Scooby-Doo Live! Musical
Mysteries at Enids Event Center June 13-14? If your little one
likes that wacky TV show that always unearths the face behind
the spirits haunting old buildings, parks or theatres, Scooby
is your dog. Bring Scooby Snacks to make him happy. www.
scoobydoolive.com
Local theatres have been ramping up for a June of joy and we

couldnt be happier about the local showing of Wicked at Tulsa
PAC. Happening June 18-July 6, Wicked is the back story of
the two most interesting witches of our age. Glenda and the
Wicked Witchs backstory make for some interesting theatre
thrills. Wicked won all sorts of awards and has received rave
reviews nationwide. We wouldnt waste time getting your hands on
tickets because we expect this one to sell-out pretty quick. www.
celebrityattractions.com
For a kids event that has meaning, the Spirit of Oklahoma

Storytelling Festival just might keep their little synapses firing.
Happening June 13-14 in Bethany, you might also sit there in
rapt attention while local and national wordsmiths spin their tales.
(580) 651-3708/www.territorytellers.org
GOING OUT - ART & THEATER
Muskogee mentions the masters with their Masters Art Show June
21-July 19 and its some pretty amazing works by artists who
dont always get the attention they deserve. Its the perfect time to
find that one-of-a-kind piece for that special place in your home.
Breathtaking doesnt begin to cover it. Plenty of beauty abounds.
www.5tribes.org
Another show weve seen before but would gladly see again is Les
Miserables at the Lyric in OKC June 24-28. Bring tissues and be
prepared to be stunned by the musical genius that is Les Miz. One
of the best shows we ever cried through. www.lyrictheatreokc.com
www.mypulsemag.com
National Safety Month
It goes deeper than safe driving tips!
PULSE PRO - NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH
We all can do more to be safe any time of year, but the folks
at National Institutes of Health (NIH) offer a long list of issues
facing us today, including one topic that doesnt get a lot of
media attention in this day of legalizing marijuana. Funny thing
is that a much bigger monster looms on the horizon and we
arent paying a lot of attention to it: prescription drug abuse.
Many parents keep their medications in the medicine cabinet
in the bathroom. We all have that expired bottle of codeine,
Tylenol 3, 4 or Percocet that we got at the dentists office
long ago and have forgotten all about it. Well, a lot of teens
are snatching up those bottles of pain pills, along with Xanax,
Valium, Adderall and some OTC meds and getting high.
Yep, even the ones you can grab at the local pharmacy have
addictive potential; the biggest one is cough syrup with DXM
(dextromethorphan). AND, as we all know, the active ingredients
in some allergy medications are being used to make Meth, a
common street drug that is more junk than drug, but it is highly
addictive and pretty scary.
Prevention Hotline
(1-800-273-TALK) or the
Treatment Referral Helpline
(1-800-662-HELP) can get you to the next step
in helping yourself or someone you love to break
the addiction. One Website, www.teens.drugabuse.gov can
start you on your way to helping your teen become a healthier
happier individual.
Whats really scary is that many teens and young adults are
getting their high right out of moms medicine cabinet. Why they
do it is simple really: its easy to get, costs very little (especially
if you get it at home) and to escape whatever issues they are
dealing with. Dont assume your child is happy just because they
tell you they are.
Some stats to know:

1/3 of people 12 and over were using a prescription nonmedically by 2007 in the U.S..
The safety factor: many people assume (dangerously) that

because a medication was prescribed its fine. Whats the harm?
Well, let that notion go. Most prescriptions when misused are
very dangerous: the risk for addiction, delusions, breathing
problems, heart attack and withdrawal are all reasons to be sure
your child is safe. Kids as young as 11 and 12 are getting into
moms stash and selling/using/sharing dangerous drugs. Kinda
makes marijuana use look like a walk in the park.
Drug-related deaths are second only to motor-vehicle deaths

and drug-related deaths are on the increase while all other
forms of teen death are staying the same or decreasing.
Now, if you are under a doctors care and taking a prescription,

that is a topic for another day, but sufficed to say, dependency
and addiction are two very different animals. If you are
concerned, have a talk with your doctor.
If you suspect your child is raiding the medicine cabinet, its time
to take action. First, dont assume that you are safe. Anything
that is used for pain, ADD/ADHD, dieting, sleep disorders or
depression should be put in a safe place. If you have a lock box
or safe, it cant hurt to lock these medications away.
Next, its time for a talk with your child. If he or she is abusing
medications, yanking them away is not the safest way to deal
with the problem. A trip to the doctor is in order. Sudden
stopping of medications is very dangerous as it can create
terrible withdrawal, so discussing this with your primary care
physician is in order. Your doctor can get you onto the next step.
Your childs guidance counselor, teacher or the National Suicide
What NOT to do: do NOT assume that your child is exempt

from abusing drugs. Any odd behavior, changes in body weight,
sleep issues or overall changes in how your child used to behave
is reason enough to suspect something. Ignoring the problem
doesnt make it go away. The sooner you get help, the easier it
is to fix. AND DO NOT share your prescriptions with anyone!
EVER! Doctors give medications to you based on specific
symptoms. You are not a doctor (and, if you are, you should
already know better).
Most teens assume that using prescription drugs is safer than

street drugs and many know where to get them.
Opioid overdose deaths are higher than cocaine and heroin

deaths combined and are growing faster than cocaine or heroin
deaths. In 1999, there were approximately 3,000 opioid deaths
nationwide. In 2007, that number was 12,000. Accidental drug
overdoses have gone from 1 in 100,000 in the 70s to 9.18
deaths per 100,000 in 2006. Most of them are teens.
Getting rid of old medicines:
Check with your local pharmacy, recycling program or look up
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days on the internet.
If none of those options is available, it is recommended that
you remove the medications from the bottle and mix with
used coffee grounds or used kitty litter in a sealable bag. DO
NOT FLUSH medications down the toilet! That releases them
into the local waterways and if we all did that, wed all be high
on prescriptions. It is believed that Prozac and other antidepressants are already at dangerous levels in local waters. We
dont need to drink water and get high on opioids or steroids.
Before throwing away your medicine bottle, remove the label or
scratch out all identifying information in the event that someone
is trash shopping for your medications.
All of these methods are also recommended for OTCs as well.
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Other considerations for safety this summer
As we already stated, June is National Safety Month, and its

much more than prescription issues. It might also be time to
think about distracted driving, slips, trips and falls as well as
heat safety, bit one bit of advice we can all benefit from is being
aware of your surroundings.
It often follows that we go on vacation and subsequently think
we are safe. After all, we are on vacation so rules go out the
window. Many of us give no thought to whats happening around
us. We call it The Disney World mentality. How can anything
bad happen to you in a happy place? Its our right to just have
a great time and not worry about anything, right? Thats usually
when things go horribly wrong.
Consider these things:
Your neighbors are not on vacation with you, but a lot of
strangers are. Would you invite these strangers into your home
even though you dont know them? Of course not! Same thought
processes should go into your vacation time as your everyday
life.
Many criminals make it their lifes work to prowl around resort

areas. People arent paying attention, they have plenty of cash on
their person and they are immersed in having a good time. Its a
no-brainer.
DO NOT let an attacker get you away from your surroundings.

Give them your car, wallet, bag, whatever, but DO NOT let them
get you away from others. Your stuff can be replaced. YOU cant.
Lock up your stuff. How many of us go into a shopping center,
leaving our car open and unlocked? Why not just hang a
PLEASE ROB ME sign on your windshield instead? Never
assume any place is safe.
If you are going away for a bit and use cash, do not put all of
your cash in your wallet. Lock it in the hotel safety deposit box,
give some to your spouse to hold or lock it in your car out of
sight (but not the glove box: under a floor mat, in the trunk
under the spare or another inconspicuous place is better).
Getting one of the prepaid MasterCard/Visa cards isnt a bad
idea either if you dont like your money in the bank.
Park in well-lit areas or under a lamp post. Pay attention to
where you left your car too.
If you feel like you are being followed, change your route. Go to
a well-lit shopping center, gas station or even the local police,
but never go to your hotel or your house.
While you are walking, always walk facing traffic. People cant
sneak up on you if you see them first.
If you feel like something is off, it probably is. Those little hairs
on the back of your neck are not too often wrong, but its always
better to be safe than sorry.
Stay safe this summer Green Country!
Simple ways to protect yourself:

Always have your cell phone with you. Being able to get the
police is right helpful if you are afraid of someone. Having your
keys out before you get to your car is always a good idea too.
Many women are attacked while distracted looking for keys in
their purse.
Be alert of people driving around slowly; especially if they are
making repeat passes.
Watch for people parked in parking lots but who are just sitting
in their car. Not all people in parking lots are bad, but you dont
have to park next to them.
Pay attention to whats going on around you, especially if you
are in a parking lot. Parking lots are famous for surprise attacks
on unsuspecting people. EVEN IN DAYLIGHT!
If you are rather small, female or elderly; consider pepper spray,
learning a bit of self-defense, or, at a minimum, be ready to let
loose on a good scream. Drawing attention to yourself when you
are under the threat of attack is the last thing your assailant
wants. Some people assume they will be up to handling an
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Most attacks on your person happen to people who are

distracted. Women are often attacked out in the open while
putting groceries in the car; because their thoughts are
elsewhere and the best thing you can give a criminal is lack
of attention. Criminals work on the element of surprise. Other
things criminals look for are: people texting or playing with their
cell phone, people wearing earphones, daydreamers and folks
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Muskogee: 1908 N. 11th St. / Tahlequah: 17900 S. Muskogee Ave.
Dining Out:
FISH
Yeah, some love it, some hate it, some are allergic, but whatever
your issues, fish is a healthy dish (most of the time) and packed
with flavor. If you are one of the fans of this interesting dish;
whether you eat it raw and wriggling, baked or steamed, locked
and loaded with chips or you can only do catfish that has been
slathered with batter and deep fried to crisp, we have some
of the spots to get your catch of the day. We also tried to give
a group of restaurants that dont call themselves seafood
restaurants the nod. Happy eating.
Bodean Seafood Market,
3376 E. 51st St, Tulsa,
(918) 749-1407: with a great
variety (even if you dont want
fish but others in your party do),
Bodeans gets top billing for the
Tulsa fish and seafood scene.
Great lunch specials, half price
appetizers 4-7 pm, M-F and we
hear the service is pretty spot on,
despite some issues a while back
with a change-over.
DINING OUT - FISH
Kilkennys Irish Pub,

1413 E 15th St, Tulsa,
(918) 582-8282: Weve had the
fish and chips here multiple times
and havent been disappointed
yet. They have a great lunch
menu and as long as you have
that hour for lunch, theyll get it
to ya. Plenty of other selections
for the non-fish eater with plenty
of Irish ambience to keep your
eyes entertained while you stomach waits to fill. We love that their
prices are good and they serve plenty of Irish beer too. Check out
the bathrooms: they are way cool.
Mon-Thur 11am-9pm
Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
Sun 11am-3pm
MUSKOGEE
333 S 32nd St (Hwy 69)
918-684-6161
TAHLEQUAH
1310 S Muskogee Ave
918-431-1511
WAGONER
906 E. Cherokee St
918-485-6191
Princess Restaurant, Rt. 82, Park Hill, (918) 457-4270: for

fried catfish, Princess gets the big gold star of the day. I dont
care how far I have to go for it, Ill do it. Princesss portions are
huge, the catfish sandwich is good for two to share (but keep your
other half for later), and with all that soft serve ice cream, I am
in heaven. We endorse that they close on Sundays to celebrate
their faith and we have yet to walk out wishing for something else.
Best
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THE BEST
MON - THU: 11AM - 8PM
FRI & SAT: 11AM - 9PM
CLOSED SUNDAYS
200 N Wood Dr., Okmulgee OK
918-756-8BBQ (8227)
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No worries that others will have to eat catfish or starve because

theyve got plenty of choices for any appetite.
that. Simple fare, affordable and a great way to get that fix of
Americana.
Hammett House, 1616 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore,

(918) 341-7333: Their Pamper Fried Catfish gets big props for
size, but the Grilled Atlantic Salmon gets the big gold star for
deliciousness. Lightly seasoned, grilled and topped with a lemondill compound butter, it also comes with one side, and soup or
salad. If $20 is too much, try the Pan-seared Tilapia, but get it
blackened because it is really something. We endorse the fried
green tomatoes too.
Miss Addies,
821 W. Broadway, Muskogee,
(918) 682-1506,
www.missaddies.com: With
items like Potato Encrusted
Salmon, Stuffed Tilapia and
their Fresh Catch of the Day,
Miss Addies is a breath of fresh
air in a world gone stale with
chain eateries. Their originality
makes them a go-to spot for
locals and newbies alike, but
their consistency makes them a
favorite. Plenty to pick from and
you can buy their unique salad
dressings or get the cookbook to make their meals at home, but
be sure to stay for the chance to check out their fish as well as
the beef, pork, duck, pasta and dont forego the salad! Plenty of
picks for everyone that wont make you cry.
Stonehill Grill,
1220 N. Main St., Miami,
(918) 542-DINE: While they
dont have a huge fish selection,
they do have some good stuff.
Grilled or fried is almost always
an option and you dont have to
go the predictable fish and chips
or fish and fries route. They offer
rice pilaf or another side as an
option if you are watching your
girlish figure, so big thumbs-up to them for that.
LUNCH SPECIALS
(WITH SALAD & BREAD)
Italian Restaurant $ 95 $ 95
7. & 5.
Your Favorite
Menu Dishes
Sized for LUNCH
Tue - Thu: 11am - 9:30pm
Fri - Sat: 11am - 10:00pm Wine & Beer Served
Sun: 11am - 9pm
(Closed Mondays)
DINING OUT - FISH
Catfish Johns, 2151 Hwy 59 N., Grove, (918) 786-9787: for a

good old-fashioned down-home order of fried catfish (raised in
America, thank you very much), you cant beat Catfish Johns. Folks
rave about their sides as well as the main dish, so we like that
too. Great sweet tea from what weve learned, but cant talk to
Napolis Italian Restaurant, 901 S. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah,

(918) 207-0870: In another town that has been overrun with
chains, Napolis is truly on their game with lots of selections,
including fish and seafood. With selections like Salmon Picatta,
Mahi Mahi and more shellfish selections than we have room to talk
about here, Napolis has it going on. Nothing over $15 makes our
wallets happy too.
901 S Muskogee Tahlequah, OK
918-207-0870 (fax)918-207-0871
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Recipe Corner:
Easy, tasty and healthy
Asparagus, Chicken, and Pecan

Pasta (serves 6)
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 bunches asparagus, trimmed
and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 pound grilled chicken breast strips
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup pecan halves (optional)
DINING IN - RECIPE CORNER
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne

pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.
Stir in the garlic, red pepper, and asparagus; cook and stir 5
minutes until the garlic softens and mellows. Pour in the chicken
broth, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer until the
vegetables have softened, then add the basil, salt, pepper, butter,
and chicken. Cook and stir a few minutes until the chicken is hot.
Stir in the cooked pasta, then fold in the Parmesan cheese and
pecan halves to serve.
Avocado Aioli (serves 8)
1 medium very ripe Avocado from Mexico
1/3 cup plain, fat-free Greek-style yogurt (or sour cream)
1 tablespoon chopped basil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Combine the avocado, yogurt, basil, garlic, lemon juice, salt and
black pepper in a food processor and process until just smooth.
Use immediately or store in the refrigerator.
over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir

in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook
the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until
the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm
to the bite, about 12 minutes. Rinse with cold
water to cool. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
Toss the spinach and basil together in a large bowl.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the
garlic in the hot oil for 1 minute; stir in the prosciutto and cook 2
to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Add to the bowl with the
spinach and basil mixture; toss to combine. Pour in the drained
pasta and re-toss. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the
Parmesan cheese and pine nuts to serve
Sweet n Hot Glazed Salmon
(serves 4)
1 1/2 cups apricot nectar
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons reduced sodium
soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (3/4 pound) salmon filet without skin
Preheat your ovens broiler, and grease a broiling pan.
In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together the apricot nectar,
dried apricots, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, cinnamon and
cayenne. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and
simmer for about 20 minutes, or until reduced by about half. Stir
occasionally to prevent burning. Remove 1/4 cup of the glaze for
basting, and set the remaining aside.
Place the salmon filet on the greased broiling pan, and brush with
glaze. Broil 3 inches from the heat for 8 to 12 minutes, or until
salmon flakes easily with a fork. Gently turn over once during
cooking, and baste frequently during the last 4 minutes. Serve
with remaining glaze.
Spinach Basil Pasta Salad

(serves 10)
1 (16 ounce) package bow tie
pasta
1 (6 ounce) package spinach
leaves
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces prosciutto, diced
salt and ground black pepper
to taste
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
Quinoa and Black Beans

(serves 10)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3/4 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper
to taste
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed
and drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and
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garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

Mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth;
season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the
mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is
tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until
heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and
cilantro.
Slow-Cooker Pork Tenderloin
Au jus (serves 6)
1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion
soup mix
1 cup water
3/4 cup red wine
3 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons soy sauce
freshly ground black pepper
to taste
Place pork tenderloin in a slow cooker with the contents of the
soup packet. Pour water, wine, and soy sauce over the top, turning
the pork to coat. Carefully spread garlic over the pork, leaving
as much on top of the roast during cooking as possible. Sprinkle
with pepper, cover, and cook on low setting for 4 hours. Serve with
cooking liquid on the side as au jus.
Soak beans overnight in cold water. Simmer the beans in the

same water until tender, approximately 1 to 2 hours. Drain and
reserve the liquid. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees
C). Arrange the beans in a 2 quart bean pot or casserole dish by
placing a portion of the beans in the bottom of dish, and layering
them with bacon and onion. In a saucepan, combine molasses, salt,
pepper, dry mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and brown
sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and pour over beans. Pour in just
enough of the reserved bean water to cover the beans. Cover the
dish with a lid or aluminum foil. Bake for 3 to 4 hours in the preheated oven, until beans are tender. Remove the lid about halfway through cooking, and add more liquid if necessary to prevent
the beans from getting too dry.
Strawberry Angel Food Dessert (18 servings)
1 (10 inch) angel food cake
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) container frozen
whipped topping, thawed
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Crumble the cake into a 9x13 inch dish.

Beat the cream cheese and sugar in a medium bowl until light and
fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Mash the cake down with your
hands and spread the cream cheese mixture over the cake.
In a bowl, combine strawberries and glaze until strawberries
are evenly coated. Spread over cream cheese layer. Chill until
serving.
Fruit Pizza
1 (18 ounce) package
refrigerated sugar
cookie dough
1 (8 ounce) package cream
cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) container frozen
whipped topping, thawed
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
(just about any fruit will do:
berries of all kinds make pretty
presentation)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice cookie
dough and arrange on greased pizza pan, overlapping edges.
Press dough flat into pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to
cool.
In a large bowl, soften cream cheese, then fold in the whipped
topping. Spread over cooled crust. You can chill for a while at this
point, or continue by arranging the fruit.
Begin with strawberries, sliced in half. Arrange in a circle around
the outside edge. Continue with fruit of your choice, working
towards the middle. If bananas are used, dip them in lemon juice
so they dont darken. Then make a sauce to spoon over fruit.
In a saucepan, combine sugar, salt, corn starch, orange juice,
lemon juice and water. Cook and stir over medium heat. Bring to
a boil, and cook for 1 or 2 minutes, until thickened. Remove from
heat, and add grated orange rind. Allow to cool, but not set up.
Spoon over fruit. Chill for two hours, then cut into wedges and
serve.
DINING IN - RECIPE CORNER
Boston Baked Beans (serves 6)

2 cups navy beans
1/2 pound bacon
1 onion, finely diced
3 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground
black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced

1 (18 ounce) jar strawberry glaze
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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.
JUNE 2014
Gem Faire, Tulsa

Renaissance Festival Closing Day,
Muskogee
Sunfest, Bartlesville
Tulsa Gem Faire, Tulsa
Flying Pig Outdoor Market, Owasso

Leake Collector Car Show & Auction, Tulsa
Mahogany & Chrome Antique & Classic
Boat Festival, Ketchum
Miami Nation Tribal Powwow, Miami
OK Mozart, Bartlesville
OReilly Monster Truck Rally, Miami
Quilt Tulsa, Tulsa
Route 66 Blowout, Sapulpa
Summerfest, Wagoner
Tallgrass Music Festival, Skiatook
This Place Matters, Muskogee
Tulsa Tough Ride & Race, Tulsa
Webbers Falls Arts & Crafts Show
Worlds Largest Calf Fry Festival &
Cook-Off, Vinita
June 3:
June 8:
June 2014
MONTH AT A GLANCE
AIDS AWARENESS MONTH

ALS AWARENESS MONTH
CHILDRENS AWARENESS MONTH
STUDENT SAFETY MONTH
June 1:
Tuesdays in the Park, Broken Arrow
June 4:
Carl Rice Memorial Open Rodeo, Beggs
June 5:
American Heritage Music Festival, Grove

Brookside Rumble and Roll, Tulsa
Diamond Daze Festival, Sallisaw
Summerfest, Wagoner
June 6:

Big Cabin Crafts Showcase Days,
Big Cabin
Miami Nation Tribal Powwow, Miami
OReilly Monster Truck Rally, Miami
Quilt Tulsa, Tulsa
Summerfest, Wagoner
Tulsa Tough Ride & Race, Tulsa
June 7:

Big Cabin Crafts Showcase Days,
Big Cabin
Dewey Antique Show, Dewey
Flying Pig Outdoor Market, Owasso

Juneteenth Rodeo, Owasso
Kilharens Wedding Show, Muskogee
Muskogee Bridal Extravaganza at
Kilharens, Muskogee
Tulsa Tough Ride, Tulsa
June 9:
Oklahoma D-Day Paintball Event,
Wyandotte
June 10:
Wyandotte
Owasso Rodeo, Owasso
June 11:
Wyandotte
June 12:
Wyandotte
Taste of Bixby, Tulsa
Top of the Town, Tulsa
June 13:
Arts on the Avenue, Tahlequah

Cherokee Ancestry Conference, Tahlequah
Fort Gibson Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show,
Fort Gibson
Jim Shoulders Spring Round-Up Rodeo,
Henryetta
Wyandotte
Pawnee Bills Wild West Show, Pawnee
Wood Carvers World, Tulsa
June 14:
FATHERS DAY
Arts on the Avenue, Tahlequah
Battle of the Big Cats, Claremore
Ben Johnson Memorial Steer Roping,
Pawhuska
Cattlemens Convention, Pawhuska
Cherokee Ancestry Conference, Tahlequah
Cherokee Heritage Day, Har-Ber, Grove
Drumright Discovery Days, Drumright
East Village Second Saturday Street Fest,
Tulsa
Fort Gibson Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show,
Fort Gibson
Golden Eagle Poker Run, Eufaula
Grand Lake Spring Festival & Food Truck
Rally, Grove
Hogs N Hot Rods, Collinsville
Hot Rods & Heroes Car Show & Poker Run,
Claremore
Inter-Tribal Childrens Powwow & Fun Fest,
Miami
Jim Shoulders Spring Round-Up Rodeo,
Henryetta
Kellyville Heritage Days, Kellyville
Wyandotte
Old Settlers Day, Checotah
Pawnee Bills Wild West Show, Pawnee
Wood Carvers World, Tulsa
June 17:
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MONTH AT A GLANCE
June 19:
Black Gold Days, Glenpool

Fort Gibson PRCA Rodeo, Fort Gibson
Inola Hay Days, Inola
Juneteenth Multicultural Rodeo, Tulsa

Peoria Powwow, Miami
June 21:
Beware of the Beast Obstacle Course,

Tulsa
Masters Art Show Opens, Muskogee
Oklahoma Full Auto Shoot and Trade Show,
Wyandotte
June 22:
Masters Art Show, Muskogee

Oklahoma Full Auto Shoot and Trade Show,
Wyandotte
June 23:
June 24:

June 25:

Salvation Army Benefit Rodeo, Coweta
June 26:
Amaira Region 8 Rodeo, Checotah

Cher-O-Dair Shrine Club Rodeo, Tahlequah
Green Corn Festival, Bixby
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Festival,
Okmulgee
Westville IPRA Rodeo, Westville
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Fort Gibson Sweet Corn Festival
Okmulgee
June 28:
Fort Gibson Sweet Corn Festival,

Fort Gibson
Kidsfest, Bartlesville
Murrow Indian Childrens Powwow &
Silent Auction, Muskogee
Okmulgee
June 29:
Kidsfest, Bartlesville
Okmulgee
Olympic Day Race and Rider Clinic, Miami
June 30:
July 2014
EYE INJURY PREVENTION MONTH

GROUP STREP B AWARENESS MONTH
July 1:
Bartlesville 4th of July Freedom Fest,

Bartlesville
Freedom Celebration Parade, Pawhuska
Independence Day Wild Turkey Fest,
Nowata
Huckleberry Festival, Jay
July 4th Games, Pawnee
Pawnee Indian Veterans Powwow, Pawnee
Quapaw Tribal Powwow, Quapaw
Summer Oil Patch Festival, Drumright
July 5:

July 6:

Owasso Round Up Club Open Rodeo,
Owasso
MONTH AT A GLANCE
June 20:
June 27:
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in place, time or cancellations. The Pulse
cannot be held accountable for errors/
changes in submissions.
Happy
Fathers
Day
July 2:
July 3:
M&M Custom Campers Tour Rodeo,

Tahlequah
July 4:
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Arts, Crafts, Music & Cajun Festival, Grove
Sneak Peek Into Next Month
COMING IN JULY
Stick with us for a July of joy. Well have

updates on the fireworks shows, plenty of
Porter peaches, info on the Big Bass Bash,
well explain why Green Country really IS the
Center of the Universe and well tell you all
about an ice cream social that rivals them all.
Speaking of ice cream, were planning on
picking the prettiest of the ice cream spots all
over Green Country (and maybe worth a drive
for truly special colder cream to be found
elsewhere), so stick around for all the cool
craziness that is Oklahoma. Til then, parting is
such sweet sorrow
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July Dining Review. Visit our Facebook page or
email us at editor@mypulsemag.com to cast your vote.
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Do you have an event we should know about?

The Heartbeat of Green Country

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The Pulse Staff

Produced by Pod Publications

June 2014 - Vol. 3, Issue 6

Art & Theater

The Pulse - June 2014 - Page 5

Celebrations of our Independence make

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Jay: Jay Fireworks Display, J.B. Earp Stadium, at 9:30 pm,

Celebrating at Home with Fireworks

*Novelties*: Small FW that look like tanks, animals or cars

Assortments: a nice way to get started on lighting up the

The Pulse - June 2014 - Page 7

Ottawas celebrations fill your June

by: Dakota Jones

As if we didnt see it coming, Ottawa County never seems to let

We start where we left off in Mays issue with the OReilly

The Revvin it Up on Route 66 Car Show & Cruise will be on Main

We found the Oklahoma Full Auto Shoot and Trade Show in

Page 8 - June 2014 - The Pulse

We have to tell you about the Quapaw Powwow July 3-6 at

Nowata gets wild for the fourth

by: Jodie Keller

If you need to celebrate your independence, then Miami has you

The Pulse - June 2014 - Page 9

Cherokee charms are more than on

109 East Delaware St

performing at the Cookson Jubilee

21 right off Hwy 82 in downtown Cookson. Signs will get you

more than we covered here especially if you have talent and

performing at the Cookson Jubilee

If you plan to float the Illinois

The Pulse - June 2014 - Page 11

Tulsa: Theater, blues, and healthy

We like the choices June in Tulsa has to offer as well as the

We covered it before, but were covering it again, its the

Jumping into cars in Creek County

by: Jennifer Jones

We told you in May that the Route 66 Blowout in Sapulpa is

Drumright Discovery Days celebrates Oklahomas rich oil history

parade, arts and crafts, food vendors, antique cars, childrens

Kellyville also celebrates being an Okie on June 14; with a

Page 12 - June 2014 - The Pulse

by: Jennifer Jones

Okay, Rogers County and Claremore have been keeping some

Rogers month of cats, Route 66,

Get back to Claremore, but go towards Claremore Lake Park for

Sequoyah has more surprises

quinoa, portobello, greens and other special goodies will make

by: Jennifer Jones

The Pulse - June 2014 - Page 13

by: Amy Addams

sooooo much easier with their annual Wedding Show June 8. No

Our place or yours! We have offsite catering!

Now, wed be remiss in our duties if we didnt remind yall that

Speaking of BUCKS: if June is your birthday month, Creek Nation

Envision. Experience. Excel.

The Pulse - June 2014 - Page 15

Pawnees June of Big Bill, Native

June is Pawnees biggest month of the year methinks. The Pawnee

Because Pawnee represents

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Novelties: Small FW that look like tanks, animals or cars