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So6ix Magazine April 2014 Issue featuring Josh Sallee. Special focus on Oklahoma Casinos. Includes Fashion, Food, Events, Horoscopes, and OKC Entertainment

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APRIL 2014

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SALLEEJOSH

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CELEBRATINGTHE FAMILYTREEP. 14

CASINOISSUE

MUSEBetting On The

Photography By Lord Van OsdolP. 32

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• CELEBRATING THE FAMILY TREE 14

• BEER SPROCKET 20

• CASINOS 22 TRUTH IN THE NUMBERS

• STABLE TALK 26 WITH CHROME PONY by Chrome Pony

• SO6IX EATS 28

• BETTING ON THE MUSE 32 A FASHION PICTORIAL photography by Lord Van Osdol

• HOROSCOPES 48 APRIL 2014 by Dadhichi Toth

• CALENDAR OF EVENTS 50 APRIL 2014

• SO6IX PROFESSIONALS 58 APRIL 2014

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©Copyright 2014 JM Publishing L.L.C. and So6ix Magazine. All rights reserved. No part of this publication can be reproduced without prior written consent of Publisher. So6ix Magazine is published monthly and distributed in Norman, Oklahoma City and Edmond. Oklahoma annual subscription rate is $22 per year. Single magazine rate is $3.50 per copy.

PUBLISHERJack [email protected]

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MARKETING CONSULTANTChristina [email protected]

ON THE COVER...FEATURING: JOSH SALLEEPHOTOGRAPHY BY: LORD VAN OSDOLPRODUCED BY: CHRISTINA FALLINASSISTED BY: TIFFANY MCKNIGHT & GRACE GORDONCLOTHING BY: SPENCER STONEGLASSES BY: DICK STORY OPTICALON LOCATION AT: REMINGTON PARK

L E G A L A N D C R E D I T S

PHOTOGRAPHYLauren Wright and Lord Van Osdol

MANAGING EDITORLauren Wright

SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTORLauren Wright

DISTRIBUTIONNathan Stager and Connor Kach

STAFF WRITERSJacqueline Larocco, Beth Ann Mock and Dadhichi Toth

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSChrome Pony

FOR ADVERTISING: [email protected]

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featured the owners of two really fun businesses

here in the City. Adam Jones at Paint and Cheers

showed us a great night of painting fun at his

location in the Plaza District, while Melissa Davis

at Moxie Ride gave us a great and fun workout at

her studio off May Ave.

In the restaurant section this month we did

small features on six great restaurants, as well as

sat down with Chef Nguyen to do a food review on

one of the cities newest hotspots Guernsey Park.

De-Lish!’

Make sure to browse though our calendar of

events and find some of

the many great things

going on in the month of

April.

Happy Spring!

April is here and Spring is in full swing! It’s time

for sunny days, cool nights, and April showers. We

are all extremely excited about the activities that

spring brings with it. The city begins to explode

with fun things to do everyday. This month I’ve

already penciled in Redbud on the 5th and 6th.

This event is so incredible. Thousands of people

come out to participate in the 5k, 10k, 2 mile

walk, and biking events all to raise money and

awareness for The Anna’s House Foundation.

Also, I’m really looking forward to ACM@UCO

Rocks Bricktown. This great event is happening on

April 11th and features several great bands playing

live in Bricktown, headlined by Moby. Don’t miss

this event, it’s free to the public.

In our April Issue this month we did a fantastic

photo shoot with famous local artist Josh Sallee.

The shoot took place at Remington Park who

generously opened up the grounds for us to shoot

anywhere, most of which is normally off limits to

the public. Make sure to check out the photos and

the interview with Josh.

In our Professional of the month section we Jack McBride

L E T T E R F R O M T H E S T A F F

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On Friday April 11th Bricktown will be stirring

with life. That evening at Chesapeake Arena the

Thunder will host the New Orleans Pelicans. Just

a little ways down Reno Avenue at the Chickasaw

Bricktown Ballpark, the Redhawks will be hosting

the New Orleans Zephyrs. People will fill the

streets and sidewalks. Parking won’t be easy,

but everywhere it will feel alive, because that

very same night 80 bands from the Academy

of Contemporary Music at the University of

Central Oklahoma will invade upwards of a dozen

venues throughout Bricktown for one night only,

culminating in a party with Moby on the decks at

the Chevy Bricktown Events Center.

ACM@UCO Rocks Bricktown began 5 years

ago and has more than doubled in size since its

inception. The event marks a year-end celebration

of talent—both new and old alike—that has grown

out of or developed along with the Academy of

Contemporary Music at UCO. The idea was that

the students would take Bricktown over and show

them what real music sounds like. The event

has been embraced by Bricktown as a whole,

and has seen a lot of benefit from the festival.

Since the beginning, ACM@UCO has brought in

international headliners to draw a crowds and

help connect the larger OKC metro community to

music coming locally out of ACM.

CELEBRATING THE FAMILY TREEMoby, Grammy Award-nominated electronic singer-songwriter, will perform a DJ set as the headlining act at the 5th Annual ACM@UCO Rocks Bricktown Festival on April 11th at 10 p.m. in the Chevy Bricktown Events Center.

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number of other bars and restaurants throughout

Bricktown. Just listen for the music. The night

culminates with Moby’s free and open to the

public live DJ set at Chevy Bricktown Events

Center at 10 p.m.

To learn more about the ACM@UCO and to

keep up to date with news about ACM@UCO Rock

Bricktown, visit www.acm-uco.com or follow them

on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ACM.UCO

Moby photo by: Doug Bruce

Additional band photos provided by: Todd Scott Ballje

Learn more about Todd Scott Ballje (OKC) at

www.beautifuldayimages.com

It is a celebration of the family tree. The ACM@

UCO family tree is a large one already, and it has

seen and continues to see exponential growth

each year. The school is an important part of the

current Oklahoma Music Renaissance, one of the

primary developing grounds for a new generation

of Oklahoma music happening at all levels across

the music spectrum. For years, the Academy

has demonstrated a sustained and increasing

influence within the larger Oklahoma City music

scene and will likely continue to pave the way for

both emerging and established artists alike.

The party will last all evening with stages at

Tapwerks, Captain Norm’s, outside the Redhawks

Ballpark, in front of Harkin’s Theater, and a

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invited for just $15 at the door. This is a great way

to experience other culture and to step outside

of the typical food and drink realm most of us are

accustomed to.

Come ready to move and groove to the sounds

of Geoff Scott Band, providing the live music for

the evening. They’re back at it again after they did

a superb job at last years Oktoberfest and Beer

Sprocket. Be sure to grab your Beer Sprocket

memorabilia before you head out.

Tickets are available now through Friday

April 11 at midnight. Visit www.oldgermany.com.

Tickets are very limited so be sure to pre-buy

them now. Tickets will not be for sale at the door.

From Malty to bright, from light to dark, from

bubbly to gentle, from acidic to sweet, 100

different world-class beers are making their way to

Choctaw, Oklahoma. The Annual Beer Sprocket,

by the Rotary Club of EOC, is set for April 12, from

4 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is a special food and beer

event that takes place in the “German Hub” of our

state. Each year, vendors from all over bring in

drinks and food for a tasty celebration.

Meet at the home of the infamous Choctaw

Oktoberfest (Choctaw Creek Park Pavilion). Tickets

are $50 per piece or there are Sponsor tables for

eight for $500. The reason for this event is to not

only introduce those to the tastes of many different

beers but to come together to raise money for the

Rotary Club of East Oklahoma County. The Rotary

Club of EOC is constantly raising awareness and

giving back to the worldwide eradication of Polio,

3rd Grader’s First Dictionary program, Bucks for

Bikes with the Salvation Army, Water is Life Straws

and Shelter Boxes for victims of Natural Disasters

Worldwide, and for the tornado victims right here

in our own state.

This is a great time to come out and enjoy the

springtime, make new friends, spend time with

those you know, and partake in the tasting of

these world-class beers. Old Germany Restaurant

and Turek’s Tavern will be two of the main

food providers, in addition to, a few other local

favorites. Are you wanting to be a part of the lively

atmosphere but just want to eat and don’t want to

drink? DD’s and those who are hungry alike are

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CASINOSTRUTH IN THE NUMBERS

114 Oklahoma has the largest number of tribal casinos at

of gamblers set a budget of less than

53%

people

U.S. commercial casinos employ

332,075In 2012, Casinos paid wages of

$13.2

more than any other state

$37.34

BILLION

BILLION

and earned

in gaming revenue

$100per day when gambling

$98.9MILLION

Casino visitors in Nevada wagered

for the 2013 Super Bowl

39,727,022Last year, Las Vegas saw

visitors

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APRILINSTAGRAM

CONTESTWINNERS!

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PUPPY OFTHE MONTH

French Bulldog “Frenchie”Frenchies are playful and affectionate. Their

loyal, loving nature makes them wonderful companion dogs. Often described as "a clown in the cloak of a philosopher.”

The Heartland Flyer has been traveling between Oklahoma City and Forth Worth, Texas for almost

15 years now. Millions have traveled on the train between the two cities and there is a buzz about a

possible ride that would carry passengers from Oklahoma City to Tulsa. This is a region that has been

deprived of service for more than 46 years, the Eastern Flyer has hope that a trip between the two cities

are needed. The state Department of Transportation has received great feedback and comments urging

for the rail plan. However, there are a few downfalls to the desire. The track is aging and not in a modern

condition, this means that the trains are only capable of reaching 30 miles per hour, making the trip more

than three hours (doubling the driving time along the Turner Turnpike). A Tulsa connection still seems

plausible and a sufficient addition to the rail service that connects through Kansas City and eventually

the rest of the upper Midwest. The demand is there, we just now have to wait and see.

AMTRAK:OKC TO TULSA

TopGolf International Inc. plans to build a

65,000 square-foot facility near the Quail Springs

Mall area. This mega entertainment area will

feature 102 driving range bays, full-service

restaurant, bars, private event space as well as a

rooftop terrace. TopGolf’s can be found in large

entertainment cities like Dallas, Houston, Tampa,

and Scottsdale. This is huge for Oklahoma City

and will be bringing in a substantial amount of

revenue. The project is projected to have a $31

million fiscal impact on our local economy. Not

only will TopGolf be an entertainment destination,

but it will be a place that is creating jobs. They

plan to hire roughly 450 people to complete

operations, 100 of those being full-time. TopGolf is

planning to have the Oklahoma City location open

by the spring of 2015.

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The first annual Uptown 23rd District fundraiser, Uptown Uncorked, will be held on April 17, 2014 in the

newly renovated TEEMCO historic Gold Dome from 5:30-9:00 p.m. This will be a food and beverage-

tasting event that will feature local restaurants and merchants promoting the continued renaissance of

one of OKC’s premier corridors. Entertainment will be provided by the Hey Diddles and The Spy. Be

sure to participate in the silent auction and raffle all while mixing and mingling with Uptown 23rd friends

and fans. Tastings will be provided by Back Door BBQ, Big Truck Tacos, Cheever’s Café, Cuppies and

Joe, and Guernsey Park, just to name a few. This is a great time to come out and continue to support the

beautification of one of our prized historic areas. Tickets are $50 for VIP early admission and $35 for

general admission. Tickets can be purchased at www.uptown23rd.com/uptown-uncorked.

UPTOWN UNCORKED

United Soccer Leagues (USL) hse become

the largest organization of elite-level soccer

leagues in North America, and they’re bring the

OKC Energy Football Club to us! USL Pro will

feature 14 teams for the 2014 season, including

the new additions of OKC and Sacramento. The

Energy has been named the Sporting Kansas City

affiliate. For the time being, the Energy will play

home games at the Pribil Stadium on the campus

of Bishop McGuiness Catholic High School. The

regular season games kick off on April 5 and end

on September 6. Ticket prices for games will

range in price from $25 to as little as $7.

OKC ENERGYTAPPING TO THE TUNES

HappyPharrell

Cop CarKeith Urban

The 1975The 1975

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worst troublemakers in class were chosen to play

the role of the dirty sooners. Then everybody

raced to find a plot of land by their friends and

ate sandwiches in the wind and sunshine the rest

of the day.

Brad Hill: “I raised my family under a swing set.

Tough first winter.”

Arash Davari: “I convinced my friends to combine

their land with mine and we formed an empire and

ruled the schoolyard with impunity.”

David Bruster: “I was serious about getting my spot.”

Dick Dark: “My mom and myself made front page

local news as pioneer woman and child. I still have

the article with picture.”

Graham Lee Brewer: “In 5th grade we ran a

gambling booth called Bunyard’s Saloon.”

Cami Stinson: “That was my favorite day at school.

Wear a bonnet and charge the playground with a

sharp stake.”

Tuesdays, with Pony airs every Tuesday night at

midnight, on KOSU & The Spy FM (91.7 in OKC/

Norman)

facebook.com/TuesdaysWithPony

Seven land runs took place in Oklahoma,

between 1889 and 1895. It was strange. Land

runs don’t happen all the time. There may never

be anymore land runs. Of the seven Oklahoma

land runs, the largest was in 1893, but the most

prominent of these was the first: the Oklahoma

Land Run of 1889.

A cloud of dust rose where the home-seekers

had stood in line, and when it had drifted away

before the gentle breeze, the horses and wagons

and men were tearing across the open country

like fiends. The horsemen had the best of it from

the start.

It was a fine race for a few minutes, but soon

the riders began to spread out like a fan, and by

the time they had reached the horizon they were

scattered about as far as the eye could see. Even

the fleetest of the horsemen found upon reaching

their chosen localities that men in wagons and

men on foot were there before them.

-from “The Rush to Oklahoma,” by William Willard

Howard, published in Harper’s Weekly, May 18th 1889

I went to Lincoln Elementary School. During

my time there I participated in a historical

reenactment of the Oklahoma Land Run of 1889.

I think it was 4th grade. All the girls wore bonnets

and all the boys wore overalls. Everybody who

had a Red Flyer brought it and we turned them

into covered wagons. My dad got me 4 wooden

poles and some string to stake my claim. The two

Race for the Prize

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EATS

Guernsey Park may just be the best new restaurant in Oklahoma City. It is tucked in behind several

businesses on the north side of 23rd on a small street that gives the restaurant its name, Guernsey Ave.

Walking in the door I was impressed with the modern decor and clean lines of the restaurant, only to

have my immediate impression surpassed as I was escorted to our table in the second floor dining room

with large windows that present a fantastic view.

As all the food was brought out it was easy to see that presentation is rule of thumb at Guernsey Park.

Chef Nguyen, a former apprentice of great Oklahoma City Chef Kurt Fleischfresser states that “He likes

to eat with his eyes first” and presentation is extremely important for a great experience.

Chef Nguyen has done a phenomenal job of combining his background in French cuisine with Asian

inspiration. Most every entree on the menu has the presentation and delicacy of french cuisine paired

with the ingredients and flavors of Asian cuisine. Guernsey Park also offers a excellent selection of Sushi,

Sashimi, Salads, and delightful dessert menu.

Here is everything we had at Guernsey Park, and would recommend every one of these dishes:

•CrabDip - This great starter is light, refreshing, and very delicious. A combination of crab meat,

avocado, cucumber, shallots, bell pepper, jalapeño, and cilantro presented over ice and served

with thin butter crackers.

•GuernseyParkRoll - Signature roll for the restaurant that is so flavorful it has no need for soy

sauce or anything else. Inside this roll is crab and cucumber, then topped with yellowtail and tuna,

enhancing it with citrus togarashi sauce, scallions, lemon slices, cilantro, and wasabi tobiko.

• TempuraShrimpRoll - A simple and good roll made up of tempura shrimp with cucumber, cilantro,

jalapeño gastrique, and tobiko in a lime aioli.

• TogarashiTunaSalad - Sashimi grade tuna, seasoned with togarashi, seared rare with an orange-

fennel salad in a ginger dressing

•DuckBreast - a 7 oz portion of duck breast marinated in five spice and slowly rendered to medium,

then finished in a honey-soy glaze. Served with arugula-quinoa salad in blackberry vinaigrette,

blackberries, grape tomatoes, and lemon almonds.

•CurrySalmon - Pan seared curry salmon on crispy potato hash with red bell peppers, eggplant,

and onions.

•CremeBrûlée - Classic french creme brulee consisting of a rich custard topped with crystalized

caramel and fresh fruit.

PARKGUERNSEY

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ZEN3209 S Broadway

Edmond, OK 73013405.285.2396•zenasiandining.com

Zen Asian Dining is the premier Asian Dining Restaurant in Edmond Oklahoma. Zen has a casual atmosphere and fine Asian cuisine that is sure to not disappoint. They have been in business since 2006. The Family has been in the restaurant business for more than 25 years, so they have quality experience in producing delectable dishes. The menu is influenced by a combination of the best of specialties from Vietnam, China, Thailand and Japan. Are you gluten free? Luckily for you, Zen is well educated in gluten free and has many different options for those with special diet needs or allergies. Give the delicious Lemon Pepper Chicken a try or the Thai Basil. Looking for a great happy hour? Zen has you covered.

OLD GERMANY15920 S.E. 29th

Choctaw, Oklahoma 73020405.390.8647•oldgermany.com

No one does original German cuisine quite like

Old Germany, who has been doing it since 1976.

The Turek Family immigrated from Germany

in 1974 and brought their culture and heritage

over with them to give Choctaw a little taste of

German food and drinks. When you step into

Old Germany you feel as if you’re stepping into

old school Berlin or Munich. Give the Bratwurst,

Schnitzel, or the delicious Cordon Blue (Berlin

Style). Don’t miss out on the German beer they

have to offer. If you’re looking for more of a

“sports bar” style with the German flare, be sure

to check out Turek’s Tavern!

LEGENDS1313 W Lindsey St

Norman, OK 73069405.329.8888•legendsrestaurant.com

Legend's is a stunning, intimate, casually

up-scale family-owned restaurant which has

served Norman and the University of Oklahoma

community for forty years. They’re perfect for

business meetings, gatherings, romantic dinners,

or casual meals. Legend's serves a broad menu

ranging from salads and sandwiches to fresh

seafood, pastas, steaks, fowl, pork, vegetarian and

gluten-free dishes. They offer two house-made

soups and eight to ten house-made desserts daily.

Needing a tasty drink? They menu twenty wines

by the glass, and a large list of wines by the bottle,

in addition to a wide selection of beers and spirits.

SATURN GRILL NicholsHils•NWOKC•Midtown

www.saturngrill.com

This eatery has a little bit of everything and three great locations to go along with it. Now open in Nichols Hills, Northside OKC, and Midtown, Oklahomans are raving about everything Saturn Grill. They have everything from delectable flat bread sandwiches, to authentic pizza’s, decadent desserts, and specials like Indian Chicken Curry or Quesadillas. Saturn Grill is extremely kid friendly and has great options for the little ones too. Saturn Grill knows how to do dessert. Their chocolate chip bread pudding with homemade caramel sauce is heaven. If you’re wanting a heavier entrée for dinner, head on over to the Midtown location where they serve dishes such as Crispy Chicken Parmesan or Orange-Chipotle Glazed Pork Tenderloin.

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IRMA’SNicholsHills•Midtownirmasburgershack.com

Irma's Burger Shack is Oklahoma City's

destination for the best burgers, hand-cut French

Fries and hand-breaded Onion Rings!   Irma's

features two great locations... the original shack at

63rd and Western and the Mid-town location at 11th

and Dewey.  Irma's offers the option of Oklahoma

raised all-natural No Name Ranch beef, which is

exceptionally flavorful and healthy. In addition

to the city's best burgers, Irma's features great

Chicken Fried Steaks, Hot Dogs, Salads, Frito

Chili Pies and wonderful homemade desserts.  To

accompany these great items, Irma offers hand

blended malts and shakes and a great selection

of beers. As Irma would say, "Ain't nothing a good

burger and a cold beer can't cure"!

ABUELO’SNWOKC•Bricktown

abuelos.com

Whiskey Cake, one of the most recent additions

to the OKC foodie world, is serving up tasty farm-

to-kitchen dishes & cocktails out of our 'from

scratch only' kitchen and bar. Microwave? Never

heard of it. They use slow-cooking methods

on the live wood grill, smoker and spit because

everything tastes better that way. And all this

goodness is served to you as you kick your feet up

in one of our rocking chairs, dine at a fancy table

or relax out on the porch. Start off the meal with

their delicious deviled eggs, taste the live wood

grilled salmon, and of course you have to finish

dinner off with the infamous Whiskey Cake.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN SALAD DIPIngredients:1 (1 lb.) bag, frozen corn, slightly thawed1 can black beans, drained and thoroughly rinsed1 large green bell pepper, diced1 medium red bell pepper, diced3 green onions, sliced2-3 cloves of garlic, mincedfresh cilantro, chopped

Cilantro-Lime Dressing:⅓ c. olive oil⅓ c. lime juice (about 2 limes)3 cloves of garlic½ tsp. chili powder½ tsp. cumin¼ tsp. salt¼ tsp. pepperhandful of cilantro

Directions:In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed corn, beans, peppers (chopped into small pieces), minced garlic, and onions. Stir to combine.For the dressing, in a blender or food processor, add olive oil, lime juice, cloves of garlic, spices and handful of cilantro. Pulse to emulsify the dressing (should just take a few pulses.) Pour over salsa mixture. Stir to mix all ingredients. Top with additional cilantro if preferred.

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MUSEBetting On The

FEATURING: JOSH SALLEEPHOTOGRAPHED BY: LORD VAN OSDOLPRODUCED BY: CHRISTINA FALLINASSISTED BY: TIFFANY MCKNIGHT & GRACE GORDONCLOTHING BY: SPENCER STONEGLASSES BY: DICK STORY OPTICALON LOCATION AT: REMINGTON PARK

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It’s a nice spring day after two days of cold

and rain. If you’re standing in the shadows you

might feel a chill, but there’s plenty of sunshine

and it’s warm on your clothes. It’s a good day to

be outside. It makes you feel alive. At Remington

Park the racetrack is a thick lane of mud being

raked by four enormous, green John Deere

tractors in staggered laps. The crowd is thin,

made up entirely of racing professionals and

their families. There’s no betting today. It’s the

final day of the pre-season and today they are

Music in Oklahoma isn’t a career, it’s a lifestyle.

There’s a culture to it. It happens in bars and clubs,

garages and home studios tucked inconspicuously

into the landscape of the city. It is happening all

around you, whether or not you are aware of it.

If you look long enough in the right places, you

might begin to see it at work. What you’ll find is

that there are people in bands, fighting it out in

bars and clubs. A race for the prize.

Remington Park – March 6, 2014 – The

Schooling Races

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end of February on Pairadime Music.

We asked Josh to do a photo shoot unlike

anything he’d done before. We’re trying to bring

some kind of fantasy to reality, because that’s

what we do. For Josh it’s a kind of pretend, too.

He is composed of many parts. Sallee’s video

for “Switch Lives” demonstrates this. It’s about

multiple perspectives and multiple personalities.

Sallee is a cast of characters.

He is wearing a black blazer and black fedora

next to the track, watching the races. The man

behind the camera pointed at Sallee is his friend

Lord Van Osdol, the director that brought the video

for “Switch Lives” to life. I’m taking notes with my

head down as Sallee, Van Osdol, McKnight, Fallin

and Gordon tend to the shoot. The sun is bright

and warm. I hear gates open, jockeys scream, and

look up in time to catch the mud blurred sprinting

pack of American Quarter Horses race by.

13.6 seconds.

Josh Sallee puts his hands into the air and

bellows: “Look at my horses run!”

I know what horses he’s talking about.

All clothing provided by Spencer Stone located

in Nichols Hills Plaza.

All eyewear provided by Dick Story Optical

located in North Penn Plaza—west of Penn

Square Mall.

running schooling races.

Matt Vance, Vice President of Racing &

Wagering at Remington Park, leads us through

the facility, into the middle of the paddock, and

introduces us to two easy-going jockeys: Jimmy

Brooks and Larry Payne, one wearing a jersey with

blue diamonds and the other in a jersey with red

circles. I wonder if all jockeys have that same kind

of nonchalance.

Oklahoma has been a pioneer in the American

Quarter Horse breed for the last seven years.

According to Vance, the American Quarter Horse

started out as a cow horse that some good ole

boys wanted to start racing. They were sprinters,

a beautiful horse with strong legs and lots of

intelligence. And they were a little dangerous. The

horses paced around the paddock as the jockeys

mounted and led their horses through the tunnel

and out onto the track for the post parade. The

schooling races are to acclimate the animal to the

routine: post parade, canter, load up, off they go.

“Are they from the Amish? Are they from

the Amish TV?” I hear some guy yell at no

one in particular.

Josh Sallee & Lord Van Osdol – March 6, 2014

– Switch Lives

It’s a nice spring day after two days of cold

and rain and we’re at Remington Park. Our luck

is good. Josh Sallee has one day to shoot. This

is it and the weather is working. Sallee is busy

promoting his LP, Know Society, released at the

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held to give everyone a chance to win more.

The Rez restaurant inside the casino offers

diners items such as burgers, nachos, hot wings,

various salads, BBQ sandwiches, pastas, and

even Indian tacos. They also offer a variety of

soda products and a nice list of domestic and

import beers.

Next month will be a huge milestone for

Luckystar. Celebrating its twenty-year anniversary

on May 18th, there is going to be some very fun

and special festivities. All the dates surrounding

May 18th will be filled with customer appreciation

activities including tons of free play in the casino,

special card tournaments, and several vendors

giving out prizes. Smoke on the Water Drag Boat

Races will be held at Lake El Reno this year with

special ties to Luckystar. On Friday, May 23rd drag

boats and crew will be on display for spectators to

get up close interaction. Make sure to follow the

latest announcements from Luckystar all month.

For more information on gaming or upcoming

entertainment go to www.luckystarcasino.org or

call (405)262-7612.

Luckystar Casino is among the top choices for

entertainment and gaming in Oklahoma. With

five locations spanning from Concho, Clinton,

Watonga, and Canton, you’re sure to find what

you’re looking for with Luckystar Casino.

Offering a wide variety of gaming at each of its

locations, you’re sure to find a winner. Luckystar

at Concho boasts a 40,000 sq ft casino that

brings you all the popular and loose slots like Mr.

Money Bags, Wheel of Fortune, Liberty 7’s, Red

Hot Ruby, and Lucky Ducky among countless

more. Always working to bring in the newest in

machines, ranging from penny slots up to high-

limit machines, you are sure to find a new favorite

every visit.

If you prefer table games over slot machines,

then Luckystar has you covered there too. Offering

table games 24/7, you can always find excitement

here. Luckystar offers a full menu of table games

such as Blackjack, Poker, Mississippi Stud, and

Ultimate Texas Hold Em in Concho, and Blackjack,

Ultimate Texas Hold Em, and 3 Card Poker in

Clinton. Weekly and monthly tournaments are

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a phenomenal price. You’ll find a mix of Asian

cuisine and downhome favorites such as burgers,

nachos, and pizza. There is truly something for

everything. They have also recently started

serving brunch! More of a true breakfast person?

Stop by for the $2.95 Breakfast Jackpot Special.

You can’t beat it.

Can’t get enough of the entertainment vibe?

Eaglerock Lounge is for you! This is the perfect

venue for entertainment when you need a break

from the casino action. Take part in the full service

bar equipped with a great wait staff and generous

food options. Eaglerock features an enormous

133-inch screen to watch your favorite sporting

event, live entertainment, DJ’s, and daily drink

specials. This is the perfect stop in the casino for

gamblers and non-gamblers alike.

For a new and exciting experience, be sure to

take the quick hop on over to Kickapoo Casino!

For more information, call (405) 964-4444 or visit

www.kickapoo-casino.com.

What’re the odds? Kickapoo Casino is a

convenient and short distance just East of the

Oklahoma City Metro. Roughly 30 miles away,

Kickapoo Casino in Harrah, sits a a fabulous

entertainment destination. Featuring many

wonderful amenities, fantastic entertainment,

one of the best player rewards clubs in the

state, and incredible gaming, Kickapoo is sure

to not disappoint.

Kickapoo is the perfect combination of slot

machines and table games. The variety includes:

Blackjack, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, and Double

Deck pitch games. Tables are operational daily

from 12 p.m. to 4 a.m. for your gaming pleasure.

You can’t miss the over 650 gaming machines.

Selections include games like Dark Knight, Ghost

Busters, and more. With Kickapoo’s selection,

your odds and fun is sure to increase.

Their motto is “Eat. Drink. Play. Get Rewarded.”

No one will go hungry at the delicious Redfork

Restaurant. Redfork serves delectable food at

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A P R I L 2 0 1 4BY Dadhichi Toth

www.astrology.com.au

A lucky opportunity after the 18th ensures better financial returns by the 20th.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22)A new Moon in your ninth house at the end of March and through the early part of April heralds the beginning of a new chapter in your perception of life generally. Sudden meetings with people who have a broader and deeper understanding of life will fascinate you, especially between the 2nd and the 8th. You will however need to accommodate your desire to travel for some sort of educational or spiritual pursuit during this phase of the year.

VIRGO (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22) Venus pushes you to achieve greater happiness in your relationships between the 6th and 12th as you strive to attain your ideals this month. Expect distractions and problems associated with your finances. In particular the 9th, 16, 21st and 23rd could be complicated and you need to keep your wits about you when dealing with others and handling money.

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 22)This month make sure you have the requisite

TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20)The Sun is powerful this month but in the hidden part of your horoscope. Take pleasure in your own company and don’t feel coerced into being with others if you don’t want to be. Nevertheless, you will have ample opportunity to continue engaging others and enjoying dinners, outings and other one-on-one social endeavours throughout this month. Sometime around the 9th be careful of your health and avoid speed at any cost.

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)You’ll be able to win the hearts of many during the coming month and with Venus transiting the upper part of your horoscope you’ll be able to mix business with pleasure in a balanced way thereby opening up many new connections. Profits are strong and some unexpected earnings will surprise you. On the 6th, 12th and 16th there may be opportunities for increased cash flow.

CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)Being with likeminded friends will feature strongly in your life this month but try not to take your eye off the ball where work and professional matters are concerned. The Sun in the higher part of your horoscope signifies success but you may be doing too much and adding that extra social agenda to your list may tip things over the edge.

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strength, information and skills to attempt a task that is a little out of your depth. Excellent negotiation skills on your part are obvious on the 8th but you need to change elements of the agreement by the 15th due to an oversight. Power tripping on the 21st warns that it’s best to side step those who are out to black mail you emotionally or financially.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 21)A new regime of diet, health and workplace activity is important if you are to find balance. Life may be edgy and your nerves may be shot. An eclipse on the 15th shows you should regenerate your spiritual energies and this is best done alone. The additional eclipse on the 29th brings to the fore your relationships and with Mercury involved, important communications emerge especially after the 23rd.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21)You want more out of life but possibly don’t have the energy to expand the way you wish. Sudden changes in your routine on the 2nd and then again on the 20th mean that you need to be prepared for some mental tension. You have better luck in your relationships and can resolve any emotional struggles around the 25th.

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19)Home affairs are strongly accentuated this month so anything to do with real estate, spring cleaning, fixing things in your home environment, etc will be on the top of your schedule. Lucky opportunities occur for you around the 18th with Venus and Jupiter and Pluto giving you the intuition and energy to seize on lucky chances. Romance and affairs of the heart after the 20th also spotlight your amorous nature.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18)Opportune events take place between the 18th and 26th with Venus and Jupiter in excellent aspect. Travels, romance and other speculative manoeuvres you may make should work to your advantage by the 23rd but be realistic in your expectations. Be cautious around this time when you're likely to be excessive and also find yourself in an irritable state.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20) Mars is retrograde and therefore issues surrounding relationships will be tough especially if someone is doing back flips on you - just when you’d planned on a certain course of action. The 3rd till the 5th will be an uncertain time in which you will be second guessing yourself. Debts will reach an unmanageable level if you aren’t careful this month.

ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19) You're out of sync with your spouse or partner now and this relates to differences in your attitude to life generally. Don't push your opinions; listen to others compassionately. Believe it or not this will help you in business and give you additional financial opportunities you may not have expected. It's best not to do too much physically between the 9th and 20th as challenging Mars energies may cause overstrained and injury.

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MARCH 26 - APRIL 5LYRIC THEATRE PRESENTS “TRIANGLE: A NEW MUSICAL” PLAZA THEATREOKLAHOMA CITY, OKVOODOOBAKER STREETOKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 4EYE OF NATIONSLLOYD NOBLE CENTERNORMAN, OKLOWER 40FIRELAKE GRAND CASINO SHAWNEE, OKJIM THE ELEPHANTNEVADA MAX’SOKLAHOMA CITY, OKJASON YOUNG BANDTHUNDERBIRD CASINOSHAWNEETYLER RUSSELLTOBY KEITH’S BAR & GRILLOKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 5OKC PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS: MA PLAYS SCHUMANN FEATURING YO-YO MA CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALLOKLAHOMA CITY, OK

UNINVITED GUESTBAKER STREETOKLAHOMA CITY, OKANNIE UPRUSSELL’SOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLOWER 40WORMY DOG SALOONOKLAHOMA CITY, OKVOODOOBELLE ISLEOKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 10HOOKBAKER STREETOKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 11ACM@UCO ROCKS BRICKTOWNACM@UCO PERFORMANCE LABOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLIVE ON THE PLAZANW 16TH BETWEEN CLASSEN & PENN AVEOKLAHOMA CITY, OK36 INCHESNEVADA MAX’SOKLAHOMA CITY, OKDJ- BLAKE O THE DJRUSSELL’SOKLAHOMA CITY, OK

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MERLE HAGGARDApril 3

Hard Rock Casino777 W Cherokee St

Catoosa, OK

JENNIFER NETTLESApril 11

Hard Rock Casino777 W Cherokee St

Catoosa, OK

JOE BONAMASSAApril 8

Chesapeake Energy Arena100 W Reno Ave

Oklahoma City, OK

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APRIL 12BEER SPROCKETBY OLD GERMANY RESTAURANT & ROTARY CLUB OF EOC2001 N. HARTPER RD. CHOCTAW, OK 730202AMRUSSELL’SOKLAHOMA CITY, OKJAY FALKNERTOBY KEITH’S BAR & GRILLOKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 16ATTICA STATEBAKER STREETOKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 1780’Z ENUFBAKER STREETOKLAHOMA CITY, OK

MYRON OLIVERRED ROCK OKLAHOMA CITY, OKSTEPHEN SPEAKSRED ROCKOKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 18OKC BALLET PRESENTS: “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” APRIL 18-20CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALLOKLAHOMA CITY, OKREPLAYBAKER STREETOKLAHOMA CITY, OKSTARSFIRELAKE GRAND CASINOSHAWNEE, OK

2AMNEVADA MAX’SOKLAHOMA CITY, OKMATT BLAGGRED ROCK OKLAHOMA CITY, OKSHADY 5 EIGHTYTHUNDERBIRD CASINOSHAWNEE, OKMORRIS MCCANNTOBY KEITH’S BAR & GRILLOKLAHOMA CITY, OKVOODOOOKLAHOMA CITY LIMITSOKLAHOMA CITY, OK

APRIL 19CROSSLANDBAKER STREETOKLAHOMA CITY, OKSTARSNEVADA MAX’SOKLAHOMA CITY, OKSTEVE CROSSLEY-ONE MAN BANDRED ROCKOKLAHOMA CITY, OKHEATH WRIGHT- ACOUSTICTOBY KEITH’S BAR & GRILLOKLAHOMA CITY, OK

JASON YOUNG BANDApril 11

Riverwind Casino1544 State Highway 9

Norman, OK

KRISTEN STEHRApril 12

Riverwind Casino1544 State Highway 9

Norman, OK

April 18Thunderbird Casino15700 Oklahoma 9

Norman, OK

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APRIL 20COVER ME BADDBAKER STREETOKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 22TARA DILLARDSKIRVIN HILTON HOTELOKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 23ELECTRIC AVENUEBAKER STREETOKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 24SQUADLIVEBAKER STREETOKLAHOMA CITY, OKMITCH AND ALLENRED ROCKOKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 25OKC PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS: NEIL SEDAKACIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALLOKLAHOMA CITY, OKSTARSOKLAHOMA CITY LIMITSOKLAHOMA CITY, OK

STEVE CROSSLEY- ONE MAN BANDRED ROCKOKLAHOMA CITY, OKDJ EVAN CRUSSELL’SOKLAHOMA CITY, OKKYLIE MORGANTOBY KEITH’S BAR & GRILLOKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 26BRANDON JACKSONTOBY KEITH’S BAR & GRILLOKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 27SQUADLIVEDOWNTOWNOKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 28ACM@UCO ALIVE!ACM@UCO PERFORMANCE LABOKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 30100 BONES BANDBAKER STREETOKLAHOMA CITY, OKTYLER RUSSELLFIRELAKE GRAND CASINOSHAWNEE

DIANA ROSSApril 26

Choctaw Casino Resort3735 Choctaw Rd

Durant, OK

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AZALEA FESTIVALHONOR HEIGHTS PARKMUSKOGEE, OKAPRIL 3

MONTMARTRE CHALK ART FESTIVAL USAOCHICKASHA, OKAPRIL 4STREET ARTINIOKC FARMERS MARKETOKLAHOMA CITY, OK

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FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALKPASEO ARTS DISTRICT OKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 4 - 6

MEDIEVAL FAIRREAVES PARKNORMAN, OKAPRIL 5

KIDS FEST AND EDUCATIONAL EXPOCOX CONVENTION CENTEROKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 5 - 6

REDBUD CLASSICNICHOLS HILLS PLAZAOKLAHOMA CITY, OK

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OU SOONERS VS. OSU COWBOYS MITCHELL PARKNORMAN, OKAPRIL 2OKC BARONS VS. HAMILTON BULLDOGSCOX CONVENTION CENTEROKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 3

OKC THUNDER VS. SAN ANTONIO SPURSCHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA OKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 4OU SOONERS VS. CSU ROADRUNNERS MITCHELL PARKNORMAN, OKOSU VS. TEXAS TECHALLIE P. REYNOLDS STADIUMSTILLWATER, OKOKC BARONS VS. CHARLOTTE CHECKERS COX CONVENTION CENTEROKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 11OKC THUNDER VS. NEW ORLEANS PELICANSCHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENAOKLAHOMA CITY, OKOKLAHOMA CITY ROLLER DERBY BOUTCOX CONVENTION CENTEROKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 16

OKC THUNDER VS. DETROIT PISTONS CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

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GUTHRIE ART WALKDOWNTOWN GUTHRIE, OKAPRIL 19DAY OF REMEMBRANCE OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIALOKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 19 - 20STILLWATER ARTS FESTIVALDOWNTOWN STILLWATER, OKAPRIL 22 - 27FESTIVAL OF THE ARTSSHERIDAN AVE & HUDSON AVE OKLAHOMA CITY, OKAPRIL 24 - 26

NORMAN MUSIC FESTIVALMAIN STREETNORMAN, OKAPRIL 27

OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL MARATHONOKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

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The wheels are spinning faster, faster, the music is getting louder, and the bodies are getting stronger: welcome to Moxie Ride! Meet Melissa Davis, owner and instructor at Moxie Ride in Oklahoma City. Melissa, a previous real estate investor, wife, and mom of three decided it was time for something new a few years ago. Melissa played tennis in college and led an active lifestyle her entire life. She was on vacation in California and walked past a Pilate’s type studio that had resistance bands hanging from the ceiling and an idea clicked. Melissa took the scary plunge into leaving her typical life and job behind and creating Moxie Ride! She had always loved spin and thought why not combine exercises for a more of an overall body workout, think of it as kicking up the cardio a bit. For her personal workouts, Melissa focused a lot of plyometrics and spin. She spent the next few months and started incorporating various body weight, resistance bands, small hand weights, plyometric and callisthenic exercises all into one. Just wrapping up its second year, Moxie started out with 18 bikes, they have grown to 30 and the hope is to soon have up to 50 bikes. Melissa is always looking to keep it fresh and new. She wants to continue evolving the business and growing into a larger fitness community. From the beginning, she said she wanted to make Moxie a fitness community more than just a place to come and go. Her favorite part of the job is being able to meet all the people and see everyone come together to ride. She explained that everyone comes in for different reasons whether it be for a calorie burn, stress reliever, or to meet new people. She strives to make it a place for a fabulous workout but highlighting that special social aspect. Melissa wants to make it known that the bikes are for everyone! Each individual controls his or her own workout. Whether you’re an outdoor biker, to someone who has never been on a bike, everything is customizable to your comfort and strengths. Moxie is truly for anyone and everyone. There have been many success stories so far. Melissa’s dentist for example, has lost 35 pounds and that was just in the first year alone in a complete total body tone up. Melissa can’t picture herself doing anything other than instructing and running Moxie Ride. She took the risk and it was worth it all. Classes are offered seven days a week and at various times. If you’re in need of true cycling apparel or fitness apparel, stop by because they carry it all. Walk-ins for classes are welcomed, but it is recommended to sign up online to reserve your seat in advance. Be sure to check out their website for more information and the class schedule. www.moxie-ride.com or call (405) 286-9888.

MELISSA DAVISOwner and Instructor of Moxie Ride

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Meet the man behind one of the latest crazes taking the city, the Plaza District in particular, by storm. Adam Jones, owner and instructor at Paint N’ Cheers, didn’t have the traditional start to art that most would imagine. Growing up dyslexic, things weren’t always easy for Adam; he had to push through school and wasn’t really taken through traditional schooling that most kids today would be. He used most of his time to draw and this carried over into his later education, like high school. In High School, he was told he wouldn’t go onto college because of his SAT scores. Adam knew he wanted to go to college and began taking his drawing seriously and competing, eventually landing him the award of being one of the top 300 artists in the world for his age division.

Adam defied all odds and received a four-year scholarship from Oklahoma City University. He would soon meet his wife and life would get going after he graduated with his BFA in 2009. Adam’s wife and co-owner of Paint N’ Cheers, Stephanie, dragged him to try out for a show at the time on Bravo Network called Work of Art, similar to Top Chef. Adam was chosen for the top 35 but two weeks before the call date, his life took a dramatic turn for the worse. He was hit by a car as he was crossing the street and he barely made it out alive. He was pronounced fatal on the scene but later revived at the hospital. His spot on the show fell through due to the unfortunate events, and led him to bartend at a little gastropub in Cherry Creek in Denver, CO. While he was bartending, women and men alike, would come in and stop for drinks before or after they attending a painting class down the street. The idea clicked for Adam, he would be moving back home to start something similar.

Paint N’ Cheers, located in the Plaza District, is honestly “cheaper than therapy.” Artist and non-artist alike come together for a fun night of creativeness while enjoying a diverse group of people. The most rewarding part for Adam is seeing the smiles on people’s faces. It’s truly a positive outlet and escape for participants. Adam is really focused on giving back and continues to do fundraisers each month. It’s the perfect spot for birthdays, girls’ night out, parties, or just a deviation from the typical night. Paint N’ Cheers has just been overhauled and expanded. What are you waiting for? Sign up today!

Check out their website for class scheduling and announcements, www.paintncheers.com or call (405) 524-4155.

ADAM JONESOwner of Paint N’ Cheers

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