July 2011

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Bundle of Joy

Bundle of Joy

This 2-year-old Chiweenie (Chihuahua/Daschund mix) is available for adoption at the Tulsa Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Health: Not alone

Health: Not alone

Neurofibromatosis, or NF, is virtually unknown but affects more people than cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy and Huntington’s disease combined.

Getaways: Capital visit

Getaways: Capital visit

Tulsa’s sister city is chock full of historic, cultural and family-friendly attractions to fill a weekend getaway or even a weeklong stay.

It’s a ruff life

It’s a ruff life

Debbie and Bob Zoller balance style and elegance with creature comforts in their south Tulsa home.

My top 10: Dr. Kay Backues

My top 10: Dr. Kay Backues

Senior veterinarian and director of animal health, Tulsa Zoo & Living Museum

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Culture

The Brady District’s top dog

The Brady District’s top dog

Meet Ringo, the so-called “mayor of the Brady Arts District.”

Living the dream

Living the dream

Tulsa Sound: A look at what’s happening in the local music scene.

Get the picture: Best served cold

Get the picture: Best served cold

(and onscreen, in the middle of the night)

On the fast track, tryin’ to hang on

On the fast track, tryin’ to hang on

Bixby teenager Corey Kent White signs as a songwriter for Nashville-based BMI.

An artist’s revolution around the sun

An artist’s revolution around the sun

Gallery Hopper: Where to see art in Tulsa this month.

Out & About: July 2011

Out & About: July 2011

People, places and events

Tokyo comes to Tulsa

Tokyo comes to Tulsa

Agenda: July 2011

Table talk

Table talk

The buzz on Tulsa’s tastiest products, restaurants and events.

The Blue Rose rises again

The Blue Rose rises again

Blue Rose

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Features

Pet adoption resource guide

Pet adoption resource guide

The kid is all right

The kid is all right

From Tulsa to Hollywood and back again, Anne O’Shea realizes her dream of producing plays and films that open minds and spark conversation.

Private practices

Private practices

The City of Tulsa looks to the private sector as a potential means of moving past budget challenges and improving the delivery of city services.

Best in show

Best in show

Tulsans love their four-legged friends, and we have the photos to prove it.

A new leash on life

A new leash on life

Each year, thousands of unwanted animals come through Tulsa’s animal shelter. But there is hope for these four-legged friends: adoption into forever homes.

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CityBeat

Barry Friedman at large

Barry Friedman at large

The world didn’t end, though sometimes it felt like it.

Desktop: Anna America

Desktop: Anna America

Inside the office of the executive director of Up With Trees.

Postgame: Charlie Mitchell

Postgame: Charlie Mitchell

Founding father of Tulsa soccer

Lunch with: Todd Lasseigne

Lunch with: Todd Lasseigne

Executive director, Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden. Date: May 18 • Time: Noon • Place: Smoke. On Cherry Street

Animal instincts

Animal instincts

Dr. Paul Welch treats nontraditional pets at his Tulsa practice, Forest Trails Animal Hospital.

Fly away home

Fly away home

The region’s best-known racing pigeon fancier, Dr. John Lamberton, shares his expertise.

More than a day job: Steve Parkhurst

More than a day job: Steve Parkhurst

By day: Crane engineer • By night: Keyboardist for The Fabulous Mid Life Crisis Band.

On the verge: Pop goes the Brady?

On the verge: Pop goes the Brady?

A fresh look at developments, news and issues facing Tulsa.

The Last Word: Creature of the night

The Last Word: Creature of the night

Commentary on Tulsa life

Bracing for change

Bracing for change

Stephen Williamson on emergency services’ role in the changing health care system.

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Online exclusives

Pet project: Makeover to the rescue

Pet project: Makeover to the rescue

We feature a rescued pet in need of a permanent home. But first we give each pet a fabulous makeover. Today: Cookie's "before" photo.

Bracing for change

Bracing for change

Stephen Williamson on emergency services’ role in the changing health care system.

Photo caption contest

Photo caption contest

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In the Magazine

Pet project: Makeover to the rescue

Pet project: Makeover to the rescue

We feature a rescued pet in need of a permanent home. But first we give each pet a fabulous makeover. Today: Cookie's "before" photo.

Barry Friedman at large

Barry Friedman at large

The world didn’t end, though sometimes it felt like it.

Desktop: Anna America

Desktop: Anna America

Inside the office of the executive director of Up With Trees.

Postgame: Charlie Mitchell

Postgame: Charlie Mitchell

Founding father of Tulsa soccer

Lunch with: Todd Lasseigne

Lunch with: Todd Lasseigne

Executive director, Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden. Date: May 18 • Time: Noon • Place: Smoke. On Cherry Street

Animal instincts

Animal instincts

Dr. Paul Welch treats nontraditional pets at his Tulsa practice, Forest Trails Animal Hospital.

Fly away home

Fly away home

The region’s best-known racing pigeon fancier, Dr. John Lamberton, shares his expertise.

More than a day job: Steve Parkhurst

More than a day job: Steve Parkhurst

By day: Crane engineer • By night: Keyboardist for The Fabulous Mid Life Crisis Band.

On the verge: Pop goes the Brady?

On the verge: Pop goes the Brady?

A fresh look at developments, news and issues facing Tulsa.

The Brady District’s top dog

The Brady District’s top dog

Meet Ringo, the so-called “mayor of the Brady Arts District.”

Bundle of Joy

Bundle of Joy

This 2-year-old Chiweenie (Chihuahua/Daschund mix) is available for adoption at the Tulsa Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Living the dream

Living the dream

Tulsa Sound: A look at what’s happening in the local music scene.

The Last Word: Creature of the night

The Last Word: Creature of the night

Commentary on Tulsa life

Get the picture: Best served cold

Get the picture: Best served cold

(and onscreen, in the middle of the night)

On the fast track, tryin’ to hang on

On the fast track, tryin’ to hang on

Bixby teenager Corey Kent White signs as a songwriter for Nashville-based BMI.

An artist’s revolution around the sun

An artist’s revolution around the sun

Gallery Hopper: Where to see art in Tulsa this month.

Out & About: July 2011

Out & About: July 2011

People, places and events

Health: Not alone

Health: Not alone

Neurofibromatosis, or NF, is virtually unknown but affects more people than cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy and Huntington’s disease combined.

Getaways: Capital visit

Getaways: Capital visit

Tulsa’s sister city is chock full of historic, cultural and family-friendly attractions to fill a weekend getaway or even a weeklong stay.

Tokyo comes to Tulsa

Tokyo comes to Tulsa

Agenda: July 2011