Top Real Estate Agent Listings

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Staff

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February 24, 2025

All sales volume numbers come directly from their respective real estate agencies.

TULSA

Accent Realtors (Teams)

Paul Wheeler
918-665-8559
$27,300,000

Century 21 – Around the State (Individuals)

Suehzen Mosley
Mosley Real Estate – Chickasha
405-222-8625
$13,344,267

April Vaughn
First Choice Realty – Tulsa
918-696-1617
$10,959,700

Cheri Hutson
First Choice Realty – Coweta
918-232-2432
$10,952,400

Justin Young
First Choice Realty – Fort Gibson
918-820-2946
$10,058,900

Monica Medley
First Choice Realty – Muskogee
918-704-5101
$9,003,063

Tresa Hunter
First Choice Realty – Tulsa
918-640-6375
$8,548,185

Amanda Curtsinger
First Choice Realty – Tulsa
918-822-1146
$8,039,310

Eric Sherwood
First Choice Realty – Tulsa
918-829-4747
$7,847,120

Michelle Young
First Choice Realty – Gore
918-260-0101
$7,755,500

Huiyang (April) Gao
First Choice Realty – Moore
316-821-1788
$7,688,520

Starla Gaddy
First Choice Realty – Elgin
580-514-6703
$7,576,399

Cindi Knippers
First Choice Realty – Coweta
918-694-8920
$6,637,300

Dana Cramer
First Choice Realty – Tulsa
405-882-2957
$6,170,642

Tyler Messec
First Choice Realty – Moore
405-905-9014
$5,859,352

Carla Weaver
First Choice Realty – Elgin
580-280-0715
$5,766,600

Sarah Payne
First Choice Realty – Coweta
918-760-7340
$5,348,200

Jeff Holmes
First Choice Realty – Coweta
918-200-5362
$5,260,650

Chelsey Seibold
First Choice Realty – Elgin
580-678-7105
$5,138,800

Sharon Ford
First Choice Realty – Gore
928-300-4567
$5,000,575

Patsy Clinkenbeard
First Choice Realty – Fort Gibson
918-869-7504
$4,942,820

Chinowth and Cohen Realtors (Individuals)

Shawn Peters
918-808-2239
$26,081,260

Amy Prosser
918-805-9713
$18,574,510

Brad Borem
918-605-6086
$17,849,171

Carrie DeWeese
918-605-6172
$17,670,799

Gayle Roberts-Pisklo
918-269-7035
$15,474,472

Kay Sullivan
918-924-2405
$15,030,157

Missy Hagin-Pittman
918-955-8626
$14,046,300

Val Gaudet
918-605-7823
$13,622,536

Kristee Barlow
415-316-6080
$13,488,900

Taylor Bay
918-770-5721
$13,194,041

Melissa Mansfield
918-808-0075
$13,099,635

Kristi Reed
918-260-5200
$12,369,023

Jen Miller-Morrow
918-638-7653
$12,310,381

Tonya Ellison
918-277-3774
$12,303,415

Natalie Richardson
918-409-8497
$11,700,058

Keli Smith
918-706-3593
$10,366,800

Suzy Genet
918-809-8296
$10,265,206

Jennifer Robertson
918-688-1539
$9,787,000

Megan Forehand
918-906-0885
$9,745,559

Chinowth and Cohen Realtors (Teams)

True & Co. Group
Brandi True
918-688-4581
$31,687,425

Alli Hayes Real Estate Group
Alli Hayes
918-855-5868
$15,954,855

Tiffany Johnson Homes
Tiffany Johnson
918-671-4263
$14,803,745

The Hand Team
Cindy Hand
918-724-1089
$8,480,537

Homestead Group
Heather Johnson
918-720-2464
$7,893,988

The Ford Group
Jessica Ford
918-402-1813
$6,932,660

The Watts Team
Theresa Watts
918-521-7406
$6,650,590

Main Event Properties
Mike Hughes
918-639-5858
$5,619,150

Butler Team
Tina Butler
918-740-1000
$5,481,759

Highline Realty
Barbara Munter
918-899-4042
$5,139,000

Pat & Samantha O’Connor Team
Pat O’Connor
918-693-2455
$3,749,990

Elias Home Team
Trae Elias
918-576-8891
$3,115,490

Harwell Home Team
Susan Harwell
918-863-7000
$2,720,569

Martin Properties
Barbara Martin
918-520-4342
$2,087,500

The Tulsa Senior Lifestyle Group
Michele Travis
918-810-1971
$1,113,500

The C & J Home Team
Christy Farmer
918-260-3620
$835,000

It’s YOUR Move Home Team
Melinda Gilbert
918-899-7472
$559,000

Coldwell Banker Select – Around the State (Individuals)

Maria Chupp
918-697-6589
$21,234,000

Kristin Winton
918-346-9213
$18,162,000

David Roberts
918-695-6979
$17,838,000

Jeanette Bagrosky
918-810-6034
$16,659,000

Suzanne Mobley
918-808-5576
$14,717,000

Michelle Jansen
918-884-5531
$13,421,000

Tamela McSwain
405-230-0613
$11,989,000

Sally Mulready
918-629-9897
$11,749,000

Caroline Gorinsky-Huesler
918-607-7315
$11,289,000

Kimberly Brewer
918-370-8147
$10,793,000

Christine Swart
918-698-3261
$10,178,000

Paula McGuire
918-625-1750
$10,120,000

Roger McClure
918-361-9724
$9,997,000

Ashley Wozniak
918-232-8052
$9,499,000

Janice Koss
918-694-9918
$9,155,000

Teresa Favors
405-640-4700
$9,130,000

Michelle Bradshaw
918-271-7355
$9,094,700

John Pellow
918-697-5237
$9,729,000

Amy Main
918-720-4010
$8,476,000

Jessica Hamilton
479-252-1991
$8,247,000

Coldwell Banker – Around the State (Teams)

The G7 Group
Gregory Ganzkow
918-381-5656
$63,914,000

The Rainwater Team
Josh Rainwater
918-852-8500
$39,950,000

The Jenkins Team
Laurie Jenkins
918-951-4663
$30,770,000

Maureen Kile Team
Maureen Kile
918-605-4150
$27,958,000

McGuire Cooley Team
Deborah McGuire
918-695-9711
$25,983,000

Alice Slemp Team
Alice Slemp
918-260-3735
$25,899,000

Jeb Perry Team
Jeb Perry
918-284-0664
$24,860,000

Alicia Parker Team
Alicia Parker
918-231-5995
$20,242,000

Jay Miller Team
Jay Miller
918-230-9876
$19,259,000

Trish Allison Team
Trish Allison
918-260-7653
$18,536,000

Beverly Jeanes Team
Beverly Jeanes
918-931-9434
$16,036,700

Pollard/Sams Team
Jenni Pollard
918-625-0351
$15,984,000

Kevin Rhoades Team
Kevin Rhoades
918-260-9072
$15,141,000

RCL RedDoor Group
Katherine Cook
918-693-3900
$14,446,000

Corrie Egge Team
Corrie Egge
918-230-8433
$14,355,000

Martin Bakovic Team
Tiffany Martin
918-852-2326
$12,062,000

The BK Team
Brian Kirk
918-869-7080
$11,165,000

Bonnie & Chantal Gross Team
Bonnie Gross
918-695-8487
$9,842,000

Wilbourn Realty Group
Jessica Wilbourn
918-798-1808
$9,275,000

Turn Key Realty Group
Kelli Belvins
918-313-0241
$9,084,000

Engel & Volkers Tulsa (Individuals)

Taylor Zinn
918-995-4172
$16,755,203

Chris Zinn
918-380-3599
$7,292,235

Nicole Dawson
918-731-2998
$4,359,580

Rachel Bjelke
918-347-1054
$1,645,781

Soledad Trevino
918-626-1733
$1,071,800

Engel & Volkers Tulsa (Teams)

Chris Zinn Group
Chris Zinn
918-262-4030
$31,124,599

eXp Realty (Teams)

The Collective Real Estate Group at eXp Realty
Jaybee Hawkins
918-212-6506
$70,000,000

Keller Williams Advantage (Individuals)

Andrea Pinney
918-644-9950
$18,909,800

Kara Folkins
918-636-4628
$16,681,017

Carol Pankey-Davis
918-698-9939
$14,268,908

Michelle Akers
405-269-3316
$13,940,938

Jamie Goodnight
918-510-0887
$12,166,025

Amy Cavallin
918-760-9058
$12,128,009

Jen Sanders
918-829-5200
$10,164,091

May West Harrison
918-697-2733
$9,670,600

Kathryn French
918-720-5663
$9,283,573

Elizabeth Beaubien
918-408-0270
$9,215,125

Holly Berry
918-781-2563
$8,650,772

Braxton Thomas
918-520-9566
$8,503,340

Kevin Beaty
918-916-5067
$8,322,800

Dathel Golden
918-810-4530
$8,239,583

Nathan Araskog
918-607-6850
$6,774,000

Kenny Tate
918-607-6194
$6,327,690

JoAnna Blackstock
918-260-2838
$6,249,501

Chelsea Meek
918-640-5018
$5,784,745

Susan Olivarez
918-639-4824
$5,299,663

Lacey Prevett
918-650-2550
$5,262,300

Keller Williams Realty Advantage (Teams)

Teams of two are denoted with an asterisk*

Ary Land Co
Drew Ary, Eric Zellers
918-884-5263
918-691-7007
$123,562,170

The Wolek Group
Jennie Wolek
918-706-9846
$33,852,522

Amber Davis Home Team
Amber Davis
918-521-8417
$31,766,463

Aussie Real Estate Team
Kasia Olek
918-282-3451
$29,155,635

Heckenkemper Team
Max Heckenkemper
918-381-8883
$28,798,030

Jessica Scott & Associates
Jessica Scott
918-361-0104
$28,455,544

Pritchett Team
Apryl Prittchett
580-239-2689
$17,514,042

BayneBrook Group
Holly Baynebrook
918-409-2762
$17,208,259

Elite One Realty
Kim Cruse, Linda Hughes
918-906-9439
918-698-3214
$14,256,411

*Underhill-Miller Homes
Angela Miller, Ricky Underhill
918-688-8883
918-812-1004
$13,746,450

*MB Real Estate Team
Michelle Bausch, Raynece Million
918-645-6676
918-814-1870
$8,697,946

*Proffit Premier Home Team
Jackie Proffit
918-605-9707
$6,677,250

*Dream Maker Homes
Cindy Quinton, Alicia Skaggs
918-948-5666
918-429-9890
$5,699,500

The Gobbo Group
Keely Gobbo
918-640-4867
918-810-4630
$5,620,800

*DeJournett Property Group
Kara and Jeremy DeJournett
918-568-2173
918-720-9010
$5,121,700

*Homes the Wright Way
Denise Wright
918-951-0694
$5,111,100

*Olson Realty Team
Nicky Olson
918-691-5353
$4,924,379

*Thorn Home Team
Lara Thorn
918-798-8073
$4,452,700

*Bertotti Team
Tony Bertotti
918-520-7428
$4,081,500

*Peck Real Estate
Priscilla Peck
918-645-6633
$3,963,630

*The Scardino Team
Jeff Scardino
918-857-8366
$3,253,000

Keller Williams Realty Preferred (Individuals)

Tina Bell
918-853-2412
$14,665,187

Kristin Bell
918-636-0799
$13,653,227

Caleb Branham
918-839-3460
$10,933,150

Chet Wilson
918-691-2898
$10,646,549

Kurt Hantwerker
918-607-0208
$6,643,504

Richard Thompson
918-230-4566
$6,555,334

Heidi McMurray
918-313-1786
$6,537,100

Cheryl Wackenhuth
918-798-3593
$5,860,060

Ronda Butler
918-361-6231
$5,721,569

Anita Broyles
918-421-1615
$5,580,060

Jerid Cook
918-221-4481
$5,445,702

Pam Willson
918-237-1265
$5,340,150

Dawn Harvey
918-852-7242
$4,880,900

Haiden Davis
918-671-6680
$4,767,699

Raymond Morris
918-237-5006
$4,085,500

Christian Teague
918-340-1717
$4,033,731

Keller Williams Realty Preferred (Teams)

Teams of two are denoted with an asterisk*

The Rentz Team
Mark Rentz
918-859-5840
$67,660,151

Ellis Real Estate Group
Tracy Ellis
918-809-0112
$58,267,912

Brian Frere Home Team
Brian Frere
918-298-6900
$40,157,679

*Summer Ratlaff Team
Summer Ratlaff
918-850-6306
$22,288,518

*The Cochran Team
Austin Cochran
918-697-3889
$20,430,579

Hometown Home & Ranch
Cody Capell
918-413-0075
$17,422,325

The Ashley Group
Ashley Elizando
918-894-3434
$13,245,900

*Biersdorfer-McCoy Team
Emma Biersdorfer
720-490-3418
$9,845,153

Big Guy Home Team
Dustin Moseley
918-549-0303
$9,220,900

*Julie Hill Team
Julie Hill
918-760-6565
$7,152,383

*The Kaiser Team
John Kaiser
918-798-5552
$5,277,751

*Tom O’Stasik Team
Tom O’Stasik
918-417-2442
$5,203,650

Tulsa Premier Home Team
James Sumter
918-805-9315
$7,068,500

Cody Young Team
Cody Young
918-402-3376
$4,465,300

Keller Williams Premier – Owasso (Individuals)

Juli Sunday Edwards
918-260-7661
$14,290,501

Holly Bolay-Aldrich
918-724-5439
$11,302,521

Darren DeLozier
918-530-5167
$11,140,899

Jody Grubbs
918-798-7271
$11,119,975

Yer Thao
918-313-1005
$7,816,849

Kevin Abbott
918-244-9706
$6,779,660

Tara Hargrove
918-521-9475
$5,992,060

Kim Cox
918-724-0884
$5,433,800

Melissa Ehrhart
918-606-7400
$4,951,390

Karen Wells
918-698-9382
$4,532,900

Silvia Cuellar
918-327-2353
$4,425,850

Lana Hodge
918-606-1133
$4,379,545

Kellie Bland Dixon
918-961-9052
$4,271,250

Keller Williams Premier – Owasso (Teams)

Shields & Company
Jackie Shields
918-798-5581
$32,448,440

Colt Realty Group
Austen Colt
918-808-7522
$16,951,897

Dailey Properties
Ashley Crawford Dailey, Brittani Carns
918-760-1487
$15,308,939

First Family Home Team
Julie Villanella, Lynn Vandeventer
918-633-6895
$10,864,640

Real Estate By the Heart Group
Sara Alexander
918-557-9062
$6,828750

Five Star Group
Ronica Warden
918-636-9529
$6,754,200

Hill Property Network
Mark and Tara Hill
918-557-4733
$4,967,375

McGraw Realtors – Around the State (Individuals)

Curt Roberts
918-231-0691
$37,000,000

Laura Bryant
918-693-2961
$33,000,000

Mike Keys
918-808-4780
$26,000,000

Belinda Tucker
918-698-4418
$25,000,000

Angela Cozort
918-202-3675
$19,000,000

Rachel Close
918-698-2896
$16,000,000

Laura Hawkins
918-260-7885
$16,000,000

Tammy Ryan
405-226-5758
$14,000,000

Lewanna Shaw
918-409-3968
$13,000,000

Jamie Calkins
918-693-3183
$12,000,000

Diana Riley Patterson
918-629-3717
$12,000,000

Sue Ann Blair
918-813-3477
$11,000,000

Misti Aduddell
405-550-8334
$11,000,000

Anna Brooks
918-344-2275
$10,000,000

David Palik
918-812-2757
$9,000,000

Brian Dausses
918-703-0446
$8,000,000

Georgia Ernst
918-284-0341
$8,000,000

McGraw Realtors – Around the State (Teams)

Hawes, Houchin, & Collins
Pam Hawes
918-640-7834
$54,000,000

Laura Grunewald & Associates
Laura Grunewald
918-734-0695
$41,000,000

Burns Home Team
Don Burns
918-607-2434
$37,000,000

Rise Home Group
Brent Clark
918-804-4101
$35,000,000

Luxe Real Estate Team
Chris Noel
918-740-2103
$33,000,000

Bingham, Case,Lassman
Mickie Bingham
918-746-4640
$25,000,000

Ragan Group
Josh Ragan
918-629-4656
$22,000,000

Jeffrey Williams Real Estate Team
Jeffrey Williams
405-699-2676
$22,000,000

The Vermillion Group
Janet Vermillion
918-230-1915
$21,000,000

Woodward Group
Brenda Woodward
918-629-3965
$19,000,000

Bradshaw Group
Jake Bradshaw
918-857-1900
$18,000,000

Lawrence Roberts Real Estate Team
Courtney Roberts
918-914-0243
$15,000,000

Team Smucker
John Smucker
918-261-7355
$14,000,000

OKC Home Sellers Team
Bill Wilson
405-570-7398
$14,000,000

Carter Real Estate Team
Pamala Carter
918-695-1697
$12,000,000

Tempe, Leslie, & Shana Real Estate Team
Tempe Perreira
405-822-0100
$12,000,000

The Frank Greer Team
Frank Greer
405-354-5416
$12,000,000

Leah Brown Homes Team
Leah Brown
405-414-2433
$12,000,000

Henson Home Team
Jeff Henson
702-250-3092
$10,000,000

OWN Tulsa
Dustin Thames
918-998-4410

RE/MAX Results (Individuals)

Kelly Kilmer
918-808-6621
$25,091,545

Kevin Lynch
918-214-3700
$22,199,252

Brett Friesen
918-955-8336
$17,143,688

James Wood
918-934-8777
$12,224,841

Jennifer Sarracino
918-636-6083
$12,078,300

Amy Whitmarsh
918-851-9583
$11,727,000

Marie McManus
918-607-7975
$11,344,500

Lee Ann Pierce
918-397-0700
$10,106,890

Shannon Vaughn
918-813-0119
$9,503,150

John Broostin
918-859-2453
$9,348,523

Anne Gift
918-645-7676
$8,540,285

Rosetta Britton
918-688-5171
$7,358,672

Christina Shortsleeve
918-605-7819
$7,339,814

Robert Smith
918-519-4226
$7,143,650

Kath Williams
918-924-7171
$7,118,040

Kim Parker
918-231-2224
$7,055,000

Tonya Jarvis
918-527-4290
$6,963,490

Melissa Gardner
918-284-7432
$5,782,653

Tami McInnis
918-409-6218
$5,760,542

Walter & Associates (Individuals)

Peter Walter
918-688-1260

Blake Loveless
918-645-4662

Marlene Boyd
918-645-3918

Holly Lehman
918-810-0801

Barbara Winder
918-625-4811

Kate Howell
918-519-5703

Franky Neal
918-625-2101

Jeff Thomas
918-740-1858

Dan Martin
918-284-9845

OKC

Chinowth and Cohen Realtors (Individuals)

Mandy Renee
405-514-9397
$20,228,861

Anna Brown
918-630-2662
$12,257,490

Carrie Nowlin
405-209-8864
$8,366,450

Monty Milburn
405-412-7335
$7,747,400

Philip Churchill
405-250-1281
$6,095,000

Jayne Smith
405-919-4820
$5,335,750

Cathy McCown
405-833-8913
$4,675,700

Ann Salyer Cox
405-202-2822
$4,562,000

Khari McVey
918-894-8448
$4,003,800

Sharlene Welch
405-740-5284
$3,914,893

Penelope Keener
405-361-3230
$3,902,648

Susan Munkres
405-209-4540
$3,615,200

Kelsey Webb
405-308-7302
$3,508,500

Heston Bush
580-399-6379
$3,436,100

Jennifer Lacatus
405-250-6999
$3,312,300

Chip Chipman
405-834-3482
$3,186,366

Leslie Lynn
405-627-9153
$3,151,400

Brenda Craiger
405-919-9125
$3,129,100

Shera Cox
405-315-2167
$2,946,500

Chinowth and Cohen Realtors (Teams)

Karen Blevins Group
Karen Blevins
405-203-4663
$93,126,392

Chris George Homes
Chris George
405-627-0801
$25,865,530

The Denner Group
Amy Denner
405-826-5717
$9,778,023

Craig McDonald Real Estate Group
Lindsey Craig
405-830-5602
$9,347,963

Cathy Pritchard & Judy Bachman Team
Cathy Pritchard
405-740-9398
$4,990,340

J & M Team
Jena Hunter
580-484-1758
$4,930,070

Grigg & Burke Property Group
Cory Grigg
405-613-3008
$153,884

Engel & Volkers OKC (Individuals)

Joy Baresel
405-826-7465
$25,370,300

Charli Bullard
405-414-6215
$22,041,690

Britta Thrift
405-821-2313
$11,768,250

Russ and Carlene Rupp
405-888-8701
$11,421,978

Deanna Cardenas
405-209-5335
$7,650,388

Chaz Farrell
405-435-0566
$6,692,075

Keller Williams Elite (Individuals)

Leesa Williams
405-205-0867
$22,771,132

Darian Woolbright
405-887-3007
$20,607,134

Simon Shingleton
405-314-7856
$16,446,837

Blake Shelton
405-819-0037
$15,572,673

Christie Davis
405-326-2566
$13,786,527

Joey Keck
405-426-7567
$12,988,600

Tania Lavi
405-476-5284
$11,598,525

Danny DeKinder
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The Food Scene

By

Brian Schwartz

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February 24, 2025

Perle Mesta BELGIAN ARTICHOKES, APARAGUS — Perle Mesta, OKC Photo courtesy Perle Mesta

Tulsa

Cheever’s

Everybody loves Cheever’s. Its pleasant dining room screams elegance and fine dining, and so does the food. But it’s a comfortable place to be, and that, plus the warm welcome, will delight diners. The food, though refined and beautifully plated, will appeal to those who delight in comfort food. After all, their most famous entree is chicken-fried steak – and it’s delicious.

Copper Dome

Like Cheever’s, Copper Dome will please all diners, but on different days. Thursdays are Bento Night, a cocktail and small bite evening featuring a limited menu of eclectic bar foods. Friday and Saturday feature a $90, seven-course tasting menu. The complex, labor-intensive, meticulously thought out and carefully plated dishes rival any fine dining establishment in Tulsa. But the staff – three young, passionate chefs – know what it’s like to be on a budget, so on Sundays, they offer a more casual spread: $28 for all-you-can-eat.

The Pump

It’s bright, it’s brash, it’s splashy, it’s as full of energy as a 1950’s cartoon. (And, in fact, 1950’s cartoons and pop icons inspire much of its decor.) “My love language is celebration,” says the owner, Hailey McDermid. The drinks – which are the restaurant’s main focus – are glorious, served in pint glasses full of fruit and color and swirling flavors. The food complements the prevailing mood; a sandwich named after Elvis has peanut butter with bananas Foster flambeed in the kitchen, but is also meticulously prepared by barbecue whiz Justin Carroll and his staff.

Prism Cafe

Aimee Hunter came to Tulsa on a whim. She had done the New York restaurant scene with panache, creating pop-up picnics in Central Park. She’d cooked for ranch hands on a big Colorado spread. She came to Tulsa for a week, fell in love, and hasn’t left. She set up a communal garden in the mansion-studded heights north of downtown, and then a restaurant to go with it. There are lunchtime sandwiches made with whatever her farmer friends grow, and occasional dinner pop-ups that might be inspired by the cuisine of Oaxaca, Lebanon or who knows where. “I want to make things people will be excited to eat,” she says.

Barons on 1st

Justin Donaldson has worked for some of New York’s most revered chefs, but fortunately for us, he’s Oklahoma born – and Barons in downtown Tulsa is where he’s come home to roost. The dishes he serves, and their quality, reflect all his rarefied career experiences. Soups, a mix of swirling colors and surprising flavors, are poured tableside. Lamb rack is cooked to perfection and elegantly plated, with mushroom fricassee, smoked cabbage and a rich demi-glace. After trying some foie gras “lollipops,” you might opt for black cod tandoori, with coconut and curried lentils. All dishes pair well with one of beverage director Alex Calderwood’s fresh, vibrant drinks, many created with house-made shrubs.

Malfi Enoteca

Malfi is a bright, cheerful, brand-new restaurant on Brookside with glamorous movie star photos, candy striped walls and delicious food. It’s a collaboration between Elliot Nelson of McNellie’s and Sheamus Feeley, the man behind downtown Tulsa’s Mexican staple, Noche. The chef, Joe Schnell, spent three years working at Quince, a Michelin three-star restaurant in San Francisco. You’d expect great food from this impressive lineup, and Malfi delivers. There are decadent, delicious pastas such as tagliatelle Bolognese and bucatini with basil cream and whipped burrata, as well as entrees like wine-braised short rib. Try the ricotta cake drenched in a rich cream sauce for dessert.

The Avery, Tulsa; photo courtesy The Avery

The Avery Kitchen & Bar

Sunday breakfast? Tuesday lunch? Monday late-night dinner? The Avery is open to serve you. This newly renovated restaurant inside the downtown Hyatt Regency is named after Cyrus Avery, instrumental in building Route 66, and has a menu inspired by the cities the Mother Road passes through. There’s an Italian beef sandwich for Chicago and green chili stew for New Mexico, as well as many other dishes, such as ginger-crusted halibut with lime pineapple ponzu.

OKC

Tiny Bubbles

This pleasant, Mediterranean-inspired space welcomes all, whether you’re in search of a $3 beer or a $300 bottle of cabernet. It’s meant to be fun. It’s run by Jeremiah and Brandi Esterline, longtime restaurant workers who, during COVID, decided to create their own business. For years, they ran a wine cart at the farmers market. Their new brick-and-mortar space focuses on wine, but there’s also cocktails and beer, as well as food offerings including kofta skewers, seared tuna with chimichurri and a stunning charcuterie board.

Birdies

Kevin Lee, in his words, “dropped out of school and started cooking at 18 and never looked back.” For years, he worked at restaurants owned by others. He was executive chef at OKC mainstay the Jones Assembly. In 2022, he opened his own restaurant, Birdies, which served fried chicken in a casual setting. In 2024, a complete remake of the restaurant kept only the name. The new Birdies is a glitzy Korean steakhouse with appealing ultramodern decor. It’s not your typical steakhouse, and arguably the steaks, though excellent, take second place to inventive dishes that marry Korean and American cuisine, including sweet potato presented three ways, and Korean rice cakes with an Italian-inspired ragu.

The Goose

Sandwiches! Beers! Cocktails! Those are the first words you see when you open the Goose’s website, and that’s what you get in this big modern dining space, whimsically decorated with a mural of a hat-wearing Labrador. Italian heroes, New Orleans muffaletta, corned beef – there are lots of great options. There are also vegan offerings such as a cucumber-pepper sandwich held together with hummus. Plus hot sandwiches (fried chicken!), burgers and salads. And, as advertised, lots of beers and cocktails to choose from.

Raven

Raven is an upscale steakhouse with a unique focus on vegetables. Yes, there are big glorious cuts of meat, as in any steakhouse, and they are cooked on a woodfire grill, but where else can you find a steakhouse that sides its dishes with sunchokes, Lion’s Mane mushrooms and nasturtiums? Chef Timothy Abell has worked on both coasts, but he’s thrilled by the bounty that local Oklahoma farms offer. It’s upscale dining, but Abell does his best to make it, in his words, “like a really fun friend’s living room.”

Akai

The dining room is sleek and modern; it took two years to build. But food is the star here, dishes so transcendent that some reviewers consider Akai not only the best sushi restaurant in OKC but also the best restaurant in OKC. You can find the finest, freshest nigiri here, including bluefin tuna. But chef Shinichi Okamoto goes beyond sushi, offering creative delights such as slow-cooked eggplant with miso and chives; A5 Japanese wagyu topped with caviar; a crispy taco with wagyu in a tomato ponzu; salmon in a sauce made with miso, mustard, mirin and wasabi; and cod cooked with miso and shishito peppers.

Later Bye

Palo Santo is a welcoming, unpretentious bar that some say serves the most creative craft cocktails in the city. With Later Bye, the owners of Palo Santo have upped the game. It bills itself as a neighborhood bar, but it’s sleek and elegant enough to be a stop during a night on the town. Wildly inventive cocktails have names like “Gone for Smokes” and “Money on the Dresser.” There are pleasant tapas-inspired snacks such as mint-laden zucchini julienne, anchovies with pepper and parsley, and goat cheese sandwiches with manzanilla sherry fig jam.

Perle Mesta

There’s marble, murals and chandeliers. It’s a worthy setting for James Beard award-winning chef Andrew Black’s newest outpost. Black’s hallmark is dishes that take months to create and hours to make. A butter bean and tomato appetizer is so meltingly delicious you can eat it with a spoon. More substantial dishes include lavender duck with wild mushroom cream; and pan-seared hake with beetroot ink pasta, cockle clams and red pepper saffron broth. Whatever you choose, you’ll be dazzled by chef’s creativity.

Bar Sen

You have impossibly high expectations for a new restaurant by nationally famous, four times James Beard nominated chef Jeff Chanchaleune. With Bar Sen, Chanchaleune delivers. At Ma Der Lao, he lovingly recreated the cuisine of his parents’ homeland, Laos. Here, at a black granite bar lit by yellow neon, he takes the ingredients and techniques of southeast Asia and melds them with his vast knowledge of French and Japanese techniques to create dazzling dishes that transcend national identity. There are even cocktails to pair with every dish.

Featured photo credit: Perle Mesta, OKC; photo courtesy Perle Mesta

A Lively Neighborhood Spot

By

Brian Schwartz

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February 24, 2025

A show-stopper at Sapori is the chicken piccata with lemon, capers and fettuccine noodles. Sub in salmon for a seafood rendition. Photos by Stephanie Phillips

When he was a child growing up in Iran, Al Hashemi used to revel in the camaraderie and tasty food served every Friday night, when his extended family would gather for a joyous dinner. He never dreamed that his future life would revolve around creating festive meals in a distant land. That wasn’t the plan, after all. He was supposed to get his degree in engineering in the U.S. and then return home.

But while he was diligently studying at the University of Tulsa, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, was overthrown, ending Iran’s historical monarchy. After, Hashemi was cut off from home and needed to make money, so he started working in a restaurant kitchen.

A full bar also beckons at Sapori, with craft cocktails, classic drinks, beer and wine. Photos by Stephanie Phillips

He was a cook for a while, and then got a job as general manager with a restaurant chain. He continued his engineering studies for years, but at some point decided that restaurants were his life. He’d been traveling for the chain, but he’d fallen in love with a woman he met at TU. It was time, he decided, to marry and settle down in Tulsa.

Then, he started his own restaurant. He’d always loved Italian food, so that’s what he served. He called it Camerelli’s, and during the 15 years it was open, it achieved Tulsa icon status.

As for the woman he fell in love with at TU… Well, sometimes you’ll see his wife, Laurie Tilley, walking through Al’s newest restaurant, Sapori. Their daughter Sarah, a graphic artist for the Washington Post, helped try out some of Sapori’s entrees and is also responsible for much of the light and airy decor, including many of the artworks on the walls. Sapori is, indeed, a family affair.

The menu is Italian and seemingly straightforward. But when Hashemi created the recipes, he threw in lots of surprises.

“I didn’t want just another Italian restaurant,” he says. “I wanted undertones of flavors from the Mediterranean, the Middle East and Iran.”

The arancini has saffron, and the lamb is made with turmeric and cinnamon.

“That lamb so reminds me of home,” says Hashemi. “We eat a lot of lamb, and the smell of the meat brings memories of Iran back to me.”

Hashemi plans to add more Mediterranean dishes to the menu. A recent special featured stuffed grape leaves with a saffron cream sauce. And while there are certainly already nods to a variety of countries throughout the menu, Sapori is firmly rooted in Tulsa. Bread comes from local baker Slate Sourdough, the decor highlights work from local painters and, when available, they use produce from local farms.

The love for Sapori runs deep. Hashemi has, after all, a legion of loyal followers from Camerelli’s. Every Thursday, he features a dish from his previous restaurant just for them – and that dish is usually available all week long to those savvy enough to request it.

Fans of classic Italian fare will want to try the spaghetti and meatballs. Main image cutline: A show-stopper at Sapori is the chicken piccata with lemon, capers and fettuccine noodles. Sub in salmon for a seafood rendition.

Sapori’s space was, until recently, home to Tucci’s, Doris Matthews’ memorable blend of glitz and pizza, and Hashemi has kept some of Tucci’s favorites, including Matthews’ famous limonata salad.

A lot of work goes into all this, Al says. Everything is made fresh daily. The red sauce, the lasagna, the meatballs, the risotto. But that’s not what the Hashemis think Sapori will be remembered for.

“Al is here all the time,” says Tilley. “It’s like walking into a private home and the owner is there to take care of you.”

Al, who can often be found warmly greeting the regulars and the newcomers alike, agrees.

“A neighborhood bar and restaurant,” he says. “That’s what Sapori is.”

Local Flavor

By

Mary Willa Allen

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February 24, 2025

The Goose

Smack dab in the middle of OKC’s Midtown district, The Goose serves up sandwiches – lovingly dubbed ‘sandies’ – galore, along with salads, burgers, soups, cocktails and beer.

No matter what you’re craving, The Goose has a ‘sandie’ for you. Cold options include the restaurant’s namesake, with capicola, mortadella, salami, pepperoni, Asiago, lemon-tossed arugula and red wine vinaigrette, as well as the ‘Midtown,’ with corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut. Vegans can try the ‘Hummy Cucumby,’ with red peppers, cucumber salad, Roma tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, hummus and olives; or the ‘Garden Party,’ with heirloom tomato, mayo, basil spread and cucumber salad.

Some like it hot; if you’re in that camp, ‘sandies’ to try include the ‘Hudson,’ with cheesy meatballs, provolone, marinara and Parmesan, as well as the ‘Whirligig,’ with fried chicken, pickles, lettuce, mayo and hot honey. Italian and house salads are an excellent addition for those looking to cut the calories. Or, go whole hog with the ‘Oklahoma Smashie,’ a double smashburger with two beef patties, American cheese, grilled onion, pickles and ‘Goose sauce’ on a potato bun. Sides range from chicken noodle soup to pasta salad, cucumber salad, curly fries and fried pickles.

All that deliciousness requires some liquid to wash it down, eh? Draft cocktails abound. Try ‘Talk To Me,’ with mezcal, Aperol, Montenegro and lemon; the ‘Biltmore Tequila Sunrise,’ with blanco tequila, creme de Cassis, lime juice and club soda; or the ‘Godfather,’ with scotch, Amaretto and lemon. Draft beers include Modelo, Wells Amber and Stonecloud’s Neon Sunshine.

Red Door Grille

You’ll be transported to New Orleans at Red Door Grille, nestled comfortably inside KingsPointe Village in Tulsa. A relatively hidden gem, Red Door’s expansive menu has something for everyone.

Starters are ample – so come hungry. Highlights include the tomato bisque, the Parmesan crusted artichoke hearts, the chicken and andouille gumbo, and the red beans and rice. Another must-try is the homemade macaroni and cheese, which you can upgrade with bacon, shrimp, brisket or sausage.

Seafood is a star player on Red Door’s menu. The Cajun grilled salmon – served with mashed potatoes and green beans – is a stand-out, as is the shrimp etouffee, Louisiana blackened catfish and the panko seared red fish. If you’d prefer your protein be ‘of the land,’ options include pork chops, brisket, beef short ribs, filet mignon and smothered fried chicken.

The menu doesn’t end there. Try the hot ham and Swiss sandwich, the Treme burger with chopped bacon and cheddar cheese, or the fried shrimp po’boy. Make sure to add sides including Cajun rice, asparagus, cole slaw or fried okra.

Excellence in Consistency

By

Tracy LeGrand

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February 24, 2025

DAN05462-Enhanced-NR — Chef James Fox, originally from Arizona, moved to Oklahoma to team up with restaurant group Provision Concepts. He now leads efforts at Riserva, Culprits and Vecina. Photos by Danny Vo

Chef James Fox kickstarted his culinary career for a relatable reason: He was hungry.

“I started taking culinary classes to eat because I was always starving,” says Fox, who was a football player in high school. “I got an appreciation early on for eating good food by cooking for my fellow players and things like that. When it came time to look to my future, I was over football – seven years of it – and chose culinary school as a career path instead.”

During his training, Fox developed an abiding love for Latin and Levantine cuisines. Fast forward a few years and the very first restaurant Fox opened – Vecina, based in Phoenix, Ariz.– was a James Beard semifinalist for Best New Restaurant.

Today, the chef credits his wife and family for his continuing successes in developing and helming restaurants in partnership with OKC-based Provision Concepts. Fox is now the executive chef for Riserva, a Mediterranean tapas bar, Culprits, an upscale steakhouse, and the OKC location of his first love, Vecina, which opened this January. The team is also working to open a second location of Riserva in Tulsa later this year.

The flagship Vecina location was in a small, 200-square-foot space, and while the prestigious James Beard nomination was a thrilling surprise, the specter of pandemic restrictions meant a slowdown of momentum while transitioning to a ‘to-go’ only business model. Amidst this, Fox got the idea to move to the Sooner State.

Learn to make chef Fox’s salmon tacos with the recipe below.

“A regular customer in Arizona, a commercial real estate guy, also had their main residence in Oklahoma,” says Fox. “He introduced me and my wife to Jeff Dixon with Provision Concepts, and the partnership developed when I did a wine dinner for him at Broadway Steakhouse in Oklahoma City. All of the pieces fell together. I became a consulting chef and worked to elevate the cuisine and menu at Culprits, then I did the full vision with the menu at Riserva.”

Fox’s palate was defined and refined by Latin food. Every sauce and salsa is made in-house from scratch in his restaurants, all influenced by time he spent south of the border.

“I lived in Mexico for a year and worked at a modern Latin Mexican restaurant. Now my guys at work say that I’m a very white large man, but my soul is Latin, because I love the culture, music, food – all of it,” he says with a laugh. “I really like the shareable style format with all dishes meant to share, instead of just a steak on a plate with vegetables. We offer a marinated ribeye served sliced, so everyone at the table can try it and everyone chooses two or three plates to share. The overall experience is a curated, special experience and that was our original inspiration. Vecina means ‘neighbor,’ and the sharing of special dishes is just natural.”

With all the restaurants he manages, Fox says consistency is the true marker of excellence.

“A lot of restaurants, even nicer ones, the consistency sometimes isn’t there – and it’s one that I tell my chefs and staff, that’s why we’re continually busy and doing well, because we have the consistency,” he says. “If a dish can’t be made consistently, we find out the reasoning on why, and then we change the dish to bring that quality every time.”

Faroe Island Salmon Tacos with Yuzu Kosho Aioli

Chorizo Seasoning Blend

Ingredients:

1 cup chile powder
1 tbsp. red pepper flakes
2 tbsp. kosher salt
3 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. ground coriander
4 tsp. ground oregano
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground clove
1 tsp. white vinegar powder (see Note)

Place all ingredients into a bowl and mix until well combined. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Note: White vinegar powder is a dehydrated form of white vinegar that adds a tangy flavor without adding liquid. You can find it in specialty spice shops or online.

Yuzu Kosho Aioli

Ingredients:

2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. yuzu kosho
1/3 cup aji amarillo paste

Place all ingredients into a bowl and whisk together until well combined.

Faroe Island Salmon Tacos

Ingredients:

2 (2-oz) salmon fillets, sliced to fit tortillas
1/8 tsp. kosher salt
2 tbsp. Chorizo seasoning blend
10 cilantro leaves (picked individually)
4 mint leaves (picked individually)
4 Thai basil leaves (picked individually)
Olive oil (to dress herbs)
6-inch flour tortillas
2 tbsp. Yuzu Kosho Aioli
2 tbsp. ruby red peeled and diced grapefruit segments
2 tbsp. peeled and diced orange segments
1/8 tsp. pink peppercorns, crushed in a mortar and pestle
2 wedges lime (1 lime cut into 6)

Method:

Season salmon fillets with salt on one side and chorizo seasoning on both sides.

In a small bowl, toss herbs with a drizzle of olive oil and set aside.

Tasty Tidbits

By

Mary Willa Allen

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February 24, 2025

The Crain

Known as a place where great food, friendly faces and a laid-back vibe come together, the Crain in OKC is a recently opened, no-fuss, tasty American cuisine joint where every diner will find something they like.

Start with a ‘sliced plate,’ replete with meats, cheeses and other snacks. You can also opt for wings, prime rib sliders or chips with guacamole and salsa.

Main plates, simply dubbed ‘The Stuff,’ range from burgers and slow smoked salmon to pork chops, the Reuben, and chicken two ways. Sides include house fries, green chili macaroni and cheese, fried green tomatoes, seasonal veggies and flash fried baby spinach.

Signature cocktails include the S’mores Old Fashioned, with bourbon, graham cracker simple syrup, bitters and toasted marshmallows; as well as the Emily, with tequila, triple sec, pomegranate juice, house margarita mix and jalapeno.

Happy hour – from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday – offers $6 well cocktails, $7 featured wines, $1.50 off all beer and $3 shareables.

El Patron

At long last, Tulsa’s El Patron has opened at 3837 E. 51st St. (You may remember us writing about the anticipated opening back in June 2024).

Traditional (and delicious) Mexican fare is the name of the game at El Patron. You’ll find every delicacy you’re craving, from fajitas to grilled tacos, seafood, chimichangas, pozole, quesadillas, nachos and steaks.

Another major draw at El Patron is the margarita list. Dozens of flavors, either frozen or on the rocks, are yours for the taking. Highlights include the ‘Abeja Reina,’ with gin, honey, lemon juice, pomegranate juice and beet juice; as well as the ‘Vallarta,’ with tequila, Cointreau, grapefruit, pineapple juice and lime juice. Not yet sold? There’s also live music every weekend; you won’t want to miss it.

Photo courtesy Harvey Bakery and Kitchen

Harvey Bakery & Kitchen

Looking for an aesthetically pleasing, scrumptious and local bakery to frequent in OKC? Search no further – Harvey Bakery and Kitchen is just the ticket.

Breakfast options, served until 11 a.m. daily, are sure to tempt. Try the Birch House, with pork sausage, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and honey Sriracha on an English muffin. Other goodies include the Sunrise B.L.T., biscuits and gravy, vegan breakfast sandwich and lighter options like granola and yogurt.

Lunch goodies include chicken salad, club sandwiches, grilled cheese and salads including the Caesar, Cobb, spicy kale and Green Goddess. You can also opt for the two for $12 deal which includes half a sandwich plus a side like macaroni and cheese, soup or fruit.

Caffeine lovers can indulge in a variety of options, from cold brew to lattes, drip coffee and mochas. There’s also ample pastry selections, including croissants, cinnamon rolls, biscuits, muffins, cookies, blondies and scones.

Hatch Early Mood Food

Sitting at 161 S. Riverfront Dr. in Jenks, Hatch is an early bird’s culinary dream. The restaurant, open at 6 a.m. seven days a week, offers breakfast and brunch goodies you won’t want to miss.

Starters include poutine with housemade gravy, fries, cheese curds and eggs, as well as orange glazed croissants, chicken fried eggs and beignets.

The menu, divided by type of entree, has something for everyone: benedicts, pancakes, sandwiches, classic breakfast plates, omelets, and even soups and salads. Standouts include the steak and eggs benedict, with toasted sourdough, piquillo pepper, Texas goat cheese and seared tenderloin; as well as the funky monkey bread, with brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecan streusel drizzled with cream cheese anglaise.

The restaurant also has a full bar with craft cocktails, coffee options, mocktails and beers.

Flowers, Film and Fly-Ins

By

Mary Willa Allen

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February 23, 2025

Tulips — Photo by Dennis Spielman courtesy Myriad Botanical Gardens

There’s something for everyone this month when it comes to community events.

In Tulsa, Expo Square hosts the Akdar Shrine Circus on March 1-2; the Greater Tulsa Home and Garden Show on March 7-9; the FIRST Robotics Green Country Regional competition on March 20-22; and the Jurassic Quest dinosaur event March 28-30. Other Tulsa goodies include the Tulsa Irish Festival, March 7-9 in Dream Keepers Park; Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire, March 15-16 at the BOK Center; and the Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival, March 23-27 at Circle Cinema.

In OKC, options are endless. Try the Run Lucky 5K on March 9 starting at Fassler Hall, or visit the OKC Fairgrounds for the 2025 Oklahoma Youth Expo March 11-21. The Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival returns to the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum on March 21-23, and lovers of cinema shouldn’t miss the OKCine Latino Film Festival March 22-23 at the Yale Theater. Other goodies include the OKC Home and Outdoor Living Show, March 21-23, and the Shrine Circus, March 27-30, both at the OKC Fairgrounds; as well as the ever-popular Tulip Festival, March 29-30 at Myriad Botanical Gardens.

Across the state, don’t miss the Grand Lake Boat and Sport Show, March 7-9 at Vinita’s Craig County Community Center; the OSU Flying Aggies Fly-In, March 8 at the Stillwater Regional Airport; the Parkstomp Music Festival, March 14-16 at Medicine Park’s Town Center Mainstage; and the Bare Bones International Film Festival, March 27-30 at Muskogee’s Roxy Theater.

Photo credit: Photo by Dennis Spielman courtesy Myriad Botanical Gardens

Plenty of Action

By

Mary Willa Allen

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February 23, 2025

2024 NBA Playoffs - New Orleans Pelicans v Oklahoma City Thunder — Photo courtesy NBAE/Getty Images

Sports options are varied and dynamic in March.

At the BOK Center, you can catch the Tulsa Oilers hockey team play throughout the month. Stick around the venue for the Big XII Wrestling Championships, running March 8-9, as well as the Harlem Globetrotters on March 23. Enjoy the end of college basketball regular season play with the TU Golden Hurricane men’s team, taking the Reynolds Center court on March 1 and 4. Expo Square is the place to be for events galore in March; try the OKRHA Ride and Slide equine event, March 4-9; the 2025 American Kennel Club National Agility Championship, March 14-16; the Oklahoma Pinto Horse Association Spring Color Classic, March 21-23; and the Green Country Arabian Horse Association Spring Fling, March 26-29.

Basketball is just about everywhere in OKC this month. Visit the last games from both the women’s and men’s OU basketball teams at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman; the women play March 2 and the men play March 5. The OKC Thunder can be found on the Paycom Center court March 3-31, and you can catch the G-League OKC Blue on the same court March 5-26. Lastly, the Oklahoma State High School Basketball championships run March 4-15 at the OKC Fairgrounds.

Around the state, visit the Heart of Oklahoma Youth Rodeo Association through March 2 at Duncan’s Stephens County Fairgrounds; Stillwater’s Gallagher-Iba arena March 8 for the OSU Cowboys last collegiate basketball game; and Stillwater’s District Bicycles for the Mid South cycling event on March 13-16.

Photo credit: Photo courtesy NBAE/Getty Images

Things Are Heating Up

By

Mary Willa Allen

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February 23, 2025

Peter Pan — Photo by Matthew Murphy courtesy OKC Broadway

As we collectively thaw out from winter hibernation, performing arts companies await with showcases galore.

In Tulsa, you can catch the tail end of Tulsa Ballet’s Alice in Wonderland through March 2 at the PAC. Stick around the venue for Dear Evan Hansen, courtesy of Celebrity Attractions, on March 4-5. (If you miss it in Tulsa, the show also comes to the Bartlesville Community Center on March 6). Other PAC performances include a show from the Notos Quartet on March 7 and 9 – the celebrated chamber ensemble takes the stage courtesy Chamber Music Tulsa. Stick around for Tulsa Symphony’s Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert on March 15 and Theatre Tulsa’s The Play That Goes Wrong on March 21-23.

The OKC Phil brings three shows to the Civic Center Music Hall this month: Pink Martini and China Forbes 30th Anniversary Season, March 7-8; Be Our Guest – Sing Along with Phil on March 9; and Sarah Chang Returns on March 15 with the eponymous special guest, Chang, on violin. Also at the Civic Center this month is Peter Pan courtesy OKC Broadway, running March 18-23. Edmondites, get excited: The Armstrong Auditorium welcomes two shows in March: Les Arts Florissants Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on March 17 and Voctave on March 27.

Stillwater’s McKnight Center for the Performing Arts offers Lavish Passions, which highlights hand-selected works from Roma and eastern European cultures, on March 1 and 4. You can also enjoy Dancing with the Stars! Live on March 14 at the Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, as well as Pollard Theatre’s The Spongebob Musical, March 14-April 5 in Guthrie.

Photo credit: Photo by Matthew Murphy courtesy OKC Broadway

A Bit of Everything

By

Drew Joseph Allen

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February 23, 2025

March has arrived, and it brings a wild selection of new films to enjoy. All kinds of genres are present this month, so hopefully something catches your eye and convinces you to venture out on movie night.

First up, a bizarre sci-fi black comedy titled Mickey 17. Based on the 2022 book of the same name, the story follows Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) and his journey to leave Earth to become an “expendable,” a disposable employee who takes part in incredibly dangerous jobs. However, if he dies, another version is regenerated with most of the original memories intact. Of course, one version manages to survive the culling, and two Mickeys must now fight to survive. Directed by Bong Joon-ho (Parasite), the film looks like a comedic ride with an incredibly dedicated Pattinson. After multiple delays, it hits theaters on March 7.

Next up, get your adrenaline pumping with Novocain. Starring Jack Quaid (The Boys) as Nathan Caine, the movie follows our hero – a mild mannered banker – with a girlfriend who is, unfortunately, taken hostage during a robbery. The twist: Nathan has a rare condition in which he feels absolutely no pain. The movie looks to have some comedic action set pieces, full of Quaid trying to rescue his love while getting maliciously injured – and not really noticing or caring. It will probably be a bloody good time when it releases on March 14.

For your spy thriller, look no further than Black Bag. The film follows Kathryn and George Woodhouse (Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender) as two prolific intelligence agents. When George is informed that his beloved wife is suspected of betraying the nation, he must decide what is more important: his love or his country. Directed by Steven Soderbergh (Ocean’s 11), the movie looks to be a real showcase for the lead actors, with twists and turns galore alongside beautiful cinematography. See if you can figure out the mystery when it releases on March 14.

If you want a biographical crime drama, The Alto Knights should be right up your alley. Starring Robert De Niro in dual roles as Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, the plot revolves around these two real life giants of the mafia underworld in their twilight years. The screenplay is penned by Nicholas Pileggi, who also wrote Goodfellas and Casino, so he’s no stranger to the gangster genre or what De Niro is meant to play. Hopefully it does well when it hits theaters on March 21.

Lastly, another sci-fi thriller as a bookend to Mickey 17, don’t miss Ash. Riya (Eiza Gonzales, Baby Driver) wakes up on a distant planet and comes to realize everyone on her space station has been killed. She must now decide if the man sent to rescue her (Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad) is as trustworthy as he says. The trailer shows a good chunk of trippy imagery and violence, indicating Riya’s perspective may also be suspect to the audience. This looks to have a real shot at cult status when it lands in theaters on March 21.

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