The Pulse Magazine April 2013

Ah, the warm weather is no longer just teasing us with its presence, the clocks are turned ahead
and we bask in the glow of longer days. Wed like to thank you all for the warm words, great ideas and help to keep this endeavor going. Many of you have been priceless to us in your unwavering faith and we just cant believe how many sweet and good people live around here. We would like to send out a special thanks to some very special folks who contributed their photos, info, time and help to get this months issue together: Deb Bayton, owner of Red Bus Photographydonatedsomegorgeousimagesfromhercollection and we are eternally grateful for them. Coleen Thornton, owner of Heaven Sent Food & Fiber wrote a great intro for our Farmers Markets listing, giving us a bit of special info that only a specialist like her could impart to the world and we couldnt forget Julie Watson, an ultra-special music booking agent in Tulsa who gave us her special brand of knowledge about the music world in Green Country that only Julie knows about. Thank you all for your hard work. We bow to you. Weve received many photos of events and thank you to those who have sent them, and if you have a few you would like to see in print, we would love to see what youve got. Send your images to editor@mypulsemag.com along with your information (name, phone, e-mail, town) and what the festival is. Also, if you have photos from past festivals, lake images, or anything Green Country, we are interested. Let us see what you have. We cant promise well use them all, but well do our best! Next month, you might see small changes in the magazine, but generally, we like the overall look of The Pulse, but please keep your ideas coming. Our readers are the heart of everything we do and your ideas have been invaluable in keeping us going through it all. No matter how tired weve been, its been inevitable that someone called at just the right moment to say those special words to give us the boost to get back to work and make the next issue come together. We want to always be the magazine about the readers and for the readers, so if you have ideas that you think will serve the greater good of Green Country, send us an e-mail, Facebook posting or call and let us know what your idea is. We will have lots of giveaways over the summer and we promise to reward the best ones with a special little something to make it worth your while. If you havent yet liked us on Facebook, please do so it all counts. If you have already, thanks so much for doing so! In the meantime, be good to each other, be good to yourself and get out and enjoy this warm weather before it becomes an oven. Thank you all for everything! The Pulse Team
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The Heartbeat of Green Country April 2013 - Vol. 2, Issue 4
Our Communities
6 Best of Fests 8 Cherokee Charms and Red Ferns for April 11 Make way for Muskogee 17 Eufaulas Heritage has a day all its own in McIntosh County 18 Wild, wonderful Washington County 21 Mayes gets exotic in April 22 Races and rodeos all over Rogers 26 Alotta Ottawa in April 27 Pawnee plays it cool in April, but heats up May, Wagoner steps it up with Sequoyah Fest 28 Craig County cozies up with shopping opps 29 Adair County is the place to be for food & fun, Sequoyag stores up surprises in Sallisaw 30 Okmulgee offerings, Delaware doins 31 Osage has original art - all over its walls, Spring is around every coner in Creek County
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Its a Zoo Around Here

Green Country abound with animals parks.
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Theater Thrills for Any Age

With shows for little tykes, just the girls, funny or sad, theater has it all.
Going Out/Staying In
32 Its Farmers Market Season! 36 Pulse Pro - Getting control of Allergies 38 Pulse Pro - The cost of owning a pet 39 Pulse Pro - Veterinary emergency care 40 Art - Goins on at the Gilcrease 41 Art in these parts 44 Movies and DVDs 45 Homegrown Heroes - Heres to the teachers 46 Rodeo Roundup 48 Powwow Season in Green Country 49 Dining Out - Mexican food 54 Live Entertainment 56 Recipe Corner - Mexican at home 58 Herbal recipes 61 Coming in May
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Theres a New Section Awaiting

Now, more than dates and places, get the scoop on the phenaominal shows around Green Country.
Month at a Glance
60 A calendar listing of fun stuff to do
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Best of Fests
We all know that it is warming up quite nicely, and in no time at all, temperatures will be in the triple digits. Many of us will be at the lakes and rivers or well be once again prisoners in our homes, locked away due to the heat instead of the cold, BUT in the meantime this time of year is just a wonderful and somewhat magical time in these parts. There are festivals that happen every year in April and May and thats no accident. Organizers do this because the blooms, temperatures and mind sets all lend themselves to a perfect setting ripe for a festival. We have so many here in Green Country it boggles the mind, but there are festivals elsewhere in Oklahoma that also make the drive worth your time to visit, so we thought it might be nice to pass this information along to you and let you decide which ones catch your fancy. Wed like to thank Travelok.com for their contribution to some parts of this listing. April: Azalea Festival, All April, Honor Heights Park, other events around Muskogee, www.cityofmuskogee.com. See pages 11-16 for more information. get there for the SW Street Rod Nationals. All the older vintage car eras are represented, but this is not about the 1960s muscle cars; its something much deeper than that. They also have a swap meet for those of you rebuilding your own or just come for the auto parade Friday night. Many of these cars have been restored to all of their former glory so please do not drool on them. 89ers Days Celebration, April 16-20, Downtown Guthrie, www.89erdays.com The pride of Guthries history, 89ers Days celebrates the Land Run of 1889 with wagons and buggies meandering through the Victorian architecture of downtown Guthrie where you will wonder where 2013 went, but you wont care. Arts and crafts, food, old-timey games, a carnival and a rodeo centerpiece make this a fun five days to honor the birth of this great state. Find out more about the rodeo on pages 46-47. Festival of the Arts, April 23-28, Sheridan Ave & Hudson Ave, OKC, www.artscouncilokc.com This is one of the biggest art festivals in Oklahoma and it might compete on a regional level. Some equate it with the real start of spring. Theres more than artworks with theatre, culinary demonstrations and plenty of kids fun with continuous live entertainment throughout the whole festival. The food is pretty spectacular too. Food Row has masterpieces from all over the world as well as BBQ and Okie specials, so get an old favorite, but be sure to sample something new too. Dogwood Days Festival, April 6, Downtown Idabel, www. idabelchamberofcommerce.com If youve ever seen many dogwoods all in the spectacle of full bloom, its just stunning. Idabel opens up their downtown for an old-fashioned walk through downtown where you can see what local artists have or check out the local merchants sidewalk sale. Destination Claremore car show There is a chain saw carving demonstration, BBQ cook-off, country dance competition and plenty for the kids to enjoy as well. Be sure to take a scenic drive north through Beavers Bend to see more dogwoods and make the day special. Spring Traders Encampment, April 12-13, Woolaroc Ranch, Bartlesville, www.woolaroc. com. See pages 18-20 for details. Southwest Street Rod Nationals, April 12-14, State Fair Park, OKC, www.nsra-usa.com Okay you gear heads, OKC has your fix, now all you have to do is
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Norman Music Festival, April 25-27, 100-300 blocks Main Street, Norman, www.normanmusicfestival.com With a central theme of music, you cant go wrong, but over 100 bands from all the different genres, Norman Music Festival is multiple stages outdoors or you can select one of the local venues downtown if you prefer to go indoors, but it doesnt end with just music; there are arts and crafts, poetry readings, performances and it coincides with the May Fair Arts Festival in Andrews Park. Red Fern Festival, April 26-28, Downtown Tahlequah (Norris Park), www.redfernfestival.com. See pages 8-10 for more information. Mangum Rattlesnake Derby, April 26-28, Downtown Mangum, www.mangumrattlesnakederby.com While not close, the subject of rattlesnakes can make just about anyone curious enough to want to check out Mangum for at least one of the days of the Derby. Get your picture taken with a rattler, try your first bite of fried rattlesnake meat (tastes like chicken) or see the snake show. They also have plenty for the snake phobic people with flea markets, carnival rides or dancing at night. Travelok also lists rattlesnake festivals in other towns if Mangums Derby wont work for you. Check out www.travelok.com and see what other ones are around. Destination Claremore, April 26-May 4, Citywide, www.visitclaremore.com (see also pages 22-23) With all kinds of different events to bring people in, Claremore no longer refers to this as Destination Claremore (which is why we are covering it here also), but the events are still going on without the name. They have rodeos, mile high pies, lilacs and plenty of shopping opportunities to bring you in for days of fun. Claremores central location makes it convenient for anyone in Green Country to attend. Red Fern Festival in Tahlequah May Headliners: Oklahoma Renaissance Festival, May 4-June 2, Castle of Muskogee, Muskogee: we will be covering the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival more in-depth as well as giving away tickets in May, so stay tuned to The Pulse for all your ORF information. Bixby BBQ n Blues Festival, May 3-4, Washington Irving Park, Bixby: see pages 24-25 and stay with us in May for even more information. This is BIG, so stick around for more. Rooster Days Festival, May 10-12, Main Street, Broken Arrow: we will have more about Rooster Days in May in our Tulsa County pages and in May. Tulsa International Mayfest, May 16-19, 3rd & Main, Tulsa: this is one festival we know many of you already know about but it never hurts to keep the word out there. Keep your eyes on The Pulse in May for coverage and line-ups. Vintage Market Days, May 17-19, 408 N. Boulder, Tulsa: We will cover this with Mayfest in our Tulsa pages for May. Stay tuned for more. Backwoods Bash, May 24-27, Prue: See our Music Pages in May for more. Rocklahoma, May 24-26, Pryor: We will be covering Rocklahoma in May in our Craig County pages as well as in our Music pages.
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Cherokee charms - and Red Ferns - for April

By Alexis Greybird
We have much to tell you about in Cherokee County, but we arent going to cover it in the usual fashion. We are going to cover Cherokee with the biggest first and then well come back to the other events, but we are sitting on the edge of our seats for the Red Fern Festival and we just cant wait to talk about it, so accept our apologies for not going in chronological order. We might be a bit too excited about the Red Fern, but we also know that a lot of people have worked very hard to make this a fun event that you will enjoy no matter who you are or where you are coming from. Based on the world-famous book, Where the Red Fern Grows, this festival has become a Tahlequah legacy since 2007 but it already has far-reaching love and grows every year. There will be live music all over the place so be sure to check around at the various restaurants too because music will be everywhere even at some of the local diners and eateries so you are never far from good sounds, even while you nosh. Much of the music is at Norris Park, Capital Square and Sequoyah City Park, but we also know that one of the best places to sit and listen while you have a bite is happening at the Branch and they have some of the best burgers around these parts, not just during Red Fern times. Red Dirt Rangers with Randy Crouch, Monica Taylor and Don Morris, Shawn James Trio and Country Gospel are just a sampling of what is coming to the Red Fern Festival. To get the complete line-up, see www.redfernfestival.com/performance-schedule. Theres more than music; they planned lots of fun games for the kids and its not the usual inflatables, but they really thought it all out. Games like the Crawdad Hole are not only fun but educational. They also have the Tahlequah Duck Race; its fun, funny as well as a fundraiser and they will have all kinds of activities that will take you and your little ones back to a simpler time when we saw the world through different eyes. Some of the other games planned are sack races, checkers and hound dog field trials which are not for kids to participate in but very fun to watch. There will also be horseshoe pitching contests and cake walks for the grown-ups which as we all know can get quite competitive. There will be ferns for sale, a wonderful car show, food vendors, hound dog field trials, a barbeque and chili cook-off and a special event unique to the Red Fern is the showing of the movie Where the Red Fern Grows makes this one event that we can call uniquely Oklahoma as well as Green Country. The Red Fern Festival will be taking place in downtown Tahlequah April 26-27. When you enter Tahlequah, get on Muskogee Avenue and stay on it until you are near NSU. Just south of NSU is Norris Park and the Red Fern Festival. There will be plenty of signs directing you to the Festival and parking. Be sure to sample the flavors and sounds of this Green Country icon.
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Native art and history make a statement at the Cherokee Heritage Center and NSU
We told you about the Indian Territory Days Celebration at the Cherokee Heritage Center scheduled for Apr. 4-5, 10 am 2 pm, but heres your reminder that they really thought this through and made a great day for the kids to get out and learn while they burn off that excess energy we only wish we had. Best part is that we old folks get free admission with a paid childs admission. How sweet is that? Find out more at www.cherokeeheritage.org or call (918) 456-6007 to make reservations, but this is one event that fills fast, so waiting is not an option. NSU is celebrating the Native American culture with the Symposium of the American Indian slated for Apr. 10-13 on the grounds of the University (600 N. Grand). There is no admission fee to attend workshops on Native American traditions, films, live performances, stickball exhibitions and American Indian games. It culminates with Gourd dancing and a Powwow complete with drumming. What ties NSU to Native American history is its long-standing tradition as a female seminary prior to Oklahoma statehood and the University continues to serve as a place of higher education for Native Americans until today. A big draw at the University is the opportunity to peruse artists works and purchase Native American art pieces while you are there as well as partake in various workshops. The workshops are well-done and quite informative while keeping your interest. Get more information at www.nsuok.edu/symposium or call (918) 444-4350 for details, times and schedules. The Symposium runs Wed. 9 am 9 pm, Thur. 9 am 5 pm, Fri. 9 am 10 pm and Sat. 1 pm midnight. There are other things that Tahlequah has planned for April that also represent Green Countrys rich heritage and we wouldnt dream of leaving them behind. Many of these events represent the Native American Nations plight and history as well as some of the phenomenally talented artists. One such event, the Trail of Tears Art Show is one of these events. It is the culmination of artistry and a history that should not be forgotten lest we are destined to repeat it. The Trail of Tears Arts Show will be held at the Cherokee Heritage Center (21192 S. Keeler Dr., Park Hill), as it has been in the past, Apr. 20 May 27. All of the art is done by federally-recognized tribal members and it covers a wide range of styles and diversity. Pottery, sculpture, basketry and more are all there as well as introducing new themes this year; the likes of which have not been brought in before this years show. This show also represents the first major exhibition held in the Heritage Center after its completion 41 years ago, making it one of the longest-running shows in the U.S. The Chickasaw Nation and Bank of Oklahoma are sponsoring the show this year where 93 artists works will be on display representing 15 Tribal Nations. The Opening Reception will be held Apr. 19 from 6 pm 8 pm at the Heritage Center where they have a beautiful ceremony and awards presentation to start things off for this years exhibit. The show then runs for five weeks where you can visit to see what Native artists have been working on and many will have works for sale as well. The Heritage Center also has quite a few classes where they teach things like bead making and basketry, which may inspire you to become an artist in your own right. The Trail of Tears Arts Show and Sale is open 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday and closed on Sundays. Admission to the Heritage Center is $8.50 for adults and $5 for children 5-18. Discounts are given for college students and senior citizens and children under five can attend for free. They also offer specials for Tribal card holders on certain days of the month so visit their Website at www.cherokeeheritage.org or call (918) 456-6007 with questions.
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Lets Jazz things up a bit

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Although weve covered Native American events at NSU, there are other departments at the University (and off-campus) where things are getting jazzy just in time for warmer weather. Its all compliments of the NSU Jazz Lab and even if jazz has never been quite your thing, they might just change your way of thinking. If you dont mind the drive, you can check out the Tommy Poole Quintet at the Norman Jazz Festival on Apr. 6 at noon. They will be performing at the Nancy OBrian Center for the Performing Arts located at 1809 Stubbeman Ave. in Norman, but we also know they will be closer to home, so on Apr. 7, check out the NSU Jazz Ensemble in Tulsa at The Jazz Depot with Mike Bennett trumpeter at 5 pm. The Jazz Depot is located at 111 E. First Street on the Upper level. Make reservations or get tickets by calling (918) 281-8600 or check out www.okjazz.org. If you are a jazz newbie (or you just like to be in the Quah), then by all means, check out the NSU Jazz Masterclass on Monday Apr. 8 at 2 pm or NSU Jazz Ensemble 7 pm at the NSU Jazz Lab located on N. Muskogee Avenue. Its free to attend the 2 pm show but youll have to shell out only $5 to attend the 7 pm show. Mike Bennett will be there for both shows. If Apr. 8 doesnt work with your planner, then Apr. 24, the Jazz troupe returns to perform jazz combos at 7 pm at the Jazz Lab and this is also free to attend. Get more information at www.academics.nsuok.edu/jazzlab or call Mike Combs at (918) 444-4603 with questions. Cherokee in May Cherokee doesnt slow down for the summer, but instead, it appears that many of the Cherokee tourism groups are busier than
ever getting ready for the fun in the sun headed this way. We have some early May events to tell you about so you can be ready to enjoy the fun that Cherokee County has to offer. The Trail of Tears Art Show will be continuing into May so make sure you pay homage to this wonderful well-done exhibit and sale. Lest we neglect one of the more unique events in these parts, the 1800s Lawn Social will be at the George Murrell Home May 4, please note the date change from years past. The winner of the 2012 Trail of Its a fun way to see how things Tears Art Show and Sale is Dan were done way back when, but it also gives us a taste Corleys Reflection of how far weve evolved or de-evolved, as some like to point out. Get more information by calling the home: (918) 456-2751. Murrell Home is located at 19479 E. Murrell Road in Park Hill, just south of Tahlequah. Well also be talking about Lake Tenkiller, the Illinois River floating fun and the float outfitters you can find along the river in May. Stick around and see what we have in store.
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Make way for Muskogee!

By Amy Addams
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Awesome azaleas in April We all know that there are some signs that spring is officially here to stay farmers markets, daffodils, the sounds of lawn mowers and the azaleas in Muskogee. Well, Muskogee is not content with just the Azalea Festival, they loaded-up on the caffeine and planned an insane amount of fun for April, so you might also want to load up on caffeine and figure out what you will be doing when you venture into Muskogee this April because passing this town by simply is not an option. Lets get to it. First, of course, is the Azalea Festival. Its more than the Festival in Honor Heights Park all month long; it has incorporated other events into the Festival that make it even more endearing. If youve denied yourself the pleasure of the Azalea Festival until now (or havent been in a while), you really need to see this. Its a fireworks show of nature and no words can do it justice. We wont even try. Sufficed to say that this festival has received international attention because of its beauty and incredible attention to detail, but much of the work is done by dedicated volunteers who work so hard to make Honor Heights Park a sanctuary for visitors. With five lakes, paved roads, 30,000 azaleas in all their finery as well as dogwoods and tulips showing off because they can, its quite the spectacle. They also have a butterfly sanctuary and a tree arboretum.
It doesnt end at the confines of Honor Heights Park (the Azalea Festival is enough), but the organizers and their partners wont switch to decaf and have ramped it up every year to add something new and even more enticing. It just gets better and better. We need to remind you that Art Under the Oaks Art Show and Sale is going on this year with some minor changes at Five Civilized Tribes Museum and runs all April long. The works are some of the most stunning works you will see anywhere and well worth your time to visit. As close as the museum is to the Festival, we strongly recommend you pay a visit. For more information, call the museum at (918) 683-1701 or see their ad on page 41. The show runs through Apr. 30. You cant walk around looking at azaleas indefinitely. Eventually you need sustenance and we knew the Exchange Club would bring back the Chili and BBQ Cook-off on Apr. 12-13 to keep you fed so you can keep the party going. If youve never been to this one-of-a-kind before, youll be drooling long before you get a taste of anything because the scents are just too good to be believed. Hint: if you are planning to attend the parade, the Cook-off at Civic Center Plaza will draw you by scents alone. It
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is just too tempting. Youve been forewarned. With 100 teams bringing their time-tested recipes, this is one of the best downhome foodie events weve ever sampled. Just a note to the wise: purchase a tasting kit because its worth every penny. Some of the competitors should have restaurants. You get a chance to vote for your favorite and your little ones can be entertained with their kids zone, but they also have plenty of live entertainment so you can listen to music while you chomp down on some delectable fare. The Chili Cook-off runs Friday 7 pm midnight and Saturday 10 am 5 pm. For more, call (918) 360-6006 or visit their Website at www.xcmuskogee.com. The Azalea Parade will be held Apr. 13 through downtown Muskogee (Main Street & Broadway) starting at 10 am. You know that this will be serious eye candy so bring some folding chairs and be prepared to be amazed. If you need more info, call (918) 684-6302. Since you are having such a great day with a parade, chili and BBQ, why not check out the Cruizaders Car & Motorcycle Show also on April 13 at 111 S. 7th St.? We all know you shouldnt drive too far on too full a belly, so why not check out the classics, the new and the low riders that the Cruizaders show have to offer? With all that pretty metal in one place, youll not feel like getting in your minivan to go home, but it will make for sweet dreams. Its more than sweet rides however; theres more food, goodie bags, door prizes a childrens area, a 50/50 pot and prizes for all of the entries, so if you think your ride is up to the challenge, then
get out the wax and get ready for this spring car show of some of the finest metal in these parts. Get details by calling Becky Prado (918) 682-3496/869-6980. The show runs from 8 am 3 pm. What would an Azalea Festival be without a Powwow? The Fife Indian UMC Azalea Powwow is being held Apr. 20 at the Muskogee Civic Center (at 425 Boston) and it will be some beautiful regalia with a grand entry, gourd dancing, drumming, dance competitions, all kinds of dancing as well as food and merchandise vendors. With azalea in the name, you can count on lots of colors, sights and sounds, so dont miss this powwow. Need more info? Call the Civic Center at (918) 684-6363 or e-mail joyce_ deere@yahoo.com for particulars. How about something a bit more sedate for your visit to the azaleas? Some of us just want a picnic among the birds and butterflies and the organizers gave thought to you quiet lovers with
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their Party in the Park Wine Tasting Festival slated for Apr. 20 and hosted by the Muskogee Rotary Club. Oklahoma Wineries will be showing off their winery finery, so pack a basket and a blanket and see how special our states wines are while you watch the critters flit about. Its a great way to make a special afternoon with that special loved one or let the kids play while you reconnect that spark. Its happening 1:30 pm 6:30 pm and theres more at www.muskogeerotary.org or you can call (918) 680-1239 for details, but wine, blooms and romance pretty much says it all. Come Geek Touch A Truck 2013 Apr. 27 from 9 am to 1 pm at Muskogees Love- Hatbox Sports Complex on the Hatbox airstrip. The airstrip is located on South 40th Street in Muskogee. The cost is $2 per person. There will be a quiet time (no sirens) from 9 10 am. Touch A Truck is a fun Azalea Festival Event for kids sponsored by Muskogee Public Library and the City of Muskogee with the support of many other sponsors. It is an opportunity for kids of all ages to get in or on their favorite vehicles such as a fire truck, police car, garbage truck, race car, airplane, motorcycle and many others. It is a fun way to learn how the vehicle works, to meet the everyday heroes who drive them, and to learn about the important work of these drivers and their vehicles. The event has about 50 different vehicles for kids to explore as well as model airplane demonstrations, a large monster truck inflatable and this year they will get a chance to make a small model truck at the Lowes truck. Other activities are also planned and the Hotdog Cart will be there to provide food and drinks. In addition to providing a fun event for children, Touch A Truck is a fund raiser for the Childrens Department of Muskogee Public Library. The funds raised at the event allow the library to provide special programs during summer reading and at different times throughout the year. They make it possible to bring in special artists such as a puppeteer, singer, or storyteller. They are also used for craft activities, interactive toys, technology and more for the Department. The Childrens Department encourages a love of reading and learning and this event helps insure the library will continue to inspire children to the joys of lifelong learning. Geek means to be passionate about; so, come join us in geeking Touch A Truck on Saturday, April 27. You will have fun no matter how old a kid you are. Its not all Azaleas While the blooms are busy blooming, there are other parts of Muskogee where things are going on, and while Azalea Festival is getting a lot of attention, there is more to Muskogee than azaleas.
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You knew we would have something to say about Bare Bones Film Festival predominantly at the Roxy Theatre. What you may not know is that it is one of the top 25 independent film festivals in the U.S. and in a world where the high budget, eye popping surrealism is king; Bare Bones is keeping it real, along with a large group of others who want to keep films what they were meant to be. For this we applaud them. Bare Bones is open to the public, they have some of the best independent, eye opening, enlightening films you may ever see in your lifetime and you could rub elbows with some of the best indie film makers alive today. Right here in MUSKOGEE! We cant believe it either! Check out www. barebonesfilmfestivals.org or call (918) 616-1264 and find out the best day to attend, but just make sure you do attend. In this crazy world of vampires and robots going mainstream, come see some real world films the way they should be. Lets help keep indie film-making alive and well. Find out more on their ad on page 42 also. The Cherokee Special Olympics will host their Track and Field, Motor Skills and Under 8s at the Indian Bowl (402 N. S Street) in Muskogee on Apr. 6 at 9:30 am. Come out to give the kids support and cheer them on to bigger and better things. Your support is always welcome and encouraged. Call Stacie Harris at (918) 812-5828 for more information. Something that might be of interest for anyone looking for a new sport to take up for fitness and self-defense is Muay Thai. The Muskogee Civic Center is having Muay Thai Kickboxing Fights on Apr. 6 and you can come to see locals go for the titles while you learn more about this sport of discipline and health. Tickets are
very affordable at $20 GA or $30 ringside. See their Website to get more info at www.StriKingFights.com or call John West at (918) 284-6274, but you really want to check out this sport its fast, thrilling and a great way to encourage your family to take up a new sport. Stick around with The Pulse, because well be watching these events in future months and giving away tickets on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/mypulsemag) real soon! Okay, we just cannot let Fort Gibson be ignored and we dont want you to ignore them either. Their annual Heritage Days/ Spring Encampment is happening Apr. 12-13 at the Fort Gibson Historic Site. Its a great way to learn, be entertained and see this historic site in what promises to be a great day of fun and learning. Call (918) 478-4088 for more info. Okay, since we have you on an entertainment kick, we thought wed throw in something more happening at the Muskogee Little Theatre: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story will be showing Apr. 19-27. Buddy was a legend and just the music should be enough to draw you out for this show. MLT is located at 325 Cincinnati in Muskogee. Get tickets by calling (918) 683-5332 or logon to www.muskogeelittletheatre.com for more information on this two-act play. Muskogee Junior Achievement is hosting a Masquerade Bowl Apr. 25 at Green Country Lanes. Sponsored by OG&E, they are looking for teams, so if you are a bowler, they want you to come and show off your bowling skills. Proceeds help Junior Achievement Classroom Programs such as financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness to 2,000 Muskogee students. The Lanes are located at 811 S. York Street and you can call Brian
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Jackson at (918) 663-2156 to learn more or if you would like to learn more about becoming a sponsor. Indian Capital Technology Center has numerous events and training seminars that you might want to keep an eye on all year long, but one that really got our attention is free small business training on Apr. 9 from 10 am noon. The highlight of this class is Sell it to the Government where you can learn all kinds of tips and ideas on how to work with the government as a small business. There is a lot to know about how to effectively work with and communicate with local, state and the federal government and ICTC is offering free help to give you the edge over your competition. Take advantage of this class and see what else ICTC has to offer while you are there. ICTC is a great school for all kinds of things you need to know. Find out more by calling (918) 348-7940. ICTC is located at 2403 N. 41st Street E. More Muskogee in May: We couldnt resist the lure of Mays promise of merriment in Muskogee and what do ya know? They have EVEN MORE to offer! Jeesh, someone needs to slow these people down a bit, but we arent holding out any hope. We have to tell you about the Body Art Exhibit at the Muskogee Civic Center May 2. Its where the tattoos are not covered up, but encouraged to be exposed. While this may not be to everyones tastes, it is certainly a day of fun and crazy art. Before you decide your tattoo is not to be beat, check out the rules by calling the Civic Center at (918) 684-6363. Worth mentioning is that you must be sponsored by your tattoo artist/ parlor to enter. They will have adult beverage and refreshments as well
as 1st, 2nd and 3rd place cash and prizes. We should mention that if you are in the market for a tattoo, this is a great place to pay a visit and see whats out there. There will be many tattoo experts from all over the area in attendance and you can shop their knowledge to find the right person for your work as each artist has a different specialty and finding the right person for the job means everything. We also couldnt leave without saying something about the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival starting up May 4. Wow, it seems like it was only last year we talked about it, oh wait, it was last year! We love, love, LOVE the Renaissance Festival so look to our Facebook page and Website for ways to get your paws on free passes to this years Fest. The folks at The Castle do a stupendous job of organizing and performing each and every event and we were excited for the Renn Fest last fall so it just cant get here soon enough to suit us. If youve never been, you have to check it out. Well have more for you in May, but we had to give you a bit a heads-up about this because its almost too much fun in one place. Muskogees Historic Districts come alive in May and is celebrated with This Place Matters Homes & Buildings Tour going on May 4. It takes off from 223 N. 3rd Street and well have more in May, but you can find out now by checking in with www.downtownmuskogee.org or by calling (918) 683-2400. Until next month, Muskogee, cut back on all that caffeine but we give you big kudos for the great job of bringing great fun to Green Country. To see even more that Muskogee is doing for April and May, visit www.muskogeecommunitycalendar.com.
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McIntosh Eufaulas Heritage has a day all its own

By Alexis Greybird
Last year, Eufaula realized that they had a lot to be proud of, namely their heritage, and with that, they started a special day, aptly named Heritage Day. From there, a tradition was born. This year, the tradition continues with Heritage Day Festival going on April 20 to celebrate Eufaulas 141th birthday at Posey Park from 10 am 5 pm with more events continuing into the evening. With the events lined-up all day long, you wont want to miss anything, so strap in and get ready for a day of fun for all. It all begins with a horseshoe tournament at 10 am, parade at 11 am, food, pie-eating contest, archery contest, inflatables and activities for every age, a fashion show, live entertainment and a shootout (not a real one, but it will keep the kids entertained) in Posey Park at 2:30 and 3:30 pm that sounds like a lot of fun to see. Of course, there will be arts and crafts aplenty along with lots of eats and many of the local businesses will be able to meet your needs if you prefer to be indoors sitting at a table. Be sure to take a stroll through downtown and visit the local shops while you are in Eufaula. A special part of Heritage Day is the Mr. and Ms. Heritage Day Pageant where two special residents will be crowned. There are caveats that they must be over 65 and have lived in Eufaula at least 35 years and have contributed to the community in some way. We love this novel approach to pageantry and applaud the idea. Come see who wins this coveted crown. The Coronation will be held at noon. The fun doesnt end at 5 pm. Oh no, it just gets crazier (but in a safe way). They have a car parade/cruise nite slated for 6 pm until the last car passes through, so if your ride is pretty, get it shined up and contact Bill Cothern at (918) 237-3462. Cars, motorcycles and trucks are welcome but behave because this is a family town and event: no burnouts, drinking and driving or bad behavior please. It doesnt end with the motor heads. They also want you to dance the night away under the stars. The Street Dance is hosted by CDs Boathouse and is sure to be fun for all on Foley between First and Main. Find out more about Heritage Day by checking in with Tricia at City Hall at (918) 689-2534. The Pulse will have more for you in coming months because Eufaula is geared up for your summer fun and you wont want to miss a minute! Well have it all right here so stay with us all summer long and get ready to have serious fun around Lake Eufaula.
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By Jennifer Jones
Here we go with yet another county that needs to get on the decaf. Washington County, namely, Bartlesville, has more to do in April than we have space to cover it all, but were going to give it a shot, so here we go: We start with the Wee-cycle Consignment Event Apr. 4-6 at the Tri-County Technology Center where you can stock up on kids clothes, shoes, maternity clothes, feeding accessories and baby equipment like strollers and high chairs as well as sporting equipment and toys. Best part is that you get almost new stuff for much better prices. They will also have vendor booths from local businesses, so dont stop after youve restocked your closets. Get more at (918) 841-1295 or www.wee-cyclebartlesville.com. We have so many theatre-related productions in the Ville, we arent even sure where to begin, but rest assured, we gave it our all and covered them to the best of our ability in the Theatre pages (pages 42-43), so be sure to give them a check for your fill of great live shows, music and ballets well-worth your time. There are some concerts that sound like they could be quite inspiring, so we thought you needed to know about them. We have An Afternoon with Lerner and Loewe on Apr. 7 at Bartlesville Community Center (www.bvillechoralsociety.org, 918-335-7959), New Odyssey Bartlesville Community Concert on Apr. 8 (same place) that looks to be a combo of funny, family-friendly, music, fun and unexpected with all kinds of music from Beethoven to the Beatles (www.bccamusic.org), 918-661-4984 and Alt*Aft on Apr.
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21 calling itself Real music, real short, real different. Just an hour of your time is all thats required to enjoy all they have to offer as an alternative to the usual drone of hours and hours of the norm. Also being held at the Bartlesville Community Center, located at 300 SE Adams Blvd. Find out more at www.bartlesvillesymphony.org or call (918) 336-7717. Our friends at Woolaroc are bringing in spring with their annual Spring Traders Encampment Apr. 12-13, which as many of us already know is one of the biggest to-dos in Oklahoma, but if you havent been there for this two-day extravaganza of teepees, traders and tomahawks, you really will love it. Its a lot of fun and learning for anyone to enjoy as well as a great place to find that special pelt youve been looking for. Find out more at www.woolaroc.org or call (918) 336-0307. A very special art event that also supports a very worthwhile cause is Artism in April happening Apr. 13 at Turcott Financial Center (312 S. Johnstone Center). Tickets are $20 and they are working hard to help individuals with autism. Artists with autism as well as artists who support them will all be showcasing their works. Please attend and help do your part to help people with autism make a path to independence. Find out more at www.pathstoindependence.org or call (918) 914-3425. Women love to watch men suffer trying to be girly as it so rarely happens (although whether that says a lot about men or women, no one knows), but there is a great cause behind the annual Kick Up Her Heels Shoe Parade in front of
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2 Sisters Pub where all kinds of awards will be given for which man can look the least uncomfortable in a pair of pumps, flip flops, etc. The best part is that all funds raised will go to help the Family Crisis and Counseling Center. It all happens Apr. 16 from 5 7 pm. Find out more at www.familycrisis.us or call (918) 661-4936. After the blisters from walking in heels have healed, its time to put on some running shoes and run for a great cause. The American Heart Association 5K Run will be held Apr. 20 at Bluestem Cardiology on Frank Phillips Drive from 8 10 am. All funds raised will go to worthwhile projects related to heart disease detection and prevention, so come out and run, walk or cheer, but the more the merrier. Find out more by calling (918) 331-1296 or checking in with www.bluestemcardio.com/events. We had to tell you about the great music going on in Washington County, namely that the band Signal 29 will be there twice. How did we get so lucky? If you miss them the first time, you can catch them the second, but they wont be there forever, so dont waste time. They will be at Angelos Tavern Apr. 12 but if you want to impress your special someone, have a great date night with your sweetie at Cherokee Casino in Ramona and throw some bills in the new machines. Its a beautiful casino and theyve done a spectacular job making it a place youll want to visit again and again. Signal 29 will be there Apr. 26. You can have a nice dinner at their restaurant and catch the band afterwards. Find out
more about the band on Facebook. The Casino is located on Hwy 75 in Ramona. How about a train ride? The Depot is having one Apr. 27 and you can select 10 am, 1 pm or 3 pm. The Depot is located at 201 SW Keeler Ave and this is a nice way to relax and enjoy a couple of hours watching the countryside just go by on a relaxing Saturday. Tickets will go on sale in April. Find out all about it at www.bartlesvillelocomotive.org or at (918)336-8708. Apr. 28 is a fun day to see some softball and the local firefighters and police officers are making it a bit of a fundraiser so they can send packages to our armed forces. Its all happening at Bill Doenges Memorial Park Stadium and admission is $5 and kids under 13 can attend for $1. It happens from 3-5 pm, so come and do your part to support our military people. We have to tell you that even though we are in April, it never hurts to get excited about the future and May looks quite thrilling for Washington County. The Kiddie Park opens May 3, Bartlesville Farmers Market opens May 4 and Woolaroc has a Spring Trail Ride May 4, The Good, The Bad & The Barbeque is headed this way May 11, but thats only the beginning. Stay tuned because we will be plenty of May madness in Washington, so get some rest in April, then get your cappuccino maker going for May and get ready to get out and have fun.
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Mayes gets exotic in April

By Amy Addams
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No matter what kind of pet or critter you are looking to buy, you can find it in Mayes County in April. We start with Sycamore Springs Ranch where they are hosting an Exotic Animal Auction April 5 and we really cant believe what they have going on the auction block: common and exotic fowl, llama, alpaca, exotic cattle, bison, mini donkeys, mini horses, elk, all deer species, rams, African hoof stock, warm room animals, camels, zebra, sheep and goats and mounts and collectibles will also be sold throughout the animal sales. Just imagine your neighbors surprise when they see a zebra in the pasture with your goats! There will be a veterinarian on site to check over your purchase, so you can be assured that your new critter is in good health. Just when we didnt think Sycamore Springs couldnt think of something more, they take it up another notch. Thats what we get for assuming. We stand corrected. Even if you arent in the market for llama or a mini horse, it could be quite the thing to see. Find out more on their Website: www.sycamorespringsranch. net or give a call to (918) 598-3313 if you have questions.
Dont run off from Sycamore Springs just yet! OR, get your new critters home and get back on Thursday, April 25 for their monthly Horse Sale, held every month on the last Thursday. Tack and Equipment start at 5 pm and horses go on sale at 7 pm at the latest. You can get more on their Website: www.sycamorespringsranch.net or give a call to (918) 598-3313. Attention Ladies - for all of you who have lamented your desire to own and know how to use a firearm, someone has been listening and wants to help. A group called The Well-Armed Woman is holding a workshop to show you how to use your firearm properly at Cedar Creek in Locust Grove. Dee Page and Kara Gage, women who own and know how to use firearms, are ready to help you become more proficient with your firearm. It all starts at 3 pm on April 14. To get more information, check out their Website at www.thewellarmedwoman.com or contact Kara or Dee at twaw.ne.ok@gmail.com or call (918) 718-4478 for more information.
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Races, rodeos and running all over Rogers with a Destination Claremore in mind
By Laraine Larimar
We warned you: many areas of Green Country are going along at breakneck speed prepping for the spring fling and Rogers County, namely, Claremore, is hard at work getting ready for the warmer weather. We have so much to talk about we have to dive right in, so without further ado We start the month with a show for the ladies the Ladies Lifestyle Extravaganza at the Claremore Expo Center (400 S. Veterans Pkwy) on Apr. 6 from 9 am 6 pm will have clothing, jewelry, wine and tasty treats, so we figured that about covers it. What more can we say? Get your info at www.claremore.org. RSU is helping students make their tuition with Hog Wild for Scholars on Apr. 12 at the Claremore Expo Center. Special guests are Billy Sims of Billy Sims BBQ fame and Lori Fullbright from NewsOn6. Find out more on our Craig County page (page 28). Contact Tonni Harrald at (918) 343-7767 to find out more. For all of the health concerned, a 5K race or 1K fun run will be held Apr. 13 across the campus of Rogers State University and goes through a scenic nature preserve, so youll have lots to look at while you enjoy your workout. Even if you arent ready to commit to 5K, thats okay, just come for the 1K or walk the 5K and get inspired for next year. Think about swimsuit season just around the corner. Find out more by calling (918) 341-0719 or logon to www.willrogers.com for more info. We also have to tell you about something we may not be covering if things keep going the way they are out there. Super Daves Gun Show will be at the Claremore Expo Center (400 S. Veterans Pkwy.) Apr. 20, 9 am 5 pm and they claim it will be an honest-to-goodness gun show! Tickets are $10, but for 400 tables of rifles, firearms, ammo, hunting and survival gear, that sounds like a deal. Find out more at www.superdavesgunshow. com or call (918) 342-5357. We have always made a point to keep in touch with some of the biker events we thought our readers might like to know about and one that looks to be fun is the Dog Iron Poker Run starting at the VFW (1717 W. Dupont St) on Apr. 27. Its a nice scenic ride that ends at Will Rogers Downs where you can check out the
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trade show, play some games or check out the horse racing. All proceeds benefit Rogers County Youth Shelter. Get more information at www.visitclaremore.org or call (918) 341-8688. In keeping with our farmers markets story, Shepherds Cross (16792 E. 450 Rd.) has a sheep shearing event Apr. 26-27 but its not only about watching the sheep get haircuts. They will demonstrate how it is cleaned, spun into wool and made into various things. They will also have various wool and farm-related items for sale, but a big draw is their Bible Garden tours. Get more about Shepherds Cross at www.shepherdscross.com or call (918) 342-5911. If you havent been to Shepherds Cross, they have a beautiful farm and its quite a nice place worth the visit. Now we get to the big deal. Every year in April, the folks in Claremore welcome spring in their own special way with a nineday celebration of all things uniquely Claremore and they have
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been hard at work for this years Claremore happenings Apr. 26 - May 4 all over town. American Cowboy Trader Days will be going on at Will Rogers Museum (at 1702 W. Will Rogers Blvd.) Apr. 26 - 28 from 8 am dusk and if youve been in search of a special set of spurs or a saddle that you havent seen in any western wear store, you may just get lucky to find it here. There will be all kinds of vending, but bring some of your special goodies along and perhaps make a trade at this unique show. Get more information by visiting www.willrogers.com or by calling (800) 324-9455. You cant beat a rodeo to go with all your new cowboy finery and they have one the very same weekend as the Trader Days at Claremore Expo Center: Green Country Ranch Rodeo & Trade Show will be happening at Claremore Expo Center (400 Veterans Pkwy.) Apr. 26-27, 6 11 pm. If you didnt find those spurs that would complete your special outfit at Trader Days, you might just find them at G.C. Ranch Rodeo because many vendors will be on hand there as well. Both of these events are familyfriendly and you can visit Will Rogers during the day then hit the Expo Center for the evening. One of the biggest draws to Claremore is the fanfare over what the local restaurants have to offer and some folks head over to Claremore just for the restaurants alone. Many restaurants have been making their special pies, secret sauces and gourmet dishes for days in advance of this event. Checking out at least one of these restaurants is truly worth a stop. We are certain you can find a new favorite while you are in town. Theres more to Claremore than the trading and rodeo; theres the mile-high pie (an engineering marvel), fudge, wine, BBQ, totem poles, and of course, the big Blue Whale, but you really should dig out that special hat - you know the one with all the feathers that you bought for that one special occasion but havent worn because there never seems to be one Will Rogers
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Downs will be televising the Kentucky Derby live later in May and you are not only welcome to wear that hat, but you are encouraged to . Another fun event lined up for early May is the Will Rogers Classic Jackpot Cattle Show slated For May 4 - 5 at the Claremore Expo Center. We arent telling you much now, but you might want to make space on your calendar for this. Get more at www.rogerscountyfair.com. Claremore winds down (winds up?) with their oh-so-famous Lilac Festival on May 4 and the lovely scents of lilacs coming from this unique festival make it worth the drive. Its more than lilacs, however - with other plants, food, childrens art, a cake walk and car show and free live music and entertainment, its a full day of fun. Get more specifics on Claremores lovely lilacs at www.claremore.org or call organizers at (918) 341-5881 with specific questions. You might also care to know that two things that always go well together are Boots and BBQ. The folks at Will Rogers Downs already thought of it and May 10-11, theyll celebrate these two great pieces of Okie heritage. Mark your May calendar for the Reveille Rotary Boots & BBQ at Will Rogers Downs May 10 -11, and if the name doesnt get you, what about the fact that if you got what it takes to be the king or queen of the Q you could walk away with some extra cash, or if you wanna bet on the horses, they will have horse racing, but you could come to Will Rogers Downs just to hang out and play some slots and hang out for a nice relaxing day while you chow on some of the best KCBS BBQ known in these here parts? Its a great day or two away from the stress of the everyday while you relax, eat and play, but they do pay out for the top 10 spots for best meat, so if you think you can compete, dont waste another day because you need to submit your forms by Apr. 10. Find out more by checking in with www.claremorereveille.com or call Steve Gragert at (405) 612-1965 or John Walke at (918) 906-3842. Their e-mails are also available on the Reveille Website. Well have more about the Kentucky Derby, Boots & BBQ and more on the Lilac Festival in our May issue, so stick around with The Pulse to get the latest.
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Tulsas springing into action and gardens in April

By Jennifer Jones
We had no doubt that April in Tulsa would be hopping and they didnt let us down. What we didnt expect were the plethora of musical acts that popped up, so we have moved the music fun into its own pages next to the Music Calendar, so see pages 52-53 for all the wonderful music coming into Tulsa for April, but theres more than music in Tulsa, so lets get down to some fun business. We found lots of flea markets in Tulsa for April at the Expo Center, so if youve cleaned out the closets and dont know what to do with all those items you no longer need, why not make some cash? The Expo Center has many of these going on all April long, but dont dawdle, because before you know it, the month will be over and you still have your stuff. As of now, we know they have flea markets lined-up for Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4 and 11. Find out more by checking out www.exposquare.com. For all the business people in these parts, Tom Brokaw will be at the Mabee Center Apr. 2 at 10 am, discussing his career, his book, The Greatest Generation and imparting sound bits of wisdom to keep you on the right life path. Dont waste time, Apr. 2 is NOW! Go to www.mabeecenter.com or call (918) 495-6000. There are two gun shows coming to the Expo Center in April, and as many of our gun owners know, guns and ammo are becoming precious commodities, so waste no time if you need either. Wanenmachers Tulsa Arms Show is going on Apr. 6-7 and its more than guns. They will also have knives, swords and the folks from the NRAs Guns and Gold TV Show were there in the past, so who knows? You could end up on TV! Find out everything you need to know at www.tulsaarmsshow.com. If you cant make Wanenmachers, the Metcalf Gun show is happening Apr. 27-28 at the Exchange Center. These are people renowned for quality firearms and you can get a discount on their entrance fee by checking out their website and seeing what they have to offer. See more at www.metcalfgunshows.com. You can also find out where else they have upcoming gun shows on their site, so its worth a visit. If you find yourself a fan of magic, the Mabee Center hits the nail on the head again on Apr. 12 7:30 pm with Masters of Illusion Live! straight out of your TV and Las Vegas. You might even be called onto the stage, so any future magician, fan of illusion or future Houdini needs to see this once in a lifetime act. No computers, camera tricks or technology fakes, just real magic: www. mabeecenter.com or (918) 495-6000. Follow-up illusions with comedienne Chonda Pierce and Girl Talk Apr. 16 at 7 pm. Since its the Mabee Center, we arent expecting the filth and nasty words many comedians are throwing about, so grab your friends (the boys can come too) and hear what Chonda has to say about life as a girl. www.mabeecenter. com, (918) 495-6000. We knew there would be something horse-related in Tulsa and they came through with the Sandia Classic Apr. 24-28 at the Built Ford Tough Complex. This is English dressage, so cowboy hats are not required, but they are not frowned upon either. Come see what the other half of the horse community is doing at this event that doesnt get around these parts too often. Find out more at www.sandiaclassic.com. Hankering for something fun for the little ones? OK Play! will be at the Tulsa Convention Center Apr. 19-20: presented by St. John, this is Tulsas largest childrens event, bringing in both local and
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regional vendors and educational exhibits. The third annual OK PLAY! presents several hands-on, educational exhibits and fun activities for visitors to enjoy FREE of charge. The OK PLAY! set-up is divided into different zones that focus on various educational and developmental experiences. These zones encompass science and discovery, creative arts, sports and fitness and a free inflatables area. Exhibitors will be stationed in each zone to provide activities and games for the children, as well as vendors selling quality children/family products and services. Find out more at www.tulsaconvention.com/events or call (918) 894-4350. Something that really caught our eye is Chefs for the Cure at Cancer Treatment Centers of America on Apr. 20 at 6 pm. You get the opportunity to sample delicacies from many local chefs and drink fabulous wines and. Live music, gourmet food and cocktails are a wonderful mix and all the while you are helping a wonderful cause the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Find out how to be a part of this event at www.komentulsa.org. For a great way to see the glory of Tulsa art without having to drive all over town, the Tulsa Art Studio Tour will be going on Apr. 20-21 at 10 of the galleries in the downtown area. Its a self-guided tour of different media from photography to pottery and you can see the artistic process as well as finished pieces. The starting point is at 1623 S. Main in Tulsa beginning on noon and running until 5 pm both days. Get tickets, directions or information by visiting www.tulsaartstudiotour.org or call (405) 879-2400. You cant call yourself a cowboy without participating or at least attending the Oklahoma State Fast Draw Championships Apr. 26-28 at 9602 E. Mohawk Blvd. Youve got less than a month to get your skills honed, so get ready to get slinging! Even if you cant draw, get your Stetson dusted off and get over there for some fun with the family. Food, fast draw and prizes make this a sure fire hit for all. Get all your details by checking out www. greencountrygunslingers.com, call (918) 894-9316 or see their ad on page 24 for more. Were all a-buzz over this one, folks.
We might be jumping ahead a bit, but its worth mentioning that the Bixby BBQ n Blues Festival is coming this way May 3-4 at Washington Irving Park and if years past are any indication, this years event is going to be stupendous. Good thing its not after Memorial Day, because we dont recommend wearing white to a BBQ event like this. You know its just too good to be all tidy and neat. Yummy is the only word we could think of but it seems to lame to use for BBQ like this. Not to mention the music! What you may not know is that they raise money for many worthwhile local causes including scholarships and camps where local kids can develop skills to help them become great adults. Its all done through the Rotary Club and while you can be sure well have more in May, we wanted to give you a taste in April. Local favorites such as Wanda Watson, Hosty Duo, 3rd Degree, Big Daddy, Steve Pryor and more will be playing both days, but a big reason for attending is that you could see yourself on the TV show BBQ Pitmasters! Yep, the crew from that fabled show will be filming, so get prettied-up in case you get to use your 15 minutes of fame. Get more at www.bixbyrotarybbq.com or by calling (918) 296-0036. Save some of your Weight Watchers points for the Germanfest coming along May 3-5, as even the most tried and true dieter cant refuse good German fare. Good polka and authentic brass band music make it a great way to spend a relaxing afternoon. Well have more in May, but you can find out more now by calling (918) 744-6997. Its located at 1429 Terrace Drive. We couldnt just talk about festivals and music, we had to give you a little more than that, so we wanted to tease you about some of the shows headed into Tulsa for April and there are many. See our Theater pages on pages 42-43 for the details, but Sesame Street Live will be at the BOK Apr. 4-7 and if you want a grownups only, the spoof on 50 Shades of Grey series Spank! will be at the Tulsa Convention Center Apr. 25-27. We also have some other events at the Tulsa PAC and live music that will knock your socks off. See pages 42-43 for the Theater events and pages 52-53 for our live music coverage or visit our Music Calendar on pages 54-55 for the listings. We have a lot for Tulsa there.
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Tis the season to celebrate the plants

Every year, local gardening clubs celebrate the beauty of spring and as a part of the celebration, an offering of a plant festival is held over the course of three weekends all around the Tulsa area. Read on and see which one grabs your fancy: Herb Day in Brookside has been a long-standing tradition at 41st and Peoria and its more than plants; its a great place for soaps, pottery, wines, honey and all kinds of yummy lunch fare to make it a day to enjoy in the sun. Local gardeners have been hard at work getting your little seedlings started so you can have a plethora of herbs for a culinary masterpiece whenever you crave one. Come see what you can do on Apr. 13 (9 am 5 pm). Visit their Facebook page for details. The Herbal Affair in Sand Springs, in downtown is happening on Apr. 20 and after 24 years of doing this, they really bring their A game to this event. Over 25,000 people visit annually for the music, the food, the shopping and information you can learn from the herb and plant experts available at every turn. They also have cookbooks, gardening supplies and plant sitters to watch your purchases while you shop. Its more than you could even hope for or expect. Check out their website to be further enticed for this fun event: www.herbalaffairandfestival.com. Okay, we have one more herb and plant festival in Tulsa to cover; the Jenks Herb & Plant Festival, slated for Apr. 27 in downtown Jenks where over 150 booths will be there to entice and excite you with all kinds of fun and goodies. Gardeners will be there to answer questions, food vendors will have food to keep your going and there will plenty to keep you shopping all day at this once-a-year fun day of plants and goodies for the discriminating shopper. Add to it all some live music to give you a bit of a break from the shopping as needed. They even offer a pancake breakfast for early birds at the First Methodist Church. Find out more at www.jenksgardenclub.com or call Karen Meyer at (918) 299-2311.
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Alotta Ottawa in April

By Amy Addams
Here we go Green Country! Ottawa never disappoints us and April gets even busier with everything going on at Buffalo Run, the Library and Coleman Theatre. We thought we had it all, but no, theres even more with the warmer temperatures, so refill your drink, get comfy and read on, because we have so much to tell you about. We get started with Buffalo Run and none other than American Pickers keeper of the sanity; Danielle Colby (the cute gal always giving them leads on the phone) will be here in Oklahoma Apr. 5-6, and she might have ideas on how you can start your career in picking or how to get some cash for all those bits lurking in your barn for eternity. Call (918) 5427140 for tickets and times.
OTTAWA COUNTY
Danielle will be at the Buffalo Run Casino on April 5-6

We knew Miami would find a way to throw down with a rodeo and they didnt disappoint us. Rodeo Miami is going on May 2-4 at the Miami Fairgrounds. Vendors, concessions and plenty of participants will make this a fun-filled three days of fun for all. Call (918) 542-4435 for more. We also have word that you can get a discount to see Cory Smith at Buffalo Run on May 3 if you show your rodeo ticket stub. Miami Little Theatre presents Life with Father at the Coleman May 2-5. Find out details on this show on our Theater pages (pages 40-41), but for only $13, you get quite a deal as the MLT and the Coleman never disappoint. Find out more or buy tickets at (918) 540-2425. The Miami BMX Track is hosting the Bob Warnicke Memorial Scholarship BMX Race on May 4 and anytime you throw BMX out there, you know it will be a ton of fun, not much more needs to be said. The kids will love this (but you may have to buy them a BMX bike at some point in the future). The track is located at 411 H Street SE. For more info, call (918) 533-6671. They will be holding their BMX Oklahoma State Qualifier on May 5, so you really should check this place out for a new activity for the family. It could be a great new activity to entice your kids to get out and do something outdoors this summer too. The Miami Library is hosting a book sale May 4-5 at the gym in the Miami Civic Center and it sounds like its gonna be BIG! Stock up on paperbacks, kids books, learn something new or just peruse, but dont miss this one! Call the library at (918) 541-2292 for details and times.
April 12 brings Justin Moore to BR. We have a new music page to tell you more about some of the music line-ups headed this way, so find out about him on pages 52-53 but if you logon to www.buffalorun.com, you can get tickets now. Are you looking to update your wardrobe for the workplace? Your friends at Copan Hall at NEO have thought of this and they are sponsoring NEO Women & Friends Apr. 19 with plenty of clothes from Peggys Closet to help you get the right look. Contact Katie Dewey at (918) 540-6211 with questions. The Coleman has The David Osborne Trio making a one-time appearance on Apr. 21 at 2:30 pm straight from the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Known as the Pianist of the Presidents this trio is a treat for the ears. Find out more or buy tickets by calling the theatre at (918) 540-2445. Josh Abbott and Whiskey Meyers are coming to Buffalo Run on Apr. 26 for a one-night appearance so if you dont know much about them, we have more on pages 52-53, but if you are ready for a thrill, get your tickets by calling (918) 542-7140. Concert starts at 8 pm. Care for something more sedate? NEO celebrates spring with their Spring Music Concert at the Fine Arts Center on Apr. 30 at 7:30 pm. This is sponsored by the Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau and dates and times are subject to change, but this is a fabulous way to bring in spring with the soft sounds of classical music. Find out more by calling the Miami Visitors Bureau at (918) 542-4435.
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Pawnee plays it cool in April but heats up May

By Jennifer Jones
It might seem a tad odd that we talk about only May events in an April magazine but Pawnee County has two May events that are pretty stupendous, so we thought it worth at least a teaser to mention this month. Both are the weekend of May 3-5, so you might want to plan accordingly, but they promise lots of fun. The first is the Oklahoma Steam Threshing & Gas Engine Show at Steam Engine Park in Pawnee May 3 4 and if you have a little one whose fascination with machinery knows no bounds, this is the place to be. Steam tractors, steam powered saw mill, a gas engine line of tractors, farming equipment from days gone by as well as exhibits, a kiddie tractor pull, live entertainment, arts and crafts and a flea market make it good day for old-fashioned fun for all. The Steam Engine Park is located at 401 E. Beck Drive in Pawnee. You can find out more about the old-timey show at their new-fangled Website: www.oklahomathreshers.org or call (918) 762-2105. While you are in Pawnee County, stop in Cleveland to Feyodi Park where the Antique and Craft Show is going on May 4, 8 am 3 pm. What some may not know is that it is part of a 100 Mile Yard Sale Tour that is all over the area and if you consider yourself somewhat of a yard sale fanatic, you need to get your last yard sale finds out of the trunk and get out to this yard sale to end all yard sales. The Park will have all kinds of special one-of-a-kind pieces to round out your collection or start a new collection if you are new to antiquing. Find out more at www.chamberofclevelandok. com or call (918) 358-2131 for further information.
PAWNEE COUNTY
Wagoner steps it up with Sequoyah Fest

By Alexis Greybird
We realize that Wagoner is representative of the quaint, quiet town persona of Oklahoma small town life that others think of when they visit these parts, and thats pretty much true. They do have some pretty rambunctious festivals every so often, but Sequoyah Fest, being held this year on Apr. 20 is not one of them; Sequoyah Fest is actually more representative of the family-friendly, wholesome small-town fun that represents days gone by and Western Hills Guest Ranch is bringing it back to life for one day only. If you have spent the past winter stuck in the house wishing for warmer weather, now is a perfect time to get out and enjoy it and Western Hills is offering a wonderful day of activities for you and yours to spend out on the water, on the golf course, hiking trails, perusing Oklahoma made arts and crafts, participating in nature programs and more. They offer a tram, a boat tour, all kinds of food to enjoy, pony rides and a Jupiter Jump for the kids as well as a concert to top off a perfect day. Make it an overnight and enjoy nearby Hulbert on Sunday where there are plenty of places to go for Sunday services and brunch. Western Hills is a beautiful ranch even if you only want to find a place to sit and people watch all day, but what makes Sequoyah Fest a great fest for all is the timing and the beauty you will find all around you. Theyve thought of everything and everyone with Sequoyah Fest, so leave the technology at home and enjoy a long day with loved ones paddle-boating around the lake or eating corn dogs. No matter what you choose to do, you will come home feeling like youve reconnected with spring and your family without having to spend a lot of money or time away from the real world. Western Hills is located at 17131 Park 10 in Hulbert just off the Muskogee Bypass and Route 51 on Fort Gibson Lake. The festival starts at 9 am and runs until 11 pm on Apr. 20, so get plenty of rest the night before and wear comfy clothes and shoes. Want to know more? Give the Ranch a call at (918) 772-2046/2545 and get answers to all your questions.
WAGONER COUNTY
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Craig County cozies up with some shopping opps

By Amy Addams
Despite what happens in Craig County in the summer, things are still relatively quiet on the events front right now, but that doesnt mean there arent plenty of chances for you to find something to do. Oh no, they have more than enough chances for you to get away from the humdrum malls and strip centers and try something new and unique, so we thought wed offer them up so you could see which of them strikes your fancy. First, we move a bit away from Vinita where just outside of town you can find Eileens at Neer Farm where all kinds of pretty smelling goodies await you. Eileens, located at 24254 South 4390 Road, has all kinds of candles, pretty little gifts, tchotchkes, floral arrangements, dcor, shabby chic, gardening supplies, you name it. Another perk is that the prices are affordable and her wares are plentiful. We like how the place is laid-out and everything is presented in a clean and happy way. You cant leave Eileens in a bad mood. The barn is clean, open and airy and she has lots of inventory to keep you amused and perused for quite some time. Her hours will be expanding with the spring/ summer season so call for the latest: (918) 244-6621, but dont let Eileens fall off your list on your next visit near Vinita. We were also pleasantly surprised by Janets Home Accents and Gifts on 217 S. Wilson where a plethora of pretties await you. Janet has glassware, wood signs, jewelry, ceramics, purses, collectable figurines and gourmet food mixes as well as candles and cookbooks, but thats only the start. You can explore til your hearts content and get a head start on those gift lists that never seem to stop coming. Janets is open Tues. Sat. 10 am 6:30 and you can call (918) 256-2233 with questions. Janets Home Accents and Gifts
CRAIG COUNTY
Vinita Antique Mall While on Wilson, check out Vinita Antique Mall, located at 127 S. Wilson where antique and mall should be enough to get the antique addicts in the car in no time. Vinita Antique Mall has all kinds of wares for all kinds of tastes and they are even open Sundays 1 5 pm. Call for more information: (918) 256-5754, but rest assured Vinita Antiques Mall has more than you could hope for. They are open Mon,, Thur.-Sat. 9:30 am 5:30 pm, closed Tue. Wed. There are some events worth a visit (and a donation) in Vinita for April. Bunko For Life is happening Apr. 8 a 1 Court Place where you can play at a chance to win an overnight stay at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino along with a $100 gift certificate to McGills, but you will also be doing your part to help the American Cancer Society help local cancer patients who are struggling with this fight. Get more info by calling (918) 825-0625. RSU is helping students make their tuition with Hog Wild for Scholars on Apr. 12 at the Claremore Expo Center (we realize that Claremore is not in Craig County but one of the campuses of RSU is here, so the story is here). Special guests are Billy Sims of Billy Sims BBQ fame and Lori Fullbright from NewsOn6. Tickets are $30 and you can get a whole table for eight for $500. The evening includes both a silent and live auction and proceeds go toward helping students at all three RSU locations. Contact Tonni Harrald at (918) 343-7767 to find out more.
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Adair County is the place to be for food, fun and shopping

By Ronnie Hopkins & Edna (Fields) Hopkins
My husband, daughter and I recently went to East Park Diner for hamburgers, fries and a slice of lemon pie. My daughter loved the chili burger. I was delighted to see my good friend Linda working there. After eating a wonderfully prepared meal in pleasant surroundings, I highly recommend everybody try it. East Park Diner is located on Hwy 51 East across from the Stilwell Sale Barn. They are open Mon. Fri. 9:30 am 8 pm. Bill and Cathy Swift are the owners, they have been there for 34 years and have outstanding personalities. Some of their employees have been there 20 years. The restaurant is very clean and well-kept. They enjoy contributing to the community and throwing charity events. Located on Hwy 51 about 4-5 miles from Stilwell is Bairds Farm open Apr. 1- Nov. 1, Mon. Sat. 8 am- 5 pm. Scott and Lisa Baird are the owners and grow their plants from seeds. They focus on growing high quality plants and produce. If you are looking for fresh produce with that homegrown taste, look no further. They have a friendly staff and the store is well-kept with a fabulous atmosphere. When you walk inside you will be greeted by a nice array of fresh fruits and vegetables all lovingly displayed. Lisa even offers gardening advice you only have to ask. They carry raised bedding flowers and vegetables along with jams, jellies, pickles, sauces, honey, cold pop, chips and candy. Beginning in May, they start harvesting strawberries, followed by a variety of other vegetables, picked on a daily basis. I always leave with loads of fruits and vegetables along with goodies I didnt even come in to get. This is my favorite produce market. We went to the Nutrition Center located at the Stilwell Community Building (320 N. 6th Street). When we went inside, we were greeted with friendly, happy smiles; some of those I met, I grew up with and went to the same school. This gave me the chance to visit with friends I havent seen in years. Its a family-friendly environment that offers wonderful opportunities for everyone. Its also a good place for fellowship and sharing knowledge; including crafts, ceramics and activities in pottery. The men can probably tell good stories. They serve refreshments and lunch for a $1.50 donation and they have entertainment. My two friends, Jesse and Margaret, informed me that Tuesday is Cherokee singing, Wednesday is Bingo, Thursday is Gospel singing and Friday is Western singing. They have exercise machines, a pool room, two domino tables, a card table and puzzles. I would like to invite anyone to take advantage of this opportunity to meet and visit with our mature community. You will enjoy the visit; I sure did!
ADAIR COUNTY
Sequoyah stores up surprises in Sallisaw for spring

By Amy Addams
We were feeling a bit downtrodden about Sallisaw for April, thinking that we were outta luck until Diamond Daze in June, then we made that magical phone call to find that Sallisaw wasnt ignoring their potential, we were looking in the wrong place! Oops! It seems that Sallisaw Mainstreet has been hard at work all winter long, preparing to bring you a dazzling April you wont soon forget. It starts on April 13 with Movie on The Lawn where you can come out and see a movie for FREE all you need is a lawn chair and your loved ones and you can have an evening of fresh air, friends, and fun. It doesnt matter what the movie is because it usually turns into a community gathering of epic fun, so bring snacks, sodas and your happy face and get ready to throw down a rousing good time. The Sallisaw Main Street gurus really get things rolling with Bluegrass and Barbeque April 26-27 at Stanley E. Tubbs Memorial Library Lawn. It begins 5 pm on Apr. 26 where you can sample and peruse all the stands while you listen to the great sounds of the bluegrass bands. On Saturday, it kicks off again at 9 am with taster kits going on sale at 11 am (until they sell out, so get there early) and the music continues along with the yummy food being dished out until it runs out too. It all happens downtown on Cherokee Ave. We estimate that they will have signs to get you there but Cherokee Ave. is in downtown. Bands confirmed as of now are: Common Tyme, Crooked & Steep, Vida Brooks & High Mountain, The Poindexters, Welch Mountain Boys, and Susie & Friends. As many of you already know, Sallisaw has some pretty tasty food, so we have high hopes for the Bluegrass and Barbeque Festival and we think youll enjoy it. You can find out what you need to know by checking out www.sallisawmainstreet.org or give Margaret Perry a call at (918) 790-3315. If you are unfamiliar with where Sallisaw is, it is located just off I-40 just before you cross over into Arkansas. Cherokee Avenue is the main street through downtown. Be sure to get your commemorative T-shirt while you are there. Now go get some good Que!
SEQUOYAH COUNTY
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Okmulgee offerings for April

By Jennifer Jones
OKMULGEE COUNTY DELAWARE COUNTY
Okmulgee has plenty of outdoor opportunities to set your soul free in April; you only need to decide which one(s) suit your mood and schedule. On Apr. 2-3, Archery Days takes over at Deep Fork Wildlife Refuge. If you are an avid archer or know someone who is, its the perfect opportunity to show off your prowess with a bow, just watch where you walk at the course. Find out more by calling (918) 652-0456. On Apr. 27, the Tulsa RV Ranch and Saloon will host a Challenge & Benefit for the Wounded Warrior Project starting at 10 am.
They will have a Chili Cook-off, horseback riding, pony rides for the kids, a pro rodeo, live music in the eve at the Saloon and on Apr. 28, they are having ACWA Chuck Wagon Races, which, if youve never been you need to check em out, as they are quite entertaining, edge-of-your-seat fun for all. Its two entire days of camping, fun and sun at Tulsa RV Park. Find out more by calling (918) 267-7569. Get more info on Tulsa RV Park by visiting their Website at www.tulsarvranch.com or call them: (918) 267-5656. Stay tuned for May fun in Okmulgee, as they will have more outdoor to-dos that dont involve ladders, hammers or paint brushes (and we strongly endorse this). Well have it here.
Delaware Doins for April

By Amy Addams
Its springing up all over the place, but places like Delaware County you will really see the evidence of spring with events that hint at warmer times. We couldnt be happier about these events, especially as they dont just hint at warm weather and fun, but they practically scream it. We couldnt be happier for it. Now Jay is a quiet little town and they like it like that, but they are serious outdoors-types. They take their hunting and fishing seriously and we wouldnt be surprised to find a Bass Pro Shop popping up in Jay any day now, but until then, we heard of a Gigging Tournament happening Apr. 12-13 at the Gigging Flats at Lake Eucha. Sponsored by the Green Country Giggers Association, this requires two-man teams to rush the lake at 9 pm each night to gig fish. If you dont know what gig fishing is, it is an old-fashioned method of fishing utilizing long poles tipped with a multi-pronged spear that looks like a trident (called gigs). This is a Cherokee Tradition that goes back many years and keeps the Cherokee heritage alive but it is also quite exciting and if you are any good at it, you could come away a little richer as well as get some bragging rights. Awards are given for the most fish, the largest fish, the heaviest fish and the species, but they also have food, goodies and live music, so this sounds like a really fun night. Find out more by calling (918) 253-8698 or check out the details at www.jayokchamber.com. Did you only get your appetite for antiques whetted by our story in the March Issue of The Pulse? Well, we werent about to leave you hanging like that. Heck no, we have more and well keep the shopping coming all year long. We found a fun little shop stop with the Grove Area Merchants First Annual Antique Show going on April 20-21 at the Grove Civic Center and given how Grove does nothing in small measure, we are certain this is something any antique addict needs to attend. They will let you sniff the old as much as you like and we are sure you will find at least 1,000 things you just cant live without. The hard part will be deciding which of them you cant live without. Come get your fix before other people buy your favorite pieces or youll be sorry! If you want to be a vendor, they may have spaces available, but time is wasting, so dont delay if you have antiques you might want to part with. Find out more by calling Debbie Stevenson at (918) 964-0512. Come be with others who are as addicted to the antiques as you are and no one will laugh. Many will even help you justify your need for these one-of-a-kind pieces your home cant live without for another minute.
Various types of fishing gigs
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Osage has original art - all over its walls

By Laraine Larimar
Osage County doesnt get much credit for more than its size but there are many small towns where only a select few know something very special about a select bit of information that many of us would have no idea about unless we stopped in and asked. Wed love to change that information and get everyone in Green Country interested in seeing whats going on elsewhere in our neighboring areas. We found out an interesting tidbit about one of these places, namely in Hominy, Oklahoma. Hominy claims ownership to 40 murals painted on the outer walls of city buildings painted by local resident and Blackfoot artist Cha Tullis, who coincidentally owns Cha Tullis Designs, a gallery and shop in town where you can take some of his art home with you. Tullis has jewelry, sculptures, painted clothing and all kinds of other art for you to take with you. Visiting the studio can be a journey in itself and you need not worry that a Cha Tullis original is outside of your reach. He has many of his pieces as Gicle (pronounced Zhee-Clay) prints. If youve never heard of Gicle, it is a French method of reproduction where a transparency of the original is scanned into a computer, color corrected, and printed out through a printer, but the result looks eerily like the original. Many claim it is dang close to the original and it save you from having to spend more money than you have on an original but you still get to claim ownership of a masterpiece by Cha Tullis. Most of his work is very affordable we were pleasantly surprised by how much so. Cha also has ornaments, sculptures and his studio is a very serene and happy place to visit. Check out his Website and see some of his works for enticement: www.chatullis.com or call the gallery for hours/directions: (918) 885-4717. The gallery is located at 108 West Main Street in Hominy. Stick around for Osage fun for May as Woolaroc is hosting their annual Spring Trail ride May 4 and although the entrance of Woolaroc is in Bartlesville, the bulk of the preserve is in Osage County, so we are giving the Spring Trail Ride its due in Osage. Find out more at www.woolaroc.org or call the resort at (918) 336-0307 to reserve your spot or ask questions. They always do a spectacular job of organizing these outings and any outdoorsperson will tell you that its worth doing these outings.
OSAGE COUNTY
Put a spring in your step and enjoy the Herb Festivals in Tulsa & Creek Counties!
By Deb Bayton
Bee the Change We have to cheer on a local spelling bee happening at the Freddies BBQ & Steakhouse. The 15th Annual Spell-A-Round is slated for April 13 at 6 pm and its more than a bee, the goal is to help raise awareness of issues of literacy in Creek County (23% of adults do not have a high school diploma and statewide, over 400,000 Oklahomans are functionally illiterate see our Homegrown Heroes Story on page 45 to inspire you to help others with this widespread problem) - this years theme is I want to BEE a Star where you can dress as your favorite famous personality. Get all your details by contacting Melissa Muncy at (918) 224-9647. The Sand Springs Herbal Affair & Festival, April 20, 9 am 4 pm For the past 23 years, the Sand Springs Herb Festival has drawn thousands of people into its quaint downtown area, for what has become known as the largest and most respected festivals in Oklahoma. With its many years of experience, the Sand Springs community knows how to throw a festival; it is well organized, run very efficiently and is a great way to spend a day out. This is the place to buy vegetables and herbs for your home garden, or perhaps an assortment of flowers and bushes for your flower beds? There are so many varieties to choose - natives, perennials, heirlooms, treasures you wont find in any stores. If gardening isnt your passion, then the Festival offers many other activities with more than 100 booths that feature arts and crafts, and plenty of ethnic and American foods on offer from vendors. This is one Festival that you definitely dont want to miss! www. herbalaffairandfestival.com The Jenks Herb & Plant Festival, April 27 Another must on your spring shopping list should be the annual Jenks Herb & Plant Festival. This event features over 100 booths filled with a variety of locally grown herbs and plants, garden decorations and much more. Shop for annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, herbs, fresh vegetables and heirloom plants, then take your newly purchased items and visit with gardening experts who will be on hand to answer all of your gardening questions. Vendors will have booths offering Oklahoma wines, garden and home decor, jewelry, arts and crafts, birdhouses, bath and body products, and more. Spend the day at the Festival, and bring the kids along so that they can enjoy the inflatable jungle gyms, slides, face painting and games. Have breakfast from the Kiwanis, or lunch from the vast selection of food vendors offering burgers, turkey legs, barbecue, funnel cakes, ice cream and lemonade and much more. Enjoy live entertainment and bluegrass music on the Reasors Festival Stage, pick up a sampling of caramel corn, and dont forget to utilize the Drop and Shop service available each year, allowing shoppers to drop-off purchases and pick them up later. www.jenksgardenclub.com
CREEK COUNTY
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Farmers Markets Grow Local Economies and Communities

By Coleen Thornton
Everyone looks forward to the first fresh tomatoes of the year, but farmers markets provide so much more than just fresh vegetables. At Cherry Street Farmers Market in Tulsa, one of the two markets, where Heaven Sent Food & Fiber sell their merino and alpaca yarns, goat milk and honey soap, honey, eggs and vegetables, neighbors and friends gather every Saturday to support the rural economy while getting the freshest food available. Farmers Markets reduce the miles food travels before hitting your plate and limit the number of hands that touch it, reducing pollution, greenhouse gases and risks of food borne illness. Food from your grocery store will travel an average of 1500 miles, from the farm to farmers market less than 100 miles, in many cases, less than 20. These farmers turn around and spend 80% of their earnings in the same town or region, v. 16% for grocery store dollars, keeping neighbors employed and communities thriving. Co-owner of Heaven Sent, Sue Ricelli, is on the Board of Tahlequah Farmers Market, and is making preparations to provide additional community service by setting up for food donations to pantries and other local charities. At Cherry St Farmers Market, SNAP (food stamp) dollars are doubled through donations from foundations, allowing disadvantaged and under-served customers, including the elderly and children, to extend their limited budget to buy healthy food. This reduces health care costs over the long-term, while increasing opportunity for family farmers to pay their bills. Online markets like www.Tahlequahlocallygrown.net and Tulsa Clean Food Market have options to allow chefs and those who want to buy local items in bulk for community canning bees to purchase direct from the farmer at wholesale prices and have the items pre-packaged for convenient pick up on market day. Many markets allow artisans and musicians to demonstrate their skills, entertain and educate, while mingling with gourmet chefs and veggie novices. Depending on the market, you may be able to try some new fruit or vegetable you have never heard of or seen before, make a tourist stop out of a Saturday morning or just pick up a bouquet of flowers for a friend or yourself. Help your community to thrive by shopping your local Farmers Market. If 10% of our purchases were made at the Farmers Markets, we would boost the local economy by leaps and bounds. BRISTOW FARMERS MARKET 8 am noon, Saturday, May 11 October Tractor Supply parking lot, corner of SH 16 and SH 66 wyatt.b@sbcglobal.net www.bristowchamber.com Bob Wyatt 918-695-7194 BROKEN ARROWS MARKET ON MAIN 8 am noon, Saturday April 13 October 12 418 S Main St dblue@brokenarrowok.gov David Blue 918-259-6572 BARTLESVILLE FARMERS MARKET 8 am 11:30 am, Saturday, May October Corner of Frank Phillips Blvd and Keeler Ave bartlesvillefarmersmarket@yahoo.com www.bartlesvillefarmersmarket.org Gwen Harris, 918-440-4062 CATOOSAS MARKET ON THE RIVER 8 am noon, Saturday May September Across the bridge from Mollys Landing at Rogers Point Park, Navigational Channel and Hwy 66 russ.white@sbcglobal.net Russ White 918-691-8825 MAIN ST. FARMERS MARKET 8 am noon, May 4 October 6th St (Main) and Route 66 djnaturelady@aol.com Denise Johnson 918-636-2569 CLAREMORE FARMERS MARKET 7 am noon, Saturday, May 4 October Expo Center NE corner of parking lot, 400 Veterans Pkwy betsyldavis@yahoo.com Joe Davis 918-812-1987 CLEVELAND FARMERS MARKET 8 am noon, Saturday June October Corner of Broadway and Pawnee amyhedges@chamberofcleveland.com Amy Hedges 918-358-213 EUFAULA FARMERS MARKET 8:00 am noon, Saturday Memorial Day Labor Day 301 S 1st, Public Library cricket@crosstel.net Cricket Jester 918-452-3648 GROVE FARMERS MARKET 8:00 am noon, Wednesday and Saturday May 26 October 20 Downtown on the Community Center Lawn (104 W 3rd St) www.groveareamerchantsassociation.com clfisher@cpmphoto.net Chuck Fisher /Antique Gallery 918-786-9109 HASKELL FARMERS MARKET 3 pm until dark, Tuesday March seasonal availability Haskell Library parking lot, 116 N Broadway (Hwy 64) City of Haskell 918-482-3933 MOUNDS FARMERS MARKET 8 am noon, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month March 23 October 22 Greer Park, 14th and Commercial Ave Melodies_broom@yahoo.com Melodie Reader 918-752-6113 /918-827-7408
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MUSKOGEE FARMERS MARKET 8 am noon, Wednesday, May 15 October 30 8 am noon, Saturday, April 20 October 26 Market Square Civic Center, 5th St Okmulgee doug.ewalton@gmail.com Doug Walton 918-686-6939 NOWATA FARMERS MARKET 3 pm 6 pm, Wednesday, May 8 8 am noon, Saturday May 4 October 26 Nowata County Fairgrounds, 1 block West of Hwy 169 anacreokla@gmail.com www.nowatacountyfarmersmarket.blogspot.com Suzan Perkins 918-214-3000 OKMULGEE FARMERS MARKET 8 am 1 pm, Tuesday and Friday May 4 October Creek Council House on town square, 100 W 6th St, Okmulgee onlyinokmulgee@yahoo.com Brenda Brewer 918-758-1015 OWASSO FARMERS MARKET 8 am noon, Wednesday and Saturday, April 20 Nancy Blakley or Lee Ann Boyer 918-5217191 YMCA Parking Lot, service road just West of Hwy 169 owassofarmersmarket@yahoo.com MAYES COUNTY FARMERS MARKET 8 am 11 am, Saturday April 27 mid - October Mayes County Courthouse, intersection of Hwy 69 and 20, 1 blk East and 1 blk North dianelay1@gmail.com Diane Lay, 918 810-5631 SALLISAW FARMERS MARKET 8 am noon, Wednesday and Saturday MidApril October Downtown on Cherokee, West of the Library Les Owens 918-774-2752 OSAGE HILLS FARMERS MARKET 8 am noon, Saturday May 18 season availability 202 East Rogers garyanvil@aol.com www.osagehillsfarmersmarket.com Gary Lanham 918-510-0032 TAHLEQUAH FARMERS MARKET 8 am noon, Saturdays April October Norris Park in historic downtown Tahlequah at Muskogee Ave, between Spring St and Morgan Ave Tahlequahfarmersmarket@yahoo.com Marla Saeger 918-207-7671 DOWNTOWN TULSA FARMERS MARKET 10:30 am 2 pm, Tuesdays, April December 3rd St and Boston Tulsadtfm@gmail.com Julie Friedel 918-619-2190 NORTH TULSA FARMERS MARKET 9 am 2 pm Tuesdays June 4 August TCC NE campus, 3727 E Apache St and N Harvard
www.newsomecommunityfarms.org newfars777@aol.com Facebook Newsome Community Farms Demalda Newsome 918-955-8559 BROOKSIDE FARMERS MARKET 8 am noon, May 1 October 16 Food Pyramid parking lot, 39th and Peoria info@cherrystreetfarmersmarket.com www.cherrystreetfarmersmarket.com Lisa Brandborg 918-7893881
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ST. FRANCIS FARMERS MARKET 7 am noon, May 9 6161 S. Yale, back part of campus jtfauntleroy@saintfrancis.com John Fauntleroy 918-494-7210 PEARL FARMERS MARKET 4:00 pm 7:00 pm, Thursday April 18 September 12 East end of Centennial Park, 6th St and Peoria www.pearlfarmersmarket.org mollyannrichardson@gmail.com Molly Richardson 918-978-4203 CHERRY STREET FARMERS MARKET 7 am 11 am, Saturday April 13 October 19 15th St, just East of Peoria, Tulsa info@cherrystreetfarmersmarket.com www.cherrystreetfarmersmarket.com Lisa Brandborg 918-789-3881 THE MARKET AT BLAKE PARK 8 am noon, Saturday May 13 to mid-October Blake Park, Intersection of US Hwy 69 and Hwy 51 fgla@windstream.net Patty Stewart 918-485-4623 FARMSTANDS CONRAD FARMS Bixby Open 7 days a week, 8:00 am 6:30 pm 7400 E 151st. Eugene Conrad 918-366-8942 DON CARMICHAELS PRODUCE Open 7 days a week, 8:00 am 6:00 pm 14800 S. Memorial Don and Joyce Carmichael, 918-366-4728 4240 FARM STAND Foyil-Adair 8 am 5 pm, Monday Saturday June October 28A and 4240 Road, Between Foyill and Adair d4240farms@yahoo.com or betsyldavis@yahoo.com Joe and Betsy Davis 918-812-1987 THE PEPPERMINT DRAGON Sapulpa Honor system, Help Yourself Building air conditioned and with refrigeration Daylight hours, MayOctober okiedragon@yahoo.com David and Donna Vogelpohl 918-224-5337
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Animals
Are all over Oklahoma in April
about the animal world and its free with your paid admission. If you plan ahead only a little bit, you can really make the most of your day at the Tulsa Zoo by visiting their Website (www. tulsazoo.org) and clicking on the Plan A Visit link at the top of the page. Youll find calendars with daily chats, ride schedules, amenities, exhibits, maps, hours, services and rules. The staff at the Tulsa Zoo can work with home schoolers, large classes or any other special needs you have, but you will want to plan your trip in advance to make sure you take advantage of all you want to see and do. They have great rates for school groups as well as scouts and large groups of 25 or more and you can even plan for lunch at the Zoo, so they have thought of everything. They can accommodate your birthday party, wedding or company outing and we cant think of anything better than a company picnic at the Tulsa Zoo. They can even rent after hours! Get more details at www.tulsazoo.org or call (918) 669-6600. The zoo is open 363 days a year 9 am 5 pm and is located at 6421 E. 36th Street N. Well have more on their events for the summer so stick around to keep up. Safari Joes Wildlife Sanctuary in Adair is open on Saturdays until school lets out and then theyll be ready for full-blown business with Tuesday-Saturday hours. What we really love about Safari Joes is that they take in animals that have been adopted as pets by people who thought an alligator, snake or parrot would be like a dog or cat but got something else. Safari Joes takes in these wonderful creatures and teaches others about their special place in our world even the creepy ones. They have a great reptile show and rides too. If you make a $20 online donation, they offer a fabulous pass and free unlimited rides for the whole day for your family. Safari Joes can always use your goodwill as they are not-for-profit and do such good deeds for exotic animals. Check out their Website or Facebook page for their summer hours, homeschoolers info and more (www.safarijoes.org) or call Melissa for schooling info at (918) 785-7433. Locust Grove is home to Zoo Safari (located at 5301 Earbob Road). The focus at Zoo Safari is not on the big bears and cats but rather the small creatures who have their own role to play in our delicate ecosystem also known as Earth. You get an oppor-
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This is the perfect time of year for you to gather the family together and spend a day visiting some of the animal parks we have right here in Oklahoma. Last year, we covered the entire states animal park offerings, but this year, weve decided that we would devote more emphasis on places you can go right here in Green Country. We also will have more on our Website at www.mypulsemag.com, but its just enough for our own neighborhood. The big deal in Green Country is of course the Tulsa Zoo. They are always expanding and that gives the Zoo big props. Nothing is sadder than seeing sad animals in sad conditions but you wont find any of that at our local zoos. They are clean, safe environments with happy, well-cared for, fed, happy and loved animals. All of the different animals are there from the oceans to prairies to mountainous regions, but some of the biggest draws are the penguins and sea lions. The Tulsa Zoo opened up a new four-building complex Mar. 16 called the Robert J. LaFortune WildLIFE Trek: a renovated complex focusing on animals from around the world and their adaptations to their environments through evolution. You can see how their bodies have become accustomed to cold, forest, water and desert, but the big exhibit will be the grizzly exhibit with an interactive keeper chat area and training wall. There is a natural habitat with two-story waterfall and wading pond for these big bears to play around in but the potential for learning something new about these big creatures is limitless. The old cave exhibit has been integrated into the new one and it is quite the site to behold. There are many programs that our Zoo is involved in that are worth checking out on the web: they have many overnight programs, on and off site school programs and they are heavily involved in conservation movements. There are many classes offered at the Zoo organized by age group, many geared toward 5-12 year old children. They have all kinds of creative classes, games and fun ways to inspire and enlighten kids to see the animal world around them. One of the programs, the Wild Discoveries Program, is more of a hands-on approach to showing children
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tunity to see the rare small animals that are not seen often or everywhere. Its a great opportunity to learn about conservation and no matter your age or knowledge you get the chance to learn a little something about your world. Zoo Safari is open Mon. Sat. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. and Sunday by special arrangement, but we recommend you call before you show up as they do a lot of work with schools to enlighten and educate. Call them at (918) 386-2203 to find out more. There is no admission charge, but they run their operation from donations so please donate before you leave. Want something a bit agricultural? Then give the Zena Suri Alpaca Farm in Jay a little time (35401 S. 580 Road). They have alpaca yarn, handmade alpaca yarn items for sale and they have a new gift shop in Grove where their items are also for sale. If you are curious about becoming an alpaca owner, these are the people to speak with and learn what you need to know before you leap into becoming an alpaca parent. Check out their Website at www.zenasurialpacas.com before you make the trip
or give them a call at (804) 389-2579 and ask your questions. If you want to see native Oklahoma animals in their wild habitat, we recommend that you visit www.fws.org/southwest/refuges/ oklahoma and find out more about the wonderful wildlife refuges located all across the state (as well as others). Remember to be respectful of the animals and their homes. They dont invade your space and trash the place so treat theirs with respect too. By the way, please do not purchase anything made with palm oil: palm oil gatherers are ruthlessly and unnecessarily killing wild orangutans and other endangered animals in the jungles to get at the palm oil as well as deforesting rain forests for a product that is not a necessity. It is an act of pure greed and we dont need it. Do your part by leaving any product made with palm oil on the shelf. We will have information on the Oklahoma Aquarium for May and events at these parks over the summer, so stick around for more animals in Oklahoma and for the events going on at our local animal parks.
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Dealing with allergies with herbal relief

DISCLAIMER: Many of us are not too keen on the idea of ingesting chemicals into our systems and/or we are also lucky enough to not have allergy symptoms that radically interfere with our quality of life. For those of you who suffer to the point of thinking you are ready to lose your mind, this type of allergy cure might not be for you. If you suffer symptoms of allergies only a few days of the season or you are a big advocate of natural/homeopathic medications, there are many herbal cures out there that tout effectiveness. For many,thesecuresareonlyrecommendedforseasonalallergysufferers, not for those who suffer day-to-day. If you have regular issues with allergies, we suggest you stay the course with your doctor or discussherbalremedieswithyourphysicianbeforetryingthem.Having said that, lets look at alternative ways to relieve your allergies. One of the most famous herbal cures right now is the European herb butterbur (Petasites hybridus). Its had success in trials, showing results as effective as antihistamine without all the side effects. A cure many like for the nasal suffering is nasal spray made from freeze-dried nettles and goldenseal added to saline nasal spray. This combination works to wash out the pollen as well as clean out the mucus, but it also works as an antibacterial, which might help clean out your misery a little faster. Be sure to spray toward the outside of each nostril. Some claim that there are foods out there that, if consumed, can aid in your relief. Many naturopathic docs say that grape seed extract, and quercetin, a flavonoid, can work pretty well to help you to feel better. Both are found in red wine (yeah!) but you can also take them as supplements. Add to them some vitamin C and you could be on the road to recovery even faster. Some also claim that spicy foods have allergy relief properties as they clear the nasal passages. For this purpose, try cayenne pepper, onion, garlic, hot ginger and fenugreek. That being said, what you dont eat can aid you as much as what you do eat. If you react to something with an upset tummy or hives, avoid it at allergy season at all costs as obviously, you could make your ragweed/pollen allergies that much worse. Other foods recommended to avoid are: melon, banana, cucumber, sunflower seeds, chamomile, and any herbal supplements containing echinacea, all of which can make symptoms much worse. Some things you can do around the house to help you breathe better are to incorporate an air filtration system in your house;
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even if you use them in only the room you are in. You have to use these before symptoms appear, as they dont seem to work after symptoms have started. Some claim to have found relief through acupuncture: as many as half of the sufferers have found relief in only two appointments. Before you go, see if your insurance might cover some or all of the costs, as Western medicine is starting to see the benefit and you could find that it helps you greatly. One important thing to note: do NOT mix alternative treatments with OTC/prescriptions without checking with the doctor first. The results could be disastrous. It is also important to note that if you are having success with your allergist, then as the old saying goes, If it aint broke, dont fix it. If you are happy, have your life back and can step out your front door without swelling like a big red balloon, then stay the course. If you are concerned about how much medication you take or the effects, talk to your doctor and ask if she recommends another course of treatment, but selfmedicating can be more dangerous than no medication. The point is to find some relief for those who suffer only some of the time from the seasonal problems of allergies. If you have regular issues with allergies and need to get regular medical help for them, we do not recommend that you try the herbal route. Also, if you have bronchitis, asthma, COPD, heart ailments or other allergies that need to be addressed through use of an Epi-pen, we do not recommend herbal cures under any circumstances until you have had a clearance from your doctor. See our County pages for some of the Herb Festivals in Green Country for spring: there are three big ones for April and we are sure they will have herbs to help you find fresh relief. We also recommend that you check with www.WebMD.com, your physician or allergist and read the labels on allergy products, including herbal cures, as all medicines are medicines and you could have an interaction you did not anticipate. Many people do think that herbal medications run any risk and we would like you to know that they are often as effective as prescriptions and therefore can be as dangerous as prescriptions if used improperly. Have a happy spring and stay healthy!
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Allergies are here - but not to stay

Dr. Tracy Childers - Green Country Allergy Clinic
Ahhh-Chooo! Oh my, is it that time again? Yes, allergy season is upon us and you may soon have to decide how you are planning to deal with those pesky symptoms this year. Should you just grin and bear it? How about the over the counter options for allergy treatment? Or when should I really seek the help of a professional? All good questions... Inside the nose, we have some pretty amazing anatomy that provides impressive defense for us, especially with respect to allergic rhinitis where you have inflammation of the nose due to allergies. The nose has the septum in the middle that separates the right and left halves. Our filtration anatomy and membranes are located on the side walls of the nose, and are most efficient when moist. This is where pollen, fumes, bacteria and viruses will collect and start their inflammatory process, and where our immune system can become overwhelmed. Common defenses such as congestion, sneezing and excessive nasal mucous are efforts by our immune system to protect us. For those of us who have hereditary predisposition, multiple exposures over the years can really trigger a cascade of symptoms and lead to other complications such as sinus infections, eye infections, extreme fatigue, lost productivity at work, etc. If you can identify your triggering agents, the easiest recommendation is avoidance. However, that is not always possible if you have a tree pollen in the spring and winds are strong as they are here in NE Oklahoma. Saline nasal spray is probably the most natural, reasonable and least expensive effort available to fight allergies. I generally recommend saline be used at least twice a day to flush the pollen and other debris from the nasal membranes. By spraying this toward the outside wall of the nose, you can cleanse your nose and flush the offending pollen away, giving your immune system an opportunity to recover and focus on other needs your body may have. This is also a great addition to any of the below treatment options. Many of the over the counter (OTC) medications have been around for years, and are very reliable. Many of these have strong sedating side effects, and diphenhydramine, also known as Benadryl, is the main ingredient in many OTC sleeping pills and may not be the best choice if you need to drive or be responsible. Also, take note of the expected duration of action of whatever medication you are considering. Some of the newer non-sedating antihistamines are now available over the counter now as well. Many times these may seem more expensive; however, when considering the duration of action and the absence of sedative effects, these options are well worth it in my opinion. Examples of these non-sedating antihistamines include loratadine, cetrizine and fexofenadine. If you visit your doctor, other options are available and include steroid nasal sprays and even antihistamine nasal sprays, which are great to use. These are best when used consistently during your expected allergy season, on a daily basis without respect to the symptoms you are actually experiencing that day. These nasal sprays are not addictive and are very safe, especially compared to the steroids prescribed in past years. As a reminder, please continue with the nasal saline twice a day and point the steroid nasal spray to the outer wall of the nose to avoid the possible side effects of nasal irritation and nosebleeds, which can occur. Now imagine your life without allergies... Allergy testing and desensitization are also effective and are the only way to really overcome the symptoms of allergy. By carefully identifying offending triggers, avoidance is easier and your immune system can be incrementally strengthened to minimize and hopefully eliminate allergy symptoms, reducing the need for allergy medications. This service is offered here in Tahlequah at Green Country Allergy. Say goodbye to the sneezes, itchy eyes and tissue boxes! Tracey W. Childers, DO, FAOCO, FAAOA Board Certified in Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic Surgery and Fellowship trained in Otolaryngic Allergy Private practice in Tahlequah for 14 years
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The cost of owning a pet
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By Dr Kyle Rozell The Pet Clinic on Main Street, Tahlequah

The animal health industry was the second leading industry in the U.S. in 2009 - it ranked above every industry except for technology. Its a sign of the times. People are spending more and more on the health and well-being of their pets these days. That change is greatly due to the fact that pets are now seen as part of the family instead of just a pet. I have seen the change with my own family. If someone would have told me 20 years ago that I would have three dogs in the house every night and that my father would let a dog sleep in his bed, I would have said that idea was crazy. Most of us have been affected in more ways than one by our pets. That new love for our pets and the desire to take care of them properly does come with a price tag. There is no such thing as a free dog! The technology, pharmaceuticals, surgery and medicine used in our four-legged friends is equivalent to, and in some cases, superior to the human field. The machines, medicine and surgical techniques are therefore a wonderful value if you compare them to what you would pay for the same procedure for yourself. A veterinarians education and equipment are just as expensive as your human physicians and we have the many of the same overhead costs of any other small business and those things add up. An x-ray is an x-ray, blood work is blood work and a bottle of amoxicillin is a bottle of amoxicillin regardless of whether it is for you or your pet. Many clients neglect yearly wellness visits and vaccines in order to save a buck, but when problems do arise they are usually more costly than if found on a routine exam or hopefully prevented with quality wellness programs. So how do we deal with the rising costs of owning a pet? There is pet insurance available though not widely used. It is not widely used because of the fear that it will turn into the same circus that is human health insurance. There is another method of payment out there that we have recently started to use with great results. It is called CareCredit and truly is a great way to pay for the unforeseen expenses that are involved with owning a pet. It is similar to applying for a credit card in that you do have to get approved; the company then gives you a limit. For example if you were to be approved for $2000 and the procedure that is needed is $600, then my office bills CareCredit. CareCredit then sets you up on monthly payments, either 6 months or 12 months. As long as you can pay that bill off in the allotted time, its interest free! There are no fees, no interest if paid as agreed. Thats a pretty good deal in todays time. Give us a call if you have questions about CareCredit or anything else. We would love to be your Other Family Doctor. Dr Kyle Rozell The Pet Clinic on Main Street Tahlequah, OK
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Veterinary Emergency Care
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By Dr Kyle Rozell The Pet Clinic on Main Street, Tahlequah

What constitutes an after-hours veterinary emergency? At what point should I seek emergency care for my pet after hours? After-hours emergencies are exactly that, life threatening emergencies that are taking place after the veterinary clinic has closed. I get a fair amount of clients who express their concern about the lack of after-hours emergency veterinary care in rural areas. I want to first say that taking emergency calls is up to each individual veterinarian. I have decided that in my practice, after-hours emergency calls will be taken. In Tahlequah and the surrounding area, we are at a disadvantage over larger metropolitan areas like Tulsa. Those larger cities have 24 hour emergency hospitals to see the overnight emergencies. Those hospitals have veterinarians and nurses in-house, 24 hours a day, to manage those critical cases. Those hospitals are set up specifically for those critical care patients, just like human hospitals. So, exactly as your regular physicians office functions, most veterinary offices are open during the day for normal hours and then after-hours patients are taken to an emergency clinic. Since we do not have a quickly accessible veterinary emergency clinic in the rural areas, most veterinarians choose to provide the service of after-hours emergency care at their clinic. As in the case of human emergency rooms, you should expect to pay an extra fee for using that emergency room over and above what you would pay during a normal doctors office visit and you should expect that same policy in all after-hours veterinary care. So the next time you have an emergency with one of your pets, feel free to call me and we will assess the situation. I would be glad to help in your time of need. If I am not able to help, I will give you contact information for emergency clinics that I recommend. Just remember that after-hours emergency lines are for true emergencies. A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part. Always remember that if you are in a rural area and an emergency clinic is not readily accessible and your veterinarian sees you on emergency, be thankful that he/she left their family and activities to care for your pet. Put yourself in your vets shoes the next time you decide to call for an emergency on a Sunday afternoon. Most veterinarians are more than happy to help if is a true emergency. Give us a call at (918) 431-0151, we would love to be Your Other Family Doctor. You can also find us on Facebook and our website: www.thepetcliniconmainstreet.com Dr Kyle Rozell The Pet Clinic on Main Street Tahlequah, OK
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GoinsonatGilcreaseMuseum
With the warmer weather comes thoughts of things to do and places to venture forth for entertainment. We thought for April, we would offer the Gilcrease Museum as a place you might want to visit for a day of visual delights. They have plenty of ongoing exhibits that are unique to Oklahoma as well as some new ones you wont want to miss, along with food that will make you want to come back again and again. Instead of long-winded descriptions of what the Gilcrease has, we thought it best to show you some samplings of the new exhibits already hanging or coming to the Gilcrease in April. Be sure to spend some time outdoors while you are there, as the grounds are as beautiful as the works inside. While you are there, a visit to their gift shop can be a lifesaver to find that one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone. The Gilcrease is open Tuesday Sunday, 10 am 5 pm and the restaurant is open 11 am 3 pm. Find out more by calling the Museum at (918) 596-2700. The Gilcrease is located at 1400 North Gilcrease Museum Road in Tulsa, just off I-244 near downtown Tulsa.
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Oh boy! Its SPRING! Yall know what that means! Its FESTIVAL season! Its also time for lots and lots of artists and crafters to show off all theyve been working at all winter long. Were going to jump right in because we have a lot to tell you about: First, before we go any further, be sure to visit our Best of Festivals pages on pages 6-7 where many arts and crafts are being exhibited in conjunction with music, activities, rodeos and kiddie rides, so we apologize in advance for any overlap we cover here. What we really appreciate and admire is the consideration many artists give to causes and we would like to reach out to thank our local artists who give of themselves for local charities, their heritage (or for someone elses) or for local events. These people do this without thought to the amount of time, energy or materials they invested into the pieces and they offer their works freely to help others. These artists are all about the greater good and in times like these, a giving soul cannot easily be found. Some events where there are an abundance of artists whose hearts are in the right place can be found at: Art Under the Oaks Show and Sale April 1 30 is a key part of Five Civilized Tribes and the annual Azalea Festival every year. Many of the works are stunning visual masterpieces and some of the resident artists will also have their works out for
your review as well. Five Civilized Tribes has some of the most gifted artists in Oklahoma. Find out more at (918) 683-1701 or see our Muskogee pages (pages 11-16).
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Autism in April on April 13 a fund raiser benefitting individuals affected by autism. All works are created by people with autism or artists who support them. Find out more by calling (918) 914-3425 or visit our Washington County pages (18-20) for more. Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale April 20 May 27 with opening reception on April 19 this annual art show covers a wide range of styles done by many federally recognized tribal members with the theme being the Trail of Tears. Ninety three artists representing 15 Nations will be displaying their works. Check out our Cherokee pages (8-10) or call (918) 456-6007 for details.
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Theater thrills to put spring in your step

We have so much to tell you about for springs theater line-up, we arent even sure how to begin, so bear with us as we muddle through the myriad of theater fun for everyone this April. Whatever you do, dont let this month of live entertainment pass you by without enjoying at least one show. If youre a big fantasy reader, this woman needs no introduction: Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaids Tale and The Blind Assassin, will be at Tulsa PAC Apr. 3 at 7 pm to discuss her passion for writing. If youve fantasized about becoming a writer, this is a cant miss. Find out more at www.tulsapac.com or call (918) 596-7111. are plenty of chances to take photos in the Sesame Street along with the characters, so be there an hour before the show begins to capture the magic. www.bokcenter.com The Tulsa Symphony Presents Orange for one night only Apr. 6 at 7:30 pm. Orange -- a dramatic color to be sure -- is less violent than red, yet remains energetic, lighthearted and intriguing. Samuel Barbers School for Scandal is playful and lively, bursting with drama, much like the comedic play after which it was written. One of Beethovens most highly regarded symphonys spontaneously sweeping final movement catches audiences in a whirlwind of joy. Find out more at www.tulsapac.com or call (918) 596-7111. Botanica follows for another one-night only performance on Apr. 7 at Tulsa PAC and it also will be worthy of your time, so take a nap and have two nights in a row where you are out late. We think youll be glad you did it. With an eclectic score ranging from birdsong to Vivaldi, Botanica is a dreamlike journey through the four seasons of the natural world. Costumes, projections, custom-made props and puppetry enhance the exceptional inventiveness and physical beauty of MOMIX, a company of dancer-illusionists led by Moses Pendleton, co-founder of Pilobolus. www.tulsapac.com, (918) 596-7111 Bartlesville Community Concert presents New Odyssey on Apr. 8 at 7 pm at the Community Center (300 SE Adams Blvd.) and its not just for adults: A highly entertaining group with a versatile, funny, family-oriented performance. A unique combination of great music, audience participation and zaniness, mayhem can ensure at any moment. Musical choices range from Beatles Med-
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Tulsa PAC presents Love, Loss and What I Wore for three performances Apr. 4-6 at Liddy Doenges Theatre, and it is based on the best-selling book by Ilene Beckerman. The play is organized as a series of monologues by five female actors who use clothing and accessories and the memories they trigger to tell funny and often poignant stories that all women and perhaps some men can relate to. Find out more at www.tulsapac.com or call (918) 596-7111. Sesame Street Live comes to the BOK Center in Tulsa Apr. 4-7 with fun to be had BEFORE the show as well as all your favorites such as Elmo, Baby Bear, Cookie Monster and more, along with the opportunity to sing along with many of the songs, its a going to be a perfect opportunity for youngsters to get an early start on why live shows are so wonderful. When Elmo gets his furry fingers on Abby Cadabbys magic wand, theres something in the air, and Sesame Street becomes a nonstop, all-singing, alldancing musical montage! What will Elmo learn about the power of musical magic? Join the conga line of fun to find out! There
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ley, the Pink Panther, Cripple Creek to Beethoven. Get more at www.bccamusic.org or call (918) 6614984. Grove Community Playmakers are welcoming spring with the play Dead Mans Cell Phone showing Apr. 13, 14, 16, 19-21, 23, 26-28. How much could someone learn about you if they found your cell phone - and started answering your calls? A lonely woman, Jean, answers the cell phone of a stranger, Gordon, and finds herself the unwitting guardian of his memory. It all answers the question about how far technology has led us and how our grieving process makes us desperate for the connection to others. Get tickets and info at www.gcplaymakers.com or call (918) 786-8950
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The David Osborne Trio duction celebrating the 200th anniversary of Verdis birth. Score by Giuseppe Verdi. Sung in Italian with English super titles (FYI). www.tulsapac.com, (918) 596-7111 Would you care for some lovely piano playing? How about Pianist of the Presidents? The David Osborne Trio will be at the Coleman Theatre for one day only on Apr. 21 at 2:30 pm to offer you a nice performance. Enjoy a good lunch in town then come see what the presidents have requested. Find out more by calling (918) 540-2445 or logon to www.colemantheatre.org. While clearly not for the kids, Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody might be just what you need for a funny night out with the gals while your man watches the kids. SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody is the hilarious new comedy that brings all the naughty fun of the best-selling book to life. Your inner goddess will be laughing out loud with this clever re-imagining of the characters as they come alive with hysterical comedy, musical numbers, sexy and fun performances from the hunky leading man, plus lots of surprises! Its going on Apr. 25-27 at 7:30 pm and should be pretty dang funny. Best part is that you wont have to hide the tickets in a brown paper wrapper. Get your details at www. tulsaconventioncenter.com or call (918) 894-4350. We didnt forget the ballet fans of The Pulse; we found that the Bartlesville Civic Ballet is presenting Footnotes Apr. 27-28 at 7 pm at the Community Center (300 SE Adams Blvd.) and it looks to be a plethora of choreography: This performance will feature segments of some of classical ballets best-loved works: La Bayadere Kingdom of Shades and Pas de Quatre both staged by Soili Arvola and the premier of Lisa Rolls choreography to Ballet in the Ville. We welcome back professional dancers Vilia Putris and Mindaugas Bauzys for this performance and they will also perform a Pas de Deux from Sleeping Beauty. Find out more at www.balletbartlesville.com or call (918) 440-9065 for more. The classic we all know West Side Story will be at Chapman Music Hall at none other than Tulsa PAC Apr. 30 May 5. Based on Romeo and Juliet, this modern-day tale of star-crossed lovers from opposite sides of the tracks. www.tulsapac.com, (918) 596-7111 Looking into May, The Coleman in Miami will be hosting Life with Father May 2-5. It is a portrayal of a rambunctious. Overburdened Wall Street Broker who demands that everything from his family should be just so, the more it seems the fates conspire against him. It is chock full of irony and understated humor of life in the 1890s. Call (918) 540-2445 or check out www.colemantheatre.org for times and info.
Forbidden Broadway Comes to the Tulsa PAC Apr. 19-20 at 7:30 pm and promises to be funny as well as forbidden. Sing along with the songs you already know. From Annie to Phantom to Wicked, this fall-down-funny satirical roast of over 30 Broadway hits features outrageous costumes, silly spoofs of the songs you know by heart, and madcap impressions by a stellar cast. Updated regularly, Forbidden Broadway has been an off-Broadway sensation for 27 years! www.tulsapac.com, (918) 596-7111 Theater Bartlesville has something comedic to offer with Getting Sara Married Apr. 19-20, 26-28 and with the title, you can guess the story: Sara Hastings is an unmarried lawyer in her mid-thirties, much too busy to get involved in any romance. Her Aunt Martha has decided to take matters into her own hands and find her a husband. Unfortunately, Aunt Marthas method of doing it amounts to having the prospective groom bopped over the head... www.theaterbartlesville.com, (918) 336-1900, the theater is located at 312 S. Dewey. Lest we ignore all the other wonderful theatre is Green Country, we still have one more event at Tulsa PAC we have to tell you about: Ada will be presented by the Tulsa Opera Apr. 20, 26 and 28. Referred to as the grandest of grand opera, Ada was the first production Tulsa Opera staged at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center after it opened in 1977 and the first outdoor opera performed at Skelly (now Chapman) Stadium in 1933. In a story of love during wartime, Ada, the enslaved Ethiopian princess, and Radams, leader of the Egyptian army, long to be united forever. But someone else wants Radams too: the daughter of the Pharaoh! In the title role is Adrienne Danrich. Singers from the Tulsa Oratorio Chorus and dancers from Tulsa Ballet II join forces with Tulsa Opera for this spectacular pro-
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Oblivion
April 12, PG-13
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In the year 2073 Jack Harper (Tom Cruise) is a former Marine commander and one of the last drone repeairmen stationed on Earth which was devasted by a war from alien invasion. With his mission almost complete he discovers a downed spacecraft which turns his world views on end. This is just one what happened to the Earth movies coming out this year. Based on the graphic novel by Joseph Kosinki, who also directed and co-produced, Oblivion has the credentials and backing and certainly looks intriguing. With cast members including Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko and Andrea Riseborough along with Cruise, the star power is there as well. My curiosity is peaked.
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Marina (Olga Kurylenko) and Neil (Ben Affleck) come to Oklahoma where they get wrapped up with other people. Marina with a priest (Javier Bardem) struggling with his vocation and Neil with Jane (Rachel McAdams), an old childhood friend. No big blockbuster here, but said to be full of story and character and well received by both critics and audiences alike, this movie is very much a dramatic story teller. Cinema for the sake of cinema as some would say. For Oklahomans this movie has location shootings in Bartlesville and Pawhuska.
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Also in Theaters April

April 19
Jobs (PG-13); Lords of Salem (R)
6 Souls (R); The Brass Teapot (R); The Company You Keep (R); Evil Dead (R); Jurassic Park 3-D (PG-13); Trance (R)
April 26
April 12
42 (PG-13); Scary Movie 5 (NYR)
At Any Price (R); The Big Wedding (R); Pain and Gain (NYR); The Reluctant Fundamentalist (R)
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April
April 9
Hyde Park on Hudson (R)
April 16
Django Unchained (R) Oscar Winner for Best Original Screenplay Best Supporting Actor
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Homegrown Heroes: you can teach an old dog new tricks and a woman at NSU has done just that
You may or may not have heard that a local man has become somewhat of a national celebrity. Ed Bray, of Cookson, who is 89 years young, has spent most of his life unable to read. For much of his life, he depended on his wife or a coworker to assist him, but when his wife passed away in 2009, Mr. Bray did not sit back and throw his hands up; he did something that very few of us think to do when facing a trial in life he faced it head-on and learned to read. Yes, at 89, Ed Bray took up reading and he got some help from Dr. Tobi Thompson a very giving soul at Northeastern State University by the name of Dr. Tobi Thompson. MSN, Huffington Post and various other news agencies grabbed onto the story and have been running with it since February. Mr. Bray spent much of his life keeping this a secret, but it appears the cat is out of the bag and has since run away. We want to tell you that Mr. Bray is a veteran who fought in World War II where he stormed the beach at Normandy, hes a multiple-decorated war hero and he worked at an Air Force base for many years, so this is not a man who sat back and did nothing in life. Mr. Bray has spent a lifetime trying to read, only to give up when he worked so hard at everything else, but reading was one thing that just would not come to him. Until Tobi Thompson came along and made it all click. Dr. Thompson gave Mr. Bray the gentle push he needed to make reading come together through the use of flash cards. Since Ed Bray learned to read, he has graduated to finish three books on his own. A pretty great accomplishment as far as were concerned. But thats not really the story we are interested in. We want to tell you about his teacher, Dr. Tobi Thompson who dedicated herself to the task of making sure that Mr. Bray learned to read. No matter what. Dr. Thompson gave us some insight on the story of how this all began. My secretary is a neighbor of Mr. Bray and she was telling him about her new job at NSU. Mr. Bray commented that he wanted to learn to read better and she suggested that he come into NSU to see me. He didnt come in on his own of course, but Dr. Holland, who is also one of Mr. Brays neighbors, and a former Dean at NSU, loaded Mr. Bray into his truck and brought him in to see me. We asked how Mr. Bray took to the idea of trying to learn to read once again and Dr. Thompson said that Mr. Bray, understandably, was a bit closed-minded on the idea. After 12-15 attempts of having it never work before, of course he wasnt going to have a good mind set, so I said, Lets just talk. I found out Mr. Bray was a fan of Eddie Arnold, so I made flash cards with Eddie Arnold song lyrics. That was in October of 2012 and Mr. Bray was a reader by February. You might ask if Mr. Bray had a learning disability or other obstacle that stood in his way, but what many of us do not realize is that the emphasis placed on education today is nothing like the indifference given to education in the early 1900s . Many people of that generation had nothing more than a fifth or sixth grade education if they were lucky. Children were needed to help at home with farming operations, younger children and all kinds of things that forced parents to take them out of school. Education was a luxury for the wealthy, not for the everyday folks like it is today. Many of the kids in school today take their educations for granted, not realizing that children only a generation or two ago, were so disheartened to have to leave school for the family needs. It also might be good to know that Mr. Bray was not completely illiterate. He knew that the Stop sign meant stop and various other things like that, so his ability to read, while very limited, was not total. He had only minimal skills needed to survive in the world, but he knew how to make the most of those skills and survive in spite of them (or maybe because of them). Dr. Tobi Thompson worked as a high school English teacher for 16 years and has been at NSU for three and a half years but never before has had to teach anyone to read from the beginning. All of the kids Ive ever worked with already knew how to read, so I had to learn how to work with Mr. Brays interests and get him interested in something to keep him wanting to do more. We sought out stories like Mr. Brays where people overcame their learning obstacles and learned to read, but what grabbed us were the people who gave them the push to do it. It was the teacher who never gave up, the parent, the partner the friend, the sibling who never stopped believing that they could learn and gave of their time, energy, love, faith and encouragement that made us want to tell you about the educators and supporters that help others who have issues with learning to read, write or do any number of learning tasks. Many people look at education as easy jobs where they have summers off, Monday-Friday work and good pay, when in reality, theirs is a much different reality. Many teachers work evenings, weekends and summers and put in way over 40 hours per week helping students who need that extra something. Teaching is not a job it is a calling and anyone who goes into the teaching profession for the easy job never succeeds because the reality is much different than the idea. Many teachers are facing cuts in pay, loss of jobs and funding as well as a whole host of problems that make their already difficult jobs even tougher. Many classrooms are already at capacity and are looking at being pushed even farther into insanity with class sizes growing with these cuts in funding. If you are a parent, please watch your childs educational development, but dont be so quick to blame the teacher because he/she is most likely doing all they can to keep things going on a shoestring. If you want to complain, you need to speak to your politicians, not the teachers. What is even more frightening is that more than one in 10 Americans are considered illiterate. Of these, many elderly people who cannot read tend to not take proper care of their health because they cant understand their prescription bottles, literature or paperwork given to them by their doctors. We would like to thank all of the teachers in Green Country for their hard work, long days and longer evenings spent grading papers, tests, homework, making lesson plans and who spend their summers taking courses to keep their skills up to date, teaching summer school or working a minimum wage job to keep money coming in until they can return to the classroom in the fall for all they have sacrificed for their profession. Maybe some people do not see what you forfeit for your calling, but we do. Dr. Thompsons is one of the stories that give us faith in the education system. She gave an 89 year old man a new lease on life and taught him how to read after a lifetime of failure. It might have been the teachers, it might have been the frustration, but what we know is that Mr. Bray is a reader and like many other people who learn to read after many years of not having the ability to do so, hell be reading everything he can get his hands on. Now, if only the rest of the world worked that way. If you could read this story, thank a teacher.
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Cowboy craziness greets Green Country - and beyond

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We started out thinking there might not be enough for a Rodeos page, but then we did a bit of research and lo and behold, we ended up smothered in rodeos and horse shows! Just goes to show you that Green Country is serious about rodeos and the rodeo season is about to get going in a big way. If you know of a rodeo or horse show, we would love to know about it, but we need to know about it at least 60 days in advance. Please e-mail editor@ mypulsemag.com with your rodeo event name, location, contact information, dates, times and any other pertinent information. Green Country Rodeos: Apr. 21: Wild Catters Spring Open Rodeo, Drumright Round-Up Club Arena, Drumright, (918) 428-1138: Looks like the Old West is alive and well from what we could gather from the pictures from previous years events, and gauging from the fact that this is Drumright, they like things a bit wild, so you know this will be an event worthy of your time. Give a call for more info, but were pretty sure it will be all the fun you could hope for and more. Apr. 24-28: Sandia Tulsa Classic, Expo Center, 4145 E. 21st St, Tulsa, www.sandiaclassic.com: With an emphasis on English riding more than Western, it might be a refreshing change to see the Sandia Classic at the Expo Center. With jumping, dressage and more sedate riding being the way its done, the Sandia Classic could be a fun way to spend some time with the kids and introduce them into something new. Apr. 26-27: Green Country Classic Ranch Rodeo & Trade Show, Claremore Expo Center, 400 Veterans Pkwy, Claremore, (918) 342-5357: We dont know quite what wild cow milking is but the name alone makes us want to see what it entails, but theres more: cattle branding, bronc riding, team penning and plenty of necessities as well as fun goodies you will realize you need as soon as you see them will all be there. Starting at 6 pm each evening, this is one of only a few sanctioned by the Working Ranch Cowboy Association of Oklahoma. There is thousands of dollars in prize money at stake so everyone will be seriously working to get a spot in the WRCA World Championships. Apr. 27: Okemah Pioneer Days Rodeo, Round Up Club Arena, East Date St., Okemah, (918) 716-0135: Family-friendly, traditional rodeo with mutton busting for the little ones and plenty of prize money makes this one you will want to bring the entire gang to check out. An added plus is that they will have plenty to eat while you are there, so make this one a cant for your April fun to-do list. May 2-4: Rodeo Miami, 1129 East 125 SW, Miami, www.visitmiamiok.com: a three-day event jam-packed with acts, vendors and food makes this more fun than you can hope for, but they aint messin around. They will have bronc riding, barrel racing, bull riding, calf roping and more but included in your fun will be a concert on Saturday after the show. How much more can a person want than that? May 2-5: Green Country Arabian Classic, Tulsa State Fairgrounds, Tulsa, www.gcaha.org: if you are a big fan of the Arabian horse, then Tulsa is where you need to be May 2-5 for the Arabian Classic where the Arabian horse is king. If you dont know what all the fuss is about, then come see what makes the Arabian horse so special at this four-day horse show where you can see these majestic creatures put through the paces. May 3-4: 29th Annual Owasso Roundup Club IPRA Championship, 8120 N. 91st E. Ave., Owasso, (800) 639-9002: Books open Apr. 29 8 am, close Apr. 29 5 pm. Saturday night is Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night and permits, locals and youth cards are accepted. This is an outdoor arena, so welcome the warmer weather of spring with this fun for all rodeo located just north of Tulsa. May 4-5: Oklahoma High School Rodeo Association Rodeo, Sycamore Springs Ranch, Locust Grove, www.ohsra.com, www. sycamorespringsranch.net: Its a great way to get your young ones involved in something other than video games and give them something fun to watch on a weekend. Sycamore Springs Ranch is quite a beautiful place to visit so we are sure this is a classy rodeo in every sense of the word. Breakaway, goat tying, bareback, saddle bronc, barrel racing, pole bending, bull riding and more are part of the festivities, so come out for an evening of fun at Sycamore Springs and see what local youths have been up to. May 4-5: Will Rogers Classic Jackpot Cattle Show, Claremore Expo Center, Claremore, www.rogerscountyfair.com: The information on this is sketchy, but wherever theres cattle shown and money to be had, we figured its worth a mention, so we wish you the best and nows as good a time as any to get your prettiest cows all cleaned up for this show where some money can be won if yours is the cutest.
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Elsewhere: Apr. 4-6: Ram Nationals Circuit Finals Rodeo, State Fairgrounds Arena, 3001 General Pershing Blvd, OKC, (405) 232-7787, www.rncfr.com: This is one of the big deals of the pro rodeo season and we are lucky enough to get it here in Oklahoma, so why not make the trek over to OKC and make a day of it? Circuit winners from the 12 PRCA circuits will compete for cash and prizes and you can also peruse the western wear and goodies for sale so even if you arent a real cowboy, you can dress like one. Apr. 12-14: National Barrel Horse Association Oklahoma State Finals, Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center (1700 W. Independence St.), Shawnee, (40570-1212, www.nbhaok05.com: if you love the thrill of the barrel race, then this is the rodeo for you. Located right off I-40, the Expo Center will have more barrel races than you could have hoped for. This is all part of the NBHA tour (not to be confused with the NBA) where riders get points towards their totals for the grand finale in October. Apr. 16-20: 89er Days Celebration, Downtown Guthrie, (405) 282-2589, www.89erdays.com: Guthrie is celebrating its birth and early days in a big way with their annual nod to April 22,
1889 when tens of thousands of land seekers ran for land claims. Friday and Saturday nights will bring back those bygone days with all kinds of rodeo events including the kid-friendly ones, so come for the festival and stay for the nightly festivities. Apr. 27-28: Gold Standard Futurity/Two Bulls Challenge, Stephens County Fair & Expo Center (2002 S 13th), Duncan, (254) 965-4130, www.unitedbuckingbulls.com: Chisholm Trail Casino is presenting this rodeo and they have upped the ante by offering a $50,000 payout for the big winner. With this kind of cash on the line, its serious business. Bring the family and see the excitement.
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May 3-5: Chisholm Trail Stampede PRCA Rodeo, Stephens County Fair & Expo Center (2002 S 13th), Duncan, (580) 2522900, www.duncanok.org: Family-friendly fun encompassing bull riding, team roping, bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping and ladies barrel racing but they are throwing in nickel throw and calf scramble just to shake things up a bit, but it doesnt stop there. They will also have Western exhibits, a cowboy church, a pageant, a mechanical bull, a chuck wagon and plenty of food. Definitely worth the drive.
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Powwow season springs into Green Country and elsewhere

This area is famous for its powwows,and while there are not many going on around here, that doesnt meant that there arent powwows to talk about. Because we know we have many Native American readers, we wanted to give you information on some of the festivities you need to know about (despite the drive), even though the distance. We also have local Native American educational symposiums that also offer Powwows, so read on and see which ones strike your fancy dance. Indian Territory Days is something for the kids to get them away from the iPods, X-Boxes and PlayStations, but the extra bonus is that parents can get in FREE with a paying childs admission. Makes you want to go just for the special perk, doesnt it? We have more on Territory Days in our Cherokee County pages (pp. 8-10). NSU is home to one of the first Cherokee female seminaries in the U.S. pre-dating Oklahoma statehood. In keeping with their history, they have an annual event that aims to enlighten, educate and entertain. The annual Symposium of the American Indian is four days of educational and cultural presentations open to the public free of charge. Workshops on Native American traditions, films, vendors, stickball exhibitions, gourd dancing to drums and American Indian games are only a sampling of all they will be offering to attendees. There will be many scholars and tribal traditionalists gathering to teach and entertain. Above all, this symposium brings renowned scholars and tribal traditionalists together in a university venue to educate and offer discourse in sovereignty, scholarship, creative works, tribal issues and cultural diversity. Learn more by visiting the Website at www.nsuok.edu/symposium or call (918) 444-4350. NSU is located at 600 N. Grand in Tahlequah and they are diligent about placing many signs around to get you to their special events as well as directing you to the appropriate parking spaces. The Symposium runs Wed. 9 am 9 pm, Thur. 9 am 5 pm, Fri. 9 am 10 pm, and Sat. 1 pm midnight. Muskogee celebrates the Azalea all month long, but on Apr. 20, they have a special Powwow dedicated to it at the Muskogee Civic Center (425 Boston). The Fife Indian UMC Azalea Powwow features a grand entry, gourd dancing, drumming, many different drumming and dance competitions, along with food and merchandise vendors to roundout the day. It runs from 2 10 pm and if you would like more information, you can call the Civic Center at (918) 684-6363. The Trail of Tears Art Show starts April 20 and runs through May 27. We mention it here because it pays special tribute to the Trail of Tears and there are many local Native American artists in attendance. Find out more at www.cherokeeheritage.org or go to pages 8-10 to read all about it. There is a big powwow that many Native Americans make the pilgrimage to attend: the Gathering of Nations Powwow is slated for April 25-27 at University of New Mexico Arena where all people, both Indian and non-Indian are encouraged to attend. 3,000 Native American dancers, singers representing over 500 tribes from America and Canada will be attending as well as 800 artisans and traders will be at the Gathering of Nations Powwow. It is one of the biggest in the world many claim it to be the place to be for the real Powwow experience, but its really a good place for many Native Americans to reconnect with each other each year and keep the spirit of oneness alive and well. Dances, drumming, stickball, worship and pageantry make the Gathering of Nations worth a mention even though it isnt even in the state of Oklahoma. We hope that many Oklahoman Native Americans can make the effort to attend and catch up with friends. If you are curious to know more about Gathering of Nations, their Website is quite informative: www.gatheringofnations. com. You can find more than just information on the event; there is information on hotels in the area and information on Albuquerque too. If you prefer to speak to someone, call (505) 836-2810. Other Native American Events in Oklahoma you might want to see: April 6: American Indian Youth Leadership Spring Powwow: McCurtain County Sports Complex, Broken Bow, (580) 584-3365 April 13: Talihina Indian Festival Powwow: Talihina School Gym, Talihina, (918) 567-2539 April 13: Rose State College Powwow: Performing Arts Center, Midwest City, (405) 736-0347, www.rose.edu April 20: All Nations Powwow: East Central State University, Ada, (580) 332-1983, www.allnationsok.com
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Where to find the most authentic Mexican food in Green Country

Due to our proximity to Texas, the Mexico border and our love of good food, Green Country is chock full of great Mexican eateries. Sometimes it almost seems like theres a Mexican restaurant on every corner, but that doesnt mean that every place is good. There are some places you should keep driving past to get to the better ones and some you should never miss, even if you get juevos rancheros. We decided to cover this for April so youll have a handy list ready to help you make a decision to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. If you find good Mexican fare, theres never a bad time of year to eat it. Weve asked our readers, Facebook friends and people on the street to give us their ideas on the best places to go, and heres what we came up with (in no particular order): Hamlins El Toro: 3731 W. Okmulgee St., Muskogee, (918) 687-9194, www.hamlinsel toro.com, Facebook Hamlins is as Okie as Muskogee and many claim that white sauce just cant be beat. The addiction to the white sauce is real, its deep and one bite and youll know why. Their food is fresh, we like that they make their salsa homemade, and endorse the fact that they have a good sandwich menu. You can get their food carry-out as well as ask them to cater your next event (wont you be popular when you have Hamlins cater your next meeting instead of the usual cold sandwiches and chips fare?). Give the Spanish Burger a shot: seasoned meat on a bun with French fries and a small salad makes this a great meal. We also like that Hamlins has been around since 1958 - folks who have moved away often claim that one of the first things they do when coming back for a visit is to hit Hamlins for their white sauce fix, so with that kind of longevity and following, you cant miss. Take a look at their Website to further entice you to visit. Chilangos: 1310 S. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah, (918) 4311511, 333 S. 32nd St, Muskogee, (918) 684-6161, 906 E. Cherokee, Wagoner, OK (918) 485-6191, Menu on www. welcome2oklahoma.com Chilangos makes the grade in many categories: they offer great food at a great price and we really like that they thought of all the different tastes and food issues people have such as vegetarians, food allergies and a childrens menu, but they offer margaritas for $4 as well as a long list of special premium drinks, including Cuba Libre, which can make a meal very special, but they sweetened the deal even more with a nice beer selection and desserts too. Their combination dinners for $6.50 are tasty, plenty of food and sometimes enough for another meal and we love that they have a large lunch menu with most of the selections under $5. If its your first time, you might want to give one of the Chilangos Specials a shot or ask one of the wait staff for a recommendation. They have a big lunch rush Mon. Fri. but the staff always seems able to rise to the occasion. El Vallarta: 434 S. Wilson St., Vinita, (918) 256-3333, 1014 S. Main, Jay, 20 Goodrich Blvd. #3, Miami, 1623 S. Main St., St. B, Grove, www.elvallarta.com, specials on Facebook Their menu, while intimidating, is very exciting to peruse because they offer it all. With multiple locations from Vinita to Joplin, they also have plenty of locations for you to stop in for your Cinco celebration. They have an extensive lunch menu with most offerings under $5, a combination dinner menu with most options under $7 and their beverage menu is its own page with wines, beers, margaritas and all kinds of mixed drinks to select from if you are looking for a special night out complete with special drinks with cherries and umbrellas. They have childrens plates and they will substitute white for red sauce. We also liked their appetizer menu where there are all kinds of salads for the health-conscious customer/vegetarian as well as plenty of sides
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so you can sample something new without making the commitment for your meal. Many claim that you will have enough to take home for a second meal. El Calvario 2: 825 N. Main St. (US Hwy 69), Miami, (918) 542-3390 Their salsa is apparently some of the best in Miami and we hear from many diners that they also do a mean chips with mozzarella cheese sauce, but many have told us that the Mexicanas Enchiladas make the meal at El Calvario 2. For the record, we could not find an El Calvario 1. Open seven days a week, El Calvario 2 has been a Miami staple for a long time and many locals swear by it. El Zarape: 701 E. Downing Street, Tahlequah, (918) 456-0708, Facebook Open since 2002 and going strong today, El Zarape has a big and loyal following in Tahlequah as well as folks who travel from elsewhere. We really love the chicken soup: rice, avocado, huge pieces of chicken and plenty of vegetables make this more like a meal. We also LOVE their chips and salsa. Having tried the quesadillas, we found that they are consistently good and if you go there for lunch any weekday, the parking lot is always packed a good sign of good food. They recently updated their menu, so thats always incentive to return to an old favorite for a new try. Lots of choices, sides and good prices will bring you back for more. El Charro: Multiple Locations all over Green Country, favorite at 1525 N. Wood Drive, Okmulgee, (918) 752-0211 We had quite a few people tell us that this particular location of El Charro is a hit, with the cheese sauce being a big draw. As many Mexican food critics know, good (or bad) cheese sauce can
make (or break) your meal and apparently El Charro has a great white cheese sauce that many claim is good enough for a straw and a cup. We like that El Charro has plenty of variety and they serve all kinds of dishes from steak to seafood, but many like that you can bring everyone because they also offer meals of meat and French fries for the one member of your party that doesnt like Mexican food and everyone walks out full and happy. El Rio Verde: 38 N. Trenton, Tulsa, (918) 592-2555, Facebook With its fun mural painted on the side of the building, El Rio Verde (The Green River) is warm and inviting, but its also been voted Best of Tulsa. Many have stated that their Nachos Combo makes them drool just thinking about them - lots of meat, cheese, refried beans and veggies make it a heavenly combination of yummy. They offer plenty of authentic Mexican sodas (pop) to wash down your food with as well as a Cocada for dessert that is simply too beautiful to eat, but we are certain youll get past it and eat it anyway. If you like it HOT, give the Torta Ahogada a shot its a hot sandwich drowned in a hot chili de rbol sauce but if you arent quite that adventurous, then get it half drowned until you can fully commit. Makes our eyes water just to look at it. They even have a soup that can cure hangovers! El Rio Verde definitely has thought of everything and they also are quite affordable to boot. El Tequila: four locations: 1113 North Elm Place, Broken Arrow (918) 459-7677, 8118 S. Memorial Dr., (918) 459-7677, 5001 S. Harvard Ave., (918) 895-6262, 12500 E. 86th St. N., Owasso, (918) 274-0931, www.eltequilatulsa.com Their dinner menu on the web was still under construction, but we
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namely how they cook the meat and the sauces. Many claim that the meats are shredded well and flavored nicely. Weve had the Mexi Stack recommended to us repeatedly. The atmosphere is nice, the place is clean (as our readers know, we love that) and its locally owned and operated. Nothing pre-made and out of the microwave at Casa Tamales the staff is knowledgeable and can help you make a decision if you havent eaten there before: you order at the counter and they bring the food to your table; just so you know before you go. They also have a salsa bar (yeah!) with lots of spiciness and variety. La Fiesta: 317 S. Osage Ave., Dewey, (918) 534-1705, 3800 Washington Place, Bartlesville, (918) 333-0032, www.thelafiesta.com Many claim that this is the real deal and as close to real Mexican food as one can get as well as having some nice wait staff. With good prices, good atmosphere and big portions, its a local favorite. They have locations in Bartlesville and Dewey (there are five locations in total with the other three in Kansas). We like the pricing; prices for appetizers are around $5 and most dinners run from $6 - $10, but it is a lot of food. Many love the Mole Poblano and the guacamole is a big hit with diners: as we all know, good guacamole is awesome and bad guac is, well... La Fiesta has their guacamole game going. They offer vegetarian and kids dishes too and plenty of options to customize your meal to try something new if you cant yet commit. They offer daily specials on their Website with lunch combos with a drink for $7.29 (including a drink) Mon. Fri. and small Margaritas for $3 or draft beers for $1 every day. With plenty of wine, beer and mixed drink options, you can make this a special night out for two or bring the family for a great dinner without going broke.
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found that their lunch menu has a nice selection with good prices and we like that you can get the Speedy Gonzales or Nachos Deluxe if time is an issue and get your food to eat and get going. They also offer plenty of options so you can enjoy a good selection with most meals being under $5. We also like that lunch is available from 11 am 4 pm every day, so if you are late to lunch, no need to worry that you have to pay dinner rates at 3:30 pm. With plenty of location in Tulsa as well as Broken Arrow and Owasso, check them out for a great selection and good prices. Maggies Mexican Kitchen: 104 NE 1st Street, Pryor, (918) 824-4557 We keep hearing that the one thing at Maggies that everyone cant wait to eat again are the soft corn tortillas dish with cilantro and onions, but we havent tried that one. When you find a place that has that special go-to dish that people have a craving for, you cant go wrong to just order that. If you dont care for cilantro and onions, just get them on the side and see if its the same and maybe add them in a bit at a time. What gives Maggies extra attention is that Maggie offers breakfast! Yep, they have omelets, chorizo, eggs and biscuits with many other options offered on Saturdays from 7 11 am and the offerings are impressive. We also like the Create A Combo at Maggies where you can choose two or three items from their list, but if you are really hungry, we suggest one of the platters: most are around $9-10 and worth every dime. Casa Tamales: 3400 E. Tuxedo Blvd., Bartlesville, (918) 335-5505, Facebook This Mexican restaurant, while not one of the big players, gets big props because of its authenticity and their attention to detail,
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Music in Green Country

By Julie Wenger Watson
For music fans, this spring is a great time to visit Northeast Oklahoma. Whether you prefer intimate clubs, historic venues or large arenas, Green Country has them all. This month you can catch everything from country and rock n roll to dubstep and soul. Tulsa prides itself on being a music-friendly town. Recently named one of the countrys Top 10 Cities with the best music scenes by Livability.com, there are plenty of opportunities to catch a great show in this city that nurtured the careers of musicians like J.J. Cale and Leon Russell. The Cains Ballroom near 4th St. & N. Main in downtown Tulsa is known as The Home of Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys. This world renowned venue hosted the King of Western Swing from 1935-42 and hasnt slowed down since. Aprils calendar is full, kicking off with young hip hop musician and rapper Machine Gun Kelly on 4/2. Local Natives, 2009 SXSW sensations, bring their soaring harmonies, tribal beats and dreamy orchestral melodies to town on 4/9. Grab your masks for a complete change of pace on 4/20 when satirical heavy-metal band GWAR returns in full costume for an outrageous evening of entertainment. Fans of singer songwriters will want to hear Indie rocker Matt Costa on 4/26. Looking ahead at May, highlights include Indie rock band Ra Ra Riot (5/6) and pop rock artist (and Tulsan!) Ben Rector (5/9). For a complete schedule and ticket information, visit www.cainsballroom.com. Another favorite historic venue in T-Town is The Brady Theater built in 1914 and known for its Art Deco style. Local hero and noted musician Leon Russell will celebrate his birthday at The Brady on 4/6. A keyboard genius, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and legendary session musician, he has played with everyone from The Rolling Stones to Elton John. Catch American Idol country crooner Scott McCreery on 4/25, Brit Floyd, a British Pink Floyd tribute band on 4/28 and American rock band Needtobreathe on 4/29. For more details, see www.bradytheater. com. Tulsas BOK Center was designed by world famous architect Cesar Pelli and seats close to 20,000. Home to the Tulsa Oilers hockey team and the WNBA Tulsa Shock, BOK Center is also one of the regions premier music venues. Award-winning country music mega-stars Miranda Lambert & Dierks Bentley stop by on 4/13 with their Locked &Reloaded tour. Jumping to May, iconic rockers Fleetwood Mac promise a sold out show on 5/1 after a three year break from the road. This tour will include most of the bands lineup from their top-selling Rumors album days. Fans of early 80s rock wont want to miss the triple bill of REO Speedwagon, Styx & Ted Nugent on 5/8. See the full calendar at www.bokcenter.com . The neighboring Tulsa Convention Center hosts Grammy Award winning Christian rock band Third Day and their Miracle Tour on 4/24. Information at www. tulsaconvention.com. The Joint in Tulsas Hard Rock Casino is an impressive, state-ofthe-art, over 21 venue that still manages to feel like an intimate club setting. On 4/18, Chicago, the American rock band famous for hits like If You Leave Me Now, Baby What a Big Surprise and 25 or 6 to 4 will perform their classics. Little Big Town, a favorite band for many who like the cross of romance and the soulful sound they put down, will be at The Joint 4/26 and Jewel, a hugely popular genre-crossing singer-songwriter, will perform on 5/3. All details at www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com. For intimate, acoustic shows, check out All Soul Acoustic Coffeehouse: www.allsoulcoffeehouse.com. On 4/12, Grammynominated singer songwriter Shawn Mullins will take the stage. Best known for his hit Lullaby, Mullins voice is both gritty and tender. Pokey LaFarge and his band bring their youthful take on old-timey music to town on 5/4. Just outside of Tulsa, the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center opened its doors in 2009, hosting events from pop concerts to Broadway shows.
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On 4/20, two great acts, The Oak Ridge Boys, famous for their four-part harmonies and upbeat songs, and The Blind Boys of Alabama, living legends of gospel music, will perform. For tickets, visit www.pacba.com. The Buffalo Run Casino in Miami has several upcoming shows for music lovers. Country music crooner Justin Moore has scored six times on the Hot Country Songs charts with hits like Small Town USA and Til My Last Day. You can catch him on 4/12. Out of Texas, The Josh Abbot Band will bring their own brand of country on 4/26. Corey Smith, a singer songwriter whose music is influenced by country, rock and blues, will follow on 5/3. For more information, visit www.buffalorun.com. We have more music events in our Music Calendar (page 54) as well as lots for you in our county pages at many of the local festivals coming your way in April and May. Keep with us through the summer for the local music festivals, as we will be giving you the skinny on Rocklahoma, Backwoods Bash and all the great entertainment coming our way through the warmer months ahead. You can find out the latest on our Website at www. mypulsemag.com.
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April 2013
April 2:
Gatha Odissi and Krishna, Tulsa PAC John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa Love, Loss & What I Wore, Tulsa PAC Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa Momix Botanica, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa NSU Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Depot, Tulsa Sesame Street Live, BOK Center, Tulsa
Miranda Lambert & Dierks Bentley, BOK Center, Tulsa
April 14: April 16: April 17:
Gryphon Trio, Tulsa PAC - John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa Chonda Pierce, Mabee Center, Tulsa
Machine Gun Kelly, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Tom Brokaw - OSU Tulsa Business Forums, Mabee Center, Tulsa
April 9:
Local Natives, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa William Paul Young (author of The Shack), Mabee Center, Tulsa
April 3:
An Evening with Margaret Atwood, Tulsa PAC - John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa Brown Bag It! - Pat Surman and Ron Chioldi, Tulsa PAC - Kathleen Westby Pavilion, Tulsa
April 10:
Brown Bag It! - Tulsa Harp Ensemble, Tulsa PAC - Kathleen Westby Pavilion, Tulsa
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Brown Bag It! - U. of Tulsa Chamber Choir, Tulsa PAC - Kathleen Westby Pavilion, Tulsa Crowder, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
April 18: April 19:
Chicago, The Joint, Tulsa
April 4:
Colt Ford, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Love, Loss & What I Wore, Tulsa PAC Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa Sesame Street Live, BOK Center, Tulsa
April 5:
Forbidden Broadway, Tulsa PAC John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa Montgomery Gentry, River Spirit Event Center, Tulsa OK Play! Childrens Expo, Tulsa Convention Center, Tulsa Super Why Live! Youve Got the Power!, Brady Theater, Tulsa
James B. Stewart, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa John Anderson, Downstream Casino, Joplin Love, Loss and What I Wore, Tulsa PAC Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa Sesame Street Live, BOK Center, Tulsa
April 11: April 12:
April 6:
Pierce the Veil / All Time Low, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
11th Annual 80s Prom Masquerade and Dance Party, IDL Ballroom, Tulsa Leon Russell Birthday Bash, Brady Theater, Tulsa Love, Loss and What I Wore, Tulsa PAC Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa Sesame Street Live, BOK Center, Tulsa Tulsa Symphony: Orange, Tulsa PAC Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa Unto Others, Tulsa PAC - John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa
Angelina Ballerina, Tulsa PAC - John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa Granger Smith / Earl Dibbles Jr., Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Justin Moore, Buffalo Run Casino, Miami Masters of Illusion, Mabee Center, Tulsa Roy Clarks 80th Birthday Bash, River Spirit Event Center, Tulsa Xtreme Fight Night, The joint, Tulsa
Aida, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa Forbidden Broadway, Tulsa PAC John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa GWAR, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Kentucky Headhunters and Confederate Railroad, Osage Casino - Tulsa Event Center, Tulsa The Little Lighthouse Garden Party, Tulsa Convention Center, Tulsa Oak Ridge Boys & Blind Boys of Alabama, Broken Arrow PAC, Broken Arrow OK Play! Childrens Expo, Tulsa Convention Center, Tulsa
April 20:
April 24:
April 7:
April 13:
The Expendables, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
Angelina Ballerina, Tulsa PAC - John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa
Marcus Schulz, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Third Day / Colton Dixon / Josh Wilson, Tulsa Convention Center, Tulsa
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May 2013
May 1:
Alkaline Trio, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Fleetwood Mac, BOK Center, Tulsa West Side Story, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa
May 2:
West Side Story, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa
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April 25:
Awolnation, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Dustin Lance Blacks 8, Tulsa PAC Liddy Doenges Theater, Tulsa Scotty McCreery, Brady Theater, Tulsa Spank! 50 Shade of Parody, Tulsa Convention Center, Tulsa
April 27:
May 3:
Dustin Lance Blacks 8, Tulsa PAC Liddy Doenges Theater, Tulsa Tracy Lawrence, Osage Casino, Hominy Spank! 50 Shade of Parody, Tulsa Convention Center, Tulsa
April 26:
April 28:
Dustin Lance Blacks 8, Tulsa PAC Liddy Doenges Theater, Tulsa Josh Abbott Band with Whiskey Myers, Buffalo Run Casino, Miami Little Big Town, The Joint, Tulsa Matt Costa, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Spank! 50 Shade of Parody, Tulsa Convention Center, Tulsa
Aida, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa Brit Floyd, Brady Theater, Tulsa Papadosio, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
A Grand Night for Singing, Tulsa PAC John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa Corey Smith, Buffalo Run Casino, Miami Funtcase and Cookie Monsta, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Hermans Hermits with Peter Noone, River Spirit Event Center, Tulsa Jewel, The Joint, Tulsa West Side Story, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa
May 4:
April 29: April 30:
Needtobreathe, Brady Theater, Tulsa
West Side Story, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa
A Grand Night for Singing, Tulsa PAC John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa Equality Gala, Tulsa Convention Center, Tulsa Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan, Osage Casino, Bartlesville West Side Story, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa
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Real Homemade Mexican Food

You may wonder why we decided to pursue the Mexican fare for April when May is really the month to celebrate Mexicos heritage with Cinco de Mayo, but we thought it might be nice to be prepared with some dishes that you had tried already and already knew your family would eat before serving them to friends too. We tried to find dishes that are truly inspired by Mexicos rich spices while keeping them not too hot or spicy so your kids will still eat them too, but feel free to add or reduce the spices as you see fit. Happy Cinco de Mayo a little early. Bean and Corn Quesadillas (vegetarian) (serves 8) 1 can (16 oz each) Refried Beans 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions 1/3 cup chunky salsa 8 flour tortillas (8 inch) 1-1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese No-Stick Cooking Spray 1. Stir together beans, corn, onions and salsa in medium bowl until combined. Spread 1/4th bean mixture (generous 1/2 cup) on each of 4 tortillas. Sprinkle each with 1/4th cheese. Top with remaining 4 tortillas. 2. Spray outside of quesadillas with cooking spray. Cook quesadillas in large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat 3 minutes per side or until golden and cheese melts. Repeat for remaining quesadillas. Cut each into 6 wedges. Fish Tacos (serves 6) (www.readyseteat.com) 1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream 1 can (10 oz. each) Ro*Tel Mexican Diced Tomatoes with Lime Juice & Cilantro, drained, liquid reserved 3 cups tri-color coleslaw mix 1-1/2 pounds tilapia fillets, thawed if frozen 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon Canola Oil 12 yellow corn tortillas (6 inch) or taco shells, your choice 1. Stir together sour cream and 1/4 cup liquid from tomatoes in small bowl to make sauce; set aside. Stir together tomatoes with remaining liquid and coleslaw mix in medium bowl to make slaw; set aside. 2. Sprinkle fish with cumin and salt. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place fish in skillet; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork (145F). 3. Separate fish into 12 pieces. Place 1 piece on each tortilla, top with 1/4 cup slaw and 1 tablespoon sauce. Fold tortillas in half and serve immediately. Pork Mole (serves 6) (www.readyseteat.com) No-Stick Cooking Spray 1-1/4 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cans (10 oz each) Ro*Tel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate morsels 1. Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 5 minutes or until pork is done, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet; set aside. Add onion to skillet; cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add chili powder, cumin and cinnamon; continue cooking about 1 minute or until spices are fragrant, stirring frequently. 2. Add undrained tomatoes and morsels; bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 8 minutes. Return drained meat to tomato mixture; heat until hot. If you like, you can serve this over rice or make Mexican Rice. Easy Enchiladas (serves 4-6) (www.food.com) NOTE: Dont let the ingredients or number of steps intimidate you. Its quite easy to make these and weve had much success. 1 lb. ground beef or 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon garlic powder (I prefer fresh minced) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon oregano 2 teaspoons chili powder (more or less for your taste) 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3 cups shredded cheese (I like the jack or cheddar combos) 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce (I prefer the green sauce) olives (optional, but black olives are my favorite) 12 corn tortillas oil 1. If using chicken, boil chicken in water. Then rinse and shred with fork. Add onion and garlic. 2. If using ground beef, brown with onion and garlic, drain. 3. Add next 7 ingredients (Worcestershire sauce through black pepper). 4. In another skillet, heat oil. 5. Add tortillas, one at a time, for 10 seconds on each side. 6. Drain on paper towel. 7. In 10x13 baking pan, pour just enough enchilada sauce in the bottom to coat the bottom of the pan. 8. Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of meat mixture. 9. Cheese, onions, and/or olives can be put inside each enchilada at this time, if desired. 10. Roll tortilla and place seam side down in pan. 11. Continue with remaining tortillas. 12. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over tortillas and top with cheese (additional olives may be added if desired). 13. At this time, pan may be refrigerated for several hours or overnight. 14. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes (30 minutes if refrigerated). 15. Top with sour cream. Chicken Tortilla Soup (serves 4-6) (www.food.com) 6 tablespoons canola oil 8 corn tortillas, chopped 6 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon chili powder
3 bay leaves 6 cups chicken stock 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 large cooked chicken breast halves, shredded 1. In dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. 2. Add the tortillas, garlic, cilantro and onion, cooking for 2-3 minutes. 3. Add the tomatoes, bringing to a boil. 4. Add cumin, chili powder and bay leaves. 5. Add chicken stock and return to a boil. 6. Reduce heat. 7. Add salt and cayenne and simmer for an additional 30 minutes. 8. Remove bay leaves and stir in shredded chicken. 9. Garnish with Monterrey Jack cheese and avocado, and sour cream and fried tortillas if desired. Burrito Casserole (cant miss with a casserole!) (serves 4-6) 1 lb. ground beef or 1 lb. ground turkey 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning 6 large flour tortillas 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans 2 -3 cups shredded taco cheese or 2 -3 cups cheddar cheese 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup 4 ounces sour cream hot sauce, if desired to spice it up 1. Brown ground meat/turkey and onion; drain. 2. Add taco seasoning and stir in refried beans. 3. Mix soup and sour cream in a separate bowl. 4. Spread 1/2 sour cream mixture in the bottom of a casserole dish. 5. Tear up 3 tortillas and spread over sour cream mixture. 6. Put 1/2 the meat bean mixture over that. 7. Add a layer of cheese. 8. You could put some hot sauce on this now. 9. Repeat the layers. 10. Sprinkle cheese over the top and bake, uncovered, at 350F for 20-30 minutes.
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DIY Herbal Recipes

Vitamin E Lip Balm Ingredients: 1. 1/2 cup and 4 Tbsp. Almond oil 2. 8 Tbsp. beeswax 3. 2 tsp. honey 4. 1 tsp. Vitamin E oil 5. 1 tsp. Cocoa Oil Melt beeswax on low heat. Add honey and stir. Stir in Vitamin E oil and cocoa butter. Gently pour into containers and let cool. You can always add essential oils too! Hair Conditioner 2 oz. Unscented Hair Conditioner 15 drops Geranium Essential Oil 10 drops Rosewood Essential Oil 1 Tablespoon Jojoba Natural Or 2 oz. Unscented Hair Conditioner 25 drops Lemon Essential Oil 8 drops German Chamomile Essential Oil Deodorant Spray 5 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil 5 drops Lavender essential Oil 1 drop thyme essential Oil 1 ounce Vodka Mix in spray bottle. spray underarms as needed. Shake well before using. Healing Earth Facial Mask Ingredients 1-2 tbsp. fine healing earth powder Freshly squeezed orange juice. Combine these until you have a paste. Put onto your face and allow to dry. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry. You should leave this on for about 10 minutes Glowing Skin Mask This gorgeous smelling mask cleanses deep into the skin to leave an immaculate and glowing finish. This is the simple way to a more than a healthy glow. It will give almost a slight tan as if you have been in the sun for the perfect amount of time to give you that tint without make up. All you need is a banana, sandalwood powder and honey. Mash the banana into a thick, lumpy paste. Mix all of the ingredients together into a thick paste. Apply to your face and massage in gently for 3 minutes. Leave for another 7 minutes after that. Rinse off lightly with some cool water. Oatmeal Facial A mask for most skin typesMake a creamy paste of oatmeal and warm water. Apply generously to face, and leave until COMPLETELY dry. Remove by very gently rubbing with your fingers. Kitchen Sanitizer 8 ounces water 60 drops thyme essential oil Combine in a sprayer bottle and spray on surfaces to be disinfected. Wipe dry. Shake well before each use.
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Insect Repellent 2 oz. Oil 2 oz. Citrus oil 2 tsp. Vanilla extract Combine all in a spray bottle and shake. Any oil will do, sometimes I use almond or olive. Arthritis/gout oil 1 Tablespoon fresh crushed Rosemary 3 teaspoons Celery seeds crushed 1 large Chili crushed 250 ml oil any but canola Sterilize jar, place oil and other ingredients [make sure it covers] close, shake place in sunny spot for 10 days shaking every day strain into dark sterilized jars. FANTASTIC for gout, arthritis or aches and pains Heel Balm Very good for dry cracked skin - especially hand for cracked heels. Base: 300 mls water 30 mls sago or tapioca Boil together for approximately 20 minutes then strain and allow to cool. It will form a gel. Use 150mls of this gel and add the following: 25mls wheat germ oil 25mls avocado oil 4 drops rose oil 4 drops tea tree oil 4 drops roman chamomile oil Rose Hand cream You will need: 2 tsp. beeswax pastilles 2 TBSP. lanolin 1/3 cup wheat germ oil 1/3 cup rose water 3 drops essential rose oil Place beeswax and lanolin in heat proof container, set in boiling water. Stir with glass rod to melt and blend. In steady stream slowly pour in wheat germ oil, stirring constantly with glass rod. Place candy thermometer in mixture; heat to 160 degrees F. Add rose water a little at a time, stirring until mixture thickens. Let mixture cool to 105 degrees F. Add 3 drops of rose oil; stir thoroughly. Remove from water bath to cool. Stir mixture thoroughly while cooling, until cream thickens and becomes smooth and white. While cream is still warm, fill clean jar with small spoonfuls. Stored sealed in a cool place Cream will last for 3 months.
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Weather Protection Cream Ingredients: 2 tbsp sweet almond oil 2 tbsp jojoba oil 1 1/2 tsp beeswax 10 drops German chamomile, calendula, or carrot seed oil Heat sweet almond oil, jojoba oil and beeswax in a double boiler just until the wax has melted. Mix well. Add the E.O. Pour into a 2 oz jar. This will store up to 1 year. Aromatic Herb Seasoning 1 oz. Nutmegs 1 oz. Mace 2 oz. Cloves 1 oz. Bay Leaves 3 oz. Basil 3 oz. Marjoram 2 oz. Winter Savory 3 oz. Thyme 1/4 oz. Cayenne Pepper 1/2 oz. Lemon Peel Granules 1 teaspoon Garlic Granules Mix, Pulverize all herbs to a powder and store in an airtight container. Cajun Spice 8 tsp. Cayenne Pepper 4 tsp. Black Pepper 4 tsp. Sea Salt 5 tsp. Oregano 5 tsp. Thyme 5 tsp. Fennel 5 tsp. Cumin 5 tsp. Cardamom 5 tsp. Garlic powder 5 tsp. Coriander Grind all the herbs into a powder and store in glass jar. Bouquet Garni 1/4 cup Parsley 3 Bay leaves 2 Tbsp Thyme 2 Tbsp Marjoram 2 Tbsp Lovage Mix together well and tie 1 Tablespoon of herbs in a small muslin bag. Store in jar until needed. Mild Mustard 1/2 c Mustard Powder Water to make a paste 4 teas. Turbinado Sugar 1 teas. salt 1 teas. vinegar 1/4 teas. tumeric Cover paste with boiling water and allow to stand 30 minutes. Drain off excess water. Repeat process soaking for 5 minutes then drain. Stir in sugar and spices.
Pesto 1 1/2 cups fresh Basil 4 cloves garlic 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 teas. salt 1/4 teas. pepper 1/2 cup pine nuts Wash basil and allow moisture to dry and leaves to wilt slightly. Grind in food processor. Peel garlic and grind in food processor. Mix all in a bowl. Store in fridge in glass jar. Perfect Chicken Marinade 1 1/2 cups Italian dressing 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp ginger Best when used on boneless chicken breasts. Let it set for at least 2 hours before serving Purple Basil Vinegar 4 cloves garlic 1 cup purple basil leaves 2 cups wine vinegar Pack basil and garlic into jar. Cover with vinegar. Let stand in cool dark place for 4 weeks. Strain and bottle in glass jars. Rosemary Taragon Vinegar 1 handful fresh rosemary 1 handful fresh tarragon 2 cups wine vinegar Cover herbs in glass jar and allow to set in cool dark place for 4 weeks. Strain and bottle.
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APRIL 2013
Wanenmachers Tulsa Arms Show, Tulsa
April 2013
April 1:
Art Under the Oaks Opens, Muskogee Azalea Festival Opens Honor Heights Park, Muskogee Spring Open House, Sapulpa
April 8:
Bare Bones International Film Festival, Muskogee Bunko for Life, Vinita New Odyssey, Bartlesville NSU Jazz Ensemble, Tahlequah
April 2:
April 9:
Okmulgee County Archery Days, Okmulgee Downtown Tulsa Farmers Market Opens, Tulsa
Bare Bones International Film Festival, Muskogee Small Business Training at ICTC, Muskogee
Flea Market at Tulsa Expo Center, Tulsa Fort Gibson Heritage Days/Spring Encampment, Fort Gibson Gigging Tournament, Jay Herb Day in Brookside, Tulsa Movie on the Lawn at the Library, Sallisaw National Barrel Horse Association Oklahoma State Finals, Oklahoma City Oklahoma Ladies State Pageant, Bartlesville Rose State College Powwow, Midwest City Southwest Street Rod Nationals, Oklahoma City Spring Traders Encampment, Bartlesville Symposium of the American Indian, Tahlequah Talihina Indian Festival Powwow, Talihina Will Rogers Memorial Race, Claremore
MONTH AT A GLANCE
April 3: April 4:
April 10:
Okmulgee County Archery Days, Okmulgee Bare Bones International Film Festival, Muskogee Indian Territory Days, Tahlequah Ram Nationals Circuit Finals Rodeo, Oklahoma City
Bare Bones International Film Festival, Muskogee Symposium of the American Indian, Tahlequah
April 14:
April 11:
April 5:
Bare Bones International Film Festival, Muskogee Symposium of the American Indian, Tahlequah
Bare Bones International Film Festival, Muskogee Dead Mans Cell Phone, Grove National Barrel Horse Association Oklahoma State Finals, Oklahoma City Southwest Street Rod Nationals, Oklahoma City The Well-Armed Woman, Locust Grove
April 16:
Bare Bones International Film Festival, Muskogee Exotic Animal Auction, Locust Grove Indian Territory Days, Tahlequah Ram Nationals Circuit Finals Rodeo, Oklahoma City Retro Sign Show, Miami
April 12:
April 6:
American Youth Leadership Spring Powwow, Broken Bow Bare Bones International Film Festival, Muskogee Cherokee County Special Olympics Track & Field, Muskogee Dogwood Days Festival, Idabel Flea Market at Tulsa Expo Center, Tulsa Ladies Lifestyle Extravaganza, Claremore Muay Tai Kickboxing Fights, Muskogee Ram Nationals Circuit Finals Rodeo, Oklahoma City Retro Sign Show, Miami Tahlequah Farmers Market Opens, Tahlequah Wanenmachers Tulsa Arms Show, Tulsa
Bare Bones International Film Festival, Muskogee Exchange Club Chili & BBQ Cook-Off, Muskogee Fort Gibson Heritage Days/Spring Encampment, Fort Gibson Gigging Tournament, Jay Hog Wild for Scholars, Claremore National Barrel Horse Association Oklahoma State Finals, Oklahoma City Oklahoma Ladies State Pageant, Bartlesville Southwest Street Rod Nationals, Oklahoma City Spring Traders Encampment, Bartlesville Symposium of the American Indian, Tahlequah
89er Days Celebration, Guthrie Dead Mans Cell Phone, Grove Kick Up Her Heels Shoe Parade, Bartlesville
April 17: April 18:
89er Days Celebration, Guthrie 89er Days Celebration, Guthrie Pearl Farmers Market Opens, Tulsa Soda Steves Opens, Gore
April 19:
April 13:
April 7:
An Afternoon with Lerner and Loewe, Bartlesville Bare Bones International Film Festival, Muskogee
5K Race/1K Fun Run RSU, Claremore Artism in April, Bartlesville Azalea Festival Parade, Downtown Muskogee Bare Bones International Film Festival, Muskogee Broken Arrow Farmers Market Opens, Broken Arrow Cherry Street Farmers Market Opens, Tulsa Cruizaders Car & Motorcycle Show, Muskogee Dead Mans Cell Phone, Grove Exchange Club Chili & BBQ Cook-Off, Muskogee
89er Days Celebration, Guthrie Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Muskogee Dead Mans Cell Phone, Grove Forbidden Broadway, Tulsa Getting Sara Married, Bartlesville NEO Women & Friends at Copan Hall, Miami Trail of Tears Art Show Reception, Tahlequah
April 20:
89er Days Celebration, Guthrie All Nations Powwow, Ada American Heart Association 5K Run, Bartlesville Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Muskogee Chefs for the Cure, Tulsa Dead Mans Cell Phone, Grove Flea Market at Tulsa Expo Center, Tulsa
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Getting Sara Married, Bartlesville Herbal Affair & Festival, Sand Springs Checotah Trash Off, Checotah Fife Indian UMC Azalea Powwow, Muskogee Grove Antique Show, Grove Heritage Day, Eufaula Muskogee Farmers Market Opens, Muskogee Owasso Farmers Market opens, Owasso Party in the Park Wine Tasting Festival, Muskogee Sequoyah Fest, Wagoner Super Daves Gun Show, Claremore Trail of Tears Arts Show opens, Tahlequah Tulsa Art Studio Tour, Tulsa Gathering Nations, Albuquerque, NM Getting Sara Married, Bartlesville Red Fern Festival, Tahlequah Golf Tournament, Tulsa Green Country Classic Ranch Rodeo & Trade Show, Claremore Mangum Rattlesnake Derby, Mangum OK State Cowboy Fast Draw Championship, Tulsa Sandia Tulsa Classic. Tulsa Sheep Shearing at Shepherds Cross, Claremore
May 2013
May 1: May 2:
Brookside Farmers Market Opens, Tulsa Body Art Exhibit, Muskogee Green Country Arabian Classic, Tulsa Life With Father at the Coleman Theatre, Miami Rodeo Miami, Miami
April 27:
April 21:
Alt*Aft, Bartlesville Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Muskogee David Osborne Trio at Coleman Theatre, Miami Dead Mans Cell Phone, Grove Tulsa Art Studio Tour, Tulsa Wild Catters Spring Open Rodeo, Drumright
April 22:
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Muskogee Meal Planning Workshop, Creek County Library Annex, Sapulpa
April 23:
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Muskogee Cherokee County Senior Health and Information Fair, Go Ye Village, Tahlequah Dead Mans Cell Phone, Grove Festival of the Arts, Oklahoma City
April 24:
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Muskogee Festival of the Arts, Oklahoma City NSU Jazz Ensemble, Tahlequah Sandia Tulsa Classic. Tulsa
American Cowboy Trader Days, Claremore Bluegrass & Barbeque, Sallisaw Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Muskogee Challenge & Benefit for Wounded Warrior Project, Okmulgee Dead Mans Cell Phone, Grove Depot Train Rides, Bartlesville Dog Iron Poker Run (tentative), Claremore Festival of the Arts, Oklahoma City Flea Market at Tulsa Expo Center, Tulsa Footnotes, Bartlesville Gathering of Nations, Albuquerque, NM Getting Sara Married, Bartlesville Gold Standard Futurity/Two Bulls Challenge, Duncan Golf Tournament, Tulsa Green Country Classic Ranch Rodeo & Trade Show, Claremore Jenks Herb & Plant Festival, Downtown Jenks Mangum Rattlesnake Derby, Mangum Metcalf Gun Show, Tulsa Mayes County Farmers Market Opens, Mayes County Courthouse OK State Cowboy Fast Draw Championship, Tulsa Okemah Pioneer Days Rodeo, Okemah Red Fern Festival, Tahlequah Sandia Tulsa Classic. Tulsa Sheep Shearing at Shepherds Cross, Claremore Touch A Truck at Love-Hatbox Arena, Muskogee
May 3:
MONTH AT A GLANCE
BBQ & Blues Festival, Bixby Chisholm Trail Stampede PRCA Rodeo, Duncan Off the Floor, Creation in Studio K, Tulsa Germanfest, Tulsa Green Country Arabian Classic, Tulsa Kiddie Park Opens, Bartlesville Life With Father at the Coleman Theatre, Miami Oklahoma Steam Threshing & Gas Engine Show, Pawnee Owasso Roundup Club IPRA Championship, Owasso Rodeo Miami, Miami 1800s Lawn Social Antique & Craft Show/100 Mile Yard Sale, Cleveland BBQ & Blues Festival, Bixby Bartlesville Farmers Market opens, Bartlesville Catoosa Market on the River opens Chisholm Trail Stampede PRCA Rodeo, Duncan Claremore Farmers Market Opens, Claremore Claremore Lilac Festival, Claremore Flea Market at Tulsa Expo Center, Tulsa Friends of the Library Book Sale, Miami Germanfest, Tulsa Green Country Arabian Classic, Tulsa Life With Father at the Coleman Theatre, Miami Main Street Farmers Market Opens, Route 66 & 6th Street Off the Floor, Creation in Studio K, Tulsa Oklahoma High School Rodeo Association Rodeo, Locust Grove Oklahoma Renaissance Festival Opens, Muskogee Oklahoma Steam Threshing & Gas Engine Show, Pawnee Owasso Roundup Club IPRA Championship, Owasso Rodeo Miami, Miami Scholarship BMX Race, Miami Spring Trail Ride, Bartlesville This Place Matters Home Tour, Muskogee Will Rogers Classic Jackpot Cattle Show, Claremore Woolaroc Spring Trail Ride, Bartlesville (Osage)
May 4:
April 25:
April 28:
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Muskogee Festival of the Arts, Oklahoma City Gathering of Nations, Albuquerque, NM Horse & Tack Show, Locust Grove Muskogee Junior Achievement Masquerade Bowl, Muskogee Sandia Tulsa Classic. Tulsa
April 26:
American Cowboy Trader Days, Claremore Bluegrass & Barbeque, Sallisaw Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Muskogee Dead Mans Cell Phone, Grove Festival of the Arts, Oklahoma City
American Cowboy Trader Days, Claremore Challenge & Benefit for Wounded Warrior Project, Okmulgee Chuck Wagon Races, Okmulgee Dead Mans Cell Phone, Grove Festival of the Arts, Oklahoma City Footnotes, Bartlesville Getting Sara Married, Bartlesville Gold Standard Futurity/Two Bulls Challenge, Duncan Metcalf Gun Show, Tulsa OK State Cowboy Fast Draw Championship, Tulsa Sandia Tulsa Classic. Tulsa Softball Fundraiser, Bartlesville
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Coming in May
We celebrate more than May flowers with
Stilwell stirs with the Strawberry Festival Muskogee going Medieval Pawnee blows off some Steam and Osage does the Backwoods Bash Trippin on Tulsa time with Mayfest, Blues & BBQ and more
COMING NEXT MONTH
AND well have info on: Rocklahoma, Steer Wrestling and LOTS of water fun for everyone, BUT get ready to really celebrate because The Pulse turns ONE!!! Thats right, well be celebrating our first birthday in May and we have lots to be thankful for, but we cant celebrate for long, because we have a LOT to tell you about for May Green Country, so get ready for a busy month! Until then, stay safe, be kind to each other, and get out to enjoy the bounty that our wonderful area has to offer.
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Ah, the warm weather is no longer just teasing us with its presence, the clocks are turned ahead

The Pulse Staff

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The Heartbeat of Green Country April 2013 - Vol. 2, Issue 4

Its a Zoo Around Here

Theater Thrills for Any Age

Theres a New Section Awaiting

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Cherokee charms - and Red Ferns - for April

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Lets Jazz things up a bit

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Make way for Muskogee!

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Photo by Deb Bayton

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McIntosh Eufaulas Heritage has a day all its own

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Wild, wonderful Washington County gets going in April

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Mayes gets exotic in April

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Tulsas springing into action and gardens in April

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Tis the season to celebrate the plants

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Alotta Ottawa in April

Danielle will be at the Buffalo Run Casino on April 5-6

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Pawnee plays it cool in April but heats up May

Wagoner steps it up with Sequoyah Fest

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Craig County cozies up with some shopping opps

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Adair County is the place to be for food, fun and shopping

Sequoyah stores up surprises in Sallisaw for spring

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Okmulgee offerings for April

OKMULGEE COUNTY DELAWARE COUNTY

Delaware Doins for April

Various types of fishing gigs

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Osage has original art - all over its walls

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Farmers Markets Grow Local Economies and Communities

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Dealing with allergies with herbal relief

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Allergies are here - but not to stay

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The cost of owning a pet

Visit www.mypulsemag.com for more herbal recipes