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Page 1: Welcome [keyokc.com]Vol. 75 • December 2019 • No.10 Established 1947 Key of Oklahoma, Inc Corporate Offices 25 S. Oklahoma Ave. Suite 112 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Office: 405-602-3300
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Welcome to Oklahoma City! We are excited you are here!

If you only have time to do one thing, visit the Oklahoma City NationalMemorial & Museum, one of America’s top 25 museums.

Our OKC Streetcar can take you to the Memorial, as well as to Bricktown, AutomobileAlley, Midtown, the Myriad Gardens, the Art Museum or the Civic Center, among otherattractions.

The Chesapeake Arena is home to the Oklahoma City Thunder as well as world-classconcerts. And beyond downtown, our city offers many unique shopping, dining andentertainment district experiences you can learn about in this magazine.

For up-to-the-minute updates about what’s happening in OKC, follow me @davidfholton Twitter! Have fun exploring our unique and diverse city!

Sincerely,

David Holt, Mayor

WelcomeFrom the Mayor

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Con

tents

Oklahoma City: The Newest Frontier

KEY�Cover�Feature:�Downtown in December

City Sources

What to See & Do

KEY�Editors�Pick:��The Manhattan

KEY�Nightlife: Coyote Ugly Saloon

KEY�Family�Fun:�Brickopolis Family Fun

OKC�& SAVE:��Coupons

Calendar of Events

KEY�Editors�Pick:�Yucatan Taco Stand

Restaurants & Clubs

Oklahoma City Map

KEY�Casino:�Riverwind Casino

Downtown Map

KEY�Editors�Pick:��Bricktown Brewery

KEY�Dining: Abuelo’s

KEY�Editors�Pick:�Michael Murphy’s Dueling Piano Bar

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Vol. 75 • December 2019 • No.10Established 1947

Key of Oklahoma, IncCorporate Offices

25 S. Oklahoma Ave. Suite 112Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Office: 405-602-3300FAX: [email protected]

PublisherFrank Sims

Managing EditorMary Motter

Director of SalesScott Hope

Regional Account ExecutiveJames Etzler

DistributionMatt Page

© COPYRIGHT 2019. No part of this publicationmay be reproduced in any form, including electronicand photocopy, without the permission in writing fromthe publisher. All ads designed by Oklahoma CityKEY Magazine may not be reproduced for publicationelsewhere. Distributed monthly to hotels, motels andother distribution points in Oklahoma City, Norman,Edmond, and statewide at Tourist Information Centers.

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OKLAHOMA CITY

OklahomaCityThe Newest Frontier

Oklahoma City is a surpriseto many visitors and newcomers, with all thefriendliness of a small townand the amenities of ournation’s biggest cities. Andwith over fifty attractions,museums and other activities,visitors will never be at aloss for fun things to seeand do.

Oklahoma City was bornin a single day - April 22,1889. Just a little over acentury ago, the site ofOklahoma City was a grass-and-timbered land of gentlyrolling hills flattening outinto prairie in the west. Injust over 100 years, thiscollection of tents grew toa metropolitan city thatsprawls across 625 squaremiles of America's heartland.Its metro population numbersover a million - a third of theentire state’s population.

ABOUT OUR PAST…Oklahoma’s written histo-

ry began in 1541 whenSpanish explorer Coronadoventured through this area.At that time, it was the homeof the Plains Indian tribes,such as the Osage, Kiowa,Apache and Comanche. In1803, Oklahoma was soldto the U.S. as part of theLouisiana Purchase.

In the 1830s, the federalgovernment forced the FiveCivilized Tribes to leavetheir homelands. Thesetribes were living in thesoutheastern part of the U.S.They had to walk toOklahoma over a trail thatbecame known as the “Trailof Tears.” Many men,women and children diedduring this long andtreacherous trip. Once thesepeople settled here, Oklahomabecame Indian Territory.

Cowboys began theirhistory on the Texas plains.Texas ranchers found theyhad large supplies of beefwith no place to sell it. TheEast Coast needed beef. Tomeet that demand, Texasranchers had to move theircattle to the closest railroads,which were in Kansas. TheChisholm Trail and other cattle routes were madethrough Oklahomabetween 1866 and 1889.While traveling throughOklahoma, the ranchersrealized the territory was notonly closer to the railroads,but a good location for raisingcattle as well. There wasone parcel of land that wasnever given over to anyIndian tribe - theUnassigned Lands. In the1880s, many frontierAmericans wanted to moveinto this land. Soon, landlesspioneers began slippingover into this area withoutauthorization. Thesewere the “Boomers,” whowere trying to force t h egovernment into openingthe territory up to homesteaders.

Pres ident BenjaminHarrison signed legislationthat opened up theUnassigned Lands and on

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April 22, 1889, about50,000 homesteadersgathered at the boundaries.At noon, the cannonroared, and the hordes ofpeople streamed over theline on wagons and buckboards, horseback, onfoot and even on bicyclesinto the two million acresof land, made their claimsand, overnight, OklahomaCity grew out of theplains. The settlers whoentered to claim landbefore the official start ofthe land run were calledSooners. Hence the state’snickname. On November16, 1907, the OklahomaTerritory and Indian Territoryjoined, and Oklahomabecame the 46th state.

OKLAHOMACITYTODAYThe pioneer zeal of thoseearly settlers is just as evident in the OklahomaCity of today. The westernspirit that helped foundOklahoma City is apparenteverywhere you go.Oklahomans are just aslikely to be wearing bootsand a cowboy hat as theyare a suit and tie.Magnificent attractions

like the National Cowboyand Western HeritageMuseum, Remington ParkRace Track, Frontier CityTheme Park, and the RedEarth Indian Center allreflect the strong ties thisarea has with its westernheritage.

In the early 1990s, the leaders of Oklahoma Citywere faced with a decision:to compete or retreat. Thedecision was made tocompete and the citylaunched a visionary project -one that would change theface of Oklahoma Cityforever. That plan wasMetropolitan Area Projects(MAPS), an ambitiousprogram that is one of the most aggressive and successful public-privatepartnerships ever undertakenin the U.S. The currentamount being spent in thispublic/private partnershipexceeds $8 billion.

As a result of that vision,visitors can now enjoy a multitude of new attractions and entertainmentoptions. The NBAOklahoma City Thunder

attract record crowds withits fast-paced, pulse-pounding action in theChesapeake Energy Arena.The arena has proven to bean ideal location for sports,concerts and events.

The ChickasawBricktownBallpark is home to theOklahoma City Dodgers,the Los Angles DodgersTriple A affiliate, and hasbeen named one of thenation's top two minorleague baseball facilities.

The Bricktown Canalextends through theBricktown entertainmentdistrict -- just east of down-town, past the Ballpark to theOklahoma River. The river aseven-mile-long series of riverlakes bordered by landscapedareas, trails and recreationalfacilities. Shops, restaurantsand entertainment, hikingand biking trails, and parkareas are part of this developed area.

Visitors to OKC have aconvenient new way tomove around downtown.The Oklahoma CityStreetcar connects visitorsto hotels, dining andattractions throughout

Downtown. Seven carsrun on two loops, withvarying schedules. With22 platforms on the 4.7-mile loop, passengers onlyneed to walk a coupleblocks to find a platform.Day passes are availableon each platform for $3, orsingle-use tickets areavailable for one dollar.

On Friday and Saturday,Bricktown has a dedicatedloop that runs from theMyriad Gardens to EastBricktown every 15 min-utes until 2:00 a.m. TheDowntown loop overlapsthe Bricktown loop.Service along theDowntown loop runsseven days a week.

Streetcars arrive at theDowntown platformsevery 12-14 minutes. TheDowntown Map on page40 provides more routeinformation.

Oklahoma City isn't lackingin entertainment options,either. The Oklahoma CityPhilharmonic Orchestra,Ballet Oklahoma, andBroadway shows at LyricTheatre and the Civic Centerare just the beginning.Beautiful lakes, parks andsome of the nation's bestgolf courses and tennis facilities also await the outdoor enthusiast.

Welcome to the newOklahoma City!

Did�You�Know?The world’s first installedparking meter was inOklahoma City, on July 16,1935. Carl C. Magee, ofOklahoma City, is generallycredited with originating theparking meter. He filed for apatent for a “coin controlledparking meter” on May 13,1935.

Above:Cowboys and Rodeo are

center stage each Februaryat the International

Finals Rodeo.

Left:Oklahoma River Project.

Opposite Page:Land Run SculptureBricktown Ballpark.

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Visitors to downtown Oklahoma Cityhave the opportunity to enjoy a collectionof more than 30 holiday events and activities this winter as Downtown inDecember is back for its 18th year.

Each holiday season, the MyriadBotanical Gardens transforms its seasonalplaza into the Devon Ice Rink. The holidayseries’ signature attraction returns for itseighth year. The Devon Ice Rink opensseven days a week at the corner ofRobinson Avenue and Sheridan Avenue,and hosts daily public skating, privateparties, and special events throughFebruary 4th.

Father Christmas makes a special tripto the Myriad Gardens this holiday sea-son during Devon’s Weekend with Santa,December 7th and 8th. Weekend withSanta offers a variety of holiday activitiesand entertainment. Children and familiescan visit Santa and other holiday characters,make crafts, listen to live music, andmore. Visits with Santa are first come,first served.

A spectacular Oklahoma holiday tradi-tion returns with Lyric Theatre’s produc-tion of Charles Dickens' classic, AChristmas Carol. Guests are invited to goon a magical journey with EbenezerScrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past,Present and Future. The show takes placeat Lyric's Plaza Theater (1725 NW 16th

Street) with the final performance - amatinee - on Christmas Eve. To purchasetickets or for more information, visitLyricTheatreOKC.com.

On Saturday, December 14th, prance inthe streets of downtown Oklahoma Cityin the city’s most festive holiday race,SandRidge Santa Run. The Santa Runincludes a 5K race and a one-mile FunRun, plus a warm-up with Rumble theBison. Activities at SandRidge Energy,which is the start and finish line for all

races, include a photo booth, face painting,mascot appearances, build-your-own-trail-mix bar, and an impressive, highly-competitive costume contest with cashprizes. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.and the races begin at 8:45 a.m.

Free Holiday Water TaxiRides are offered Thursdaythrough Sunday eveningsfrom 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.through December 29th. Allare welcome to enjoy a fun-filled float down the beautifully adornedBricktown Canal. All of thecanal’s holiday decorationswill be visible on the narratedtour. Each round trip isapproximately 25 minutes.

Oklahoma City Ballet’sThe Nutcracker returns tothe Civic Center Music HallDecember 14th through22nd. The Nutcracker, aholiday favorite, is the perfectway to fill your heart withthe spirit of the season. Theproduction features over

100 students from TheSchool of Oklahoma CityBallet and the OklahomaCity Philharmonic. TheNutcracker creates specialholiday memories that willlast a lifetime. For moreinformation, including performance schedules,visit OKCBallet.com.

Enjoy a walk arounddowntown and see the historicbuildings of AutomobileAlley in a whole new lightduring Automobile Alley’sLight Display. More than180,000 colorful LED lightswill curtain the buildingsalong eight blocks of NorthBroadway and district sidestreets making for a magicalholiday wonderland. TheBricktown Canal LightDisplay will brighten yourBricktown experience.Stroll the canal and enjoythe dining and shoppingthroughout Bricktown,OKC's premier entertainmentdistrict, under the gorgeousholiday lights. Both displays are free to the public and begin at duskeach evening throughJanuary 11th.

The Oklahoma CityMuseum of Art featuresholiday-themed art installations, drop-in artmaking, SONIC FreeFamily Day on December1st, a New Year’s Eveevent, and more. The newexhibition ‘RENEWING

THE AMERICAN SPIRIT:The Art of the GreatDepression’ is open now atthe museum and runsthrough April 26th. Formore information, visitOKCMOA.com.

Ring in the new year instyle! Since 1987, OpeningNight has been the place forfamilies and friends toenjoy the performing artsand “open” the New Year inthe spirit of community.Downtown Oklahoma Cityis the setting for a varietybands, fireworks, and anunforgettable children’scraft and performance area.The day begins with a festive5k and all the excitementconcludes with a fireworksextravaganza at midnight.For more information visitartscouncilokc.com.

For more information onevents and activities, call 405-235-3500 or visit www.downtownindecember.com.

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EMERGENCYPolice/Fire/Ambulance...........................................911AAA Emergency Road Service................(800) 222-4357OKC Police Non-Emergency.............................297-1000Oklahoma Highway Patrol.................................425-2043Cellular........................................................................*55Oklahoma Poison Control Center......................271-5454

URGENT CAREFirst1MED..............North OKC....................478.0633First1MED..................NW OKC......................495.5841First1MED................South OKC......................636-0767First1MED...................Edmond........................844-1633

HOSPITALSBone and Joint Hospital.....................................272-9671Community Hospital..........................................602-8100Alliance Health Hospital....................................604-6000Edmond OU Medical Center..............................341-6100Integris Baptist Medical Center.........................949-3011Integris Southwest Medical Center....................636-7000Mercy Health Center..........................................755-1515Midwest Regional Medical Center....................610-4411Norman Regional Hospital................................329-6877OU Medical Center............................................271-4700Renaissance Women’s Hospital.........................359-9800Saint Anthony Hospital......................................272-7000OU Health Science Center.................................271-4000VA Hospital……..................................……......270-0501

CREDIT CARDS: (TO REPORT LOST OR STOLEN)American Express....................................(800) 528-4800Diners Club..............................................(800) 234-6377Discover....................................................(800) 347-2683MasterCard or Visa...................................(800) 336-8472

GROUND TRANSPORTATIONYellow Cab...............................................(405) 232-6161

AIRLINESAmerican..................................................(800) 433-7300Delta.........................................................(800) 221-1212Southwest.................................................(800) 435-9792United.......................................................(800) 241-6522Frontier.....................................................(800) 432-135

Did�You�Know?

Myriad Botanical Gardens has

more than 1,200 species of

plants in the Crystal Bridge,

representing plants from every

continent in the world except

Antarctica- including more

than 2,500 orchids.

Above:Myriad Botanical Gardens

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CITY SOURCESAIRPORTS

Wiley Post Airport...........................................789-4061Will Rogers World Airport Paging...................316-3271

Police.....................297-1184Travelers Aid. ........316-3271

ENTERTAINMENTTickets�and�Information�Ballet Oklahoma..............................................848-8637 Black Liberated Arts Center............................524-3800 Canterbury Choral Society...............................232-7464 Carpenter Square Theatre................................232-6500 Chesapeake Arena..........................................602-8500 Civic Center Music Hall..................................297-2584COX Business Convention Center..................602-8700Lyric Theatre...................................................524-9312National Cowboy Museum.............................478-2250Oklahoma State Capital..................................521-3356 Science Museum Oklahoma............................602-6664 OKC Museum of Art......................................236-3100OKC National Memorial................................235-3313 Oklahoma Opry...............................................297-9773Oklahoma City Dodgers..............................218-1000 Oklahoma City Thunder..................................208-4800 Prairie Dance Theatre......................................424-2249 Rose State College Performing Arts................733-7960 Stage Center Presents......................................270-4801 State Fair Park.................................................948-6704 Stockyards City...............................................235-7267

PUBLIC GOLF COURSESEarlywine Golf Course (36 holes)115th & S. Portland • 691-1727

James Stewart Golf Course (9 holes)824 Carverdale Drive • 424-4353

Lake Hefner Golf Course (36 holes)4491 S. Lake Hefner Road • 843-1565

Lincoln Park Golf Course (36 holes)4001 N.E. Grand Blvd. • 424-1421

Trosper Park Golf Course (18 holes)2301 S.E. 29th Street • 677-8874

PUBLIC TENNIS COURTSEarlywine Golf Course (12 Courts)S.W. 119th & May Avenue

OKC Tennis Center (24 courts)N.W. 36th & Portland

Did�You�Know?

Oklahoma doesn’t have Indian

Reservations. We do, however,

have 39 federally-recognized

tribal nations headquarters in

the state. Oklahoma has the

largest American Indian popu-

lation of any state. Many of

the American Indians living in

Oklahoma today are

descendants from the

original 67 tribes

inhabiting Indian Territory.

Above:Dancers performing at

Red Earth Festival

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AMERICAN BANJO MUSEUM • 9�E.�Sheridan •�604-2793The American Banjo Museum is a $5 million, world-class21,000 square foot facility honoring the rich history,vibrant spirit and unlimited future of the banjo. Themuseum contains more than 300 instruments, thelargest collection on public display in the world.Examples include replicas of primitive banjosdeveloped by African slaves in the Old South,Minstrel Age instruments from 19th century, postWWII instruments used in bluegrass, folk andworld music, and museum’s core collection ofornately decorated banjos made in America duringthe Jazz Age of the 1920’s and 30s. Hours: Tues-Sat 11-6Sun 12-5. Admission: Adults $8; Seniors (55+), Students $7;

Youth (5-17) $6; Children (under 5) Free; Family (2 adults-2 children) $15; Military $5.

MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS • 301�W.�Reno�• 445-7080The Myriad Botanical Gardens is a 17-acre oasis in theheart of downtown. The centerpiece of the gardens is theCrystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, featuring over2,000 fascinating species of palm trees, flowers and exoticplants from across the globe. Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5; Sun11-5. Admission to Crystal Bridge: $8 for adults; $7for students, active military and seniors 62+; $5 for children 4-12. Discount for groups of 10+. Admission is freefor children 3 and under. Outdoor grounds: Free.

NATIONAL COWBOY & WESTERNHERITAGE MUSEUM • 1700�NE�63rd�•�478-2250The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum preservesthe rugged individualism and romantic spirit of the frontier. This popular visitor attraction features a superlativecollection of classic and contemporary Western art, including works by Charles Russell, Frederic Remington,and the famous 18-foot sculpture, The End of the Trail. New historical galleries include the American CowboyGallery, the American Rodeo Gallery, Western Performer’sGallery and Prosperity Junction, a re-created authentic western

town. Visitors of all ages enjoy an adventure into the Old Westat this national memorial to the American cowboy. Hours: Open 10-5

7 days a week except Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years Day. Admission: adults $12.50,seniors and students $9.75, children ages 4-12 $5.75, children 3 and under free.

OKLAHOMACITYMUSEUM OFART • 415�Couch�Drive�•�236-3100The Museum of Art in the Donald W. Reynolds Visual ArtsCenter is a 110,000 sq. ft. facility featuring 15 exhibitiongalleries, an education center, a 250-seat theater, cafe, storeand library/resource center. Programs include world-classtraveling exhibitions, comprehensive film programs and avariety of family activities. The commissioned 55 ft. signature sculpture by world renowned glass artist DaleChihuly serves as a beacon for the museum and downtown. Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5; Thurs 10-9; Sun 12-5.Admission: Adults $12; Senior (62+) Students and Children$10; Children under 5 Free.

ARTGALLERIES• MUSEUMS• ATTRACTIONS• HISTORICSITES WHAT TO SEE & DO

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Local Chef Bruce Rinehart opened Rococo Restaurantand Fine Wine at the corner of 28th and Penn in 2004.Chef Bruce created an “little island of fine dining” withEast Coast style fresh seafood, killer pastas and a hugevariety of favorites from the New England area.

His newest venture is in the heart of downtown - TheManhattan. Part bar, part restaurant and part downtownneighborhood hangout, the joint is famous for not onlythe food – which ranges from sandwiches and salads forlunch and steak and seafood for dinner – but also for 14different varieties of manhattans made with five different types of cherries, six to eight varieties of vermouth and bitters of all flavors.

The menu features a variety of tastes for everyone –including their renowned variety of fresh seafood - butthere are a couple of ‘must-do’s” on the menu. TheManhattan features the locally (if not nationally)famous Rococo Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. House-madedaily, it is a staple for us landlocked Okie’s.

If you’re a fan of the classic Reuben Sandwich – thisis also a must-do. The Manhattan’s ‘Zach’s ClassicReuben’ is piled thick with burgundy-colored pastramithat is brined in pink salt and spices, rubbed andsmoked over 10 days, then topped with homemadesauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing served warmon rye with gruyere cheese and whole grain mustardsauce.

The Manhattan Neighborhood Bar in DowntownOKC is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday throughWednesday and from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday,Friday and Saturday. Call 405-605-5300 or visit themanhattanokc.com for more information.

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OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN2101� NE� 50th� St,� OKC� 73111� •� (405) 424-3344Go wild with an immersive experience at the OKC Zoo! Discovermore than 1,200 animals from around the world in habitats spanning 100+ acres. Enjoy world class habitatsincluding Great EscApe, Cat Forest/Lion Overlook, OklahomaTrails and the newly opened Sanctuary Asia. The Children’s Zooallows kids of all ages the opportunity to explore the wonders ofnature through play plus interactions with barnyard animals, and the ever-popular lorikeets and splash area with waterfall and stream!

Located at the crossroads of I-44 and I-35, in the heart of OklahomaCity’s Adventure District the Zoo is open everyday except for Thanksgiving

and Christmas. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Adult admission (12-64) $11; Children (3-11) and seniors (65+) $8; Children 2 and under free.

SCIENCE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA • 2020�Remington�Place�•�602-6664The state’s premier destination for family fun, Science MuseumOklahoma houses over eight acres of hands-on science experiences. Experience the 20,000-square-foot CurioCity,the excitement of live entertainment shows, a newly reno-vated Science Floor, Planetarium shows, the explosive funof Science Live and much more. The museum provides asafe environment for letting your inner-child run wild. MuseumHours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 11a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. General Admission: Adults (13-64)$15.95; Seniors (65+) $12.95; Children (3-12) $12.95.Complimentary admission for children 2 and younger. ClosedThanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

TIGER SAFARI • 963�County�Street�2930�•�Tuttle�•�414-9365Tiger Safari has one of the largest collections of exotic and domesticanimals in Oklahoma. Guests are guided by a member of their professional staff. The experience lets you personally meet andfeed many of the exotic animals. A few of the many animalsyou'll be introduced to are Emmett the Capuchin Monkey, andHeckle and Jeckle the Fennec Foxes. Pet a Ring-TailedLemur or a Kinkajou or hold a huge snake – if you are braveenough! You can feed tigers, bears, as well as many of thepetting zoo animals. Tiger Safari is available for camping,hayrides, and interactive opportunities for young and old alike.

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9am-5:30pm. Admission is $15 (includes mon-key feeding); VIP (includes petting animals) is $35; Children 2 and under free.

Overnigh camping and cabins seasonal pricing.OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL MUSEUM • 620�N�Harvey��•�235-3313The Museum, housed in the historic Journal Record Building that wasdamaged by the blast, is adjacent to the symbolic memorial, providesvisitors with an experience beyond what they see at the memorialmonument. The storyline is presented in ten chapters beginningin Oklahoma City the morning of the bombing, the momentsimmediately following the blast, through the 16 days of rescueand recovery, and to the rebuilding of Oklahoma City. Thestory is told through exhibits and recorded narratives from victims’family members, survivors, rescue workers and others. Hours:Open seven days a week, Mon - Sat, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sun,Noon -6 p..m Ticket sales stop daily at 5 p.m. Admission: $15Adults, $12 Seniors 62+, Military with ID and Students (Age 6throughcollege with ID), 5 and under free.

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ocated in the heart of Bricktown, Coyote UglyOklahoma City opened its doors to capacity

crowds, with the world famous ‘Coyotes’ entertainingthe thirsty patrons! As the doors opened – the Coyotesimmediately jumped onto the bar and danced to a mix ofclassic and hard rock while the crowd cheered them.

‘Welcome to Coyote Ugly!’ yelled founder Liliana Lovell.

Coyote Ugly’s founder Liliana ‘Lil’ Lovell grew up ina lower middle class family in New Rochelle, New Yorkand worked two jobs to pay for a private high-schooleducation and put gas in her ‘67 VW Bug. After graduation,Lil was bound for NYU. It was during her college years– she learned her business acumen.

Coyote Ugly Saloon first opened its doors to the publicin Manhattan, on January 27th, 1993 and was an instant success. She had perfected her business plan - beautifulgirls + booze = money. Coyote Ugly Saloon quicklyestablished itself in the hearts of New Yorkers as theirpreeminent drinking establishment.

Coyote Ugly gained national attention in early 1997 whena story called “The Muse of the Coyote Ugly Saloon”written by former Coyote bartender Elizabeth Gilbert forGQ magazine, shined a spotlight on the little bar in the EastVillage. Shortly after that, Hollywood came knocking andthe movie rights to Lil's story were sold. “Coyote Ugly”opened in September 2000, has grossed over $100 millionand a worldwide audience quickly learned what the phrase“We don’t serve water here!” meant.

What makes this saloon different than most bars, is thesexy and sassy “coyotes” that pour drinks while keepinga beat from behind AND on top of the bar! The “coyotes”use the bar top as their stage for high energy singing of yourfavorite tunes and pulse raising dancing performances.

Lil’s Coyote Ugly Saloons are still run with the samemission statement: Quick wit, unshakable assurance, andthe ability to take your last dollar, has made Coyote Uglywhat it is today.

You�saw�the�movie�–�you�loved�the�reality�show�–�nowis�your�chance�to�experience�the�real�thing.�Coyote�UglySaloon�is�located�at�121�East�California�on�the�BricktownCanal.�For�more�information�call�405-602-UGLY or�visitwww.coyoteuglysaloon.com.

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klahoma City’s newest entertainment destination isBrickopolis. Located in the heart of Bricktown, just west ofthe ballpark, right on the Bricktown Canal, Brickopolisbrings a whole new level of fun to Bricktown. The sprawling24,000 square feet, three-story amusement venue isdesigned for great food and fun. The complex also includesminiature golf course with fountains and waterfalls and amining sluice.

Each floor of Brickopolis is designed for different agegroups. The Street Level of Brickopolis is a great atmospherefor the older crowd with the Brickopolis Bar & Grill. TheBurger Bar serves the best burgers in Bricktown with HotFries and Cold Beer to go with them! The full-service baralso features cocktails and specialty drinks. Patio seating isavailable so you can enjoy the best views on the BricktownCanal.

Explore the canal level, which features an extensive pizzaand salad bar buffet. The restaurant also offers daily specials that will tempt your taste buds. Kids and adultsalike will enjoy the new ice cream bar! The games on thislevel are geared for the 10 and under age group and includesarcade and redemption games. Adjacent to the buffet youwill find an extensive selection of apparel, accessories andunique souvenir t-shirts.

The 3rd floor features EXTREME FUN loaded with morethan 50 interactive arcade/redemption games that are sureto challenge even the most experienced game players. Youwon’t want to miss the opportunity to experience the 7,500square feet of fully themed, 2 story interactive laser tagarena. Imagine stepping into an action-packed, high-energyvideo game where you are armed with your own super-techphase and body armor, with power ups available duringplay!

Not to be missed - day or night - is Brickopolis Mini Golfalong the Bricktown Canal, offering the ultimate miniaturegolf experience in Downtown Oklahoma City! Putt yourway through 18 holes of obstacles, bridges, and cascadingwaterfalls. If you get a hole-in-one on the 18th hole whileplaying Mini Golf you win a FREE game of Laser Tag! It’sa whole-lotta-fun-in-one for ALL ages!

Brickopolis is located at 101 South Mickey Mantle Drive – you can’t miss it! Games and mini-golf areavailable Sun. – Thurs. 11am to 11pm; Fri. – Sat. 11amto 1am. The Pizza Buffet is open daily Sun. – Thurs.11am – 9pm; Fri. – Sat. 11am to 10pm. The Burger Bar isopen daily from 11am to 11pm. For more information call405-516-BRIK (2745) or visit ww

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ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITSALL�EVENTS�SUBJECT�TO�CHANGE

ONGOING

Thru 12/1 Photographing the StreetOklahoma City Museum of Art405-236-3100, www.okcmoa.com

Thru 12/10 2019 NRHA Futurity ShowJim Norick Arena - State Fair Park405-946-7400, www.statefairparkokc.com

Thru 12/16 Live Thoroughbred RacingRemington Park – 405-425-3215www.remingtonpark.com

Thru 12/24 A Christmas Carol - LyricTheatre at the Plaza - 405-524-9312www.lyrictheatreokc.com

Thru 12/29 (Thursday-Sunday) FreeHoliday Water Taxi RidesBricktown Canal – 405-235-3500www.downtownindecember.com

Thru 12/31 Postwar Abstraction:Variations - Oklahoma City Museum ofArt - 405-236-3100, www.okcmoa.com

Thru 12/31 The Polar Express TrainRide - Oklahoma Railway Museum - 405-424-8222 www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org

Thru 12/31 From the Golden Age to theMoving Image: The Changing Face ofthe Permanent Collection, OklahomaCity Museum of Art - 405-236-3100www.okcmoa.com

Thru 12/31 Dale Chihuly: Magic &Light - Oklahoma City Museum of Art405-236-3100, www.okcmoa.com

Thru 1/5 Traditional Cowboy ArtsExhibition & Sale - National Cowboy &Western Heritage Museum - 405-478-2250www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

Thru 2/2 Devon Ice Rink – MyriadBotanical Gardens - 405-445-7080www.myriadgardens.org

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thru 3/10 Two Grits – A Peek Behindthe Eyepatch - National Cowboy & WesternHeritage Museum - 405-478-2250www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

Thru 3/15 Passport - National CowboyMuseum - 405-478-2250www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

Thru 4/26 Renewing the AmericanSpirit: The Art of the Great DepressionOklahoma City Museum of Art405-236-3100, www.okcmoa.com

Thru 5/10 Colors of Clay - NationalCowboy & Western Heritage Museum - 405-478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

DECEMBER

12/1-22 Holiday Pop-Up ShopsMidtown – 405-235-3500www.downtownindecember.com

12/1-1/4 Winterfest and Snow TubingBricktown Ballpark – 405-235-3500www.downtownindecember.com

12/4 OKC Thunder vs. IndianaPacers - Chesapeake Energy Arena405-208-4652, www.nba.com/thunder

12/5 The Price is Right LiveChesapeake Energy Arena – 405-602-8700www.chesapeakearena.com

12/5 Jake’s Jingle Jam – ShowplaceTheatre – Riverwind Casino, Norman405-322-6464, www.riverwind.com

12/5 The Christmas Show, presentedby OKC Philharmonic - Civic CenterMusic Hall - Thelma GaylordPerforming Arts Theatre - 405-297-2264www.okcciviccenter.com

12/5-8 There’s No Business LikeSnow Business – UCO Jazz LabEdmond - 405-359-7989, www.ucojazzlab.com

12/6 First Friday – Paseo Arts District405-525-2688, www.thepaseo.com

12/6 OKC Thunder vs. MinnesotaTimberwolves - Chesapeake EnergyArena – 405-208-4652www.nba.com/thunder

12/6 Travis Tritt – Showplace TheatreRiverwind Casino, Norman405-322-6464, www.riverwind.com

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12/13 Charlie Daniels BandShowplace Theatre – RiverwindCasino, Norman - 405-322-6464www.riverwind.com

12/13-15 MagicFest OKC – CoxConvention Center – 405-602-8500www.coxconventioncenter.com

12/14 Indie Trunk Show - The PavilionState Fair Park – 405-946-7400www.statefairparkokc.com

12/14 Schubert and Dussek:Featuring Pianist Igor LipinskiCivic Center Music Hall - FreedeLittle Theatre - 405-297-2264www.okcciviccenter.com

12/14 OKC Blue vs. Rio GrandeValley Vipers – Cox Convention Center – 405-208-4652www.oklahomacity.gleague.nba.com

12/14 STYX – Showplace TheatreRiverwind Casino, Norman - 405-322-6464www.riverwind.com

12/14 Junior Botball ChallengeCentennial Building - State Fair Park405-946-7400, www.statefairparkokc.com

12/14-22 The Nutcracker, presentedby OKC Ballet - Civic Center MusicHall - Thelma Gaylord PerformingArts Theatre - 405-297-2264www.okcciviccenter.com

12/14-5/10 Find Your WesternNational Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum - 405-478-2250www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

12/16 OKC Thunder vs. ChicagoBulls - Chesapeake Energy Arena405-208-4652 www.nba.com/thunder

12/18 OKC Thunder vs. MemphisGrizzlies - Chesapeake Energy Arena405-208-4652, www.nba.com/thunder

12/20 OKC Thunder vs. PhoenixSuns - Chesapeake Energy Arena 405-208-4652, www.nba.com/thunder

12/21 Old Bulldog Band – UCO JazzLab, Edmond - 405-359-7989www.ucojazzlab.com

12/22 OKC Thunder vs. Los AngelesClippers - Chesapeake Energy Arena405-208-4652, www.nba.com/thunder

12/6-8 Vintage Market DaysOklahoma Expo Hall - State Fair Park405-946-7400, www.statefairparkokc.com

12/7 MCDA Cowboy ChristmasClassic - Lazy E Arena, Edmond 405-282-RIDE, www.LazyE.com

12/7 OKC Blue vs Stockton KingsCox Convention Center – 405-208-4652www.oklahomacity.gleague.nba.com

12/7-8 Weekend With Santa – MyriadBotanical Gardens - 405-445-7080www.myriadgardens.org

12/7-8 Holly Jolly Shops at the BrickBricktown Ballpark – 405-235-3500www.downtownindecember.com

12/7-8 OKC Train Show - The PavilionState Fair Park – 405-946-7400www.statefairparkokc.com

12/8 Handel’s Messiah, presented byCanterbury Voices - Civic CenterMusic Hall - Thelma GaylordPerforming Arts Theatre - 405-297-2264www.okcciviccenter.com

12/8 Trans-Siberian OrchestraChesapeake Energy Arena – 405-602-8700www.chesapeakearena.com

12/8 Oklahoma Bridal & WeddingExpo – Cox Convention Center 405-602-8500, www.coxconventioncenter.com

12/8 OKC Blue vs. Texas LegendsCox Convention Center – 405-208-4652www.oklahomacity.gleague.nba.com

12/10 Jingle Bell Jam w/ KyleDillingham & Horseshoe RoadUCO Jazz Lab, Edmond405-359-7989, www.ucojazzlab.com

12/11 OKC Blue vs. Salt Lake City StarsCox Convention Center – 405-208-4652www.oklahomacity.gleague.nba.com

112/11-15 OKC Futurity - Jim NorickArena - State Fair Park405-946-7400, www.statefairparkokc.com

12/12-14 There’s No Business LikeSnow Business – UCO Jazz LabEdmond - 405-359-7989www.ucojazzlab.com

12/13 OKC Blue vs. Salt Lake City StarsCox Convention Center – 405-208-4652www.oklahomacity.gleague.nba.com

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Experience the bold tastes and flavorsusually found only in the Yucatan regionof Mexico, Central and South America.Yucatan Taco Stand proudly features thefreshest Latin fusion cuisine in a fast,casual setting.

Famous for award winning tacos, signaturenachos and world class margaritas as wellbold Latin inspired dishes. The madefrom scratch menu also includes suchgreat culinary offerings as LatinCaterpillar Roll, Vegetarian Mix-MexGrill, Authentic Street Tacos, BrazilianShrimp Diablo and much more.

Yucatan Taco Stand features both indoorand outdoor dining options where patronscan experience fast, casual elegance surrounded by lively music. For tequilalovers, Yucatan Taco Stand offers morethan seventy-five different premium100% agave tequilas and award winningmade from scratch margaritas. The fullbar also proudly serves a variety of premium Artisan cocktails, importedMexican & Latin beers and fine wine list.

Yucatan�Taco�Stand�is�located�at�the�cornerof� the�Bricktown�Canal� and�OklahomaAvenue.� Visit� yucatantacostand.com� orphone�604-5384.

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12/22 Jazz Sensation…EldredgeJackson – UCO Jazz Lab, Edmond405-359-7989, www.ucojazzlab.com

12/26 OKC Thunder vs. MemphisGrizzlies - Chesapeake Energy Arena405-208-4652, www.nba.com/thunder

12/27 The Groove Merchants – UCOJazz Lab, Edmond - 405-359-7989www.ucojazzlab.com

12/27 OKC Blue vs. Agua CalienteClippers – Cox Convention Center - 405-208-4652 www.oklahomacity.gleague.nba.com

12/27 Whiskey Myers – ShowplaceTheatre – Riverwind Casino, Norman405-322-6464, www.riverwind.com

12/27-29 Superbowl Team RopingLazy E Arena, Edmond – 405-282-RIDEwww.LazyE.com

12/28 23rd Annual Oklahoma HighPerformance Racing Auction, TradeShow & Swap Meet - CentennialBuilding - State Fair Park – 405-946-7400www.statefairparkokc.com

12/28 Rodney Carrington - GrandCasino, Shawnee – 405-964-726www.GrandBoxOffice.com

12/28 Empire State Band – UCO JazzLab, Edmond - 405-359-7989www.ucojazzlab.com

12/29 OKC Blue vs. Sioux Falls Skyforce – Cox ConventionCenter - 405-208-4652 www.oklahomacity.gleague.nba.com

12/30 Edgar Cruz – UCO Jazz LabEdmond - 405-359-7989www.ucojazzlab.com

12/31 Gary Allen – ShowplaceTheatre – Riverwind Casino, Norman405-322-6464, www.riverwind.com

12/31 OKC Thunder vs. DallasMavericks - Chesapeake EnergyArena - 405-208-4652www.nba.com/thunder

12/31 Opening Night presented byOKC Arts Council – Venues acrossDowntown – 405-235-3500www.downtownindecember.com

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BOSSA NOVA CAIPIRINHA LOUNGE440 NW. 11th St. • 525-9779Head up to Bossa Nova Caipirinha Lounge,located on the second floor above Cafe DoBrasil, and enjoy our wide range of caipirin-has and Brazilian appetizers under the mostbeautiful Oklahoma City skyline.

BRICKTOWN BREWERYOne�North�Oklahoma�Avenue •�232-27395516�W.�Memorial�Road�•�594-87001150�2nd�St.,�Edmond�•�726-83007301�SE�29th�St.,�Midwest�City�•�610-27774845�N.�Kickapoo�Ave.,�Shawnee�•�273-3301One�Remington�Park�•�419-4449In October 1992, the Bricktown Breweryopened its doors, ushering in a new goldenage of urban dining to the OKC scene.Nearly 30 years later, the Brewery has beenadrenalized with a new look, new menu andnew focus on delivering great food, greatbeer and a great experience to the visitors ofOklahoma City.

CAFÉ DO BRASIL440 NW. 11th St. • 525-9779A warm South American feel draws dinersinto a sensual blend of color and aroma thatfeels like a sultry Latin samba.Midtown’s Cafe do Brasil has become theheart of Brazilian culture in Oklahoma City,and owner Ana Paixao Davis brings in theBrazilian art of warm, easygoing hospitalityto every guest, serving authentic regional cui-sine and most popular street food appetizersalong with our national drink Caipirinha.

CATTLEMEN’S STEAKHOUSE1309�S.�Agnew�Ave.�•�Stockyards�•�405-236-0416Open since 1910 and located at the edge ofStockyard City, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse features first-rate beef, hand cut & aged on thepremises.

COYOTE UGLY121�East�California.�•�Bricktown�•�405-602-8459Located in the heart of Bricktown, CoyoteUgly Oklahoma City opened its doors to

capacity crowds, with the world famous‘Coyotes’ entertaining the thirsty patrons!Enjoy the Coyotes sing and dance on thebar to a mix of classic and hard rock.

JUNIOR’S2601�NW�Expressway�West�Tower�405-848-5597Junior’s boasts some of the finest cutsof meat prepared precisely to perfection.For an entrée choose from a succulentPrime Cowboy Bone-in Ribeye, 13-ouncecenter cut K.C. Strip or an 8-ounceFilet that will literally melt in yourmouth. Fish offerings include cold-waterAustralian lobster tails, perfectly preparedgrilled salmon, Orange Roughy, fried orgrilled shrimp, and Alaskan King Crablegs. Juniors’s poultry offering is a tasteof a bygone era - cast-iron skillet friedchicken.

THE MANHATTAN OKC210�Park�Ave.�Suite�150�•�405-605-5300A unique neighborhood bar in the heart ofdowntown. Conveniently located in theCentral Business District, The ManhattanOKC offers drink and food options Lunch,Happy Hour and later. Join them for a classic cocktail, glass of wine or craft beerpaired with a delicious dish including sandwiches, salads, appetizers and thefamous Rococo Crab Cake.

MICKEY MANTLE’S STEAKHOUSE7�Mickey�Mantle�Dr.�•�Bricktown�•�405-272-0777The Oklahoma Legend continues! Servingthe finest cuts of aged USDA prime steaks,lobster and fresh seafood. Extensive wine listand live entertainment is featured in thelounge.

ROCOCO RESTAURANT & FINE WINE2824� N.� Pennsylvania� •� 405-528-282412252�N.�May�•�405-212-4577Chef owned and operated, Rococo’sfeatures steaks, seafood, pasta, and anexquisite roast rack of lamb. Rococo’sboasts a progressive wine list that is

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affordable and compliments therestaurant’s innovative cuisine.

STELLA MODERN ITALIAN CUISINE1201�N.�Walker�•�405-235-2200Stella offers everything from elegant dining towine and pizza on game night. The wood firedbrick oven is the centerpiece of Stella. Sit at thebar and watch the flames cook delicious crack-er -thin pizzas and enjoy custom, seasonalcocktails, traditional favorites, local andimported beers, or choose a glass orbottle of wine from Stella’s outstanding list of American and Italian wines.

TOBYKEITH’S “I LOVETHIS BAR& GRILL310�Johnny�Bench�Dr.�•�Bricktown�•�231-0254Welcome! Kick up your heels and head down tothe best honky-tonk in town. Enjoy over 100pieces of Toby Keith memorabilia includingsigned guitars, platinum records and clothingKeith wore in videos. Take a seat on one of our

“Redneck Loveseats” and get ready to LoveThis Bar and Grill. Open Daily at 11a.m.

WHISKEY CHICKS COCKTAILS KITCHEN115�East�Reno�•�405-228-0087Whiskey Chicks provides guests with aunique cocktail and whiskey bar that feelslike a cross between a New York style vintagecocktail bar and an Oklahoma Territory pre-land run saloon. The kitchen pumps outoutstanding wings and features a deliciousWhiskey Chick burger and a unique twiston Chicken Fried Chicken.

YUCATAN TACO STANDBricktown • On the Canal • 604-5384Featuringthe freshest Latin fusion cuisine in afast casual setting. Yucatan Taco Stand features both indoor and outdoor diningoptions where patrons can experience fast casual elegance surrounded by livelymusic.

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ith non-stop gaming promotions and give-aways as well as with the most action-packed enter-

tainment calendar in the metro area, it's no surpriseRiverwind Casino has been recognized as the metro'sbest gaming spot several years in a row.

The world-class venue now offers more than2,700 electronic games, more than 50 blackjack andpoker tables, and off-track betting lounge. With an ele-gant hotel adjacent to the casino, it's all right here!

Riverwind Casino also keeps audiencesenthralled inside the Showplace Theatre, a state-of-the-art music and entertainment venue like noneother in the region. From red dirt country fans tomixed martial arts' enthusiasts, the breathtaking per-formances leave audiences wanting more. Headlinersof the upcoming concerts at Riverwind's ShowplaceTheatre include: Travis Tritt, December 6; CharlieDaniels Band, December 13; STYX December 14;Whiskey Myers, December 27; and Gary Allan,December 31.

You never know what local legends you mightencounter while at Riverwind. Award-winning countrymusic star and local resident, Toby Keith once thrilledconcert goers with a surprise visit to take the stagealongside county music legend Willie Nelson for a couple of duets.

Don’t miss Chips ‘N Ales – the sportsbar atRiverwind. for delicious dining with an authentic OldeEngland flavor. They serve hand-battered chicken,shrimp, Alaskan cod and hand-cut chips in a tradition-al London pub featuring rich, wood textures andstained glass. In addition to favorites Chicken Pot Pie,Chicken Fried Pork Cutlet and the 50/50 Burger.Chips ‘N Ales features 15 plasma TVs, two projectionscreens and 27-inch LCD screens at every booth with independentchannel selection offering most NFL games in a casualfireplace setting.

Riverwind�continues�its�tradition�of�letting�patronsand� metro-area� residents� know� what� winning� feelslike!� For� more� information� on� concerts,� hotel�reservations� and� current� promotions,� visitwww.Riverwind.com�or�call�405-322-6000.

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20. Hyatt Place - 702-402821. Marble Slab Creamery - 272-9112 22. Michael Murphy’s Piano Bar - 231-539723. Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse - 272-077724. Museum 21 Hotel - 982-690025. Patrono True Italian Flavors - 702-7660 26. Pink Parrot - 388-668527. Put A Cork In It - 605-665628. Renaissance Hotel - 228-800029. Residence Inn - 601-170030. Sheraton Hotel - 235-278031. Skirvin Hotel - 272-3040 32. Springhill Suites - 601-6206 33 Stella Modern Italian Cuisine - 235-220034 Tapwerks - 319-959935. The Manhattan OKC - 605-530036. The Sushi Bar - 609-609937. Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill - 231-025438. Whiskey Chicks - 228-008739. Yucatan Taco Stand - 604-5384

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In September 1992, BricktownBrewery opened its doors, ushering in a new golden age ofurban dining to the OKC scene.Over 25 years later, BricktownBrewery is proud to offer LocalBeer, Great Food and deliver itto our guests with Truly FriendlyService.

In addition to their Bricktownrestaurant at One NorthOklahoma, there are five additional Bricktown Breweryrestaurants in the greaterOklahoma City area (Shawnee,Remington Park, Edmond,Midwest City and the newestrestaurant on Memorial Road).Visit www.bricktownbrewery.com

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xperience the flavor of Mexico in every sense atAbuelo’s Mexican Food Restaurant. With

two locations in Oklahoma City at 17 E. Sheridan inBricktown and at 3001 W. Memorial Road in NorthOklahoma City, Abuelo’s offers authentic standards andsignature Mexican cuisine, all made with premium freshingredients and served with superior attention to detail.

From the moment you step through the elegant frontdoors, you can sense the restaurant’s true Mexican spirit –from the host’s graciousness to the elegant design andpresentation of the menu. Abuelo’s, which blends the bestof Mexico through art and fine dining, is famous for itscreative Mexican cuisine and superior service.

Abuelo’s House Specialties, which combine beef tenderloin,jumbo shrimp, Australian sea bass, salmon and other specially selected ingredients with unique sauces and sidedishes, have earned Abuelo’s a reputation for “raising thebar” of Mexican food restaurants. The menu also featuresa number of traditional items including a variety of enchiladachoices, fajitas, chile rellenos, quesadillas, andchimichangas. Desserts include Abuelo’s award-winningtraditional Mexican flan and margarita pie, among others.

Relax in Abuelo’s courtyard under a heavenly backlit skyand bask in the gracious art of hospitality that redefines“going out for Mexican food.” The Abuelo’s bar is an idealplace for drinks before or after dinner and features anextensive collection of wines and fine tequilas.

Abuelo’s in Bricktown is open Sunday through Thursdayfrom 11am to 9:30pm and until 11:00pm Friday &Saturday. North OKC hours: Sunday through Thursdayfrom 11am to 10pm and until 11:00pm Friday &Saturday. For more information visit www.Abuelos.comor for call-ahead seating, call 405-235-1422 (Bricktown)or 405-755-2680 (North OKC).

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Looking for a perfect evening of light-heartedfun and live music – look no further than MichaelMurphy’s Dueling Piano Bar. Located in the heartof Bricktown Entertainment District – the interac-tive fun of nationally known piano players bringyour favorite songs to life!

Their performers play everything from pop torock, hip hop to country. Billy Joel? Elton John?Of course. And almost ANYTHING else you canthink of! These talented performers will have yousinging, laughing, clapping and dancing allevening long.

Seating is open, but to get the best tables in thehouse, a reservation is recommended. The doorsopen at 7:30pm and the show runs until 2am.Michael Murphy's Dueling Piano Bar is locatedat 119 East California on the Riverwalk inBricktown. For more information and reserva-tions, call 405-231-5397 or visit www.mur-physpianobar.com.

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