The Pulse Magazine May 2014

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The Heartbeat of Green Country

A Note to the event planners out there: Dont do that!
I was gathering information for the May issue and I noticed the drop in
events all over Green Country. All I can say is, NOOOO!!! Dont do
that! Anything but that!
Some events have been going on for quite a while and others not
so much. The problem in cancelling an event just for now is that you
create a void that cannot be simply refilled when you come back to
it. By cancelling, youve set a couple of things in motion that cannot
be undone. First, people who expect your event to be happening the
second weekend of May for example will be expecting your event
to be happening the second weekend in May this year too. If these
people make the trip, expecting your event and its not there, theyll be
pretty angry at the whole town, not just your event organizers. Second,
once youve dropped off, people fill the time with something else and
chances are pretty great that you will be starting over from square one
when you pick your event back up in the future. Scale it back, change
your whatever to make it happen, but the show must go on if you plan
to do this in the future. Fans, vendors, local merchants will all change
their lives to find a new event and yours will fall off their radar.
If you are starting a new event for 2014 we salute and applaud you,
but youll need to get the word out with lots of lead time. You will also
need to advertise in order to get the word out. Some people wait until
three to four weeks before their event and post information. Bad idea.
Many of us are planning on where to go in the spring and summer
months well in advance and those who do a great job of branding,
filling and planning for the events complete and total success get our
attention fastest. Try to walk the event site to get a feel for where
you are placing everyone. What about parking? What about ADA
requirements? What about generators? I talked to a vendor at a recent
festival and despite the fact he had a table with cards, he was placed
downwind of a food truck that used a generator, making him have to
breathe in fumes as well as yell at all his customers because of the
noise. Not a good way to make people want to return next year.
We want to help Green Country share in the information thats going
on, but we cant help you get the word out if we dont have sufficient
info. Let us help you. We have lots of resources and access to folks who
can help you make it spectacular, but we cant help if you dont ask.
Lastly, if you are ready to roll, dont get silly with just a Facebook page
and nothing else. We spend large amounts of time digging information
from all over the place and nothing is more annoying than being told
information can be found at www.blahblahblah.com and its not there
(or its old data). ARGH! We just wasted time
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May 2014 - Vol. 3, Issue 5
Our Communities
6 19th Annual Oklahoma Renaissance Festival

8 Big music festiveness in T-Town
9 Wagoner makes its own tribute to summer
T-Town continued...
10 May is mah-velous in Muskogee, dah-ling
13 Stilwells stupendous strawberries
14 May social brings June arts in Cherokee
16 Creek: belly dancing, hot rods, & grapes
Nowata new and old stuff ready to roll
17 Washington winds up for warmer weather
18 Sequoyah May surprise you
McIntosh May-hem & jumpin in June
19 May in Mayes in a must
20 Alotta Ottawa makes more
Catch a bit of Craig
21 Delaware doins for May
Serious Pawnee play
22 Osage makes music & moves
23 Big changes for Okmulgee in 2014
Osage continued...
24 Rogers: destination for greatness
Pulse Pro:
Weddings
More info that you
need to know for
making your special
day just right
30
2014 Lakes
Guide
Where the
happenins are on
the water
Going Out/Staying In
25 Music
28 Rodeo Roundup / Powwow Page
29 Movies
30 Lakes Guide
34 Recipe Corner
38 Sneak peek
32
Dining Out
Barbeque
A look at some of
Green Countrys
best places to
tantalize your
tastebuds
Month at a Glance
26 Live Entertainment Calendar

36 Community Events Calendar

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OKLAHOMA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
klahoma Renaissance Festival hits its 19th

anniversary! We couldnt be more thrilled
(and honored) to be a part of the Oklahoma
Renaissance Festival. What other folks in our
great state covet as a special treat, we take
for granted because its right in our backyard. Perhaps its
time to mend our ways and show the folks at Castleton
how much we love the Renaissance Festival.
2 foods, Okie foods, beer and wine and plenty of

of ethnic
sweets to make it all the more special. The shopping is like
none other with the Silk Road, Italian Village and all sorts
of Made In Oklahoma vendors who have items for all
tastes and budgets. AND, why not rent a costume to make
yourself part of the action, eh?
f you arent quite ready for the fun to
end, they have all sorts of special evening
entertainment as well and weve heard from
many people that each and every specialty
event is just f
antastic, so be sure to see whats
happening with the Masqued Ball, Ceilidh (Scottish
dance), the Pirates Feaste and more at www.okcastle.com.
The Festival runs weekends May 3 through June 1 and
Memorial Day. We have a lot of free passes to give away
to some lucky readers so check in with us on Facebook
or Twitter (mypulsemag) or on our Website at www.
mypulsemag.com.
et the Merriment Commence!
photo: Kailee Stonebarger
Huzzah!
f you havent been to the OKRF in a while,
youll be pleasantly surprised (and amazed)
at how much things have changed. Theyve
added so many fun and unique shows for this
year; where else can you go for a group of
singing mermaids? Or how about pirates who embrace the
comedy and sing better than Justin Bieber? There arent
a whole lot of places where you can watch women dangle
30 feet off the ground wrapped around a length of f
abric
or catch a bunch of guys battling it out via horseback
in full body armor. Yep, its all there and all part of your
admission.
ow, no trip to the Renn Fest is complete
without a bit of shopping and eating. You
dont have to go the traditional route with
the turkey legs either. They have all sorts
photo: Kailee Stonebarger
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reception are the biggest considerations for your day. Be willing

to have your wedding earlier in the day or on a different day than
Saturday (Friday evening is okay too) if you are getting close to the
wire. Many venues will work with you if you are willing to have a morning
ceremony and have it all over by 3-4 pm, you could get a great venue
and a great price to boot. Two locations that still have a few spots
open for May and June are Kilharens Lodge in Muskogee (see below)
and The Center at Sparrowhawk Mountain in Tahlequah (see their ad on
Cherokee pages). If you are ready to work on the date, ask your venue
who they work with for all the particulars. Many venues offer one-stop
shopping for all sorts of things. For example, Sparrowhawk has lodgings
for overnight guests, an on-site catering firm and they work with plenty
of folks in town who can make your day beautiful. Kilharens will be able
to help you with all sorts of things from food to flowers and they can
work with all sorts of color schemes. Both locations can host outdoor
and indoor weddings/receptions.
Invitations: Know a graphic artist? Then kiss-up to them with the favor
of an invitation design. If you have ideas on what you want, make sure
you help them out by showing them your favorites (Pinterest has all
kinds of ideas). Save a few bills by printing them out via a kit or take
them to a printer and do your printing yourself. We had a friend who
saved big by having her invitations and save the date cards printed
at Northeastern States print lab. Better still, NSU printed everything in
less than 48 hours for about one-third the cost of other printers. Make
sure you have a few extras on hand for mistakes.
Now, go forth and show your love for one another and congratulations
from your friends at The Pulse.
PULSE PRO - WEDDING SEASON
Now, we all know there are all sorts of reasons a wedding plan gets
delayed, thus forcing the issue of last-minute choosing of flowers,
dresses, colors, locations, caterers well, you get the picture. Even if
youve decided that you cant live without each other another day, you
have choices on how that day plays out. You only need to know where
to go to get the answers you seek. You may not always get exactly what
you expected, but you can expect to find things that will still make
everything special.
Before you begin, you have to accept that you are late to the party
and you may not get everything you want in the exact way you want it
to play out. BUT, if you can take a few moments and write out all that
needs to be done and then prioritize on what you are more flexible
about and what things you absolutely cannot flinch on, you might be
pleasantly surprised in the end. Every girls priorities are different, but
you have to ask yourself just how crazy you want to make yourself (and
those around you) over little things. Always keep on mind that this is
only one day.
Dont get finicky on the flowers: if you cant find a florist around the
corner that can accommodate you on exactly the flower arrangements
you want, you may want to make this a less-important priority. I mean,
come on, its flowers, so have samples of the colors you would like to
have and be willing to work with your local florist or take a day and
shop around if the flowers are that important. If you have a friend who
can perhaps arrange flowers for you, see if they might be able to make
centerpieces, pew caps or boutonnieres and be willing to use dried
flowers, silk flowers or have a plan B for what you want.
Its all in the dress: If you havent picked out your wedding dress for
a June wedding yet, then you are probably not too picky about the
other things, but you will have to pick something off the rack and see
if a tailor can help you to alter to get close to what you want. Having
an honest friend (who will tell you if your choices arent working) and
someone who knows something about sewing and alterations can be
invaluable to finding that dress last-minute. You can make a veil (or hire
that job out) and having comfy shoes is super-important. Do not cheap
out on ill-fitting shoes! Ouch
Color me up, baby! Your wedding colors are easy, sure, but you might
want to select two colors instead of just one. Its easier to work with
a few colors than only one as your accent color. Besides, if baby pink
is your accent color, you may have some cranky groomsmen as well as
washed-out redheads. Get the picture?
Sights and sounds: Photography and reception music can be a mix
of professionals and some friends who have no qualms about picking
up a couple of disposable cameras or bringing their iPod and giving
the party a hand. You dont need a deejay for six hours. After two, the
party should be rolling along, so let others help you out. Your friends
will know what works for you better than strangers and candid photos
are oftentimes the best ones.
Bring on the cake!: If you are planning a small affair, if this is a second
(or third, fourth) wedding, dont spend huge amounts of money on
huge cakes, a big sit-down dinner and all that. A buffet dinner, a smaller
cake and some snacks (keep food out if you are allowing drinking) are
plenty. All that craziness of a big reception with all kinds of elegant
fare is ridiculous. You also dont have to get everyone drunker than
sailors on shore leave. A great reception shouldnt be a drunken freefor-all. If you know of a good bartender, ask if they would want to serve
for a few hours or go the beer/wine route and forego the bartender.
Location, location, location: Yep, the location for your ceremony and
2014
Muskogee
Bridal
Extravaganza
June 8, 1pm - 4pm
Dream Wedding
Giveaway!
Hosted by
Kilharens
2 Amazing
Venues
918-913-1313 www.kilharenslodge.com
5000 W. Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee, OK
1.2 miles W. of Hwy 69
Our place or yours! We have offsite catering!

TULSA COUNTY
Tulsa
Big music festiveness in T-Town with

all the art you can eat
by: Jennifer Jones
Well have more about all of the music at many of the festivals
in Tulsa on our Music pages, but we thought it worth mentioning
that there are some fests where the grub can also be the whole
point of the trip. With Blues & BBQ, Rooster Days and Mayfest all
coming at us in rapid-fire succession, whats an Okie to do? Why
hit them all, of course!
The month starts with Germanfest at 1429 Terrace Drive May 2-4.
What else is there after a schnitzel and some brats with a good
beer to wash it all down? It dont get no better than that! Checkout
all the art and dancing to make it even better. (918) 744-6997
Rather have something more down-home? What about the Bixby
BBQ n Blues Festival at Washington Irving Park? We think the
name says it all, but theyve got more to say on their Website. The
film crew from BBQ Pitmasters may be there to film. You know
its serious if a national TV crew is showing up, so dress pretty, be
on your best behavior and get full-up on some of the best BBQ
in these parts, because it wont be back for a while. Get more at
www.bixbyrotarybbq.com or by calling (918) 296-0036.
You get a break from eating salad once again with Rooster Days
on Main Street in Broken Arrow May 9-11. Its part carnival,
part art market, part foodie fun and all good times with a pinch
of rodeo thrown in. If your kids are ready to fill themselves on
candy and fun junk food, this is the place to be, but they are also
offering live music so check it out while the little ones ride the TiltA-Whirl. Get your details at www.roosterdaysfestival.com or call
(918) 251-1518.
If you need to run off all those calories, then the Color Vibe 5K at
Tulsa Expo Square on May 10 might be just the ticket. (435) 5540134
If you arent much of a runner, but you are a big Red-die then
the BOK has the cure at the Red Dirt Round-Up May 10. Its a
celebration of the Okie music that only our great state has for
you. (918) 894-4445/www.bokcenter.com
The East Village (in Tulsa, not NYC) is celebrating life as we know
it with the East Village Second Saturday Street Fest on May 10 on
3rd Street. Food, art, mural painting and festy-ness abound. (918)
582-1881/www.eastvillagetulsa.org
Nothing goes better with BBQ than a little car action. Check out
the Tulsa Pontiac Nationals & BOP Challenge at Tulsa Raceway
Park on May 3. Stick around for the car show encompassing the
old Pontiacs, GMCs and Oakland vehicles. Drool-worthy shiny
things abound. (918) 798-2765
For something a bit more art-minded, the Tulsa Mayfest fits the
bill with arts of all kinds and shapes including music, performing
arts and plenty of the take-home variety to name only a few, but
the foodie kind is not to be missed. They have all kinds of ethnic
foods along side hot dogs and festy food, so theres something
for everyone. With plenty of sensory experiences for the whole
family, its quite a special place to visit. Mayfest runs May 1517 on 3rd and Main in Tulsa and you can learn more at www.
tulsamayfest.org or call (918) 582-6435 with specific questions.
Restoring Harmony Powwow is at the Westside YMCA at 5400 S.

Olympia on May 3; stickball, showing of the film Bully and the
grand entry parade are only the beginning to a great day of
good times. (918) 382-2217
Owasso is just a quick jaunt up 169 and it makes for a perfect
day of family fun with Trail Days May 8-11. Celebrate all that
got Owasso to where it is today and celebrate the Wild West
(with skateboards if need be) while you are at it. (918) 272-2141
www.mypulsemag.com
by: Trent McDaniel
We oftentimes cover events in the town for which a county is

named, and we have much to say about what Wagoner Town is
up to for May and June
The month starts off at The Canebrake where theyve made R&R
a household phrase, but they didnt stop there this year. The
Canebrake is hosting a spring migration bird walk with the Indian
National Audobon Society on May 3 at 8 am and they are also
hosting a patio grill cooking class on May 17. For more, call them
at (918) 485-1810. Make sure you tell them that The Pulse sent
you.
We couldnt find a lot for Coweta for May but we end up back
in Wagoner for June with Summerfest June 5-7, where the happy
days of summer give way to evenings of outdoor music, Midway
rides, plenty of snack-y goodness and lots to make you want to
get out and enjoy the sunny days of summer before the heat of
July kicks in. It happens at Maple Park and well have more in
June, but we wanted to give you a hint of things to come to plan
your time accordingly.
WAGONER COUNTY
Wagoner
Wagoner makes its own tribute to

summer
Have a safe and happy summer and keep it here for more in
June!
TULSA CONTINUED...
If you are in the market for some new sparkly things, why not
make a date for the Gem Faire at Tulsa Expo Center May 30-31?
June is also jumping with tunes with Tuesdays in the Park in Broken
Arrow going on June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 7 9 pm at Central
Park (1500 S. Main Street). Bring your picnic materials or enjoy
the concessions, but no need to hire a sitter because all are kidfriendly, so bring a big blanket to relax for a few hours in the
evening. Find out whos coming at www.artsba.org or call (918)
251-4274.
Ready to run some more? Then the Full Moon Run May 17 at
Veterans Park in Tulsa should do it. Stick around for the after
party complete with concert and plenty of runner types you can
talk to. (918) 596-2001
ALERT! Something NEW awaits you! The Hop Jam at the Brady
Arts District on May 18. Its beer and music, need we say more?
Okay, how about HANSON? Yep, theyll be there.
The Tulsa Music Festival will fill in your Memorial Day weekend
with a grand time on May 24 at Tulsa new Guthrie Green. If you
havent been yet, make a point to be there (and its FREE). This
place is Fab-You-Lous! (918) 810-5203
Okay, enough of the feel good we got something special for the
hunter-gatherers in Green Country. The R. K. Gun Show hits Tulsa
Expo Square May 24-25 and as before, we state yet again that
they have plenty to make you yearn for deer season. More at
(563) 927-8179.
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TULSA COUNTY
Dont rush right home from Mayfest, just cruise up the road to 2nd
and Elgin to the Blue Dome Arts Festival where theres more music,
arts and fun for all to be had right in the heart of the Blue Dome
District. We love how the Blue Dome District keeps us in touch with
who we are as Okies and they make sure that their music and art
line-ups reflect all the talent that is right here in the Sooner State.
Show them some love while you are there May 16-18. See their
Facebook page for details.
If your ride is more the two/three-wheel variety, then Brookside

Rumble and Roll happens June 5 in the Brookside District where
the family folks are also showing up. Its fun and plenty of loud
pipes for all. Stay safe and please watch out for the bikers this
summer! (918) 260-7680, www.rumbleandroll.com
Be warned, theres more to Tulsa than meets the eye: there are
many concerts at the BOK, Brady Theater and Cains Ballroom as
well as at the arts and crafts festivals, along with more to come in
June too! Let Julie Watson fill you in.
Over the weekend of June 6-8, Tulsa Pride Block Party happens at
the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (get your rainbow wear to show
your support), The Tulsa Tough Ride & Race happens in DT Tulsa, so
get that bike ready to ride, Quilt Tulsa will be at Expo Square and
The Flying Pig Outdoor Market happens in Owasso. There are lots
of horse-related events in Tulsa as well, so keep it here for more.
Be sure to check out our Music pages and Rodeo for all music and
horse-related stuff for Tulsa. Well do our very best to keep you
informed of all of the events in Tulsa as we find them.
MUSKOGEE COUNTY
Muskogee
May is Mah-velous in Muskogee,

dah-ling
by: Alexis Greybird
April made for some cool rainy days along with warm sunny ones,
resulting in a memorable May in Muskogee County. So much is
headed this way, despite Aprils Azalea Festival.We all knew
they were just warming up.
May gears up with This Place Matters Historic Home & Building
Tour May 3, noon - 5 pm starting out at 216 W.Okmulgee. for
only $20, you can enjoy a nice afternoon of trolley rides all
over town or do the self-guided tour for $15, but we strongly
recommend the extra five bucks. Its worth it to relax and save
your gas.
The U.S.S. Batfish is keeping the decks
swabbed and we dont know any more
Navy terms but sufficed to say they are
hosting a reunion for the old-timers who
served and you are welcome to pay
homage to them as well. It all happens
May 6-10 with the big ceremony at 11
am on May 10. Find out more by calling
(918) 682-6294.
Honor Heights Park is arguably one of the most visited parks in

Green Country and with good reason. It offers year-round fun
for the family whether youre climbing the devil steps beside
the hillside waterfall, enjoying a picnic, fishing in the pond, tossing
a ball or running through the splash pad. Honor Heights Park
celebrates spring with their annual Opening Day Activities at the
Papillion on May 10, 10 am 1 pm. Admission is only $3 for
adults and $2 for the others. What a special way to welcome
summer and Mothers Day! (918) 684-6302 for more.
Speaking of that, most of the splash parks in Muskogees Park
system will open in early May. Honor Heights, Elliott Park,
Spaulding Park, Ruby (Robison) Park and Beckman Park all have
zero-depth water features perfect for the little ones to have a
splash.
The River Country Family Water Park will also open in late May
on Memorial Day weekend to kick off great summer fun. If you
havent visited the Water Park, you owe it to the family to give it
a try. Its a compact little park that allows parents to never lose
sight of the kids and its geared for the younger set so its never
too rowdy or rough.River Country Water Park is bringing in the
season with their Opening Day celebration May 24. Need we say
more? Come ON its the WATERPARK! Yee-Haw! (918) 684-6399
for more.
What about fashionable cars? Yep, they thought of that too

in Muskogee: the Crusi-n Angels 16th Annual Car, Truck and
Motorcycle Show will be at the First Baptist Church at 8th and
Boston on May 17. Banc First is one of the sponsors so we know
it will be worth the drive to show off your special ride. Vendors,
food, shirts, raffles, door prizes and more make it even more
exciting. More at (918) 441-0624.
Burris, and Ajarn Greg Nelson are among the Event Headliners
with more being added every day. Tulsas own reigning champion,
Randy Boom Boom Blake, also joins our instructor lineup. This
is the first year, so get in so you can say you were there in the
beginning. ALSO: they are adding in something extra special with
Tribal MMA Maham in Muskogee Cage fights on May 30 at 7:30
pm. Should be wicked cool to see. We think youll love it no matter
where you have to come from to be there. Not to mention that the
kiddies will be super-enthralled by it all too. Located at 425 S.
Boston, make a date for this one, folks!
MUSKOGEE COUNTY
Success is always a good thing and the Success Expo will showcase
Muskogee Chamber members as well as offer some needed
training to keep them on the path to success as they move forward.
We LOVE this idea and it might be a great place for you to stop
in and see what other biz owners do to keep things rolling along.
Its at Arrowhead Mall May 13, 8 am 3:30 pm. Check out all
that Arrowhead Mall has done to update their look while you are
there. For more, call (918) 682-2401.
Ready to get more of your ya-yas out? Then the Martial Arts
Expo May 30-31 will help you release the pent-up aggressions
youve had inside all winter long just by being there. Happening
at the Muskogee Civic Center, theyve got it all: where all paths
coverge, from traditional martial arts to mainstream MMA. You
will learn from some of the pioneers of martial arts combat in the
United States and just what propelled them to greatness.Living
legend and full contact Karate World Champion for 6 years
running, Bill Superfoot Wallace, Judo Olympic medalist Pat
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MUSKOGEE COUNTY
Weekends in May always mean at least one thing in Muskogee

the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival at the Castle of Muskogee
is in full swing.We love the Renaissance Festival so look to our
Facebook page and Website for ways to get free passes to this
years Fest.Jousters and jesters, courtiers and falconers, musicians
and minstrels, medieval crafts and food and fun, fun, fun are
hallmarks of the Renn Fest.Many visitors attend the Oklahoma
Renaissance Festival in costume, so get festive and show up in
your best Renaissance attire or rent a costume on-site. Exciting
demonstrations are offered at the OKRF, including a life-size
game of chess played by real people, a jousting tournament, and
thrilling feats performed by the Tribal Circus and much more. The
childrens realm features games and hands-on demonstrations
providing hours of fun. Kids can also visit the Ultimate Maze, a
labyrinth through the woods. Special events are held throughout
the festival, and guests can be a part of medieval traditions of
food and drink each day of the festival at the Royal Luncheon and
the Queens Tea.
Whew, what a lot to cover! May will be marvelous in Muskogee
and June will be jammin too!To see even more that Muskogee is
doing for May and June, visit www.muskogeecommunitycalendar.
com.
What about Fort Gibson, eh? Hey now, we didnt forget; we just
decided to give ol Fort Gibson their own little space of love with
events for the warmer times ahead:
The Fort Gibson Historic Golf Tourney happens May 17 at Pecan
Valley Golf Course: theyll have awards, prizes and food, so get
the clubs dusted off and practice on your lunch hour so you can
get in on the action.
But it doesnt end there! The Memorial Day Program is happening

at the Fort Gibson National Cemetery On May 26, so make it
How many times have you heard:
You only get one chance to make
a good first impression.?
Well, we dont want to make a
good one...we want to
knock your bra off!
Stop by to find out how
Impressions,
a revoltionary, newly patented
breast form, will make a magical
first impression on you.
Because first impressions matter most
a point to honor Memorial Day the way it was intended. It wont

hurt to take a break from the grill and show your support to those
who gave their all so your freedoms remain free. Call (918) 4782334. Wed like to thank all those who have served, are serving
or intend to serve our country with military service. God Bless you
all and our heartfelt thanks go out to each and every one of you.
Find out more about the Program by calling (918) 478-2334.
Creek Casino in Muskogee is ready to make any day special

Weve told you all about the food, comforts and games at the
Creek Nation Casino in Muskogee but we have to tell you that no
matter what day of the week it is, theyve got something special
up their sleeves to entice you to put dinner on the back burner, put
your shoes back on and come on out to see what the fuss is about.
Tuesdays are Tiered Match Play Nights, 4-8 pm, and theyve got
all sorts of hot seats, so even if you only have $5, you can be a
part of the action.
Wednesdays, its all about the ladies with $5 Match Play and
$50 Struck by Luck Hot Seat Drawings from 4-8 pm, but get there
early because they have $100 Free Play Drawings all day from
8 am 3 pm. You could win an extra $100 in free play because
they give them out every hour like sticks of gum.
Thursdays, its all about the guys 4 pm 8 pm with the same thing
they offered the ladies on Wednesday, but they are so generous
with the Free Play, they offer it again on Thursdays also 8 am 3
pm.
No worries that you dont have dinner planned. Just grab the
spouse and take a night off with the food options in the Rock
Creek Bar and Grill. Make a date of it and sit back and have a
glass of wine or a beer to enjoy with that big ol bacon cheese
burger. If you prefer the morning thing, they can feed you a
wonderful breakfast and a steaming cup of joe to wake you up,
so no need to stop elsewhere first. Just come out and play!
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by: Dakota Jones
Stilwell and all of Adair County celebrates their heritage every

day with the quiet lifestyle the area is known for, but once a
year, the town of Stilwell gets a little crazy (quietly crazy!) with
the Stilwell Strawberry Festival, held Mothers Day weekend.
This year, it happens May 7-10 with the big finale May 10 in
downtown.
They have a carnival planned for all days with two special nights
where a wristband gets you all kinds of special ride opportunities,
so check their Website (www.strawberrycapital.com) for more, but
you can just show up and you are sure to get all the info you need
right there.
To go with the carnival, theyve planned a rodeo for Friday and
Saturday nights along with some fun and special gospel and
country music line-ups. Theyre keeping some of it a secret, but rest
assured that the entire family can attend and you wont have to
put your hands over your childrens ears.
The recipe contest is moved up for 2014 with May 9 being the big
day for something strawberry special at the Stilwell Library, which
happens to be one of our fave places in Stilwell. The judging
starts at 5:30 pm. Get your entry forms on the website and come
ready for bragging rights (or bring a fork and taste test for
yourself).
May 10 is the big day: it starts at 7:30 am with the Run for the
Berries, a 5K beginning at 1113 N. Second St. and ending at the
Bandstand. If you want to participate, the first 450 runners get a
t-shirt whether you make the finish line or not, so do your best but
get a tee for trying. Find out more about the run by calling Charlie
Stilwell at (918) 696-8875 or Tresa Eagle at (918) 797-2713.
After the run, there will be a parade at 10 am on Second Street.
To go with the carnival, they also planned a car and motorcycle
show, a poker run and a tractor show! It just keeps getting better
and better. The car show and poker run is on Third Street and
Division and the Tractor show is on First Street. Also worth noting
is that the horseshoe tourney starts at 10 am also, so get to
practicing now so you can win.
At 2 pm, you get to bid on some berries to take home and make
your own concoctions. You can also find out where some of the
growers are on the Website so if you walk away empty-handed,
dont pout, you can come back for more later.
The grand finale to the day (and its free!) is the strawberries
and ice cream they whip out at 3 pm. Follow the long lines
to see where the free is because folks come from all
over for those berries and ice cream. Its something
about those berries that makes them special; they
are the best - one bite and youll agree.
Stick around for the evening festivities because they
will keep it coming with another rodeo and a concert
with great music acts highlighted by country music star
Kinsey Sadler. And its free, so why not attend? Get some
dinner in town or at one of the vendor booths, then check
out their special line-up for an evening of FREE fun.
No matter what Moms tastes, make sure she gets a kick this
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Mothers Day weekend with a sweet tablespoonful of the Stilwell

Strawberry Festival. Get all your details along with maps and
times at www.strawberrycapital.com or call (918) 696-7987.
Kinsey Sadler
ADAIR COUNTY
Adair
Stilwells stupendous strawberries

stop in Adair for a quick visit
CHEROKEE COUNTY
Cherokee
May social brings June Arts along

the avenue in Cherokee
by: Amy Addams
Hey Cherokee County: We were blown away by all you had

happening in April: with the new and old alike all bringing in the
folks from all over Green Country, we couldnt be more impressed.
Now, for May, theres still plenty to excite you, so hang on tight,
here we go
Before we tell you any more, be alerted that Tahlequah Farmers
Market starts its season May 3, 8 am noon in Norris Park and
even if other events are happening this season, the Farmers
Market still goes on, so play a while then grab some fresh fruits,
veggies and more before you head home.
Home at 19479 E. Murrell Road in Park Hill. There is plenty of

19th century dancing, dress and games to entertain everyone.
Pack a lunch and enjoy a day of relaxation at one of the last
antebellum plantations in Oklahoma, but be sure to take a tour
while you are there, even if youve taken tours in years past. May
2 is Education Day and with about a dozen activities, it makes for
a great day of learning. Plan now for the big day. Get more at
www.okhistory.com/murrellhome or call Amanda at (918) 4562751.
Now if you missed the Red Fern Festival in April, you are lucky
that the Trail of Tears Art Show is continuing until May 25, but
dont put it off until the last few days because the place will
be packed. Its so much better if you have the space to spread
out and enjoy yourself. Authentic works of art done by local
artists await you at this once-a-year special event. Its truly eye
candy everywhere you look. Get more by checking out www.
cherokeeheritage.org.
Another event that we need you to know about is the 1800s Lawn
Social that has been slated for May 2-3 at the George Murrell
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Hey, what about some good, old-fashioned gospel music? The

Cherokee Heritage Center is not only having their annual Trail of
Tears Arts Show until May 25, but they are sweetening the deal
with a Cherokee Heritage Gospel Sing on May 17, giving you a
double dose of delicious sweet music. Woo-Hoo! Not only do they
have the old-timey as well as the newer soulful sounds, but they
have a free hog fry too. We are overwhelmed. Our cup runneth
over More at (918) 456-6007 or www.cherokeeheritage.org.
Keep it here for Arts on the Avenue and more just for you in June.
Have a happy spring in Cherokee.
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While unconfirmed, we hope that the Mothers Day Banquet at

The Lodge at Sequoyah State Park is still happening, so please
confirm for yourself. If so, reservations are required, but with all
the delicacies you can sample, make them now or be sorry you
missed out. The park is located at 19808 Park 10 so call (918)
772-2545 now to confirm and reserve your spots.
Okay, lets jump into June with both feet. Its going to be time for
the one, the only ARTS ON THE AVENUE! If youve never been
before, you really want to check it out. Art, jewelry, pottery,
woodcarvings, baskets, photography and winery finery along
with some of the best music this area has to offer along with
plenty of food to keep your blood sugar levels normal. Local
restaurants will have more to keep you going into the night. Arts
of the Avenue is a perfect place to bring the family to enjoy
arts, food, kids activities and plenty for dad as well, so no one is
left out. They really have thought of everyone and with all thats
planned, its worth it to attend both days. If you are an Okie music
lover, youll have plenty of ear candy to go with the treats for
your eyes and mouth. They really shook things up again for 2014
with new fun and activities designed to inspire and entertain.
We are counting down the days. Find out the particulars at www.
artsontheave.net or call (918) 453-5728. Arts on the Avenue
is slated for June 13-14 in downtown Tahlequah. Tahlequah
Mainstreet has been working tirelessly to make this a memorable
place to be for two days of fun in the shade for all ages. Check
out the local retailers offers while you are there, because they
are planning some super spectacular deals to rock your socks off
too.
CHEROKEE COUNTY
If you want to get the kids out and fishing, Tenkiller State Park
might have a Kids Fishing Clinic slated for May 10, but its not just
training; they have prizes totaling $1,000, lunch and a full day
of fun in the great outdoors. Cant beat that! Weve also heard
rumors that there is a bit of a shindig at Tenkiller State Park all
Memorial Day weekend (May 23-25) but we werent able to
confirm or deny. We suggest that you call the Park at (918) 4895641 and get all you need before you make the trek.
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CREEK COUNTY
Creek
Creek County: belly dancing, hot

rods, and grapes
by: Deb Bayton
There are some places where you just cant believe that they can
make a variety of events work together to make a stew of good
times, but Creek County has just what you need to make May
tasty. Read on and see what we mean
Oklahoma is populated with people from many ethnic

backgrounds, one of which is Lebanese, and in celebration of
that particular heritage of more than 100 years, Bristow kicks
off their annual Tabouleh Festival on May 10. With traditional
Middle-Eastern family recipes of the salad dish made with bulgur
wheat, fresh veggies, parsley, mint, olive oil and lemon juice, it is a
wonderful opportunity to taste international cuisine. The MiddleEastern flavor will also run through the highlights of the day with
other traditional foods, music - and dont forget the belly dancing.
There will be carnival rides, a rodeo, a play area for children,
and the day kicks off with the annual Wildflower Run, a premier
5K run, considered to be one of the best in the state. The festival
also hosts the Miss Tabouleh Pageant, and the stage will be hopping with plenty of entertainment. For more information call (918)
367-3324.
Nuyaka Creek Winery Spring Wine
Festival May 17, 35230 S. 177th
West Ave., Bristow: Bristow will lure you
in with a chance to sample a more recent
addition to Oklahomas home grown
industries. No need to go to France or
Italy to find a delicious selection of wine,
just take a quick drive out into the
country and visit the lovely Nuyaka
Creek Winery. Maybe bring some
leftover Tabouleh with you for a special dish.

Purchase a wineglass and then take a slow stroll through the
festival and sample more than a dozen different wines. Bring
lawn chairs, the family, your pets and your sunglasses, and relax
while sipping a glass of wine while you listen to some great entertainment. There will be many local vendors and wonderful items to
purchase. Dont miss a day outdoors in the fresh air!
For more information call (918) 756-7568 or www.nuyakacreek.
com
Route 66 Blowout June 7, Downtown Sapulpa: We all love
Main Street in any town, the wonderful architecture of their historic buildings, small shops with their delightful front store windows, reminiscent of a time in America when life was so good. You
can almost imagine 57 Chevys and old Buicks cruising along the
paved roads.
Sapulpas annual Route 66 Blowout Car Show and Festival is
where classic cars, hot rods, motorcycles and trucks rev up to celebrate the Mother Road with an amazing variety of vintage and
modern cars and trucks competing against one another for great
prizes. Browse the juried art show and sale, join a walking tour of
historic Sapulpa or rest a while and listen to good live music. The
Kids Zone will be a blast, with activities tailored especially for
them, and all kinds of fun and games.
Hungry? The streets will be lined with great options for lunch or
dinner, or you can eat at a local restaurant if you prefer. For
more information call (918) 224-5709 or www.route66blowout.
com.
Be sure to see what rodeos are planned for May in Creek in our
Rodeo page.
NOWATA COUNTY
Delaware
Nowata new and old stuff is ready

to roll
by: Trent McDaniel
We know Nowata is a quiet town where the farmers go for a

break to grab a coffee and a burger while they stock up on
feed and catch up on the goins-on around town, but that doesnt
mean theres nothing to do. As a matter of fact, Nowata has stuff
that every so often you just cant miss. It appears that something
coming up on June 6-7 is one of those kinds of events. The Summer
City Wide Garage Sale is what we are talking about.
If you are a big fan of yard/garage sales, it might be to your
benefit to go where the whole town is cleaning out and selling
their goods at rock-bottom prices. Weve heard through the
grapevine that Nowatas city-wide is a pretty big deal that draws

folks from far away, if the license plates are any indication of all
they have to offer. If you are always in search of goodies from
the yard sales, then you need to clear off your calendar for June
6 and/or 7 and get up to Nowata and see what youve missed
in years past. They have plenty of places to grab a bite to keep
you nourished while you trudge through town gathering up the
goods and Nowata is a pretty place to visit anytime, so check
it out. Find out more by calling the Nowata Chamber at (918)
273-2301 or visit their Website at www.nowatachamber.net and
request more info.
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by: Jennifer Jones
For those of you who think the drive to Washington County isnt
worth it, wed like to set the record straight. Washington County
has the biggest assortment of activities anywhere in our area and
perhaps the entire state. From music to cars to art, Washington
County is always in the throes of something fun for you to do, the
hard part is deciding what you want to do and then where you
want to go for good food while you are there.
We start with the Stray Kat 500 May 2-4 in Dewey where
gearheads are welcome and if you get there early enough, you
can get your hands on a Kool Event Tee (if you are a participant).
They also have kool door prizes, dash plaques and goody bags
along with all kinds of surprises. Its all happening near the Tom
Mix Museum so check out www.straykatkustoms.com for all the
necessary paperwork and rules.
If you didnt get enough of the cars in Dewey, relax because
theres an Oldies and Goodies Car Show May 10 in downtown
Bartlesville on Dewey Avenue with over $3,000 in prizes being
offered. If you want to compete, get that ride gleaming and visit
www.oldiesngoodiescarclub.com for all the particulars or call
(918) 440-2677 if you have questions. The show runs 9 am 9
pm.
The Delaware tribe are celebrating their golden anniversary

May 23-25 with a PowWow, so if you are part of the Delaware
tribe, a friend of the tribe or just a fan of PowWows, free your
Memorial Day weekend for this. Vendors and food will be
available, so just get in the car and go. www.delawaretribe.org
The month of May winds out with a big bang in Bartlesville with
the annual Sunfest celebration May 30-June 1 at Sooner Park
on Madison Blvd. Its a huge celebration that brings folks from
everywhere to see the family fun. With car shows, food of all
kinds and flavors, activities and crafts for kiddies of all ages,
free attendance and entertainment to suit all tastes, its a perfect
weekend retreat. Do yourself a favor and stay overnight to make
best use of your time if its a bit of a drive because you wont
want to leave. Sunfest if a pretty big deal just ask anyone who
knows. Get more info at www.bartlesvillesunfest.org or give a
call to (918) 977-1836 if you are curious. Whatever you do to
participate (or not participate), come for the food, the fun in the
sun and the tons of things for everyone to do and experience,
but stay for the rousing good times in Bartlesville. Be sure to stick
around for that BBQ!
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Washington
Washington County winds up for
warmer weather
On the same day, the Good,

the Bad and the Barbeque
is also happening at
Mullendore Cross Bell Ranch
to help raise funds for Elder
Care. It all happens 6-10
pm and with BBQ, a silent
auction, dinner and dancing,
its a cant miss for a fabulous date night while you help Elder
Care. Tickets are $65 or get a table of eight for $700. Call (918)
336-8500 for tickets or more info.
On May 17, Bartlesville encourages your health with the JPMC
Community Heart Walk/Run where they are raising funds for the
Bluestem Medical Foundation. Registration starts at 8 am and it
only costs $25 to participate. (918) 331-1431 to register.
The healthy stuff doesnt end on May 17; on May 30-31, the
Oklahoma Games get ready to play seriously in BVille and they
are seriously serious. Four-person teams of two men and two
women are required and they are taking applicants now, so get
on it if you are down with showing your physical prowess. (620)
870-4225or www.theoklahomagames.com
If you need a country music fix, then check out Tracy Lawrence at
the Osage Casino in BVille on May 17. Its FREE, outdoors and
all-ages. Bring the lawn chairs and get ready to par-tay! More on
this on www.osagecasinos.com.
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If you tend to gravitate toward the quieter things, we have

just the ticket. Dewey is the unofficial Queen of the Antiques
Roadshow and they celebrate this fact every chance they get.
On June 7 they have an Antique and Collectible Fair & Sale at
the Washington County Fair Building where the big things like
dressers, hutches and fainting couches will be on sale as well
as the little things like dolls, bottles, books, glass, primitives and
anything else you can dream of in your antique fantasies will be
there, awaiting your arrival. Dont drool on the antiques (until you
buy them). Over 100 booths from four states will all be indoors,
so wear comfy shoes and refill the checkbook with a fresh book of
checks. Get more info at (918) 333-5200.
Well have more on June and July as well as whats up at
Woolaroc, so stay tuned to your favorite Pulse station for more.
Sequoyah
Sequoyah May surprise you
SEQUOYAH COUNTY
by: Jennifer Jones
Its clear winter is over for Sequoyah County Green Country, so

get on down to one of the pretty little towns and see what they
have to offer. Were going to dive right in.
We couldnt be happier that Fin & Feather is open and that means
more than the resort; it also means Soda Steves treats, their
lovely weekend buffets and more to come as the warmer months
approach. Weve got more of those special freebie buffet passes
coming this summer.
We also wanted to let everyone know that Soda Steves is in
full swing. We got lucky enough to get a sampling earlier this
year and it was even better than we remembered. Wanna know
when they are hosting some of their new events for 2014? Check
out www.finandfeatherresort.com and see whats coming along.
Keep it here too when we know, you will too. Now get ready
to EAT that buffet to end all other buffets! Just think how happy
Momma will be to be treated to Sunday brunch at F&F. Check out
our Facebook page, Website and Twitter page for more on the
giveaways because well have them all summer long.
Sallisaw has one of their biggest events of the year headed this
way June 5-7 and everyone knows of what we speak. The famous
Diamond Daze Festival graces us with its presence and if you
are so lucky to get to go,

we envy you. There are
plenty of rides for the tots
as well as the teens and
all in between, arts and
crafts for sale, live music
from local and Nashville
performers, and we expect
new surprises for 2014,
but well keep it quiet til
June. Dress light, but not
white and get ready to
chow down. But WAIT, theres MORE - we saw past years car
shows and boy, oh boy, you gotta see all the shiny metal and
chrome while you snack on all the good tasty food that is bad
for your waistline but tastes oh so good. We have to let you in on
the Weiner dog races on Saturday too. We also applaud their
foresight to think about parking. There is plenty of parking, no
matter your needs, so if you have special needs, be sure to tell
the attendants and they will make sure you dont have to walk
far. Want more info? Check out www.sallisawchamber.com or
call (918) 775-2558 for more. Its all at Sallisaw High School
Complex. Almost any local can point you there. Well have more in
June
McINTOSH COUNTY
McIntosh
McIntosh May-hem and jumpin in

June
by: Trent McDaniel
We havent heard much from McIntosh for the colder months, but
that doesnt mean they were sleeping the winter away; the folks in
McIntosh were tucked away in a secret bunker planning a special
summer of fun youll never forget. They have quite a bit to keep
you entertained all summer.
been, you need to go and see what youve been missing. Anything
called Music & Mayhem has to be more fun than you could ever
hope for. With Gary Allan, Jason Boland & the Stragglers, The
Departed and Whiskey Myers all in one place for one day of fun
at the Amphitheatre, its an all-ages good time. If you need more,
check out www.levellandproductions.com.
If you are the proud owner of a sailboat or if you just enjoy

watching them, then check out the Sail Boat Bucket Run on Lake
Eufaula May 15-18 along the shores of the lake. We couldnt
find a lot on the web to give you more, but we do know that Cliff
Downing is the point of contact at (918) 465-2538 to get over
there. We found last years info at www.tuckerdowning.com/
bucketrun. If you want to compete, they will break out competitors
by class size and many competitors have run with the big boats,
some have crossed oceans, canals and many are simply stunning
to just watch.
The Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame is ready to roll for 2014. Miz
Selby is dreaming up something the likes of which us mere mortals
dont deserve (but should see nonetheless) for May 23-25. Selby
Minner is always keeping the blues alive and kicking, so if you
consider yourself a fan of the blues, check her Web page to see
whats shes contemplating at www.dcminnerblues.com. Lets do our
part to show local folks support for all they do to keep music and
Oklahoma in the national spotlight. Please help keep this love for
having the blues alive and Okie!
Its bigger, its badder, its crazier than ever, its the Music &
Mayhem at Eufaula Cove Amphitheater May 25 and if youve
been before, you know what we are talking about. If youve never
We have lots to say about McIntosh County this summer, so keep it

here for more on whats going on in this hotspot for summer fun in
the sun.
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Mayes
May in Mayes County is a must
We know that everyone is gearing up for the annual Rocklahoma

craziness, but there are also many other places to go, things to do
and music to hear that you might find more to your tastes. If you
are not a big fan of big crowds, loud music and too many cars
until you find your own, we have alternatives to suit your mood all
through the month of May, but Rocklahoma is only one weekend a
year, so maybe you might wanna see what the fuss is all about.
All over the Grand Lake, businesses are popping up their heads,
cleaning the steps, polishing the windows and getting ready to
give you a summer to remember, and we also found some fun
things to do that make a memorable welcome to summer.
We recently got word of a new Renn
Faire in town, happening in Strang
May 3-4, 10 am 5 pm. Prices are
great (tickets are $7 and less) and
you know theyll do their best to make
you glad you went. The Travelers Cross
Renaissance & Fantasy Faire is coming
to 16678 N. Hwy 82 south of Langley.
Logon to www.CampGypsyWoods.com
for more info.
The same weekend, Pryor hosts the First Saturday Traders Day
where all are welcome to bring their old stuff and sell, trade or
give it away. Just get in there early, as first come, first served. Its
all at Whitaker Park on the First Saturday of each month. (918)
825-0157 for more.
This years line-up looks pretty sweet as does the new look for
2014:
The worlds largest rock festival of its type, Rocklahoma features
high-energy acts, the sound of thrashing guitars, pyrotechnics and
roaring vocals. Embrace your inner rocker and head to the Catch
the Fever Music & Festival Grounds to mingle with the likes of
bikers, 80s metal enthusiasts and classic rock fans. Located four
miles north of downtown Pryor, the Rocklahoma festival grounds
feature over 6,000 assigned and numbered seats and a general
admission lawn that can accommodate over 50,000 visitors.
The grounds also offer over 4,000 campsites, on-site parking,
bathroom facilities and overnight security. Stock the RV, shine up
your motorcycle, or simply throw a tent in the backseat and head
to Rocklahoma for a music festival that is guaranteed to blow
your socks off. Get ready to rock and join the party as thousands
of music fans descend upon Pryor. Enjoy the all-star lineup on
the main stage or head into the VIP tent for food and drinks.
Merchandise, food and beer vendors will be available along the
sidelines. Festival passes or one-day tickets are available. The
2014 lineup includes acts such as headliner Kid Rock as well as
Five Finger Death Punch, Staind, Twisted Sister, Deftones, Seether,
Motorhead, Black Label Society, Theory of a Deadman, Killswitch
Engage, Skid Row, Texas Hippie Coalition, Thousand Foot Krutch,
Tom Keifer of Cinderella and many more.
MAYES COUNTY
by: Jennifer Jones
Five Finger Death Punch
Staind
We know that just about everybody who is a fan of the music
thing also is in the know about Rocklahoma and its gonna be here
before you know it. Slated for Memorial Day weekend (May 2325), Rocklahoma has national presence and we are dang lucky to
be the state hosting it. With acts coming in from all over, it will be
the big deal for Memorial Day weekend so see www.rocklahoma.
com for a run-down on whos coming to town.
www.mypulsemag.com
Kid Rock
While you are in the area, check out all that Pryor has to offer
since you were there last. We bet theyll also rock your socks off
with all the great dining and shopping opps Pryor has to offer.
AND you wont need a tee-shirt to commemorate the experience.
We cant wait to enjoy this pretty little town of fun and food.
Ottawa
Alotta Ottawa makes more for May
OTTAWA COUNTY
by: Amy Addams
Hey Ottawa, yall have been some busy bees, havent you? We
have much to cover and not much space, so lets get down to it.
Before we go further, we want to remind yall that the NEO folks
are celebrating spring and the end of the school year with their
Pep Rally April 30 and the big Norsemen game at Red Robertson
Field in Miami on May 1. Tailgate starts at 5 pm, so bring canned
foods for entry payment and come ready to snack and party the
night away! Go Norsemen!
free. Lunch will be served for free to sweeten the offer. (918)
542-6685
The Miami Nation, the tribe that the biggest town in Ottawa is
named for, is hosting a Powwow at NEO College June 6-7. This
is one of nine Native American celebrations in the area, but you
wont want to miss any of them. Lots of food, dancing and honors
will be part of the celebration of the Miami tribe festivities and
we are tickled that its all FREE. Find out the details by calling
(918) 542-1445.
Also, we love, love, LOVE our local

libraries and the Miami Library is
hosting computing classes so no more
excuses to not Like us on Facebook!
Ok, they are teaching Excel May 1, 7
and 8 (and maybe more) so now you
can balance that checkbook.
Rodeo Miami May 2-3 at 1129 East 125 SW is where there will
be lots to see, hear, eat and buy a day and evening of fun that
last three whole days. Get more at www.visitmiamiok.com or call
(918) 542-4435.
The same weekend, you can check out more in Miami with the
OReilly Auto Parts Outlaw Nationals June 6-7 at the Miami
Fairgrounds and just the name is enough to get us curious about
it, yet its all family-friendly. Its crazy good times for all. Find out
more or get tickets at (417) 887-9400.
G.A.R. Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony will be happening May

25. Please celebrate Memorial Day in the way it was intended by
honoring our fallen heroes who gave their all to keep our freedom
Keep with us for June fun in the sun in Ottawa along with more on
the Inter-Tribal Childrens Pow Wow, Peoria Pow Wow and plenty
of BMX action to make you happy. Well have it all here.
Craig
Catch a bit of Craig in May

by: Trent McDaniel
CRAIG COUNTY
We sometimes have very little to tell you about goings-on in Craig

County but then, in months like this one, there doesnt seem to be
enough room to fit all that Craig County has to tell you about. Its
not that there are many events, but the ones that are happening
are so big, some are national in scope, so itd be a shame for you
skip them.
First, if you are a golfer, you might want to dig out the irons
and head over to Peoria Ridge where the VACC Golf Tourney is
slated for May 9, but dont wait around to show up, call the Vinita
Chamber NOW and place your name on the list because this is a
big event where serious golfers play. If you just want to slap some
balls around, go play putt-putt, but if a score under 70 is what all
your fantasies consist of, give them a call yesterday at (918) 2567133 to hold your spot. They just might be able to fit you in.
your weekend all the more special? The Grand Lake BBQ Festival
May 16-17 at Langley Ball Fields at 202 S. Park Street sounds
like some yum to me! Check out all they have to offer because it
goes way past food. Bring your ball glove for some softball on
Saturday. (918) 261-5422/www.grandlakebbq.com
It quiets down for a few until June 6-7 when the Big Cabin
Crafts Showcase Days makes an appearance at 31209 US 69
in Big Cabin. With the crafts, live music, demonstrations and
plenty to buy, it makes for a great day or two. Think affordable
gifts for all the holidays happening this year. By the way, its
free to attend and just a skip off I-44. (918) 244-8838/www.
bigcabincraftsfestivals.com
Stay with us all summer because you know Craig County will be
getting into all kinds of mischief and well be all the happier for it.
Ready to rock your stomach? How about a bit of BBQ to make
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Delaware
Delaware doins for May
We cant wait to see what Delaware brings to the table for May,
but we are even more stoked for June through August because
thats the lake season in these parts and we all know Grove and
Jay are the hub of summer activities.
Best part is that Janna Jae will be there, fiddle in hand. If youve
never heard her before, we wonder where youve been, but
that means you cant miss it. She is awesome! Get more at www.
grandlakefestivals.com or call (918) 786-8896.
We told you about the April events, but May looks pretty tame.
There are some things for you to do and one that might entice the
motorists is the 7th Annual Car Show at Bears Den Resort on Hwy
59 on May 18, 8 am 12:30 pm. Entrance fees are only $15/
car but awards are great: 50/50 pot drawing, dash plaques,
trophies and more along with concessions make it a nice day of
fun. Contact Gene Hood at (918) 801-6489 for more.
Bernice Nature Center welcomes warmer weather with Memorial

Day Weekend Summer Kick-off May 24-26 at Bernice Nature
Center. Grab the kids and get out for a Memorial Day Weekend
worth remembering. Call (918) 257-8330 for more.
Delaware makes up for it in spades in June with the American

Heritage Music Festival at the Grove Civic Center (at1720 S.
Main Street in Grove) and Sniders Camp June 5-7. As anyone
who knows who Janna Jae is, this is a pretty big deal with
fiddlers, cloggers, camping and prizes for all kinds of categories.
As a matter of fact, they have an anything goes hot fiddle
competition, so if you think you got some skill, get to practicing.
With plenty of down-home cooking and the air-conditioned space
of the Grove Civic Center in case it gets too warm outdoors, this
is a great opportunity to get your music on while you stay cool.
Pawnee
DELAWARE COUNTY
by: Amy Addams
The Grove Playmakers are doing something special for Mothers

Day May 9-11, so check out what they have lined-up by checking
in with groveplaymakers@yahoo.com or calling (918) 786-8950.
Har-Ber Village is celebrating what has made Oklahoma great
with Farm & Agriculture Days May 9-10. Learn more about
broommaking, fiber weaving, tractors, hay baling and get up close
and personal with some alpacas from Zena Suri Farm. Period
games, fence building and heirloom gardening are also part of
the fun. Check out www.har-bervillage.com for more.
Well have more coming your way with Huckleberries, fishing and
plenty of sights, sounds and summer fun. Well keep you posted,
so keep it here!
Serious Pawnee play for May

There are plenty of good things to do in Pawnee in May. Best part
of all is that everyone is welcome: grab Gramps and the little
tykes because its all about everyone
Held on 80 acres of land
in Pawnee County at the
Steam Engine Park, crowds
are expected to come
out for the 48th annual
year in what has been
touted as the oldest and
largest show of this type
in Oklahoma: the Pawnee
Steam Threshing and Gas
Engine Show on May 2-4.
Last year, nearly 1,500 attended to view the historical show and
more are expected for 2014.
Its not just the motorized fun: there will be live entertainment as
well as some fresh from the farm goodies to nosh. Where can one
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find some mouth-watering home-made Amish ice cream and fresh

corn straight from the field? A variety of food vendors will be on
hand to sample many delights. Come hungry.
A flea market and swap meet will be held on one portion of the
field and arts and crafts vendors will sell their creative expressions
at another area. In fact, the grounds are so large, shuttles will
take those from one event to another.
Admission is $8 for adults and is free for ages 12 and under.
Email pawneeok@attn.net or call (918) 762-2108 for more
information.
PAWNEE COUNTY
by: Amy Addams
On May 3, stop by downtown Cleveland for the Cleveland

Antique and Craft Show with unique items on sale on Broadway.
Everything from books to trinkets to entire rooms of furnishings can
be had for a fair price. If you call yourself an antiques addict, this
is where you need to be. Better still, drop the boys off in Pawnee
and get yourself some girls time while you shop for some pretty
old things. For more information, call the Cleveland Chamber of
Commerce at (918) 358-2131.
DELAWARE COUNTY
Osage
Osage County makes music and

moves in May
by: Loraine Latimer
Editors Note: We have put Woolaroc in Osage and Washington

Counties where we felt it appropriate. As it resides in both
counties, this month, we decided to place their events in Osage.
Hope no one is inconvenienced.
Woolaroc is serious about spring and they planned something for

the equestrians with their Spring Trail Ride May 10. A 15 mile ride
of scenic trail rarely seen by visitors awaits. Youll need current
Coggins papers, sunscreen, bug spray, water and a camera but
Woolaroc has your lunch planned. Its a perfect day of fun in the
saddle away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Get your info
from www.woolaroc.org or call (918) 336-0307.
Woolaroc opens its doors officially on May 26 with their summer
schedule starting. They will be open Tuesday-Sunday with many
fun special events happening, so keep an eye on The Pulse and on
www.woolaroc.org for all the particulars. Call the Ranch at (918)
336-0307 if you have a special request or question. There are,
however, other things to do at Woolaroc until they make summer
official. The Woolaroc Spring Trail Ride happens on May 10 and
its a perfect way to welcome warmer times. Get your Coggins
papers, pack extras for your comfort and make it a special day.
They are feeding lunch, so you wont need much. www.woolaroc.
org gets you more.
Woolaroc makes it official on May 26 with their big opening,
but they have more on May 30-31 with the 2014 Pursuit into the
Osage Nation where you can pit your shooting skills against the
other cowpokes that wanna compete. They are keeping it old
school, so no need to worry that you dont know the new rules. Go
to their Website for entry info.
Well have info on what Woolaroc is winding up with in June and
all summer long, so keep it here for more.
Skiatook is stepping up their game and let this be a good lesson

to all the other towns that are doing less to get folks to get out.
You cant get folks to come to your town if you dont do anything
to excite them. Skiatook knows that and has chosen to take the
high road with lots for your summer of fun.
If youve never experienced the thrill of Oklahomas Land Rush,
there are only a few places where you get the opportunity to
relive the experience and Skiatook takes you back with Oklahoma
Wagons Ho -May 9-11 at 394756 W 3900 Road. Team roping,
wagon races, a pony express, a cross-country cowboy race and a
wagon hitching contest are just the start. Top it all off with cowboy
storytelling and cowboy church services on Sunday morning, but
rest assured, this is what Okie tradition is all about. Come be a
part of it if you consider yourself a true Oklahoman. Get more at
www.oklahomawagonsho.com or call (918) 409-3083.
Schools Out for Summer BBQ & Market on Main on May 17

makes us wanna get up and out for a day of fun. Theyll have
BBQ for all and plenty of boutique-y fun for the gals, activities for
the kiddies and outdoor stops for all. Make it a priority to get on
out and enjoy life. (918) 221-1845 for more.
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Okmulgee
Big changes for Okmulgee in 2014

We started out with big plans to write a nice long list of things
to entice and excite you in Okmulgee for May and June, but it
appears that the guy at Dripping Spring and Okmulgee State
Parks who hosted all those wonderful fishing events decided to
retire last year, so they are discontinued for a while. We hope
that someone out there will want to pick up the reins and keep the
tradition going. If you are interested, we want to hear from you!
Just because the fishing tourneys and events are cancelled, that
doesnt mean that theyve closed the parks. Be sure to enjoy all
the beauty that these parks have to offer before our government
shuts them down. Be sure to take your trash with you when you
leave too please!
We looked for info on the McSpadden Arrington All Indian

Rodeo in Henryetta at the Jim Shoulders Rodeo Arena but came
up empty. As we are big fans of all the things that are strictly
Oklahoma, it was a bit of a bummer to not find anything. Same
thing goes for the Jim Shoulders Spring Round Up Rodeo in late
May/early June. (918) 652-3331/www.henryetta.org might net
you more info.
Stick with us all summer long, because we have high hopes that
Okmulgee County is just warming up the fun. If you know of
anything happening in Okmulgee County, please contact us at
(918) 931-9981. Happy Summer!
OKMULGEE COUNTY
by: Amy Addams
OSAGE CONTINUED...
While you are in the area, why not give the big-hearted folks
in Barnsdall a shot? Apparently they are so big-hearted, they
named a day for it. They kick it off on May 23, then on May 24,
it starts with a fishing derby at 7 am at City Lake, games, arts and
crafts, vendors, live music and a parade. This is days of big fun for
all the big hearted people and you know who you are. Top it all
off with a car and tractor show, a Christian Music Talent Contest,
tricycle race, basketball shooting contest, hula-hoop competition,
sack races and the list goes on and on. Their big events are
the turtle races and frog jumping contest. The best part is the
fireworks after the sun retires, so dont run off after dark. Come
back Sunday at 2 to pay tribute to the veterans with a special
service in their honor. Get your deets at www.barnsdallchamber.
com or call (918) 847-2202.
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OSAGE COUNTY
If you need a music festival but Rocklahoma is a tad too extreme

for you, what about Backwoods Bash? They are the gentlemans
Rocklahoma with indie rock, world music, jazz, Native American,
hip hop, Americana, bluegrass, gospel, reggae, electronica and
other alternative music.Bring your tents, RVs, boats, swimsuits,
coolers and grills and all kids under 12 get in for free. Its fun but
gentle and is held rain or shine. If you are looking to get wild, this
is not for you. Backwoods Bash is proud of being family friendly,
so leave the crazy for another place and time. It all happens at
Keystone Lake at 1 Lake Drive in Prue May 23-26. Find out more
about the different passes you need for access to the security
areas and the various costs at www.backwoodsbash.com or call
(918) 641-4543 with questions.
Bigheart Day
photo courtesy:
Rachel Anne Seymour
Bigheart Times
The very next weekend, the music returns to Osage County but
this time its Skiatooks turn to host the fun in the sun with the
Tallgrass Music Festival June 5-7 at 3020 W. 133rd St. N. This
is Bluegrass Heaven, so if you like bluegrass even a little bit,
you gotta go because youll be buying up all the bluegrass CDs
you can get your hands on after this. They have electric and
water hook-ups for the RV-ers and plenty of arts and crafts for
sale along with yummy food so you can get a burger to snack
on while you enjoy the sweet sounds of some gentle bluegrass
swaying in the Tallgrass. Get all the intimate details at www.
tallgrassmusicfestival.com or give organizers a call at (918) 2613443 if you need more.
ROGERS COUNTY
Rogers
Rogers County: destination for

greatness
by: Amy Addams
Rogers County has always been a bit of a mystery for us in terms

of which cities and towns we can cover, so we are apologizing to
Catoosa and Collinsville that we have been putting both of these
towns in Tulsa County in the past. We will be covering Collinsville
in Rogers County and Catoosa in Tulsa; we hope it doesnt confuse
anyone.
While you are in Claremore, check out Will Rogers Downs, where
the Kentucky Derby will be televised all over the place on May 3
and hats of all varieties are welcome: the wilder and crazier the
hat, the better. They will have prime seating available, breakfast
for the early birds and plenty of goodie giveaways. Get more by
calling (918) 283-8800. WRD is located on Hwy 20 three miles
east of Claremore.
Get out your special duds because one of the best places for a
good ol fashioned nosh can be had at Will Rogers Downs where
they play host to Boots and BBQ May 9-10; 50-60 of the top
BBQ-ers show to put their best BBQ forth to win top honors. There
will also be arts and crafts, kids activities, a Route 66 car show,
and of course, horse racing and live music to entertain you. Get all
you need to know before you go at www.claremorereveille.com or
by calling (918) 343-8118.
Are you a bit of a competitor? Do you want to pit your feats of

strength against other competitors? Then Rogers County has a
couple events just for you. The first is the Steel Challenge Match
at US Shooting Academy in Tulsa on May 4 where shooters are
Targeting the prize. More at (918) 341-5707. Its $35 to be a
part of it.
The second event is the Warrior Dash at Moores Flying M Ranch

in Inola on May 17. You gotta pre-register but its worth the
paperwork. Follow that up with turkey legs, beer stains and
live music to party down after you sweat it up. More at www.
warriordash.com.
We couldnt leave Rogers County without covering two great parts
of Rogers that are keys to the County: Will Rogers and rodeos,
and ironically, both of these great parts of Rogers history are
honored with the Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo May 2325 (Memorial Day Weekend) at Will Rogers Stampede Arena in
Claremore. Bull riding, steer wrestling, bareback riding, saddle
bronc riding, barrel racing, team roping, muttin bustin, rodeo
clowns and a dance follow the nightly performance. Vendors will
be on-site to sell Western wear and goods to the crowds. Pick
up a cowboy hat and secure a spot in the stands and prepare
to be amazed. Get all you need to know to want to go at
wwwwillrogersstampede.com or by calling (918) 740-8601.
Dont forget about the 4th Annual American Cowboy Trader Days
May 22-24, and if you are headed to the Rodeo, make a stop
at Traders Days since you are in the neighborhood and need
something new for your cowboy/ranch lifestyle (or even if you just
want everyone to think you are). Happens 8 am-5 pm each day
and they are offering stagecoach rides, plenty of memorabilia,
cowboy church with free breakfast and more. More at www.
willrogers.com.
Ready for something extra? How about old new stuff? Do you
hanker for the hankies of days gone by? The Ruffles & Rust Expo
on May 24 will give you something to crow about and we are
pretty excited for the new, I mean old. The newest trends in
shabby chic are supposedly there, so see whats up. They will also
have things to keep the kiddies entertained, so take em with you.
(806) 231-9822 or www.rufflesandrustexpo.com
Stick around for June is junpin in Rogers: the Battle of the Big Cats
is coming back and well have lots to say about THAT! Hang in
there with all the special May has to offer in the meantime.
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May brings the music to NE Oklahoma

by: Julie Wenger Watson
May is a great month for music in Green Country. Festival season

is kicking into high gear, which means plenty of opportunities
to enjoy your favorite bands while basking in some of the best
weather of the year. All of our favorite venues have packed
calendars this month, too. Whether its under the sun, under the
stars, or under a roof, youre sure to find a band or two you love
to add to your summer soundtrack.
Back inside the Cains Ballroom in Tulsa

its another rockin month. Sold out
shows include The 1975 May 28, Jack
WhiteMay 29, and Edward Sharpe and
the Magnetic Zeros onJune 3. Tickets
are still available for many of the other
outstanding concerts in May. Daft Punk
fans will want to catch One More
Time- A Tribute onMay 15. Country
party and Tulsa favorite Jason Boland
& The Stragglers are backMay 23. A
complete listing of the Cains calendar
can be found atwww.cainsballroom.com.
Over at The Joint in The Hard Rock Casino near Catoosa, catch
siblings Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry The Band Perry May
15. There are more country tunes with a dose of comedy onMay
16when Rodney Carrington performs. Country music maven Dolly
Parton is a must-seeMay 22, and 70s hit makers Chicago return
May 24. Tickets and info atwww.hardrockcasinotulsa.com.
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John Fullbright
photo: Viki Farmer
Guthrie Green, an urban park in

Tulsas Brady Arts District, is the place
to be for fitness, music and more.
George Kaiser Family Foundation
is behind this beautiful gift to the
city, and activities on the Green are
free and open to all. The nearby
Woody Guthrie Center is celebrating
its first year anniversary with some
amazing music on the Guthrie Green
stage.Sat. May 3, is an Okie double
header with Grammy nominated
songwriter John Fullbright followed by
Grammy award winning Jimmy Webb.
Fullbright, from Bearden, is a huge,
rising talent. Webb, a celebrated
songwriter, was born in Elk City and is
the pen behind huge hits like Up, Up
and Away, Galveston and By the
Time I get to Phoenix. The festivities
continue onSunday, May 4with music
from Purcells Parker Millsap, Slaid
Cleaves, Sam Baker, and Samantha
Crain. Jimmy LaFave, a cornerstone of the annual Woody Guthrie
Festival in Okemah will close the night. All the details atwww.
guthriegreen.com.
Jack White
Mayfest returns to downtown TulsaMay 15-18. Celebrating

its 42ndyear, the festival has music and entertainment on four
stages. The Williams Green Stage at 3rd& Boston has a lineup
you wont want to miss.May 15, a young trio of folk-rockers, The
Ballroom Thieves, kick things off at 6:15 p.m., followed by smooth
R&B from Austins Seth Walker. Closing out the night is Tupelo, MS
born Paul Thorn, whose rootsy blues-rock songs are sprinkled with
a dose of Southern humor.May 16, young Tulsa indie band The
Lukewarm plays at6:30 p.m.Next is neo-soul rockers The Soft
White Sixties followed by the funky party band Black Joe Lewis.
Friday, catch the new Tulsa Sound with a trio of talented local
songwriters, Beau Roberson, Wink Burcham and Paul Benjaman,
also starting at6:30 p.m.The Stooges Brass Band, straight from
Louisiana and Austins quirky cool songwriter, Bob Schneider close
out the night. For a complete list of music, visitwww.tulsamayfest.
org.
trio performsMay 9in support of their latest release Revelation.

Fans of this bands brand of Texicano music will love the new
CD.May 23, classic jazz-rockers Blood Sweat & Tears, featuring
Bo Bice from American Idol, will take the stage. Details atwww.
riverspirittulsa.com.
Parker Millsap
photo: Samantha Lamb
The historic Brady Theater in downtown Tulsa hosts alt-rock band

Needtobreathe May 2. This show could be a sellout, so buy
early. The wonderfully talented and charming Lyle Lovett returns
to TulsaMay 8with an acoustic show. Queens of the Stone Age
will finally perform onMay 14 after cancelling a show this fall
onOct. 9. Tickets to the Oct. 9show are good for this rescheduled
date. Calling all Floydians for Brit FloydMay 16. One of the best
tributes to the original Pink Floyd band, this show is amazing all
the lights, sound and showmanship of the original band. For tickets
and details, go towww.bradytheater.com.
No matter what the weather brings this May, there will be music
for every forecast. Rain or shine, the tunes continue in T-town.
Grab your friends and go experience live music!
The River Spirit Casino Event Center near 81st& Riverside in Tulsa
has two big shows in May.Talented Austin brothers Henry, Jojo
and Ringo Garza, make up blues-rock band Los Lonely Boys. The
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Check with the venue or venue website for

specific information and ticket availability.
May 2014
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
May 1:
Carmen Art Exhibit (thru 5/30),

Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa
GRiZ, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
John Conlee, Buffalo Run Casino, Miami
Race, Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges
Theatre, Tulsa
May 2:
Carmen, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music

Hall, Tulsa
Needtobreathe, Brady Theater, Tulsa
The Neverending Story, Tulsa PAC John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa
Theatre, Tulsa
Tracy Lawrence, Cherokee Casino,
West Siloam Springs
YelaWolf, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
May 3:
The Magical Music of Disney,

Bartlesville Community Center,
Bartlesville
Phil Vassar, Osage Casino, Pawhuska
Theatre, Tulsa
Tycho, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
May 4:
Carmen, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music

Hall, Tulsa
Theatre, Tulsa
May 5:
Literature Live presents Laura Ingalls

Wilder, Cox Business Center, Tulsa
May 6:
Lyle Lovett, Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville
May 7:
Gavin DeGraw, Brady Theater, Tulsa
May 8:
Budweiser Made in America Tulsa Party,

Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
Lyle Lovett, Brady Theater, Tulsa
May 9:
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type, Tulsa

PAC - Charles E. Norman Theatre, Tulsa
Los Lonely Boys, River Spirit Event Center,
Tulsa
Paula Deen Charity Dinner Auction with
Paula Deen & Jimmy Houston,
Downstream Casino, Joplin
Travis Tritt, Osage Casino, Hominy
Wolfmother, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
May 10:
Air Supply, Downstream Casino, Joplin

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type, Tulsa
PAC - Charles E. Norman Theatre, Tulsa
Masterworks III, Walton Arts Center,
Fayetteville
Puddle of Mudd, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
Red Dirt Round-Up, BOK Center, Tulsa
May 13:
Sister Act, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music

Hall, Tulsa
May 14:
Queens of the Stone Age, Brady Theater,

Tulsa
Hall, Tulsa
May 15:
The Band Perry, The Joint, Tulsa

One More Time, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
Hall, Tulsa
May 16:
Brit Floyd, Brady Theater, Tulsa

Rodney Carrington, The Joint, Tulsa
Hall, Tulsa
The Sound of Music, Tulsa PAC - John H.
Williams Theatre, Tulsa
May 17:
Oh, The Places You Will Go, Bartlesville

Community Center, Bartlesville
Hall, Tulsa
Tracy Lawrence, Osage Casino, Bartlesville
May 18:

Hall, Tulsa
May 19:
Peter Furler and Steve Taylor & the Perfect

Foil, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
May 21:
Dave Matthews Band, BOK Center, Tulsa
May 22:
Dolly Parton, The Joint, Tulsa

May 23:
Blood Sweat & Tears featuring Bo Bice,

River Spirit Event Center, Tulsa
Jason Boland & the Stragglers, Cains
Ballroom, Tulsa
May 24:
The Bluest Eye, Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges

Theatre, Tulsa
Chicago, The Joint, Tulsa
Jamey Johnson, Osage Casino, Skiatook
TPO Bleu, Wlton Arts Center, Fayetteville
May 25:
The Bluest Eye, Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges

Theatre, Tulsa
May 28:
The 1975, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa

Live from Crystal Bridges: Mozart at the
Museum, Crystal Bridges, Bentonville
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THE BAND PERRY

May 29:
Jack White, Cains Ballroom,

Tulsa
Move: Live on Tour, Brady
Theater, Tulsa
The Bluest Eye, Tulsa PAC Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa
May 31:
The Bluest Eye, Tulsa PAC Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa

Chris Cagle, Osage Casino,
Tulsa
In Our Small Way - Reflections
of Michael and Gene,
Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges
Theatre, Tulsa
The Naked & the Famous,
Brady Theater, Tulsa
Ringling Brothers and Barnum
& Bailey Presents LEGENDS,
BOK Center, Tulsa
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
May 30:
June 2014
June 1:
Chvches, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa

Ringling Brothers and Barnum
& Bailey Presents LEGENDS,
BOK Center, Tulsa
May 2:
Carmen, Tulsa PAC - Chapman

Music Hall, Tulsa
Needtobreathe, Brady Theater, Tulsa
Theatre, Tulsa
YelaWolf, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
June 3:
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros,

Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
June 4:
Bruno Mars, BOK Center, Tulsa
June 5:
Dr. Dog, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
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Rodeo Roundup
Oh, yeah, its time for the serious rodeo goer to check out whats happening in the Okie rodeo circuit because
its serious horse season. Get those chaps and spurs out and make this the month of memories. Lets go equining!
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Rodeo Miami: Miami is not just the name of a tribe, its also home to the Rodeo Miami May 2-3 with performances both nights and
plenty of kids activities. (918) 542-4435
Stilwell Strawberry Festival Rodeo: Stilwell has more than strawberries with the Stilwell Strawberry Festival & Rodeo May 9-10, but
you can also get some rodeo fill with your tabouleh at the Tabouleh Festival and Rodeo May 10 on Main Street in Bristow.(918) 3673324
Owasso Trail Days: Owasso celebrates their long-standing heritage with Trail Days May 8-11, but it doesnt end there. Theyve got
carny rides, food, food and more food. If you dont care for horses, then bring the skateboard, because theyve got a competition for
that too. (918) 272-2141
Rooster Days Rodeo: The same weekend (May 9-11), the Roosters get their fair share with a rodeo (on horses, not roosters!) to go
with all Rooster Days has to offer attendees. Carnival rides, games, food and more. (918) 317-3200
Boots N BBQ: Okay, so Boots and BBQ isnt quite rodeo, but it is horse racing, so why not? Hey, you could make a buck or two at
the betting window. Cant say that about a rodeo, now can you? Check it out May 9-10 at Will Rogers Downs in Claremore. (918) 3438118
Schools Out for Summer BBQ & Market on Main: Celebrate the end of the school year in Skiatook with Schools Out Summer BBQ
where a rodeo is part of the party. This is the end of the day on May 17, so check it out. (918) 221-1845
Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo: We cant talk about at least one rodeo with the biggest names in Oklahoma, Will Rogers
being tied to it somehow and the Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo May 23-25 in Claremore hits all the marks. Kids competitions,
western wear and rodeo clowns are only the beginning. (918) 341-8699
For rodeos no matter what art of the state you are in or when youll be there, check out www.travelok.com for a complete listing.
Powwow Page
Along with the rodeos, the local Powwows are ramping up for summer, but theres more than dancing. Many of the
local tribes are also celebrating the arts, heritage and beauty that they are all notorious for.
We have to remind you that the Trail of Tears Art Show goes on all May long, but as we all know, the last few days of anything
long-running will be the most congested. Make it a point to see what the local Native artists have been working on all winter but it all
ends for another year on May 25. (918) 456-6007/www.cherokeeheritage.org
The Restoring Harmony Powwow makes a one-day only appearance at the Westside YMCA in Tulsa on May 3. More on our Tulsa
pages, but the bigger theme is tolerance and pitting an end to bullying. Free to attend too. (918) 382-2217
While we couldnt call it a powwow per se, the Cherokee Heritage Gospel Sing on May 17 is the perfect place for anyone who
likes gospel or who just likes good music performed by talented artists. They are offering a free hog fry as a part of the festivities.
Attach your visit to the Trail of Tears Art Show and its a day made in Heaven. (918) 456-6007/www.cherokeeheritage.org
Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival/Parade will be in OKC June 5-7, and while it might seem like a bit of a drive, with over
100 tribes and 30,000 visitors that includes so much visual buts, you wont want to leave empty-handed. Be sure to see the dancing
because that is a special sight to behold. (405) 427-5228/www.redearth.org
Miami Nation Powwow, at the NEO College Arena June 6-7, makes for some of the most beautiful dancing competitions, but theres
so much more than dancing; its food, merchandise and singing, but thats only the introduction. See what more for yourself. (918) 5421445/www.miamination.com
Stick around for more Native American fun, Arts on the Avenue and plenty of inter-tribal excitement in June. Well have it all here.
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COMING TO THEATERS: MAY
MALEFICENT
MAY 30, PG
May 2
After cowardly sheep farmer Albert backs out of a gunfight, his

fickle girlfriend leaves him for another man. When a mysterious
and beautiful woman rides into town, she helps him find his
courage and they begin to fall in love. But when her husband, a
notorious outlaw, arrives seeking revenge, the farmer must put
his new found courage
to the test. Starring a
blockbuster cast including
Seth MacFarlane, Liam
Neeson, Charlize Theron,
Amanda Seyfried, Neil
Patrick Harris, Sarah
Silverman, and Giovanni
Ribisi, just to name a
few, this film is packed
with talent. Go online
and gander at all of
the available individual
posters for a purely
MacFarlane take on a
wild west comedy. With
an R rating though,
leave the young ones
behind and enjoy this
adult comedic western
with appropriate family
and friends. It is sure to
entertain.
GOING OUT - MOVIES
Disney brings us the untold story of its most iconic villain from
the classic Sleeping Beauty and the elements of her betrayal
that ultimately turn her pure heart to stone. Driven by revenge
and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides,
Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) cruelly places an irrevocable curse
upon the human kings
newborn infant Aurora.
As the child grows,
Aurora (Elle Fanning)
is caught in the middle
of the seething conflict
between the forest
kingdom she has grown
to love and the human
kingdom that holds
her legacy. Maleficent
realizes that Aurora
may hold the key to
peace in the land and
is forced to take drastic
actions that will change
both worlds forever.
Also starring Miranda
Richardson, Imelda
Staunton, Juno Temple
and Leslie Manville
this will be one for the
whole family to see.
A MILLION WAYS TO DIE

IN THE WEST
MAY 30, R
Also in Theaters in MAY
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (PG-13); Belle (PG);

Beneath the Harvest Sky (NYR); The Protector 2 (R); Walk of Shame (R)
May 9
Chef (NYR); Devils Knot (NYR); The Double (R); Gods Pocket (NYR);
Moms Night Out (PG); Neighbors (R); Palo Alto (R); Stage Fright (R)
May 16
Godzilla (PG-13); The Immigrant (R); Million Dollar Arm (PG); Wolf Creek 2 (NYR)
May 23
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn (R); Blended (PG-13); Tracks (PG-13);
Words & Pictures (PG-13); X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG-13)
May 30
Filth (R); Night Moves (NYR)
ON DVD/BLU-RAY IN MAY
May 6
Still Mine (PG-13); Veronica Mars (PG-13)
May 13
Her (R); I, Frankenstein (PG-13); That Awkward Moment (R)
May 20
3 Days to Kill (PG-13); About Last Night (R); The Monuments Men (PG-13);
Pompeii (PG-13); The Vampire Academy (PG-13)
May 27
Endless Love (PG-13); Gambit (PG-13)
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The Pulse 2014 Guide to

As we did last year, we are once again giving our readers
information on what the local lakes in Green Country have
to offer. If you saw this last year, we apologize, but since
we had so many requests for this story to be offered for the
folks coming from elsewhere, we finally decided to cave.
A longer version of this information can be found at www.
mypulsemag.com, but we hope you can at least get the
basics here.
LAKES GUIDE
Lake Eufaula: with all that shoreline, you just know theres
a place youll find destined to meet your needs and LE
has it. From Noodlin to boat rentals to skis to power sails,
theres plenty of water sports equipment as well as places
to spend your evenings in Eufaula. With lodging options
from roughing it all the way to luxury waterfront cabins,
you cant complain that they wont have something to suit
you. This lake is so big and popular, it has its own Website:
www.lakeeufaula.com where you can find places to stay,
eat, and be entertained as well as whats happening on
any given weekend and they have all of the data on their
rules for a worry-free getaway, including the regulations
on fishing and hunting as well as a listing on the local
churches so you can keep your soul clean while away
from town. Heck, they can even tell you how far away you
are from them when you click the Eufaula button. How
convenient is that?
Call (918) 484-5135 for information on the lake or check in
with the Eufaula Chamber (located at 321 N. Main St.) at
www.eufaulachamberofcommerce.com or call them at (918)

689-2791.
Fort Gibson Lake: Some of the most coveted real estate in
these parts rests along Fort Gibson Lake and one visit will
tell you why. All of the homes are nestled in amongst the
trees, making them almost invisible from the waters edge,
yet every view is spectacular, no matter where you are.
With almost 20,000 acres of water space, FG Lake is truly a
site to behold and with its proximity to many of our little
towns as well as Muskogee, its a favorite for many. What
many covet is a residence along the lake; one look and
youll know why.
Marinas and campgrounds are plentiful along the shores of
Fort Gibson Lake. Taylor Ferry, Long Bay, Paradise Cove
and Whitehorn Cove are all big marinas with plenty of
signage to get you there. Get more at www.fortgibsonlake.
com.
Grand Lake: When they named it Grand, they werent
playing around. Grand Lake is really spectacular, but
its more than just a lake. Many claim that the amenities
around the lake make this a destination to come back to
even in the off season. Officially, its named Grand Lake
of the Cherokees but they have been kind enough to
share it with everyone. With all there is to see and do, you
may never even make it to the waters edge, but we hope
you do. They have big cabins that can sleep 25 people
(and more) or you can rent a romantic little bungalow
for just the two of you. Even if you like the outdoors
camping thing, they have you covered. With RV hook-ups,
wilderness campsites or even a hotel room for just a night
of away from the everyday, youll figure out something
that works for you. Grove, Afton, Langley and Monkey
Island are all great places for a bite to eat, stock up your
fishing supplies and get some sunscreen as well as pick out
a new swimsuit or perhaps a new pair of sunglasses or flipflops while you are there.
Get more details on all that is Grand about Grand Lake
in a multitude of places: www.grandlakefun.com, www.
grandlake.com, www.grandlakechamber.org, www.
grandlakeoklahoma.com and www.360grandlake.com have
plenty of lists to get you on your way as well as links to
more information. You can also call 1-866-LUV-GRAND for
more.
Lake Hudson/Markham Ferry: not too far from Salina,
Tahlequah, Jay, Pryor, Route 412 and I-44, Lake Hudson is
one in the chain of Grand Lake lakes. They are notorious
for fishing tournaments and they hold them all year round.
Their biggest draw comes from the abundance of bass but
they also offer crappie, catfish and perch. There are plenty
of places nestled out of the way of the main thoroughfare
so you can get away from other tourists and throw out
a line or just spend your day watching clouds drift by,
but you might want to try your skill at water skiing or
any of the other water sports available on the lake. Lake
Hudson offers plenty of places to camp, whether you
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brought a pop-up tent or an RV and they also have plenty
of playgrounds for kids to be entertained as well. Call (918)
338-4103 or logon to www.grandlakelinks.com and search
for Lake Hudson.
Keystone Lake: Another getaway lake where you can

bring the family for some good fishing or just spend a
romantic weekend for two can be found along the shores at
Keystone off Highways 412/51. Keystone Lake resides in
four counties: Pawnee, Osage, Tulsa and Creek and is fed
by the Arkansas and Cimarron Rivers. Keystone has lots of
hiking trails, fishing, swimming, and boating opportunities
as well as camping sites. The fishing is pretty spectacular
at Keystone with striped bass, sand bass, black bass,
small mouth bass, crappie and catfish along with plenty
of animals during hunting season. Get more on Keystone
Lake at www.outdoorsok.com/Oklahoma/Keystone or call
(918) 865-2621.
Oolagah Lake: Boasting 209 miles of shoreline, Oolagah
Lake is a fishermans paradise but so much more. There are
11 parks around the lake along with a whole slew of fish to
be caught, including crappie, three kinds of bass, walleye
and catfish, but you can also enjoy sailing, horseback
riding, hiking and swimming. Located 30 miles NE of
Tulsa, you can make a day trip of Oolagah and return by
nightfall feeling refreshed and revived.
In case you were wondering, the name Oolagah means
Dark Cloud. Even more interesting is that Will Rogers
was born at Dog Iron Ranch which is now inundated
by Oolagah Lake. His home was relocated to a hill
overlooking the lake so the story is not so sad. If you want
to know more about Oolagah Lake, a fun Website we found
has some good info (but we dont know if its official), is
located at www.oolagah.com or call (918) 443-2250.
Skiatook Lake: Located right near Skiatook and one hour
from Tulsa, Skiatook Lake has plenty of hiking, boating,
swimming, camping, fishing, as well as picnic and camping
spots. There are many ramps/launches at Bull Creek,
Crystal Bay, Hominy Landing, Tall Chief Cove and Twin
Points. Most of the marinas have camping, picnic areas and
restaurants/dining spots, so no matter where you go, all
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Lake Tenkiller: While not the biggest lake in our area,

many visit Lake Tenkiller religiously because of its quiet
splendor and good fishing along with enough amenities to
keep them coming back but not so many to be like another
city. There are some golf courses that have been part of the
PGA Tour in years past, so if you are headed to Tenkiller,
dont leave the clubs at home this year. Find out more
about Lake Tenkiller at (918) 487-5252.
Webbers Falls Reservoir: Just east/southeast of Muskogee
is Webbers Falls Reservoir where one of Oklahomas state
parks is always planning something for your fun, Greenleaf
State Park is worth the visit even if lakes arent quite your
thing. They seem to be drumming up fun despite the
budget issues and we commend them for their dedication
to making Oklahoma a fun place to be and visit. WFR has
boat docks and ramps, swimming, camping (tent and RV)
fishing, picnic areas, restrooms and hunting in season. Get
more by calling (918) 775-4475.
LAKES GUIDE
Robert S. Kerr Lake & Reservoir: While not one of the

busier destinations for a lake getaway, RSK has the
opportunity for a great place to really getaway and
mean it. Far from the white noise of city life (located just
a bit away from Sallisaw), take a cooler of sandwiches, a
pitcher of sweet tea and some bait and youve got a day
to really regroup. Plenty of camp sites with showers, boat
ramps, picnic areas and beaches make RSK the quiet mans
destination. If you are looking to do a little less talking and
a little more connecting with your inner mountain man,
this is it. RSK is notorious for the fishing opportunities,
especially as an Oklahoma Striper hotspot. There are
plenty of places to dock and launch boats, have a picnic,
playgrounds, restrooms, facilities and grocery grabs. Call
(918) 775-4475 for more.
your needs can be met. Skiatook Lake is notorious for their

sport fishing tournaments as well as places to stop and take
a look around. Bird Creek Basin, The Overlook and the
Dam and Spillway are all great places to pack a lunch and
enjoy an afternoon of leisure. Find more on Skiatook Lake
at www.greatertulsa.com/Skiatook/skiatooklake.htm or
call (918) 396-3170.
918-487-5148
445889 Oklahoma 10A, Gore, OK www.finandfeatherresort.com
i CABINS OPEN MAY 1 i
WEEKEND BUFFETS
STARTING MAY 2
FRIDAY
WESTERN BUFFET
SATURDAY
BREAKFEAST BUFFET
ROARING TWENTIES BUFFET
SUNDAY
BREAKFEAST BUFFET
GRAND BRUNCH
MON - SUN 7AM - 8PM 918-487-9812 www.sodasteves.com
Dining Out:
We asked you what your favorite jaunts were for BBQ, and as in years past, we got some good ideas for good food. Believe it or not,
there are not as many great BBQ stops as one might think.
Go Ye Village, 1201 West 4th Street, Tahlequah,
(888) 456-2853:
Folks dont all know that Go Ye Village on the west side of
Tahlequah has great eats any day of the week and their prices
aint bad either. Best part of your visit might just be the fun and
enlightened folks who gather to eat there multiple times per
week, so its a win-win no matter how you look at it. You wont see
break dancing, but your and your kiddies could learn a lot from
folks whove been there and done that (and they did it all without
todays technologies). BBQ is served Tuesdays, 5-7 pm, but weve
never had a bad meal there, so fret not, just eat. And get some
enlightenment from the folks living there.
DINING OUT
Princess Drive-In/Rockin M Smoked Meats, 29301 Hwy 82 S.,

Park Hill, (918) 457-4270, Facebook:
Yes, we do talk a bit about Princess, but thats only because we
love it and judging by the number of cars in the parking lot, we
arent alone. With friendly service, awesome desserts, plenty of
sides and good selection, Princess is always a hit, and their ribs
are melt-in-your mouth goodness, but we have to digress to tell
you about their chopped beef and pork sandwiches. We like
the pork a little better (its juicier), but both sandwiches are each
big enough for two meals. Add one of three kinds of fries or the
Mon-Thur 11am-9pm
Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
Sun 11am-3pm
MUSKOGEE
333 S 32nd St (Hwy 69)
918-684-6161
TAHLEQUAH
1310 S Muskogee Ave
918-431-1511
WAGONER
906 E. Cherokee St
918-485-6191
onion rings and you have

one of those meals you talk
about for days afterwards.
We cant neglect the May
special: strawberry soft
serve ice cream! Oh MY!
They only do the strawberry
one month a year and one
bite will tell you why its so
good. Its too good for just
silly words. Get some of that
hot fudge on top, and youll wish you hadnt filled up on all that
dinner food first. If youve never had the pleasure before, youll
think you died and went to BBQ (and ice cream) Heaven.
Albert Gs, 2748 S. Harvard, Tulsa, (918) 747-4799,
www.albertgs.com:
As we have recommended before, we say with Albert Gs, get
the Combo if you are in doubt, but youll have plenty for lunch
tomorrow. Albert Gs has some sides, but the meat is where its at,
so we highly recommend that if you are a sides kind of person,
maybe get your meats at Albert Gs and go elsewhere for your
fries/potatoes.
Albert Gs has plenty of meat options: by the pound, sandwiches,
dinners, a la carte, but they have quite the following. They slow
cook their meat over hickory logs and if you are willing to forego
the sides, you may want to save those calories for the desserts
because the dessert selection, while not a big one, is pretty great:
try the key lime pie or banana pudding since you didnt have fries
or onion rings. Youve earned it.
Dinks BBQ, 2929 E. Frank Phillips Blvd., Bartlesville,
(918) 335-0606, www.dinksbbq.com:
Hickory cooked meats, a sauce that has not been changed a
molecule for over 30 years and is shipped all over the U.S., makes
Dinks a hotspot for the BBQ snob that wants to get their BBQ on
and doesnt want to wonder if its gonna be weird this time. You
all know of what we speak. Dinks gets big props for consistency
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MON - THU: 11AM - 8PM
FRI & SAT: 11AM - 9PM
CLOSED SUNDAYS
200 N Wood Dr., Okmulgee OK
918-756-8BBQ (8227)
www.masseysbarbeque.com
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and many tell us that their

meats are always juicy and
tender. You can get your meat
spicy, medium or mild as well
as pick a combination if you
cant make up your mind so
we like that indecisiveness
is okay with them. BUT we
also give a gold star to
their side selections, the
soups and salads and the
appetizers. Many BBQ joints leave those off the menu, but Dinks
thought of everything and for that, we thank you. They also have
a Bentonville, AR location (3404 Macy Rd., 479-657-6264) if
Bartlesville is too far for you. Find everything you need on their
Website or give them a call.
Smokin Odies BBQ, 2320 N. Main St., Miami, (918) 542-5859,

Facebook:
Secret sauce, family recipes and recommendations from the local
church make Smokin Odies a good place, but theyve been voted
number one in Ottawa County for a reason. While the restaurant
is not a spectacular place for a romantic interlude, their focus
is the food and for some, thats all that really matters anyway.
Same goes for us. We can forego the pretties on the walls if the
Macs Barbeque, 1030 W. Rogers Blvd., Skiatook,

(918) 396-4165, Facebook:
Macs got plenty of sizes for the meat eater from to to
a full pound of meat and they
really focus on the meat, so if
your inner carnivorous caveman
needs to be set free, leave the
vegetarians at home when you
go to Macs. They have only a
few sides, but we are sure they
make no apologies for it. Beans,
potato or pasta salad, baked or
campfire potatoes or corn are the
choices for sides, but you get a half page of meats to pick from
and they have something called The Big Rib that looks impressive,
so if you order it, wed love to know what you think. If you are
expecting a crowd, Macs can make your gathering easier with
all kinds of pans of food for $19 for a small (serves 15-20) or
a large for $38 (serves 50-60), which sounds pretty good to us.
They also have a BBQ Frito pie that looks like heartburn in a bowl
but smelled pretty dang awesome and looked good to boot.
Bring some antacids if you tend toward indigestion or get a bread
pudding with rum sauce to settle your tummy.
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Smoked Meats
918-457-4270
29301 Hwy 82
Park Hill, OK
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Our Banquet Room

with Dedicated Parking
is PERFECT...
DINING OUT
JLs Barbeque, 3 S Mill St, (918) 825-1829 5501 S Mill St

(AKA Hwy 69), Pryor, OK (918) 825-7427:
JLs BBQ has been the rage
for many years and folks
complained when it closed, so
it has been reopened under
new management with the
same recipes and menus. Its
all done cafeteria-style, so
you grab your plate, go down
the line and you get to see
what you want as you peruse
everything they have. They
have some of the best baked
beans and ribs you could ever hope for; the evidence of their
quality can be found by the number of cars in the parking lot from
all over the place with out-of-state tags. They also have burgers,
chicken fried steak, and other BBQ meats along with a plethora of
sides. If Moms tastes are BBQ, she should be happy with JLs.
prices and food make us happy and Odies does a great job in
both categories. Some folks have complained that they dont do
the ambiance thing too well, but Odies does everything else to
spectacular, so we are indifferent to the flowers on the table (or
lack of). For a good BBQ sandwich, fries and pickle in /Miami,
give Smokin Odies a shot.
...For All of Your

Special Occassions
LUNCH SPECIALS
(WITH SALAD & BREAD)
Italian Restaurant $ 95 $ 95
7. & 5.
Your Favorite
Menu Dishes
Sized for LUNCH
Tue - Thu: 11am - 9:30pm
Fri - Sat: 11am - 10:00pm Wine & Beer Served
Sun: 11am - 9pm
(Closed Mondays)
901 S Muskogee Tahlequah, OK
918-207-0870 (fax)918-207-0871
Recipe Corner:
Easy ethnic food for warmer months
This is such a strange time of year to cook dinner. The outside temps are warming up, everyones busier than ever yet everyone
still wants to eat dinner, so you really dont have a lot of options, right? Wrong! Were going to give you some ideas on how to
make dinner without heating up the house too much. AND we have some healthy recipes to boot!
Were also waiting to hear from you: whats your favorite recipe to make on a Tuesday (Little Caesars doesnt count)? Help your
neighbors by sending it to us at editor@mypulsemag.com.
Spinach and Feta Pasta
(4 servings)
1 (8 ounce) packagepenne
pasta
2 tablespoonsolive oil
1/2 cupchopped onion
1 clovegarlic, minced
3 cupschopped tomatoes
1 cupsliced fresh mushrooms
2 cupsspinach leaves, packed
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinchred pepper flakes
DINING IN - RECIPE CORNER
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook

pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain.
2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high
heat; add onion and garlic, and cook until golden brown. Mix
in tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach. Season with salt, pepper,
and red pepper flakes. Cook 2 minutes more, until tomatoes are
heated through and spinach is wilted. Reduce heat to medium, stir
in pasta and feta cheese, and cook until heated through.
Black Bean Soup
Healthy and vegetarian!
(6 servings)
1 tablespoonolive oil
1 largeonion, chopped
1 stalkcelery, chopped
2carrots, chopped
4 clovesgarlic, chopped
2 tablespoonschili powder
1 tablespoonground cumin
1 pinchblack pepper
4 cupsvegetable broth
4 (15 ounce) cansblack beans
1 (15 ounce) canwhole kernel corn
1 (14.5 ounce) cancrushed tomatoes
1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saut onion,
celery, carrots and garlic for 5 minutes. Season with chili powder,
cumin, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute. Stir in vegetable
broth, 2 cans of beans, and corn. Bring to a boil.
2. Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, process remaining
two cans beans and tomatoes until smooth. Stir into boiling soup
mixture, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Editors Note: you can add chicken, ground beef or whatever you
like to this for the carnivores, or you can reduce the broth and
make a bean side dish with it too. Its a very versatile dish.
Ratatouille
More vegetables!
(4 servings)
2 tablespoonsolive oil
3 clovesgarlic, minced
2 teaspoonsdried parsley
1eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch
cubes
salt to taste
1 cupgrated Parmesan cheese
2zucchini, sliced
1 largeonion, sliced into rings
2 cupssliced fresh mushrooms
1green bell pepper, sliced
2 largetomatoes, chopped
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat
bottom and sides of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with 1
tablespoon olive oil.
2. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over
medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until lightly browned. Mix in
parsley and eggplant. Cook and stir until eggplant is soft, about
10 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
3. Spread eggplant mixture evenly across bottom of prepared
casserole dish. Sprinkle with a few tablespoons of Parmesan
cheese. Spread zucchini in an even layer over top. Lightly salt and
sprinkle with a little more cheese. Continue layering in this fashion,
with onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, and tomatoes, covering each
layer with a sprinkling of salt and cheese.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Editors Note: you can double the recipe for another meal or
make it as a side for a couple of meals.
Simple weeknight Goulash
(8 servings)
2 poundslean ground beef
2 largeyellow onions, chopped
3 clovesgarlic, chopped
3 cupswater
2 (15 ounce) canstomato sauce
2 (14.5 ounce) cansdiced
tomatoes
1 tablespoon soy sauce
(optional)
2 tablespoonsdried Italian herb seasoning
3bay leaves
1 tablespoonseasoned salt, or to taste (I used regular salt and it
worked great)
2 cupsuncooked elbow macaroni
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1. In a large Dutch oven, cook and stir the ground beef over
medium-high heat, breaking the meat up as it cooks, until it has
started to brown, about 10 minutes. Skim off excess fat, and stir
in the onions and garlic. Cook and stir the meat mixture until the
onions are translucent, about 10 more minutes.
2. Stir in water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, Italian
seasoning, bay leaves, and seasoned salt, and bring the mixture
to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and
simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the macaroni, cover, and simmer over low heat until the
pasta is tender, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove
from heat, discard bay leaves, and serve.
Gotta think about Cinco de Mayo!
1. In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over

medium heat. Drain, and set aside.
2. Place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn,
tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chili peppers and
taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. Mix to blend, and cook on
Low setting for 8 hours.
Make your own Mexican Tortillas (1 dozen)

3 cupsall-purpose flour
2 teaspoonsbaking powder
2 teaspoonssalt
3/4 cupshortening
3/4 cuphot water
1. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Either by hand or
with a pastry cutter, cut in the shortening till the mixture is crumbly.
If the mixture looks more floury than crumbly, be sure to add just
one or two more tablespoons of shortening till it is crumbly. Add
about 3/4 cup hot water to the mixture, or just enough to make
the ingredients look moist.
2. With your hand or a large fork, knead the mixture making
sure to rub the dough against the sides of the large mixing bowl
to gather any clinging dough. If the dough still sticks to the side of
the bowl, add a couple more tablespoons of flour until the dough
forms a soft round shape. The dough is ready to roll out now, but
it is best to let it rest. Cover it with a dish towel, and let it sit for
about an hour or so.
3. Take the dough, and pull it apart into 10 to 12 balls. Lightly
flour your rolling area, and roll each ball with a rolling pin to
about 1/8 inch thickness.
4. Place each tortilla on a medium hot cast iron skillet. Cook for
about 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla does not
look doughy.
Mexican Casserole
(4 servings)
1 (16 ounce) canrefried beans
3/4onion, diced or use it all
- your call
5 (10 inch)flour tortillas
1 cupsalsa
2 cupsshredded Cheddar or
Colby Jack cheese
1. Preheat oven to 375
degrees F (190 degrees C).
Spray a 9-inch pie pan with
non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a saucepan, cook refried
beans and onions (to soften them) on medium-high heat for about
5 minutes.
3. Place one tortilla in the bottom of the greased pan.
Spread about 1/3 cup of the bean mixture over it. Layer a few
tablespoons of salsa over this. Then, place another tortilla over the
salsa, and add more of the bean mixture. Follow the beans with a
big handful of cheese, spreading evenly. repeat layers, spreading
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Taco Soup (8 servings)

1 poundground beef
1onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) canchili beans,
with liquid
1 (15 ounce) cankidney beans
with liquid
1 (15 ounce) canwhole kernel
corn, with liquid
1 (8 ounce) cantomato sauce
2 cupswater
2 (14.5 ounce) canspeeled and diced tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) candiced green chili peppers
1 (1.25 ounce) packagetaco seasoning mix
the ingredients evenly over the tortillas. On the top layer, make
sure to use lots of salsa and cheese!
4. Bake until the cheese is melted, approximately 15 to 20
minutes.
Find more recipes, ideas and cooking tips at www.mypulsemag.

com. We also want to hear from you! Are you a good cook? Do
you have Grannys secret pie crust recipe that everyone raves
about? Then share it with the world!
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Theyve instituted a Nu-Val program where you can find out the
nutritional value of a food right on the shelf sticker. The number
system goes from 1-100, the closer to 100, the better the food is
for you. Help your family healthier by making use of this simple,
helpful system. Find out more at www.reasors.com/nuval.
MAY 2014
May 2014
MONTH AT A GLANCE
Restoring Harmony Powwow, Tulsa

Rodeo Miami, Miami
Sip, Savor, Shop in Historic Downtown
Claremore, Claremore
Spring Migration Bird Walk at the
Canebrake, Wagoner
This Place Matters Home Tour, Muskogee
Travelers Cross Renaissance Faire, Strang
Tulsa Pontiac Nationals, Tulsa
ASTHMA AWARENESS MONTH

ALLERGY AWARENESS MONTH
ASIAN PACIFIC HERITAGE MONTH
BETTER SLEEP MONTH
CELIAC AWARENESS MONTH
May 4:
CYSTIC FIBROSIS MONTH
Germanfest, Tulsa
FAMILY SUPPORT MONTH
Classic, Tulsa
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MONTH Green Country Arabian Rogers Downs,
Kentucky Derby at Will
LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH
Claremore
Stray Kat 500, Bartlesville
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
Travelers Cross Renaissance Faire, Strang
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
Will Rogers Classic Jackpot Cattle Show,
PET MONTH
Claremore
SCIENCE MONTH
SELF-DISCOVERY MONTH
May 6:
SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH USS Batfish Reunion, Muskogee
STROKE AWARENESS MONTH
TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION May 7:
USS Batfish Reunion, Muskogee
May1:
Green Country Arabian Classic, Tulsa
Norsemen Spring Game at NEO, Miami
May 2:
Blues & BBQ Festival, Bixby

Germanfest, Tulsa
May Day Celebration & Lawn Social,
Tahlequah
Oklahoma Steam Threshing & Gas Engine
Show, Pawnee
Rodeo Miami, Miami
May 3:
Antique & Craft Show, Cleveland

Blues & BBQ Festival, Bixby
First Saturday Traders Day, Pryor
Germanfest, Tulsa
May Day Celebration & Lawn Social,
Tahlequah
Oklahoma Renaissance Festival Opens,
Muskogee
Oklahoma Steam Threshing & Gas Engine
Show, Pawnee
May 8:
Mamapalooza, Tahlequah
Owasso Trail Days, Owasso
May 9:
Boots & BBQ, Claremore

Farm & Agriculture Days, Har-Ber Village,
Grove
Oklahoma Wagons Ho, Skiatook
Renaissance Festival Student Day,
Muskogee
Rooster Days Festival/Rodeo, Broken Arrow
Stilwell Strawberry Festival Rodeo, Stilwell
May 10:
Boots & BBQ, Claremore

Color Vibe 5K, Tulsa
East Village Street Fest, Tulsa
Farm & Agriculture Days, Har-Ber Village,
Grove
The Good, the Bad and the Barbeque,

Bartlesville
Oldies & Goodies Car Show, Bartlesville
Opening Day at the Papillion, Muskogee
Rooster Days Festival/Rodeo, Broken Arrow
Stilwell Strawberry Festival, Stilwell
Stilwell Strawberry Festival Rodeo, Stilwell
Tabouleh Festival, Bristow
Take a Rode on the Oil Flyer, Bartlesville
Woolaroc Spring Trail Ride, Bartlesville
May 11:
MOTHERS DAY
Mothers Day at the Papillion, Muskogee
Rooster Days Festival, Broken Arrow
May 13:
Success Expo, Muskogee
May 15:
Mayfest, Tulsa
May 16:
Blue Dome Arts Festival, Tulsa

Grand Lake BBQ Festival, Langley
Mayfest, Tulsa
May 17:

Cherokee Heritage Gospel Sing, Tahlequah
Fire on the Water, Gore
Fort Gibson Golf Tournament, Fort Gibson
Full Moon Run, Tulsa
Grand Lake BBQ Festival, Langley
Italian Festival, McAlester
Main Street Association BBQ Cook-Off,
Skiatook
Mayfest, Tulsa
Nuyaka Creek Winery Festival, Bristow
Oklahoma Warrior Dash, Inola
Pawnee County Community Block Party,
Pawnee
Schools Out for Summer BBQ & Market
on Main, Skiatook
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MONTH AT A GLANCE
May 18:

The Hop Jam, Tulsa
Mayfest, Tulsa
May 29:
Commerce Days, Commerce
May 30:

May 23:
May 31:
Bigheart Day, Barnsdall
May 24:

Memorial Weekend on Grand Lake,
Bernice
Miami Route 66 cruise Night, Miami
River Country Water Park Opens,
Muskogee
R.K. Gun Show, Tulsa
Ruffles and Rust Expo, Claremore
Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo,
Claremore
May 25:

Memorial Day Breakout, Braggs
R.K. Gun Show, Tulsa
Trail of Tears Art Show Closing Day,
Tahlequah
Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo,
Claremore
May 26:
MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day Program, Fort Gibson
Memorial Weekend on Grand Lake,
Bernicearemore
May 27:
G.A.R. Cemetery Service & Lunch, Miami

Renaissance Festival, Muskogee
Woolaroc Official Opening Day,
Bartlesville
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Diamond Daze, Sallisaw
Jim Shoulders Spring Rodeo, Okmulgee
Martial Arts Expo, Muskogee
Oklahoma Games, Bartlesville
Stronger 5K, Broken Arrow
Sunfest, Bartlesville
Tallgrass Music Festival, Skiatook
Tulsa Gem Faire, Tulsa
June 2014
AIDS AWARENESS MONTH

ALS AWARENESS MONTH
CHILDRENS AWARENESS MONTH
STUDENT SAFETY MONTH
June 1:
Downtown First Night, Claremore
Renaissance Festival Closing Day,
Muskogee
June 5:
American Heritage Music Festival, Grove

Brookside Rumble and Roll, Tulsa
Summerfest, Wagoner
June 6:

Big Cabin Crafts Showcase Days,
Big Cabin
Miami Nation Powwow, Miami
June 7:

Antique Show, Dewey
Big Cabin Crafts Showcase Days,
Big Cabin
Flying Pig Outdoor Market. Owasso
Mahogany & Chrome Antique & Classic
Boat Festival, Grand Lake
Miami Nation Powwow, Miami
OK Mozart opens, Bartlesville
OReilly Auto Parts Outlaw Nationals,
Miami
Quilt Tulsa, Tulsa
Route 66 Blow-Out, Sallisaw
Summerfest, Wagoner
This Place Matters Home Tour, Muskogee
Tulsa Tough Ride & Race, Tulsa
Webbers Falls Arts & Crafts Show,
Webbers Falls
Worlds Largest Calf Fry & Festival, Vinita
MONTH AT A GLANCE
May 19:

Martial Arts Expo, Muskogee
Oklahoma Games, Bartlesville
OReilly Auto Parts Outlaw Nationals,

Miami
Quilt Tulsa, Tulsa
Summerfest, Wagoner
June 8:
Calf Fry Festival, Vinita

Flying Pig Outdoor Market. Owasso
Leake Collector Car Show & Auction, Tulsa
Mahogany & Chrome Antique Boat
Festival, Ketchum
June 9:
D-Day Paintball Event opens, Wyandotte

Pinto World Championships Horse Show
opens, Tulsa
June 10:
Oklahoma Chautauqua: World War 1

opens, Tulsa
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in place, time or cancellations. The Pulse
cannot be held accountable for errors in
submissions.
Sneak Peek Into Next Month

Coming next month:
We have soooo much to tell you about in June, but for now, well
just tell you that this June is one youll want to be a part of. It looks
like this is going to be a great time of year to be already part of
Green Country. Well have more, but for now, just know that some
of what well have for you are:
Music Festivals: Tallgrass, American Heritage, OK Mozart, and
much more for festy-ness: our fave music writer, Julie Watson, will
tell you all about it.
Well save you the chore or cleaning out the garage or closets by
finding you plenty lake and river action and well get you all the
dates and deets to make sure your calendar is full of things fun
for a great time.
June is the height of car season; Hot Rods & Heroes, poker runs by
the dozens and plenty of local and regional events worthy of a
new can of car wax make for a jumpin June of jalopy joy.
Well also have all the recipes, powwows, rodeos and the regular
stuff, so if weve missed anything, by all means, give us a shout
and well see what we can do! Until then, be kind to each other
and be good to yourself.
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