Tulsa, OK

Mar 02, 2008 - Mar 08, 2008

Expo Square Trade Center 4401 East 21st Street Tulsa, OK 74114

There is no need to shop overpriced mall and department stores, and no more running from garage sale to garage sale. We put it all under one roof! The best in “gently used” children’s and maternity clothing as well as, shoes, baby equipment, baby, juvenile and also household furniture, outside playground equipment, nursery and maternity items, books, software, videos and toys, toys, toys! We offer you 7 days of shopping (Sunday to Saturday) and in addition, a HUGE presale day with new presale times for volunteers, consignors and first time moms, new merchandise midweek and a half price sale on the last day! Shopping is easy in our 42,000 sq. feet location over with 1200 consignors and an estimated 100,000 items!

What a great way to clean out no longer needed items and earn money! The great part, you can purchase items that your children need now at unbelievable prices!
It’s a “win-win” for you!

Sunday, March 2, 1:00-7:00pm
Monday-Sat., March 3-7th, 9:00am-7:00pm
Wed (new merchandise) Thur-Fri. (25% off)
Saturday, March 8, 1:00-7:00pm (50% off)

No parking fees. We charge an admission of $3 for the first day we are open to the public only. However, in the month of the sale, you can find coupons for free entrance in the issues of the following magazines:  Community Spirit Magazine, Kids Directory, Tulsa Kids Magazine. Children 18 and under are always free. You may also gain free admittance by bringing an item to donate to Emergency Infant services (formula, diapers, baby food, new layette items).

Contact Infomation

Just Between Friends (918) 477-2345 Expo Square (918) 744-1113

Location:

Quik Trip Center - Lower Level 4145 East 21st Street Tulsa, OK 74114

Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Event Details:

Tulsa Flea Market admission free

Since 1972, the Tulsa Flea Market has been one of the region’s best places to shop for antiques, collectibles, primitives, furniture, crafts, home décor, jewelry and more.  Vendors from Oklahoma and surrounding states feature unique items for your shopping enjoyment in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 

For more information please call 918-744-1386 or e-mail tulsafleamarket@cox.net

Don’t miss the 63^rd Annual Akdar Shrine Circus! This circus will feature clowns, animals, acrobats and much more! This circus is the single largest fundraiser for the Akdar Shrine, which has helped over 1200 kids receive much needed medical care.

When: Thursday,Feb 28^th – Saturday,March 2^nd

Where: Fairgrounds Pavilion

Tickets: Warehouse Market, OK Central Credit Union and the Fairgrounds Pavilion Ticket Office
General Admission:

$12 Adults

$6 Children 12 to 3

FREE Children 2 and Under

Cultures collide in Leo Delibes‘ mystical and sumptuous tale of ill-fated love. Lakme, the sheltered daughter of a Brahmin priest, falls hopelessly in love with a British officer, Gerald, against the wishes of her father and her religion. When Gerald unwittingly breaks a sacred taboo, their fate is sealed and the star-crossed lovers are forced to defy all for the sake of their love.

An enchanting and magical opera, LAKME abounds with exotic and beautiful melodies, including the famous “Flower Duet” and “Bell Song.” This long-awaited Tulsa Opera premiere stars soprano and native Oklahoman Sarah Coburn as Lakmé in her Tulsa Opera debut. Praised as “blissfully sublime” by OPERA NEWS, Coburn captivates audiences with her “precision placement, mercury speed, and a gorgeous liquid gold tone, gilded by a thrilling top and bottom register” (THE GLOBE AND MAIL). Lyric tenor Eric Margiore assumes the role of Gérald.

Tickets are $20-$95 for LAKME, Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. and March 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Chapman Music Hall.

Our friend Victor gave us tickets to the World Combat League fights this weekend. So, James and I took the kids to the fights Saturday afternoon. We met our friends early and headed out to see the fights together. Watching the fights by yourself just isn’t the same.

I didn’t really know anything about this World Combat League, except that it was Chuck Norris‘ baby. Tulsa’s own Dale “Apollo ” Cook is coaching the Oklahoma Destroyers. We only had tickets for the afternoon fights, which was the eastern division. Oklahoma fights in the western division, but the western division fights were Saturday night. We didn’t have tickets for those fights. Which was too bad, really. I would have enjoyed cheering on our local fighters. It makes for a better experience if you’re at least a little invested in the fighters.

Even if we didn’t have a local team to cheer for at the afternoon fights, it was still fun. The first couple of fights were a little slow, but the action picked up pretty quick after that. The female fighters were pretty impressive, at least Maegan and I were impressed. I personally think some of those “girls” were tougher than some of the guys up there.

I think I like the penalty points for passivity. Really, who goes to the fights to watch a couple of guys dancing? You go to the fights to see, well, fights. If the fighters spend 2 of their 3 minutes dancing around each other and the ring, you’re really not getting your money’s worth are you?

For those of us who can’t afford to buy a mansion, Tulsa offers a couple of mansions that we can at least occasionally stay at when we have a little spare dough.

First up is the McBirney Mansion:

The McBirney Mansion is both central and serene—a private retreat located in the heart of Uptown Tulsa, on a crest overlooking the Arkansas River. Guests are treated to a rare blend of luxury and ease. It is a majestic, gothic style Tudor mansion situated on three acres of lush grounds and stone pathways that lead to spring-fed ponds. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Mansion was built in 1927 and introduces our guests to the pleasure of living, if only for a night, in a landmark Tulsa estate.

Nowhere else in Tulsa will you find the stunning convergence of downtown convenience and estate luxury. Nowhere else in Tulsa will you find an inn that blends romantic elegance, comfort and generous hospitality like McBirney Mansion. From luxurious guest rooms and perfectly conceived cuisine to elegant special events, McBirney Mansion is more than a historic landmark; it stands apart as Tulsa’s premier small luxury inn. Come for a romantic getaway, host an unforgettable dinner party or simply celebrate the special occasions of life together. Treat yourself to our impeccable hospitality. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

1414 South Galveston

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74127

918-585-3234

info@mcbirneymansion.com

Then there is the historic Kennedy Mansion:

Built in the early 1920’s during Tulsa’s first oil boom, the historic Kennedy Mansion Bed and Breakfast is located two minutes northwest of Downtown Tulsa and two blocks east of the Tulsa Country Club and Golf Course. Fine restaurants, museums and historic sites, theaters, colleges and universities, shopping and all the cosmopolitan attractions of Tulsa are only minutes away. The Osage Million Dollar Casino is located 3 minutes north of the mansion.

In addition to five spacious, main-floor, public rooms with fireplaces, furnished with antiques, and artwork, the Bed and Breakfast offers high ceilings, a stunning grand staircase and two big terraces. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast prepared by owner and French chef Françoise on the private terrace of your suite with its scenic views of the Osage Hills and Downtown Tulsa.

506 West Fairview

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74127

(918) 712-8065

Tulsa Garden Center is having an African Violet Show & Sale this weekend, February 23 & 24.

Tulsa Garden Center, located in historic Woodward Park, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a variety of horticultural and environmental education opportunities for the community and to serve as horticultural headquarters for the Tulsa area. A primary goal is to promote learning about plants through educational and recreational programs, while preserving the heritage of its historic building. Tulsa Garden Center fulfills its role as part of a larger botanical community by advocating responsible stewardship of plants and their habitats and frequently sponsors lectures, classes, shows and special events. Nearly 30 affiliated organizations call Tulsa Garden Center home for horticultural and environmental activities.

The Center is open to the public with no admission cost on weekdays 9am - 4pm. Visitors enjoy the collection of photographs displayed throughout the facility which depict the home as it was during the Travis, Hull, and Snedden days. Many of the rooms still retain the craftsmanship and charm of the original home. The extensive woodcarvings, the flamboyant gold leaf ceilings and the dramatic marble floors are just a few of the original or near original elements preserved.

Tulsa Garden Center is proud to have one of the finest horticultural libraries in this part of the country. With over 5,000 volumes on horticulture, botany, landscaping and related subjects, the library is a resource for gardeners and students of horticulture. Tulsa Garden Center members enjoy library book checkout privileges, while the general public is invited to use the library as an onsite resource center. The Library is located on the second floor and has elevator access.

Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria, 918-746-5125, is giving a free lecture called ” Plants That Can Take the Heat”. Which, given Oklahoma’s hellishly hot and humid summers, sounds like a really useful lecture to attend.

Every 3rd Thursday of the month, the Brown Bag Lecture Series is held at Tulsa Garden Center.  It is from noon to 1:00pm and is open and free to the public.  Feel free to bring your lunch! 

February 21    Plants that can take the Heat

Tulsa Garden Center is pleased to present their February Brown Bag Lectures Series for 2008, Plants that can take the Heat on February 21 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 p.m. in the Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria.

Are you tired of seeing your garden wilt away during the hot summer months? Tulsa Garden Center has a solution that will give you a beautiful garden during July and August. Join Mike Blake, Tulsa Garden Center Board Vice-President for his presentation which will focus on newly introduced plants that will prosper in our Oklahoma heat. Featured will be shrubs and perennials, as well as annuals that work well in containers. Also discussed will be the tried and true plants that are still the stars of our Oklahoma gardens. Bloom times and bloom duration will be discussed, as well as any special noteworthy characteristics.

This lecture is free to the public.  Bring your lunch and join us for an exciting educational hour on one of Tulsa’s exquisite gardens.  For more information call 746-5125 or visit our website at wwww.tulsagardencenter.com.

Mom took us out for dinner to Delta Cafe at 41st and Garnett Friday night. To celebrate our new furnace, plus it’s the first weekend Mom’s had off from work in ages.

Delta wasn’t too crowded when we got there around six. We had a really good waitress, who was fast and attentive. We did have a problem with our table. It was too high - even tall-guy James was uncomfortable, and poor Maegan had the table top at chin height almost. I guess that made it easier for her to get the food from her plate on the table into her mouth without it spilling onto her lap. Or not.

The food was excellent as always. Mom got pork chops that looked wonderful. She said the chops were well-prepared and nicely seasoned . Morgan had a smothered hamburger steak, that he loved. He only ate half of it, since he wanted to order dessert. James was a little unhappy with his deep-fried pork chops. He said they were a little over-done, and the meat had dried out some. How do you dry out anything when you’re deep frying it? But, apparently, you can. The breading on his fried pork chops was hard, you could hear it when he tried to cut into his chops. Super crunchy.

My monterey chicken was great, not too much cheese, and just the right amount of spices. Yummy. I tried the vegetable of the day, which was cabbage, and while I’m not exactly sure if the cabbage was steamed or boiled, it was delicious. Nicely seasoned, it was the best cabbage I’ve had in ages. Maegan had chicken tenders with macaroni/cheese and applesauce. Hey with all those pork chops on the table, someone had to have applesauce, right?

We all saved some of our dinners though, because we wanted to try the desserts. I ordered the smallest dessert, a chocolate ice cream cone. The ice cream was good, but the cone had a funny, unpleasant after-taste. James had the next smallest, a slice of strawberry cheesecake. Apparently it was good but nothing spectacular. Morgan had a double fudge dream, fudge brownie with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sauce and caramel. It was huge, but he managed all but one bite of brownie and a few bites of ice cream. In fact, it was a little too much. Mom and Maegan’s strawberry shortcake desserts were every bit as enormous as the boy’s brownie one. Neither one of them came even close to finishing their desserts. They did manage to take some of the shortcake home. They left the ice cream and whip cream, but brought home the cake that they couldn’t eat.

Over all, a very nice dinner out with the family. Both kids were pretty well-behaved, the restaurant wasn’t really crowded (although it was filling up a bit more by the time we left), we had a quick and attentive waitress, and a reasonable price tag which all added up to a great evening for the adults at the Delta Cafe.
Thanks for dinner Mom.

Delta Cafe, dinner out, family, great food, reasonable prices, well- behaved kids, family dinners, southern foods, pork chops, monterey chicken, Double Fudge Dream

Just in the nick of time too. It’s cold again, and I am so sick of space heaters. Don’t get me wrong, they’re great when you don’t have any other source of heat. But, I much prefer my central heat and air to be working.

We hired Robison Air Inc. to replace our old, broken furnace with a new Trane one. They showed up nice and early, just a little after nine, Friday. The two-man team did the entire job, including cleaning up and hauling off the trash/old furnace  in just under four hours. They were very friendly as well as fast and efficient. Micah even took the time to explain how the new thermostat worked, instead of just leaving me the manual and letting me figure it out on my own, he actually walked me threw how all the bells and whistles on this model work. Very nice.

It also didn’t hurt that the total bill was under 2 thousand. I highly recommend Robison if you have hvac work to be done. Everyone I worked with was super friendly, very helpful, and did a great job for us. Thank you Robison Air, we appreciate the warmth.

and I’m not talking about the little faery guys either. My daughter Maegan joined the girl scouts last year, and this weekend is her first campout with her brownie troop. She’s excited, I’m anxious.

We’re camping at Camp Swannie on the John Zinc Scout Ranch. Growing up in Tulsa, I’ve of course heard of the ranch, but I’ve never actually been out there, so this is a first for me too. Here’s what the Girl Scouts’ website had on Camp Swannie:

CAMP SWANNIE – North of Sand Springs
Located on the John Zink Scout Ranch and adjacent to Camp Tallchief, Camp Swannie shares many program possibilities with Tallchief. The pool, challenge course and Lake Tallchief are all within easy hiking distance along well-defined trails. Swannie also has a pond for fishing and an archery range as well as access to the same hiking trails as Tallchief. Swannie is available for camping year round with a variety of winterized facilities. However, it is also used for Resident Camp overflow during June and July. Covered wagons are available from mid-March to mid-November.

The Tulsa Garden Center is having a gardening info fair this weekend. Here’s what they have posted on their website:

Gardeners get ready for spring!  Find all the answers to your gardening questions at Tulsa Garden Center’s annual Gardening Info Fair on February 16th from 10 am to 4 pm. From new plant introductions for 2008 to horticultural experts and landscape designers; this event offers the opportunity to get answers to your gardening questions.  Whether you are a novice or veteran gardener, this is truly the one-day to get all the information you need to start your spring project. 

Area nurseries, horticulturalists and landscape designers will be on hand to answer your questions. Tulsa Garden Center’s many affiliate gardening groups will be participating. These organizations will provide information and resources on specific topics. 

In conjunction with Gardening Info Fair. Tulsa Garden Center presents the first installment in the 2008 Linnaeus Seminar Series:  Great Soils.  Join Barry Fugatt, Tulsa Garden Center Director of Horticulture as he presents this informative seminar to be held in the Tulsa Garden Center Ballroom from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Cost for the seminar is $20 per person.   Information will be available on Tulsa Garden Center�s variety of classes and seminars with the opportunity to register during this event. 

Stop by the Tulsa Garden Center Gift shop for all your garden essentials; gardening gloves, hats, small hand tools, clay pots and other garden accessories.   

Make plans now to attend Gardening Info Fair at Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 South Peoria.  The event is free and open to the public. For more information call 746-5125 

Sounds like fun. I wonder if I can sneak in a visit to this before taking my daughter on her girlscout campout. Really, who goes camping in February? Oh well, at least it’s cabins and not tents where we’re camping.

Noel Coward’s classic comedy of bad manners, dry humor and quick quips and comebacks makes for a delightfully sophisticated night at the theatre. Frank Gallagher directs this battle of the sexes starring Rebekah Peddy, Bryan Thompson, Nicole Cates, Jacob Williams and Rouslana Andriyanova.

PRIVATE LIVES debuted on Broadway in 1931 and has been revived numerous times to become one of the enduring successes of modern comedic theatre. Elyot and Amanda, once married and now honeymooning with new spouses at the same hotel, meet by chance, reignite the old spark and impulsively elope. After days of being reunited, they again find their fiery romance alternating between passions of love and anger. Their aggrieved spouses appear and a roundelay of affiliations ensues.

Tickets are $17.50 for this Theatre Tulsa production set for Feb. 22-23, 28-29 and March 1 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. in Doenges Theatre.

The Savoy, 631 South Peoria Avenue, 347-2869. Toll Free 1-866-34Savoy

Built in 1930, The Hotel Savoy was completely restored in 2001 and put into the 21st century in terms of technology, infrastructure, privacy and safety. At the same time Tulsa’s finest interior decorators, architects, antiques suppliers, artists and craftsmen produced a rich fabric of colors, styles and furnishings that make guests feel at home. Each of their seven suites has a full kitchen, separate bedroom with adjoining bath and a living area. In the spring many open their windows, turn on the ceiling fans and enjoy the fresh air comfort of their suites.

Each suite is complimented by a substantial investment in French antiques and one-of-a-kind accents. The feather pillows, silk bedcovers and fine linens provide a cozy place to rest while you contemplate the activities of the next day. Each suite has its own central heat and air, water supply and security system. Each refrigerator is stocked with drinks and snacks and the cupboards house dishes and other supplies so that you can prepare a meal or simply heat up last night’s leftovers. Several rooms at any one time have guests who are staying until their home is finished being built or until their work related project is complete. Whether you stay for one night or one month, The Hotel Savoy is a great alternative to just a hotel room.

Ambassador Hotel, 1324 South Main Street, 918-587-8200.

Luxury reigns supreme at the Hotel Ambassador in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where discerning travelers nestle in oversized accommodations at our boutique property reminiscent of an Italian Renaissance villa. With a magnificent location in the heart of Tulsa’s uptown, Hotel Ambassador provides a welcoming refuge from the hustle and bustle of Tulsa. This is the consummate hotel to conduct business; create romance; mastermind a shopping spree; or host a spectacular meeting, wedding, or special event.

The spacious non-smoking rooms and grand suites at this Tulsa, Oklahoma hotel blend classic elegance and modern technology. With just seven rooms to a floor, the ambiance is more residential than hotel. Each room has its own layout; however, all feature the extraordinary accoutrements that you have come to expect including Italian marble bathrooms, custom-crafted furniture, and triple-sheeted pillow-top beds. High-speed wireless Internet and dual-line desk phones with data ports and voicemail make staying connected in Tulsa completely effortless.

The Hotel Ambassador and our Chalkboard Restaurant (another Tulsa landmark) are the ideal setting for wedding-related events, special celebrations, and business meetings for groups of up to 70. Additionally, our private conference rooms are elegant, well appointed, and suited for small meetings and secluded executive retreats.

In 1929, General Patrick Hurley introduced the Ambassador Hotel to Tulsa. One of the first “extended stay” hotels, the Ambassador was created to provide upscale temporary housing for oil barons and their families while their own mansions were built. The ten-story Mediterranean style building is one of Tulsa’s most beautiful structures, graced with Italian terra cotta relief panels and limestone cornices. Hurley never got to bask in the elegance of his hotel. About the same time as the opening, Hurley was appointed to the Secretary of War post, the first Oklahoman cabinet member.

Tulsa’s oil business continued to grow. In 1960, Kewanee Oil and its subsidiary Delbert Development Company purchased the Hotel Ambassador, bringing its collection of commercial properties on this 1/2 mile area to five—earning it the reputation of “Little Rockefeller Center”. A $1.25 million overhaul was undertaken to create an apartment hotel, primarily targeting commercial occupancy.

After the oil business decline, the hotel became senior retirement housing, and closed entirely in 1987. In 1997, developer Paul Coury and a group of civic-minded citizens purchased the property to begin the $5.5 million renovation to restore this historic structure to its early day elegance.

Now more than seventy years after the Ambassador Hotel first opened its doors, “La Dolce Vita” returns.

We tried the La Mansion here in Catoosa for the first time last night. The restaurant is fairly new, but appears to be well received. I found a few other reviews online here.

We all enjoyed it. The decor is lovely and bright enough to appeal to Grandma while still entertaining our ADHD six year old. The menu is extensive, if a bit small on the print side - Grandma had a hard time reading the descriptions even in the well lit restaurant.

Service was attentive and friendly. Even when we had to catch the waiter and have him change Maegan’s (the six-year old) order at the last minute. The waiter was great, assured us that it was no problem, and it wasn’t. All of our orders came at the same time. Everything was hot and delicious.

Mom and I both had the Steak La Mansion which came with shrimp and 2 cheese enchiladas. The shrimp was good, but I gave most of mine to the boys to silence their seafood envy. The enchiladas were wonderful; the steak was nice, tender, and juicy; the guacamole was fresh and flavorful; and the warm tortillas topped it all of perfectly.

Morgan had the Pollo Monterey, and loved all of it but the onions. Although, I guess the onion were worth it to get the mushrooms that came with them. Maegan ordered a hot dog and then decided she wanted a corndog instead. Thanks again to a wonderful waiter who came through for us and cut off that 6 year old meltdown. She also wanted cheese nachos, which of course she only ate one of, but the rest of us were glad she ordered them, because we all nibbled at them and they were excellent. And James almost finished all of his steak enchiladas, he got all but one ate, and then had to call it quits. We all had at least a little to bring home. I had almost half of my entree to bring home. The portions are definitely generous. The prices were decent too. What more can you ask for? We will definitely be eating there again. Hopefully, soon.