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Rodeo Roundup
We have more than rodeos for January; there are agricultural expos, livestock shows and auctions and plenty of gun and tackle shows if you just want some guy time. See what we have to make you excited enough to get out of the house and do something fun even though its cold outside. KNID Agrifest: Jan. 10-11, Chisholm Trail Expo Center, Enid, (580) 678-3020. www.knid.com: demos, seminars, giveaways, door prizes and knowledge along with all kinds of new technologies to make farming and ranching a bit easier are all in one central location in Oklahoma. Kellyville OK IPRA/ACRA Rodeo: Jan. 11, Creek County Fairgrounds, (800) 639-9002 MRCA Youth Rodeo: Jan. 12-13, Stephens County Fair & Expo Center, Duncan, (580) 255-3231, www.stephenscountyok.com/fairground Bullnanza A Tribute to Freckles Brown and Lane Frost: Jan. 18-19, Lazy E Ranch, Guthrie, (800) 595-7433, www.lazye.com. The original bull riding event with the best bull riders in the world competing for $100,000. Marlow Winter Classic Pig Show: Jan. 18-19, Stephens County Fair & Expo Center, Duncan, (580) 255-3231, www.stephenscountyok.com/fairground International Finals Rodeo: Jan. 17-19, State Fairgrounds Arena, OKC, (405) 235-6540, www.iprarodeo.com Ultimate Calf Roping: Jan. 18-19 (or could be 19-20 we could not get confirmation on the correct dates), Stephens County Fair & Expo Center, Duncan, (580) 255-3231, www.stephenscountyok.com/fairground PBR Oklahoma City Invitational Bricktown Rumble: Jan. 24-26, Chesapeake Energy Arena, OKC, (719) 242-2800, www.pbr.com Chisholm Trail Ranch Rodeo presented by TSCRA: Feb. 7-8, Stephens County Fair and Exposition Center, Duncan, www.okhorsefair.com Oklahoma Horse Fair & Ranch Rodeo: Feb. 7- 9, Stephens County Fair & Expo Center, Duncan, (580) 255-3231, www.stephenscountyok.com/fairground Central 4-D Barrel Racers: Feb. 7-9, Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, Shawnee, (405) 275-7020, www.visitshawnee.com Arrington-McSpadden All Indian Rodeo: Feb. 16, Ryan Dirteater Arena, Tahlequah, (918) 652-5387 (call to confirm this one) More toys for the Boys: Did your guy not get what he wanted from Santa this year? Its okay, theres a way to make sure that he reaps the reward for all those trash trips to the curb. We have lots of shows to make him giddy. See our listing of Outdoors Shows on page 8 or on our website because we keep finding more even as deadline for our hardcopy magazine draws near. Well do our very best to make sure your man gets happy with plenty of things he can buy to go boom or get out on the water or on the road when spring returns to Green Country.
RODEO ROUNDUP
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More at (580) 494-6300/www.beaversbend.com. Some other watches are happening at Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Sulphur Jan. 18 and 25 where the Bald Eagle Watch will be going on for your viewing pleasure. You start at the Travertine Nature Center then you get a ranger-led expedition to the Lake of the Arbuckles to watch the eagles winter on the lake. More at (580) 622-7234/www.nps.gov.chic. Kaw City Community Center and Kaw Nation Learning Center in Kaw City is hosting an Ultimate Eagle Watch Jan. 18 and the big deal is a close-up meeting with a bald eagle along with a full day of activities. The tour is guided and they promise you will see an eagle, so its a cant miss. www.kawlake.com/(580) 762-9494. If you prefer to venture into Arkansas, then check out Eagle Awareness in Bull Shoals Jan 10 or check out Rogers where the Wonders of Winter Wildlife is happening at the Visitor Center Jan. 18. As with any outdoor activity, dress in warm, waterproof shoes, wear layers instead of a few thick pieces of clothing and being overdressed is better than not wearing enough layers. Bring a backpack of necessities like spare socks, an extra jacket, rainproof gear and anything you need to see the eagles better and a camera wouldnt hurt. Some folks recommend that you bring something warm to drink and energy bars in case you get a bit hungry. Nothing worse than chasing off the eagles due to your loud rumbling tummy! Please also take all of your trash with you when you go! No one wants to see your candy wrappers or step in your gum, so take everything you brought with you when you go. Are you not quite ready to go outside but want to think spring? We have ideas on where to go for that spring fix, so keep reading for ideas on how to prep for spring fun in the sun
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Sure, many of us made New Years Resolutions to go on the diet that no one can live on for more than a week, and we swore off chocolate and happy foods for the rest of our lives, but for the majority of us, we already accept that we love food in Green Country, and there are plenty of places that are ready to set your endorphins free to bask in the glow of good tasty treats just in time for that holiday of chocolate love, VALENTINES DAY!!! How lucky is that? We hear that Muskogee is hosting the Home Sweet Home Chocolate Festival on Feb. 8 at the Muskogee Civic Center and we couldnt be more excited about it. They do it for a great charity, Habitat for Humanity, but you get the benefit when you place your silent bids on a few of the special goodies they have lined-up for your taste buds to go nuts on. Over 30 vendors will be there, ready to rock your tummy with love. (918) 6817949 gets you more information.
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festival for one day a year. What more can we say to entice you to go? Bring us back a roll, would ya? Sample packs can be bought for a few dollars and you can partake in the sample tasting session too. More at (405) 329-4523 or www.normanfirehouse.com. If you are booked Feb. 1, then there are not one but TWO chocolate fests the following Saturday, so no excuses (or Weight Watchers books) needed. Ardmore is hosting a Chocolate festival at Heritage Hall and it makes for a great date night with local chefs delicacies, dancing and of course, plenty of that special food, CHOCOLATE. How special is that? More from (580) 226-1212. If you dont mind the drive, take a trip to Yukon for their Chocolate Festival also on Feb. 8 (or try to cram both fests in for a big day of chocolate overload) and the Yukon Fest is at the Robertson Activity Center. A silent auction and six samples are only the beginning. (405) 3508937/www.cityofyukonok.gov for more. If you want to know how to cook more than chocolate, Rogers has a Science of Cooking Class going on with plenty of dates to choose from: Jan. 1, 5, 29 and Feb. 2 along with more dates later in the year. Learn all about the herbs and flavors that work for any dish along with oils, fats and processes to make your dishes culinary masterpieces any day of the week. More from (479) 7151090 or www.gusnectar.com. Each class is different, so you may want to try for all of them and become the chef you know you can be. Well have more on foodie fun and fests as we go through the year, so stay with The Pulse for more!
While not really chocolate per se, the German Feast and Auction in Corn, OK is happening Feb. 1 and we felt it was worth a mention. What else makes us as happy as chocolate? Why strudel of course! You can even bid on some goodies to take home where you can pig out in private. Breads, jellies, rolls, cakes and more are all up for bid, but dont take a bite until you win! Corn is located just west of OKC off I-40 and we think its worth the drive. (580) 343-2262 for more. Norman welcomes the season of chocolate with their own Chocolate Festival Feb. 1 at the NCED/Postal Training Center (Norman Firehouse) where it also gets big props for being the third best foodie fest in the UNITED STATES! Wow! Cant miss that one! Godiva will be on hand as will the Kendalls Restaurant famous chocolate cinnamon rolls which are only available at the
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Its been a crazy winter around here. As I look out at the snow, I cant help but feel as though this is going to be a winter to remember, but as long as our lights stay on, we are happy to tell you about the fun coming this way to get us out and about even though we need a coat to do it. Lets see whats up in Tulsa
Tulsa
by: Dakota Jones
TULSA COUNTY
The month starts with a bang: The Tulsa Shootout is at River Spirit Expo Center Jan. 2- 4 and it promises to be a fun-filled good time to get a little excitement to send off 2013. Its a big fantasy micro-sprint racing event and the winner gets the Golden Driller, which we are assuming is a pretty big deal to win. Find out how to get there and see what the craziness is all about at www. tulsashootout.com or (918) 838-3777. This is the event that closes out 2013, so its worth it to say you were there.
If you still need more bang for your buck, then the Metcalf Gun show is happening the same weekend at Tulsas Exchange Center, which is right nearby, so spend the day shopping for your weaponry and the evenings watching the crazy cars go loud and proud. More on Metcalf at www.metcalfgunshows.com or at (918) 272-1119.
Okay, Tulsas a bit quiet for most of January, but they come in like a lion for the end of the month with all kinds of things to make you feel the need to get up and get out for some fun. The RK Gun Show makes an appearance Jan. 25-26 at Tulsa Expo Square and we hear rumors that the ammo shortage is about to come to an end. Lets hope so. But in the meantime, check out the gun show and see if you can stock up for next year. www.rkshows.com, (563) 927-8176 What about a bit of BMX action? Expo Center has it in spades Jan. 24-26 at Ford Truck Arena with the ABA Sooner Nationals and it makes for a great way to feel your energy levels return to get you through the rest of winter. Get all you need to know at www.usabmx.com. Its free to attend, so we cant think of more enticement to make you wanna get up and go. Dont leave the women folk at home because the Green Country Home & Garden Show is also happening at the Exchange Center Jan. 24-26 and it is the perfect place to start your dreaming of the improvements to your casa just in time for the spring. It will also have that special effect to your post-Christmas blues. Find out more at www.coxradiotulsa.com or call (918) 523-2003. Ready to welcome spring? Then give the Tulsa Boat Sport and Travel Show a shot to get you ready for the warmer months ahead. Happening Jan. 27-Feb. 2, you get a whole week of
If the Expo Center isnt enough, we have more. Lots more. The BOK Center is hosting a Monster Jam Jan. 4-5 and its the perfect way to welcome the New Year. Big trucks with their big, fat tires, running over big hills makes us feel so excited to be alive and it makes for a great way to get out and shake off the winter doldrums. See the stars from the TV show Monster Jam and pick your favorite to rip up the night. Shows start at 7:30 pm Jan. 4 and 3 pm on Jan. 5. Get ticket info and more from www. bokcenter.com or at (918) 894-4200. For the manly man who has everything but has nothing to entertain him, what about the 2014 Tulsa Nationals Jan. 16-18 where the World of Wrestling is handing out the big deals and you can say you were there to see it happen. Find out the particulars from www.worldofwrestling.com or call Jack Roller at (918) 366-4411,
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pretty things that you didnt even know you needed all under one roof. Check out the best part of the show on Preview Night Jan. 27 and then come back any day the rest of the week to see all the stuff you missed. Preview Night is $15 but the other days are only $10 with kids 12 and under getting in for free every day. www.tulsaboatshow.com, (918) 519-1210 More wrestling comes our way Jan. 31-Feb. 1, but this time, its all about the kiddies with the OKWA Kids Novice State Championships. Plenty of fun to watch and cheer on the ones you know. More at www.worldofwrestling-roller.com or (918) 3664411. Okay, if you have that itch to get out and get some exercise, then how about the Tulsa Big Freeze 5K & Fun Run Feb. 1? It happens at LaFortune Park in Tulsa and all we can say is, Brrrr. BUT, we also applaud you die-hards who love to run so much that you are willing to give it a shot. Theyve even got an obstacle course for you real toughies out there. Go get em and have a great run! More at (918) 596-5981 or www. bigfreezetulsa.com. Last, we give some love back to the ladies with the News Channel 8 Tulsa Womens Living Expo at River Spirit Expo Center Feb. 7 9 and it makes for a perfect girls day out or a gift for your lady who needs something to make her winter doldrums go away. Tickets are only $6, but you can save a buck with their web coupon by checking out www.womenslivingexpo.com. More at (203) 259-3351. If you need to entertain the boys while the girls are at the Womens Expo, then drop them off at Ford Truck Arena where the Liquid Nitro Arenacross fun is making for a good way for the guys to have a bit of fun too. Tickets are no more than $20 and it makes for a good way to release all that pent-up energy. www. motorheadevents.com, (417) 863-6353.
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We cant leave Tulsa without telling you that the BOK has some fun acts lined-up for the month and they are really good times for all: the Harlem Globetrotters are bouncing their way into Tulsa Feb. 7 and there are plenty of Tulsa Oilers and Tulsa Revolution games to entertain the whole clan while getting out of the house for a night of fun as well as the High School Hoops Showcase Jan. 18. Stick around for February and March, because well have more to get you up and out of those jammies in no time. Lets not forget Tulsas outskirts! We often talk about Tulsa and its outlying areas as if they are one and the same, but thats not the case; even though many of the events might use the Tulsa name in their advertising. Such is the case for a fabulous little fest in Glenpool: The Tulsa Indian Art Festival is coming this way. Happening Jan. 31 Feb. 2, this long-standing festival of all art in the Native American community is on of the big ones, with a history dating back to 1987. They welcome artists from all over the community and all kinds of art from fine arts to pottery to storytelling to food; its all art in its finest hour. What we really love is that you get the opportunity to see many different tribal members all in one place, making this a great patchwork of beauty in the Native community. If you dont believe us, see for yourself. Plenty of dancing and music makes this a perfect escape from winters nonsense, but they welcome you with plenty of warm food and drink to keep your blood sugar up. Its more than we have room to cover here, but suffice to say, its a grand way to spend those Christmas bucks youve been holding on to. We are also quite impressed that they have lots of exhibition dancing, so if you are new to the powwow circuit, this could be a good way to get to know it better. Flute playing and other music makes for a well-rounded day of fun for you and the family while you smack down on those Indian tacos. Oklahomas own Susan Harjo will be there all three days, reading her poetry and giving speeches, so after that, we just dont know what more to offer to sweeten the deal. All we can say is this is a good one for a day to shake off the house dust and get out of the house for some good fun and food. Get more from www.tulsaindianartfestival.com or call (918) 298-2300. Its all at the Glenpool Conference Center at Hwy 75 and 121st St.
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Muskogee always has fun and unique ways to celebrate every season and this January, Muskogee County is a winter wonderland of family activities like skating in the park, warm food to feed your soul and great theatre to enjoy. Here are some of our favorites for you to enjoy this month: Honor Heights Park is a beautiful sight in spring, summer or fall with its scenic driveways and footpaths, but dont forget to enjoy its winter delights with your entire family by making the drive any Saturday or Sunday through January 26 from 1 pm to 4 pm this month for Ice Skating in The Park. The cost is only $5/person and that even includes skate rental. This is a great opportunity to pull the kids away from the PlayStation and X-box to make some real memories as a family. For more information or to book a private rental call (918) 684-6302. January is the month that we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and nobody does it as well as Muskogee. There will be a Martin Luther King Community Fundraising Gala at the Muskogee Civic Center on Jan. 17 from 7 pm-10 pm. The special guest speaker will be Xernona Clayton. Then clear your calendar the next day, January 18 for the best down home cookin youve ever tasted at the Dr. Martin Luther King Soul Food Cook Off.
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by: Lisa Pinnick
MUSKOGEE COUNTY
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The Creek Nation Casino in Muskogee is getting a makeover and she is just GORGEOUS!
Were going to be talking a lot about making over our look for 2014 but the Creek Casino in Muskogee decided to put their money (and lots of hard work) where their mouth is (and the gaming rooms, the bathrooms, the eatery and more) and give the casino a facelift. And its a biggun! Joan Rivers, watch out! Located on W. Peak Boulevard, the casino was looking a little tired in spots so instead of waiting until it looked like a withered old lady, they decided to spice it up now. They are investing in all sorts of new things to ensure that visitors will want to come back to the casino for years to come as well as keep existing customers excited about it. With new outside and inside looks, paint, furniture and plenty of new details you cant help but notice, we think the Creeks are investing wisely. Best part is that we all get to reap the reward. But while they are giving the place a facelift, they still have plenty of fun ways for you to get out and play the night away with all kinds of promotions to excite even the grumpiest of old men. Two of the big deals are the Bullnanza January 24-25and the $3,000 Guaranteed Poker Tournament going on all month Monday-Saturday. The Bullnanza got our attention it involves electronic tickets you get with every $50 coin in. One ticket is selected every 15 minutes Jan. 24-25, noon midnight, and the selected patron gets to spin a prize wheel. Prizes of anywhere from $100 in free play all the way up to $10,000 are awarded EVERY 15 MINUTES! Lets get BUCK WILD! We are betting its much prettier than buck nekked and the fact you win money for it makes it even more enticing. Check out www.creeknationcasino.net and do a search of Luckstrikeshere on their Website for more. They dont stop there. Oh no! Thats just a warm-up to the every week fun with Mondays being Seniors Days (think how happy Gramps will be that you thought of him and gave him a nice day out with the family having fun), Wednesdays are Ladies Night and Men get the attention on Thursdays. Its more than that with GREE MACHINE every Friday in January (noon - 4 pm). Its a chance for all Diamond Club Members to take a spin on the Green Machine and net a sweet payout. If you want more on any of the events and specials at Creek Nation Casino in Muskogee, we strongly suggest you take a peek at their newsletter to keep you in the loop as well as registering with them to become a regular part of the fun (check in with news on their Website for the latest one). Believe us when we tell you that all they have for you to do would fill this magazine many times over, so weve only glazed over the big things to do, but rest assured, well be giving you more as the year goes on. Check out their Website for more on the Bingo $20K Gold Card, Super Poker Splash and while you are there, stop for a snack at Rock Creek Bar and Grill where the food is always flowin so theres nowhere else you need to be a-goin. Now, where did I put those dang car keys See all the new at Creek Nation Casino, the newsletter and more at www.creeknationcasino.net, Facebook, Twitter or just go on over to see them in person at 3420 W. Peak Blvd. in Muskogee.
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We dug around for days on all the famous websites Tahlequah boasts and there was absolutely nothing to be had o n a single calendar. NSU is on Winter Break, the skating rink is rolling outta town and the doldrums of winter are on the horizon. UNLESS you dont know where to look. AND we do!
Cherokee
by: Amy Addams
gadgets, sauces, implements and more for the novice through expert cook), The Drip (cool little coffee stop to get your first or third cup of the day along with WiFi) along with many other new stops makes Tahlequah the perfect place to accessorize what youve got or you can even start over , but any way you go, youll leave Muskogee Avenue looking pretty spiffy.
CHEROKEE COUNTY
We have to tell you that about five years ago, downtown Tahlequah was a bit of a ghost town. Many shops were boarded up, there were places where the graffiti was getting a bit out of hand, and it wasnt very pretty in some spots. Well, in almost no time flat, Tahlequah has turned it around and become the kind of place you seek out for some good friends, good food and good shopping. We couldnt be more impressed. Or proud. So many little shops have opened and they have some really kitschy fun things. Places like Akropolis (new Greek restaurant), Cashmere Lane (cowgirl bling store), Cooks Companion (cooking
The Ave. hasnt left out the boys either; theres a cool comic book store, a gaming store and all kinds of places to go for the guy who just wants some tighty whighties and a pair of boots to replace the last pair and nothing more. Best part is that you can dump that guy off at the new cheesesteak shop while you shop and he can eat and watch the game, leaving you to get some real shop time in. We have been keen on the old favorites even more so than the new kids on the block; places like Junies have added all kinds of latest looks in any color you could want it in, but Junie has also added all kinds of extras like Tervis Tumblers, iPhone cases, scarves to encapsulate your whole house if you wanted to and more. Junies also gathered up all kinds of latest looks in jeans that will ensure that the age old question of, Do these jeans make my butt look big? become obsolete. Meigs Jewelry has added
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Washington
Wild, wonderful Washington County wows your Winter
by: Jennifer Jones
We actually have a good bit to cover for Washington County, namely Bartlesville, for January so lets just jump in: While it doesnt start til late in the month, Bartlesville still has some music to make you want to get out and take a listen with Kenneth Renshaw starting things off on Jan. 18 at the Bartlesville Community Center. Now, this isnt your daddys violin show, Mr. Renshaw is a violin pioneer and he really does know more than Twinkle, Twinkle, a LOT more. He might be young, but this young man is truly a virtuoso. Renshaw will be performing Tchaikovskys Violin Concerto with the Bartlesville Symphony along with Sibelius Finlandia, Griegs Peer Gynt, and Beethovens Egmont Overture. Be sure to come early as they are offering the PreConcert Sound Bites where you can enjoy a cash bar and buffet and meet Kenneth Renshaw. Tickets are $34, $24, $14 for adults and $17, $12, $7 for students. More at (918) 336-2787 or www. bartlesvillesymphony.org. Stick around because on Jan. 19, Hello Dolly! with none other than Sally Struthers makes a one-night only appearance at the BVille Community Center at 7:30 pm. Dont worry that its a Sunday night because its a holiday weekend, so chances are great that you wont have to get up for work Monday morning. Hello Dolly has been slapping the boards since 1964 and has won 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, which says a lot, but its also been made into a movie and its endured until today, almost 50 years of awesome. Youll know the words to the songs, we guarantee it. Ready to see Ms. Struthers in action? Then check in with www.bartlesvillecommunitycenter.com or call (918) 3372787.
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Wait, wait, wait! We arent stopping there! Lets venture into February just a bit and see whats going on there too: It starts on Feb. 1 with the Bartlesville Community Foundation Game Nite at the Hilton Garden Inn where you can enjoy a great night of gaming while helping worthwhile causes right here in Green Country. Doors open at 6 pm and games begin at 6:30. Get more from (918) 337-2287. We dont wanna spoil the surprises, but theres a family stage show hear and dear to our hearts, The Addams Family is coming to BVille Feb. 13 and the 12th Annual All that Jazz Party is coming back around Feb. 15. Well leave you with those thoughts for now, but stick around for Washington Countys Winter of wonderful, because it aint over just yet!
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can eat any day of the weekend and not worry that they might be closed. Its sometimes tough to find a good meal out on Sunday but it makes for a good day to relax, and Napolis has it covered. Whatever your plans for this Valentines Day, you cant go wrong by preparing now and Tahlequah can help you take care of all of it without requiring that dreaded trip to the big mega mall that many of todays men are allergic to. Best part is that you can cover your entire romantic list of needs right on one street and see some new things while you are there! Well have more next month, but until then, give downtown Tahlequah a buy!
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Sometimes we just have to laugh about the wild stuff the folks in Rogers County dream up to entertain us between wrangling catfish, crazy food expos and anything that tears up the night, Claremore in particular is ready to stomp your boredom into dust this January. Its almost too funny to imagine, but they consistently dream up crazy ideas to not only entice you to get out of the house but they make you circle the date on the calendar, make note in your iPhone and set your clocks to remind you again and again. Their events are just too fun for the likes of us mere mortals but they keep em comin, so well keep tellin ya all about em! First, we have the Mad Dog Demolition Derby (no, we didnt make that up) at none other than the Claremore Expo Center Jan. 18 and its a smack-down-drag-out night of good old-fashioned destruction. With Min-Car Derby along with Full-Size Derby insanity, we are sure its worth every penny of the admission fee. You wont have to worry about the kids running off because their eyes will be glued to the track all evening long. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 (kids 3-11), and under 3 years old get in for free. If you delay your ticket purchase until the day of the derby, the prices go up, so youve been forewarned to buy early and get it taken care of now. Want more? Logon to www.motorheadevents. com or if you want your tickets now, check in with www. motorheadevents.thundertix.com.
Rogers
by: Dakota Jones
ROGERS COUNTY
gas or oil or calories? We have it! Its the Valentine Arts & Crafts Show at JM Davis Museum on Feb. 8. Plenty of special goodies for that special someone (even if that special someone is male: its a GUN MUSEUM), but the best part is that you will find something sparking and special for that girl on your list and we all know if the wife aint happy aint NOBODY happy, so save yourself the hassle of a yucky Valentines Day and check out the special goodies like candles, jewelry and custom crafts that shell kiss your whole face for. Worst case, youll get to go peruse the shiny guns and you wont care if shes happy or not, so what have you got to lose? Find out more from www.thegunmuseum.com or call (918) 341-5707 for more. The show goes on 10 am - 5 pm. Now, even if these arent quite what you were hoping for for January, dont cry, because we have word that they have all kinds of fun headed this way for late February into March, so hang tight and keep it here at The Pulse and well give you all the love you need for 2014.
Oooh, ooh, wait, wait, we have even more crash-em up action for you! Yup, Claremore is still smacking metal around Jan. 31-Feb. 1 at the Expo Center (makes me wonder if they get extra for all that scrap metal somewhere, hmmmm?) with the Motorhead Events Arenacross where the motorbikes take center dirt and rip along over hill and dale for hours and hours. Its all the wreeeeem, wrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeem, , wreem, wreem, wreem you can handle (or tolerate if youre old like me) for a few hours but the point is to get out and enjoy yourself and thats the whole idea for this time of year. Same as before, if you buy tickets now, you reap the reward of saving a few bills, but if you wait too long, you lose out. Now, what we arent sure about is that we didnt see Claremore on the Motorhead Events Website, but we did see Tulsa (but the event is on Traveloks Website), so we highly recommend you do a check of information before you go. Give a call to (918) 342-
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Delaware
DELAWARE COUNTY
There will be almost 100 vendors there to help you decide what to do to fix up that abode so you can show it off , but even better, they have all kinds of demos on how to do some things all by yourself, so you get the added bonus of pride that you are an official DIY master. Maybe theyll have little buttons to give out for it too, eh?
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Along with demonstrations, there will be all kinds of ideas on landscaping, decorating inside, cooking tips and tricks along with
What we really got excited about is that they will have opportunities for you to sample food so when you get home, you can be the BANG! in the kitchen you always had hiding away in you all this time. Its just too much awesome for one or two days, so they packed it into THREE days. Its a perfect weekend of fun to welcome Valentines Day, the end of winter and spend some time away from that television. For more information on the show, check in with Travelok.com, groveok.org or call (918) 786-9079. The Grove Civic center is located at 1720 S. Main Street (cant miss it) in Grove. Stay overnight and enjoy all that Grove has to offer in the off-season too! Be sure to tell them that The Pulse sent ya. Bon Appetit yall.
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Its not often that we get the opportunity to brag on and on about events in Wagoner County; its not that they dont have any, its just that they have great events when others also have them, so we sometimes dont give them the respect and love they deserve. Well, this month, we are hoping to make it up to Wagoner just a little bit with the Western Hills Bluegrass Weekend. And we are going to give you the big details to make you wanna jump up and dance your night away. Its all happening Jan. 16 Jan. 18 at the Lodge at Sequoyah State Park in Wagoner (located eight miles east of Wagoner, right on Hey 51) and it marks the 35th YEAR!! We were shocked too! How many events can claim that kind of longevity? Add to that, they have all kinds of masters of bluegrass, food, lodging and it wont break your bank account to go even if you want to bring the kids along to give them a bit of culture. Adult tickets are $15/day or $40 for the weekend and kids 12 and under get in free with a parent, so no need to hire a sitter. It makes for a perfect family weekend of fun and education. They have all kinds of greats in the bluegrass community sitting in to teach, talk or just pick and grin the afternoon away: Frank Ray & Cedar Hill, Heartland Express, Blocker Stevens Band, The Larry Ford Band, The Jody Adams Band, Tony King and Muskogees own Springstreet will all be on hand to make you want to pop up and shake down all weekend long. Fred Blackburn will be your MC. Add to that the workshops for all us closet bluegrass boogiedowners in Green Country, and youve got a bluegrass stew that needs no more seasoning, cuz it is done just right; Workshops in five string banjo, mandolin, fiddling, bass, dobro and even flattop guitar are going on all weekend long, and they have spectacular concerts each night with Devotion and a Bluegrass Gospel Concert Thursday. Get some toe tappin action going while your kiddies learn all about this music that was the great grandfather to much of the music we know today. It is the perfect way to pass a winters weekend. We also need to tell you that Sequoyah Lodge is a beautiful place to stay with the lake nearby and plenty to do right down the street in Wagoner. Wagoner has some of the best burger joints in these parts or take the spouse out for an evening of fine dining at The Canebrake, then grab one of the special shows scheduled at Sequoyah Lodge. Best part of all is that it is all indoors so no need to parka everyone; just be sure you can get from the car to the Lodge and youll be warm and fuzzy all weekend long. AND your ears will be smokin! Want more info? We know who you can talk to: call Don Thomas at (405) 308-0010 on the shows or call Wilda Thomas for lodging info at (405) 273-8578. If you want to look at it online before you call, we recommend you check out Traveloks website at www.travelok.com and go to their festivals and events page. Dont forget to pack your fiddle because they welcome you to jump in and jam!
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So, Miami is ready to make your winter a bit warmer with a couple of fun things to do, but what REALLY grabbed our attention was the number of new businesses popping up all over the place! WOW!! We just happened to stumble on the News and Events page on the Miami Chambers Website and there were so many new businesses, my finger got a callous from scrolling down so far. A new recycling center, a new pharmacy, restaurants, a tech center, medical services and a radio station are only the beginnings of what Miami has to offer the browser, so if you are looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon, maybe you should make Miami a destination. Find out whats new at www.miamiokchamber.com/ news Okay, back to the fun. We have some things for you to do that do involve leaving the pajamas and sweatpants at home, but we truly believe that they will be worth the effort. We couldnt find any information on eagle/loon/bird watches in the Grand Lake area, but we are pretty sure there will be one somewhere, so keep an eye out as we get further into January.
On January 24, Buffalo Run gets your stompin feet warmed up with Love and Theft at the Indoor Peoria Showplace. These guys are a great country duo and even if you dont care for country, they are really pretty to look at, so its a win-win. Better still, you get to hang out at Buffalo Run for an evening of good music, good food and some casino time. Makes for a great girls night out. Check out their single, If You Ever Get Lonely at www. loveandtheft.com or get your tickets at www.buffalorun.com/(918) 542-7141, ext. 2200. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show. Keep those dancin shoes out because the next day, the Miami Tribe is stompin the day and night away with their annual Tribal Stomp Dance on Jan. 25 at the Ottawa Peoria Building on Hwy 69A. Dancing, dinner and the whole family is welcome, so we recommend it highly. Weve heard from many sources that the Miami Nation really knows how to throw down a great time for everyone and make you feel welcome. Get the details at www. miamination.com/(918) 542-1445. Keep it here with The Pulse for a February of fun and frills in the far corner of NE OK.
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Yoakam plays The Joint, a state of the art venue in Tulsas Hard Rock Casino, onJan. 24. Yoakams hip honky tonk sound has garnered a huge international following and astronomical album sales. Tickets atwww.hardrockcasinotulsa.com Bartlesville in Oklahomas Washington County is home to the OK Mozart festival, which takes place each June in a variety of venues. During the rest of the year, the OK Mozart crew periodically hosts other concerts, featuring some great up and coming artists. OnJan. 26 & 27, The OKM Original Artist Concert Series features Oklahoman and Grammy Award nominee, John Fullbright, in concert at Frank & Lolas. These musical evenings also include gourmet food and local brews. For information, visitwww. okmozart.com
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Rapper Ras Kas plays The Vanguard, an intimate club in downtown Tulsa, onJan. 17. Underground hip hop artist, Copywrite, and Tulsas own hip hop collective, Oilhouse, open the show. Las Vegas based ska punk band Be Like Max performsJan. 18. With horns and energy to spare, this band should have everyone on the dance floor. A complete calendar can be found atwww.thevanguardtulsa.com Tulsas Performing Arts Center is home to theater, dance and music productions. OnJan. 19legendary crooner Tony Bennett and his daughter jazz singer Antonia Bennett will perform in the Chapman Music Hall. Bennett has won 17 Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001. Bring the entire family to hear Funkadesi on Jan. 26. Presented by the Tulsa Childrens Museum, this Chicago based band is a musical multicultural experience. Blending Bollywood, Indian folk, reggae funk and Afro-Caribbean grooves, Funkadesi is a six-time winner of the Chicago Music Awards. Check outwww.tulsapac.comfor a complete listing of events. Actor, film director and pioneering country musician, Dwight
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Chicago (Tulsa), Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa Chicago (Tulsa), Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa Railroad Earth, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
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January 2014
January 3: January 4: January 5: January 6:
Mike McClure, Buffalo Run Casino, Miami Monster Jam, BOK Center, Tulsa Monster Jam, BOK Center, Tulsa The Quiet Side of the Peephole, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa (Thru February 2)
Beauty & the Beast, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa Colt Ford, Buffalo Run Casino, Miami I Love You, Youre Perfect, Now Change, Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa Luke Bryan, Chesapeake Energy Arena, OKC Still on the Hill, Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center, Tulsa
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Chicago (Tulsa), Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa Bill Engvall, River Spirit Event Center, Tulsa Chicago (Tulsa), Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa Dwight Yoakam, The Joint, Tulsa I Love You, Youre Perfect, Now Change, Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa Love & Theft, Buffalo Run Casino, Miami The Ten Tenors, Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center, Tulsa
February 2014
February 1:
I Love You, Youre Perfect, Now Change, Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa Beauty & the Beast, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa
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January 25:
I Love You, Youre Perfect, Now Change, Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa Beauty & the Beast, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa
Clayton Gardner, Buffalo Run Casino, Miami Tulsa Playboys, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa
Tulsa Symphony: Mozart & Prokofiev, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa Jana Kramer, Buffalo Run Casino, Miami Aaron Lewis, Downstream Casino, Joplin Bartlesville Symphony Faves & Raves, Bartlesville Community Center, Bartlesville Eddie Money, River Spirit Event Center, Tulsa Theresa Caputo, The Joint, Tulsa
Chicago (Tulsa), Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Osage Casino - Tulsa Event Center, Tulsa Feet Dont Fail Me Now, Tulsa PAC John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa I Love You, Youre Perfect, Now Change, Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa Wingapalooza, BOK Center, Tulsa
The Scintas, The Joint, Tulsa That1Guy, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Pentatonix, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Gungor, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Thoughts on a Winters Journey, Tulsa PAC Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa (Thru March2) Willie Nelson, The Joint, Tulsa
January 26:
Chicago (Tulsa), Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa Funkadesi, Tulsa PAC - John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa I Love You, Youre Perfect, Now Change, Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa
February 7:
Badfish, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa BJ Thomas, Buffalo Run Casino, Miami I Love You, Youre Perfect, Now Change, Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa Three Doors Down, The Joint, Tulsa
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Hello Dolly!, Bartlesville Community Center, Bartlesville Tony Bennett, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa
Charlottes Web, Tulsa PAC - John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa Dustin Lynch, Cains Ballroom, Tulsa Harlem Globetrotters, BOK Center, Tulsa Timothy Egan, Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa Tulsa Gridiron, Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa
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Weve seen it all over the TV: take this pill and lose all the weight you want without ANY EFFORT, put this patch on your arm and youll sleep the weight away, put a patch on your foot and all the toxins in your body will be sucked out and you will be a better person in 24 hours. Yeah RIGHT! The sad truth is that the magic pill is only in your mind. We all want the quick and simple fix and we dont want to work at it, but maybe we are looking at the problem from the wrong perspective. What we want is an immediate end to the problems in our lives and it doesnt work that way. It doesnt have to own you, however, because if you are willing to accept that little changes add up to a lot of great results (OVER TIME), youll really go places. One thing we may want to do for a resolution is to love the person we are today a little bit more. If you are willing to love the person you are today, you will find that you want to do nice
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Another way of eating is to look into the Mediterranean Diet, which suggests fish, chicken, whole grains and pastas along with lots of veggies to make for a simpler diet. Now, we are oversimplifying this diet here, but you get the idea. Find more on the Mediterranean Diet at: www.mediterraneandiet.comor at www.webmd.com. What we are learning is that the quick-fix, lose-a-particular-foodgroup diets are not good for anyone. If you need to lose a lot of weight in a hurry, you may have to save for surgery because the harsh diets are just plain dangerous. If you have issues with food and need help, ask your doctor to refer you to a nutritionist or a dietician. Many of these people can help you find a program that you can live with while losing those unwanted pounds and inches. Many church groups are starting their own versions of The Biggest Loser and entire congregations are getting in on the action. Its this kind of group help that makes people do so much better with weight loss. Even having one or two people who want to lose weight with you can make a big difference in your success. Just make sure you choose people who want to support you and not people who will complain the whole time. Whatever you do, you will have to incorporate exercise into your everyday life and we all should be doing a little exercising
anyway. Find activities that you enjoy and do them as much as you are able. Having an exercise buddy will help you get going too because you can each motivate the other to keep going. If you like to swim, then swim, if you hate jogging, then dont jog, if you like weight lifting, then lift weights, get the idea? Do what you like and even if you do some exercising in little increments over the course of the day, it counts towards being healthier. You do not have to go out every day at 4 a.m. and jog for one hour (unless you like to do that). Heck, I cringe just thinking about that. Enjoy your routine and make time for it, dont find excuses to skip it. In 21 days, it will be a habit as anything becomes a habit in that amount of time. Okay, one thing I found that really has helped me lose a bit of weight: I started to dress nicer, put on a bit of make-up, even if I would be home by myself all day (men, you dont need to do this unless you want to), and I do little things to make sure I look and feel my best - even if I feel bad inside. The reason I do this is simple: sometimes, we can fool our bodies into believing that we feel better by taking better care from the outside. I find motivation to eat with more care and more nutritiously because I know that I want to look and feel my very best. It might sound vain or silly, but that trick works for me. You may have your own little trick that motivates you to keep going and to look and feel your best. Whatever it is, we want to know what it is. Lets help each other look and feel better before 2015 gets here! Post your trick to a healthier, happier you at www.facebook.com/mypulsemag and lets do our part in Green Country to be healthier and happier! God Bless you all and have a wonderful and healthy 2014.
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This animated movie features Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel who is banished from his park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles upon the one thing that may be able to save his life, and the rest of park community, as they gear up for winter - Maurys Nut Store. Voice talents include Will Arnett as Surly as well as Liam Neeson, Brendan Fraser, Katherine Heigl, Stephen Lang, Maya Rudolph, Jeff Dunham, and Gabriel Iglesias to name a few. Peter Lepeniotis of Toy Story 2 and Casper is in the directors chair. With a good cast and backing, if the winter doldrums have you begging for something to do and occupy the kids at the same time, this one will be the family friendly outing you need.
Based on the graphic novel and screenplay adaptation by Kevin Grevioux this flick features Adam, Frankensteins creature, who finds himself caught up in an all-out, centuries old war between two immortal clans. Cast members include Aaron Eckhart in the lead with Bill Nighy, Jai Courtney, Yvonne Strahovsky, and Miranda Otto among others in the additional roles. There is planty of star power and it is not mere coincidence that this world resembles Selenes Underworld as the same team is bringing this one to the big screen. Expect planty of action amongst darkly lit sceneery if you plan to catch this one in theaters. Stuart Beattie of the Disney Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is at the helm adding to the fun with action potential.
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The Best Offer (NYR); Opne Grave (R); Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones (NYR) The Legend of Hercules (PG-13; One Chance (PG-13); The Truth About Emmanuel (NYR)
January 17
Devils Due (R); Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (NYR); Ride Along (PG-13)
January 31
At Middleton (R); Best Night Ever (NYR); Labor Day (PG-13); That Awkward Moment (R)
January 7
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Closed Circuit (R); Runner Runner (R); Thanks for Sharing (R)
Carrie (R); Enough Said (PG); Fruitvale Station (R); Lee Daniels The Butler (PG-13); Riddick (R); Youre Next (R) Blue Jasmine (PG-13); Captain Phillips (PG-13); Instructions Not Included (PG-13); Machete Kills (R) Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (PG); The Fifth Estate (R) Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (R); Last Vegas (PG-13); Ruch (R)
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There are plenty of places to go for that special something that makes you feel as though you can now drink your coffee with your pinkie extended and wear your glasses on the tip of your nose, and we knows all about them. See whats out there for the cooler months ahead and be a culture vulture. Celebrity Attractions is really busy for January and February with Chicago and Beauty and the Beast but it doesnt end there. Were going to just list everything in the hopes that youll see something that makes you think its worth losing the sweats and gassing up the jalopy for a day of culture, so grab another cup of coffee and see what makes you think twice about turning off the ol boob-tube. Sizzling Sparklers Featuring Conrad Tao, Jan. 11, Civic Center Music Hall, OKC, (405) 842-5387, www.okcphilharmonic.org: enjoy the pianist Conrad Taos magical fingers in this performance of Diamond, Mendelssohn and Prokofiev. Celebrity Attractions Presents ChicagoJan. 21-26, Tulsa PAC, (918) 596-7109, www.celebrityattractions.com: with all the dirty dealings in Chi-town in the Roaring 20s, its no wonder folks love the story line that follows the jazz lines of this timeless hit. Its won so many awards. Theyve had to buy a second case to fit them all. OKC Philharmonic Presents Midtown Men, Jan. 24-25, Civic Center Music Hall, OKC, (405) 842-5387, : Broadways Jersey Boys are hangin around the ol neighborhood for youz guys. Beatles, Four Seasons and Motown hits are many of the songs on the list. Trail Dance Film Festival, Simmons Center, Duncan, (580) 4678519, www.traildancefilmfestival.com: One of the big film events of the year right here in our little state makes this one woth the drive and your time. Make reservations to spend the weekend and get away for a great weekend of indie films and awards. Disney Live! Pirate & Princess Adventure, Jan. 25, Tulsa Expo Square, (918) 376-6000, www.disneylive.com: Come join Sofia, Cinderella, Izzy, Cubby, Jake, Peter Pan and Captain Hook as they take off on action packed adventures. Armstrong Auditorium presents: Moscow Ballets Sleeping Beauty, Jan. 27, Armstrong Auditorium, Norman, (405) 2851010, www.armstrongauditorium.org: Knowing the overall theme of the story helps you follow the ballet performance and if ballet is not your thing, then by all means, dont go, but if it is, then this could be a perfect way to get out and enjoy a night on the town. Russian ballet dancers ensure you will love every minute of it. Celebrity Attractions presents: Beauty and the Beast, Jan. 31Feb. 2, Tulsa PAC, (918) 596-7109, www.celebrityattractions.com: We all know the story of Belle and the Beast as they fall in love despite being completely mismatched. Sing along and spend the day introducing the kids top the magic of live theatre. Tulsa Symphony Presents: Christina & Michelle Naughton, Feb. 8, Tulsa PAC, (918) 584-3645, www.tulsasymphony.org: See what sisters with all this talent can do when they participate in Mozarts Concerto for Two Pianos and Saint-Saens Symphony No. 3 as just the beginning. Its a great way to make for a romantic surprise.
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Just across the state line in the heart of the Ozarks, Northwest Arkansas is definitely the most beautiful and most cultural part of Arkansas. With gorgeous state parks, Universty of Arkansas, the mini metropolis of Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville and Bella Vista each connecting town has many offerings just a hop skip and a jump away from Green Country. From vintage and boutique shopping, cultural arts, and beautiful hiking and biking trials you can never get bored in NWA. Here are few goings on in NWA this month. If you love the arts and have not visited Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art then you should. Its definitely worth the drive to see The Artists Eye: Georgia OKeeffe and the Alfred Stieglitz Collection. It celebrates both the eye of Stieglitz and OKeeffe as patrons and collectors, but also as artists who interpreted America through camera and brush. The admission for this collection is free and can been seen at Crystal Bridges, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, Ar 72712 from now thru February 03, 2014. Who doesnt like a good ghost story? So, what about having one of your own? Eureka Springs Paranormal Weekend is a 48 hour ghost hunt going on at the Crescent Hotel & Spa in Eureka Springs January 3- 5. The Crescent Hotel has been featured on Ghost Hunters and is known as one of the most haunted hotels in the US. For more information and information on overnight packages contact Kathy Marquez at 479 -253- 9766 or email chfrontdeskmanager@gmail.com. You can also see clips from Ghost Hunters and see pictures from other guests at www.americasmosthauntedhotel.com. Just a few short minutes East of downtown Rogers, Gus Nectar will be sponsoring The Science of Cooking Class. The seven time Michelin award winning culinary method takes the guess work out of mixing and matching herbs and seasonings with foods that match. There are two classes. The first will be January 1 and January 15 from 11am- 2pm and includes two lunch meals. Admission is $35. The second class will be January 5 and January 19 from 1pm- 5pm and includes two main meals and a side vegetable dish. Extra meal portions available for a reasonable fee. Admission is $45. Contact Diana Lorenz at 479- 715- 1090 or email diana@gusnectar.com. You can also visit their website at www.gusnectar.com. Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville will be hosting several Broadway shows and artists like William Shatner will be visiting in Shatners World January 11 at 8 pm. Ronnie Milsap will be in concert on January 12 at 4 pm. Broadway on Ice will be on January 17 at 8 pm, January 18 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm and on January 19 at 2 pm. One Man Lord of the Rings February 1 at 4 pm and 8 pm. Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio February 1 at 7 pm and 9 pm. I Love Lucy on Stage February 4 7 at 8 pm and February 8 at 2 pm and 8 pm and February 9 at 2 pm. Have a blast in Northwest Arkansas!
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-Avoid the all-you-can-eat places. They make people feel compelled to get their moneys worth but the sad fact is that the only person who suffers in the end is you. No one needs that much food. -If there dont seem to be any healthy options on the menu, ask for something to be made special for you. If you tell your server that you have health issues that require you to have your food prepared in a healthier way, they will oftentimes work with that (and we DO have health issues - we want to keep ourselves healthy by eating right! -Offer to share entrees with someone in your party wherever they serve large portions or put half of your dish to the side to take home. You can no longer get a membership card to the clean plate club so stop trying to always eat everything put in front of you. If you do eat it all, make your next meal a lighter one to compensate for it. -You can get a nice, warm meal and still do right by your waistline by choosing: pasta, BBQ, chicken, soups, smoked, broiled, baked meats, vegetarian dishes. Lets all do our part to get our health on the right track this year, but that doesnt mean we have to sacrifice taste. Try new ethnic dishes, new sides, new cooking methods and new spicing combinations. Sometimes what we crave is some taste not a lot of food. Spice it up this year and lose some inches. The Canebrake, 33241 E. 732 Road, Wagoner, www.thecanebrake.com, (918) 485-1810 What sells many on The Canebrake is not just the food (although it is pretty special), there are also plenty of other things to
Weve got some places for you to go out for food, but we also wanted to offer some ideas on what to order no matter where you go. And we dont mean, Just get the salad. There are plenty of places where the food is hot (both in temperature and excitement levels it invokes) but still keeps your weight in check; all you have to do is know what to look for on the menu. -First, many places have been adding a little red heart next to particular dishes to indicate that they are heart-healthy as well as low-calorie and waist-friendly as well. You cant beat these dishes. -If you are eating fast food, opt for the broiled, non-breaded versions of dishes rather than the breaded and fried ones. The breaded chicken breast with mayo has almost twice the calories and fat as the non-breaded broiled version with mustard. With the right spices and cooking methods, these can be very good. -Soups are a great meal and you can save a lot of calories by opting for them this time of year. AND theyll keep you warmer than a cold salad any day of the week! Opt for the clearer broth soups over the bisques or ones made with cream as a base. -Are you eating in an establishment where the desserts are all the rage? Than why not opt to share one with your eating companion(s)? Youll be surprised at how many people are happy to share dessert rather than have everyone eat their own. Be sure to eat your dessert slowly and savor each bite.
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www.rawintentions.com, (918) 810-4502 Serving lunch during the week and lunch and dinner on the weekends, Raw Intentions has that new thing going on that makes people sit up and take notice. Looking for help for her daughters chronic illness led owner Denise Madeja to look for ways to incorporate raw foods into her life to cure many illnesses. She teaches classes on how to make this a daily part of your life if you are interested, but we recommend that you try the fare and give raw foods a chance before you thumb your nose at it. She also has some of her recipes on her Website, so what have you got to lose except some weight and health issues? Check them out and see what raw foods can do for you.
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gnocchi Soup 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 cup julienne carrots (1 1/2x1/4x1/4-inch pieces) cup chopped celery (1 medium stalk) cup chopped onion (1 medium) 1teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 carton (32 oz) chicken broth (4 cups) 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom with roasted garlic soup (you can sub any cream soup you prefer: celery,
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4 cups hot cooked rice In 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except shrimp and rice. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours (or High heat setting 3 to 4 hours). Stir in shrimp. If needed, reduce heat setting to Low; cover and cook on Low heat setting about 1 hour longer or until shrimp are pink and firm. Serve jambalaya with rice. Asian Turkey and Vegetables 2 to 2 1/2 lb turkey thighs, skin removed 1 package (1 1/4 ounces) honey teriyaki seasoning mix (If honey teriyaki seasoning mix is not available, use a 1-ounce package of stir-fry seasoning mix) 1 cup water 2 boxes (9 oz each) frozen Szechuan vegetables, thawed 2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice 4 cups water In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, place turkey. In small bowl, mix dry seasoning mix and 1 cup water; pour over turkey. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours. Remove turkey from cooker; place on cutting board. Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut turkey into bite-size pieces; return to cooker. Stir in both boxes of vegetables. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 20 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are thoroughly heated. Meanwhile, cook rice in 4 cups water as directed on package. Stir vegetable and turkey mixture. Serve over rice.
Rinse beef with cool water to remove any bone bits. Place the beef in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker and turn heat to high. Carefully pour the hot vegetable mixture over the beef. Put the lid on and cook until the beef is falling-apart tender when prodded with a fork, 6 to 7 hours. Preheat oven to 350F. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked beef to a bowl. Lift out the bones. Scoop marrow out and add to the meat, if desired; discard bones. Break the meat into 2- to 3-inch chunks with a spoon. Cover and keep warm. Discard the bay leaves and orange zest from the sauce; skim fat. Pour the sauce into a large skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil, skimming froth from time to time, for about 20 minutes, to intensify flavors and thicken slightly. Season with pepper. Add the beef and heat through. To serve, ladle the stew into bowls and sprinkle with watercress (or parsley). Baked Beef Stew variation: Total: 4 1/4 hours Preheat oven to 350F. In Step 1, use only 1 1/2 cups broth and 1 1/2 cups red wine. In Step 2, place beef and vegetables in a Dutch oven, cover and bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Skim fat. Discard the bay leaves and orange zest. Lift out the bones, scoop marrow and add, if desired; discard the bones. Break the meat into chunks. Blend 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 1/4 cup water; stir into the stew. Return the pan to the oven and bake, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
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French Country Beef Stew 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 slices turkey bacon, coarsely chopped 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion, (2 medium) 1 1/2 cups diced carrots, (2 medium) 1/2 cup diced celery, (1 stalk) 3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth 2 cups dry red wine, such as Merlot or Zinfandel 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried 2 bay leaves 2 2 1/2-inch-long strips orange zest 3 1/2-3 3/4 poundsslicedbeefshank, (see Note), trimmed Freshly ground pepper, to taste 1/2 cup chopped watercress, or parsley Heat oil in a 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onions, carrots and celery; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add broth, wine, thyme, bay leaves and orange zest. Bring to a boil.
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JANUARY 2014
January 10:
January 2014
MONTH AT A GLANCE
New Years Day Rhema Christmas Lights, Broken Arrow Snowflake Festival, Tahlequah Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Tour, Ketchum Winterfest, Tulsa
KNID Agrifest, Enid Oklahoma City Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show, OKC Oklahoma Winter Quilt Show, OKC The Original Free RV & Boat Show, OKC
International Finals Rodeo, OKC Oklahoma City Home & Garden Show, OKC Western Hills Bluegrass Festival, Wagoner
January 18:
January 11:
January 2:
January 3:
Human Trafficking Awareness Day Eagle Tour, Hulbert Eagle Watch, Broken Bow Kellyville IPRA/ACRA Rodeo, Kellyville KNID Agrifest, Enid OKC Gun Show, OKC Oklahoma City Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show, OKC Oklahoma Winter Quilt Show, OKC Shatners World, AR The Original Free RV & Boat Show, OKC Winter Waterfowl & Eagle Watch, Braggs
January 12:
January 4:
Eagle Watch, Broken Bow Eureka Springs Paranormal Weekend, AR Grand American Arms Show, OKC Metcalf Gun Show, Tulsa MonsterJam, Tulsa OKC Land Run Antique Show, OKC Spectacular Swine Jackpot, Kellyville Tulsa Shootout, Tulsa Winterfest, Tulsa
OKC Gun Show, OKC Oklahoma City Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show, OKC Ronnie Milsap, AR The Original Free RV & Boat Show, OKC
2014 Tulsa Nationals, Tulsa Bald Eagle Watch, Sulphur Broadway on Ice, AR Bullnanza, Guthrie Chili Bowl, Tulsa Dr. Martin Luther King Soul Food Cook-Off, Muskogee Eagle Tour & Loon Watch, Hulbert/Vian Eagle Watch, Broken Bow Gun, Knife & Outdoor Equipment Show, OKC International Finals Rodeo, OKC Oklahoma City Home & Garden Show, OKC Oklahoma Wedding Show, Tulsa Ultimate Calf Roping, Duncan Ultimate Eagle Watch, Kaw City Western Hills Bluegrass Festival, Wagoner
January 19:
Mawlid Un Nabi
Broadway on Ice, AR Bullnanza, Guthrie Eagle Watch, Norman Gun, Knife & Outdoor Equipment Show, OKC International Finals Rodeo, OKC Oklahoma City Home & Garden Show, OKC Ultimate Calf Roping, Duncan
January 5:
January 15:
Chili Bowl, Tulsa
Eureka Springs Paranormal Weekend, AR Grand American Arms Show, OKC Metcalf Gun Show, Tulsa MonsterJam, Tulsa OKC Land Run Antique Show, OKC Winterfest, Tulsa
January 16:
Tu Bishvat 2014 Tulsa Nationals, Tulsa Chili Bowl, Tulsa Western Hills Bluegrass Festival, Wagoner
January 6:
Epiphany
January 17:
January 9
2014 Tulsa Nationals, Tulsa Broadway on Ice, AR Chili Bowl, Tulsa Dr. Martin Luther King Soul Food Cook-Off, Muskogee
ABA Sooner Nationals Bike Racing, Tulsa Green Country Home & Garden Show, Tulsa Oklahoma City Boat Show, OKC PBR Oklahoma City Invitational Bricktown Rumble, OKC Trail Dance Film Festival, Duncan
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MONTH AT A GLANCE
January 25:
ABA Sooner Nationals Bike Racing, Tulsa Bald Eagle Watch, Sulphur Eagle Tour & Loon Watch, Hulbert/Vian Eagle Watch, Broken Bow Green Country Home & Garden Show, Tulsa Hunting Expo, Durant Oklahoma City Boat Show, OKC PBR Oklahoma City Invitational Bricktown Rumble, OKC R.K. Gun Show, OKC R.K. Gun Show, Tulsa Trail Dance Film Festival, Duncan
February 2014
BLACK HISTORY MONTH AMERICAN HEART MONTH February 1:
Big Freeze 5K & Fun Run, Tulsa Chocolate Festival, Norman Eagle Tour & Loon Watch, Hulbert/Vian Eagle Watch, Broken Bow German Feast & Auction, Corn Greater Tulsa Indian Art Festival, Glenpool In Search of Eagles, Lone Wolf Kiwanis Karnival, Elk City Motorhead Events Arenacross, Claremore OKC Gun Show, OKC Oklahoma Tackle & Hunting Show, OKC OKWA Kids Novice State Championships, Tulsa Tulsa Boat, Sport & Travel Show, Tulsa
Central 4D Barrel Racers, Shawnee Chocolate Festival, Ardmore Eagle Tour & Loon Watch, Hulbert/Vian Eagle Watch, Broken Bow Home & Garden Show, Grove Home Sweet Home Chocolate Festival, Muskogee Liquid Nitro Arenacross Tour, Tulsa Metcalf Gun & Knife Show, McAlester Oklahoma Horse Fair & Ranch Rodeo, Duncan Stephens County Coin Show, Duncan Tulsa Womens Living Expo Valentine Arts & Crafts Show, Claremore Yukon Chocolate Festival, Yukon
MONTH AT A GLANCE
January 26:
Australia Day ABA Sooner Nationals Bike Racing, Tulsa Eagle Watch, Norman Green Country Home & Garden Show, Tulsa Hunting Expo, Durant Mad Dog Demolition Derby, Claremore Miami Tribal Stomp Dance, Miami Oklahoma City Boat Show, OKC R.K. Gun Show, OKC R.K. Gun Show, Tulsa
February 9:
February 2:
January 27: January 28: January 29: January 30: January 31:
Groundhog Day Superbowl Sunday Eagle Watch, Norman Greater Tulsa Indian Art Festival, Glenpool In Search of Eagles, Lone Wolf OKC Gun Show, OKC Oklahoma Tackle & Hunting Show, OKC OKWA Kids Novice State Championships, Tulsa Tulsa Boat, Sport & Travel Show, Tulsa
An Affair of the Heart, OKC Central 4D Barrel Racers, Shawnee Eagle Watch, Norman Home & Garden Show, Grove Metcalf Gun & Knife Show, McAlester Tulsa Womens Living Expo
February 6: February 7:
SWOSU Jazz Festival, Weathorford Note to our Pulse People: Weve included some events outside of our area for January; some because we thought they were interesting and others because there isnt a lot to do in Green Country. Please check the weather and the venue for all shows this time of year; there may be weather cancellations.
Greater Tulsa Indian Art Festival, Glenpool Kiwanis Karnival, Elk City Motorhead Events Arenacross, Claremore Oklahoma Tackle & Hunting Show, OKC OKWA Kids Novice State Championships, Tulsa Tulsa Boat, Sport & Travel Show, Tulsa
An Affair of the Heart, OKC Central 4D Barrel Racers, Shawnee Home & Garden Show, Grove Liquid Nitro Arenacross Tour, Tulsa Oklahoma Horse Fair & Ranch Rodeo, Duncan Stephens County Coin Show, Duncan SWOSU Jazz Festival, Weathorford Tulsa Womens Living Expo, Tulsa
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