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Mayfest at 40

Tulsa International Mayfest, Downtown Thursday, May 17 through Sunday, May 20, 2012 Born from the idea of celebrating the arts in Tulsa, Mayfest International Festival turns 40 this year. It’s one of the largest free events in the city which attracts more than 350,000 people during its four-day run. To commemorate this year’s special anniversary, …

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Wild Proposals

Proposing 101: Creative Advice from Local Couples Article Julie Chin Once Upon a Time… the big question surrounding popping the question was, “Did she say yes?” Now everyone wants specifics, and coming up with the perfect proposal can be as intricate as planning the wedding day. No one ever said marriage was easy, but a …

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Where You Go, I Will Go

Article Holly Brobst | Photography Yellow Chair Photography “Where you go I will go, where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.” – Ruth 1:16. At the time, just words. Vows one couple made to one another on their wedding day. Today, those words …

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Happy Mother’s Day

Article Megan Miers | Photography Ace Cuervo “Want to see my journal?” Piper Szabo asks, welcoming a visitor to the home she shares with her mom, dad and two cats named Rosie and Chopin. Before long, the bright, bubbly six-year-old is proudly showing off her journal, complete with colorful crayon illustrations, entertaining her guest with …

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The Mom 100 Cookbook

Making Homemade Easy and Delicious Reviewed by Stacey Schifferdecker “There are so many practical and amazing reasons why you should teach your kids to cook.” Do you have a “back pocket” full of recipes you can pull out any time to solve your cooking dilemmas? If not, Katie Workman’s new cookbook, The Mom 100 Cookbook: …

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Here Comes the Bride | Editor’s Letter

Love is in the air. I know this—not because of the whisper in the trees—but from the growing stack of bridal shower and wedding invitations sitting on my desk. It is definitely bridal season.

Next month, my husband and I will celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary. We were married on the Fourth of July. Many people chuckle at our selected date, but I wanted to honor my parent’s July 3rd wedding date by getting married around the same time. It was a beautiful summer evening and we were married in a small, outdoor ceremony surrounded by family and friends. Aside from the occasional firecracker pops during the vows, it was simply perfect.

I love attending weddings because it confirms that true love is still alive. Our May issue celebrates the union of marriage with articles such as, How to Prepare for the Vow of a Lifetime: The Wedding is Only Part of It. It reminds us that nothing can ruin a marriage if the heart is right. You will enjoy our Wild Proposals article about local couples popping the question in unusual and exciting ways. And, brides will find some non-traditional ways to personalize their upcoming nuptials in our Dare to be Different article.

May is filled with excited events, so check out our Fab Five and calendar for fabulous things to do, including the 40th Annual Tulsa International Mayfest. The festival has always been a favorite of mine. Mayfest will be held in downtown Tulsa and celebrates arts and music. It is a family-oriented event created to promote a broader knowledge of and appreciation for the arts and humanities. And, it’s a great way to pick up a new piece of art for your home or office.

And we wouldn’t forget all the wonderful moms this month! May 13th is Mother’s Day. Read about Gary and Karen Szabo’s international adoption of their beautiful daughter, Piper, from China. Piper’s sparkling personality and love for her parents makes every day special. We also review Katie Workman’s new cookbook, The Mom 100 Cookbook, chock full of great recipes to make with your kids.

So, good luck to all the wonderful couples getting married this summer. And, don’t forget to send us a wedding announcement and photo for inclusion in our new Wedding Bells department. We want to know!

 

Debra L. Laizure, Editor

 

Tulsa Lifestyle Readers Enjoy Sesame Street Live

Tulsa Lifestyle magazine and the BOK Center teamed up to offer 37 readers a chance to experience Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music.” Tulsa Lifestyle Facebook contest winners enjoyed Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends as they took to the stage to share their love of music in the visually appealing and educational show.

Guests came an hour before the show to play at the new Play Zone at Sesame Street Live – a fun way for children to experience their favorite street! They sat in Big Bird’s nest, popped up in Oscar’s trash can, twirled in Zoe’s dance studio and visited Elmo’s World. Visit and “like” the Tulsa Lifestyle page at Facebook.com/TulsaLifestyle for more special offers and event ticket giveaways.

Camp Loughridge Spring Fling Fundraiser 2012

Camp Loughridge held its annual fundraising dinner on March 31st at the David and Cassie Temple Conference Center on the Loughridge campus. Held each spring, the purpose of this event is to raise camper scholarship funds so that more than 300 Tulsa-area kids are able to attend Camp Loughridge’s highly acclaimed non-denominational Christian Summer Day Camp free of charge. Camp Loughridge works in partnership with 12 local agencies to select the campers most deserving of the experience. This year, 186 people attended Spring Fling, which included both live and silent auctions, and a “Name that Tune” contest. More than $30,000 was raised for the camper scholarship fund. The Honorable David Winslow was recognized as the 2012 Rev. Robert M. Loughridge Legacy Award for his years of service to the organization. CampLoughridge.org.

Tulsa SPCA Cookbooks Now Available

Hearts + Bones, a Tulsa SPCA Benefit Cookbook features more than 350 recipes submitted by directors, employees, volunteers and supporters of the Tulsa SPCA. The book costs $15 plus $5 shipping and includes recipes for both people and pets, plus recipes for homemade cleaning products. All proceeds will benefit the Tulsa SPCA. Cookbooks will be available just in time to make great Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gifts. TulsaSPCA.org/Cookbook.

Easter Bunny Party a Success

Tulsa Promenade Mall recently welcomed the Easter Bunny via a horse drawn carriage courtesy of Dreamcatcher Carriage and Party Pony. Special guest appearances by the cast of Alice in Wonderland joined the Easter Bunny at his arrival. Encore! Theatre Arts provided actors dressed as Alice, the Mad Hatter, TweedleDee and TweedleDum, The Queen of Hearts and a special appearance by Snow White. After the Easter Bunny’s arrival, more than 60 children were treated to an Alice in Wonderland inspired Tea Party with the Easter Bunny and the cast of characters. Children enjoyed refreshments including “Drink Me” drinks and “Eat Me” cookies, interactive games, arts and crafts and lots of mall giveaways. For more information on free events at Tulsa Promenade, visit TulsaPromenade.com.

Biscuit Acres Bark Park Reopens

The Tulsa Park and Recreation Board has approved a reopening date for Biscuit Acres Bark Park for Wednesday, May 2. The plan for the future is to maintain a weekly schedule of partial opening and closing days in order to prevent loss of Bermuda grass at the park caused by heavy use. Beginning May 2, Biscuit Acres will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 5 a.m – 9 p.m. Biscuit Acres is located within Hunter Park on 91st street between Yale Avenue and Sheridan Road. There will be a reopening celebration event May 5 – 6. For details, visit BiscuitAcres.com.

CircusFit® at Promenade Mall

Discover exercise in a whole new way with a special presentation of Ringling Bros. CircusFit® at Tulsa Promenade Mall. Join the fun at the center court located on the lower level near JC Penney in the Mall on Friday, June 1 at 1 p.m. Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey® Circus performers and SkyKids Fitness team up to present astounding acts of bravery, astonishing athleticism and side-splitting antics. Ringling Bros. CircusFit® was uniquely inspired by the athletic stars of The Greatest Show On Earth®. CircusFit® is a national fitness program from Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey® that encourages America’s youth to lead healthy, active lifestyles by combining the fun of circus skills with stretching, strength building and aerobic exercise. Check out CircusFit.com for ways to stay CircusFit® as a family.

OK PLAY! Children’s Expo

Back by popular demand, OK PLAY! Children’s Expo will be returning to the Tulsa Convention Center June 9th. FREE to the public, the expo is the summer kick-off to fun events and activities. For more information, visit BOKCenter.com.

Oklahoma’s Premier Music Festival

The OK MOZART International Festival will take place June 8-17 in Bartlesville, OK. In addition to its internationally-acclaimed classical and chamber music concert series, OK MOZART presents a variety of performing arts, including dance, jazz, pops and Broadway show tunes, as well as a full program of related cultural events throughout the annual ten-day Festival. These include many daytime Showcase Events—miniconcerts, talks and tours.

OK MOZART is made possible through the support of the Oklahoma Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, Allied Arts & Humanities Council of Bartlesville, ConocoPhillips, ABB, Accenture and individual, corporate and foundation patrons throughout the USA. The American Bus Association selected the OK MOZART Festival as one of the Top 100 Bus Tour Events in North America for 2011. To download the 40-page event brochure complete with event schedule and performance details, visit OKMozart.com.

Run for the Roses Benefit

Run for the Roses, a Kentucky Derby themed party and auction benefiting the Tulsa Boy’s Home, will be held May 5th, from 1-5:30 p.m. at the Pavilion at Tulsa Fairgrounds. Guests will enjoy savory food, more than 100 enticing silent and live auction items, and horse races simulcast live from Churchill Downs on two “Jumbotron” TV screens.

Most ladies will wear flashy hats and charming dresses typical of the Kentucky Derby. The men will wear everything from Hawaiian shirts to three-piece suits. More than a dozen items will be up for bid at the live auction, including a couple of horses. Guests may place bets on the afternoon Kentucky Derby horse races courtesy of the Fair Meadows Racetrack staff.

Patron co-chairs include: Danny and Stephanie Christner, Mike and Shelley Dill, David and Jennifer Dunham, Josh and Wendy Fidler, Ted and Tiffany Fifer, Dr. Stan and Jill Lang, Joe and Jamie Smith, and Carley and Carrie Williams. Several levels of sponsorship are available by contacting Linda Diaz at 918.245.0231. For reservations, contact Lucy Willis at 918.245.0231 or LWwillis@TBHinc.org. TBHinc.org.

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