Lori Cain - Midtown Tulsa Real Estate www.tulsahomeforsale.net 918-852-5036

Weekend Events Tulsa Oklahoma January 28-30, 2011: Heller Theater, Brady Theater, Home & Garden Show, Black Journey, PAC and Disney!

Black Journey
Date: January 28, 2011
Time : 7:00 pm
Location: Tulsa PAC- John H. Williams Theatre, 10 E 2nd
Web: http://www.tulsapactrust.org/?p=black
Explore African-American history from the slave era through the civil rights movement in this musical play. The story is told and illustrated through the music of times: spirituals, Civil War songs, jazz and contemporary music.

The Green Country Home & Garden Show
Date: January 28 – 30, 2011
Location: Expo Square – Exchange Center Web: http://www.exposquare.com
Show Hours
January 28, 2011, from 12pm to 8pm
January 29, 2011, from 10am to 8pm
January 30, 2011, from 11am to 5pm
Admission: Free to public.

A Delicate Balance
Date: January 28-30, 2011
Location: Heller Theater
Play filled with humor and compassion and touched with poetry. Web: www.hellertheatre.com

Uptown Saturday Night
Date: January 29, 2011
Time: 6:30-11:00pm
Location: Brady Living Arts Studio, 307 E. Brady St, Tulsa
Retro nightclub theme; live entertainment, silent & live auctions, dancing, dinner, cash bar. Proceeds benefit Visiting Nurse Association. Call Marsha Dunham 918-743-9810.

Broadway to Buenos Aires
Date: January 29, 2011
Location: Tulsa Performing Arts Center
Grammy-nomminated guest artists Quaartet Sand Francisco and guest conductor Crafton Beck join the Tulsa Symphony to present the iconic music of Leonard Berstein’s West Side Story and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, the triumph of Colas Breugnon, the Blue Tango and Danse Bacchanale. Tickets 918-596-7111; information 918-584-3645.
Web: www.TulsaSymphony.org

27th Annual “a Taste of Tulsa”
Date: January 29, 2011
Location: Tulsa Convention Center
Web: http://www.bbbsok.org/
Food from more than 45 area restaurants silent and live auctions dancing. $150; corporate sponsorships available. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma.

Rani Arbo and daisy mayhem
Date: January 29, 2011
Time : 7:30 pm
Location: Tulsa PAC- John H. Williams Theatre
Web: http://www.tulsapactrust.org/?p=daisy

Disney Live! Presents Mickey’s Magic Show
Date: January 30, 2011
Time : 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Location: Expo Square – Pavilion
Web: http://www.exposquare.com Expo Ticket Xpress – (918)376-6000
Web: http://disney.go.com/disneylive/mickeysmagicshow/

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Cafe Samana - Brookside's awesome healthy dining choice and Conscious Cafe

Yesterday I met girlfriends on Brookside for lunch at Cafe Samana, located at 3807 South Peoria Avenue where the Blue Moon Bakery use to be. My girlfriend Kalyn is vegan vegetarian, so finding a spot we can both enjoy is sometimes a challenge. Not at Cafe Samana - we enjoyed EVERYTHING we had.

Boasting home cooking from organic and locally-grown ingredients, Cafe Samana also offers gluten-free menu items. Entrees are under $10, but there's no cap on taste!

Kalyn, Lindsay and I shared hummus and vegetables before lunch. Kalyn had the vegan bratwurst with Samana slaw (yum and made with bean sprouts); Lindsay had the roasted veggie sandwich; I had the chicken salad wrap with potato patties. We all shared a moist brownie for dessert.

Cafe Samana - Brookside's awesome healthy dining choice and Conscious Cafe

I was intrigued by their mission statement printed on their menu,

"We are dedicated to being a conscious cafe. What does that mean? Well, I'm happy you asked. We recycle & compost, which reduces our waste. We use post-consumer recycled to-go containers, which are also compostable. Nearly all of our plates, bowls, glasses, vases, napkins, tablecloths, chairs and tables were bought second-hand to reduce our consumption of resources. We buy locally-farmed produce & meats when possible. We NEVER have high fructose corn syrup, NSG, Styrofoam, growth hormones or antibiotics in our restaurant. Also, we do not have a microwave. All of our cheeses & meats are rBGH & antibiotic free."

Then, on their menu, they list their ingredients that are always organic - and it's a long list.

Cafe Samana is open for lunch Monday through Saturday 11am to 3pm, and for date night Friday, they remain open until 9pm.

I am going back next to try their asparagus that is wrapped in marinated chard with a lemon cashew sauce and stuffed mushrooms - baby bellas filled with spinach & tomato cream, parmesan and pecans. And after reading several online reviews, I'm going to try their soup of the day and another dessert.

Dining on Brookside will never disappoint you, and this locally-owned cafe has a lot going on that I want to support!

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My girlfriend purchased these HANDERPANTS from Snow Goose at Utica Square Shopping Centre in Tulsa Oklahoma. The Snow Goose offers contemporary gifts, award winning toys, hilarious cards, and comfortable clothing for women. Since 1981, the Snow Goose has provided shoppers of all ages a unique and eclectic blend of merchandise unlike that found anywhere else.

Locally-Owned Full-Service Salon, CENTRIC, the Salon at Philtower, Downtown Tulsa

Downtown Tulsa is one of my favorite places to shop, so I’m thrilled that my friend Amanda Burn’s salon is in the magnificent Philtower building on 5th Street, just east of Boston. This is one locally-owned business you’ll want to support!

Mandy has been doing my nails for years, and she gives the best French Gel manicure in Tulsa! She offers pedicures and manicures in all price ranges: a quick manicure is only $20, petite pedicure is $30 and full spa pedicure is only $60.

Centric is a full-service salon with two hair stylists on staff. Gentlemen working downtown can drop by for a quick executive trim or full hair cut. Ladies can drop by for a snappy hair cut or blow-dry or schedule a full highlighting. And if you have a hot date after work, drop by for a quick styling and know you’ll look your best.

Locally-Owned Full-Service Salon, CENTRIC, the Salon at Philtower, Downtown Tulsa

Massages and waxing are also available, so visit Carmen for an eye-brow wax, and it’s almost the time of year for your bikini wax. Massages and facials are only $60 – just the stress relievers you may need during your work day.

For those working downtown, Centric is conveniently located so you can work your salon needs into your work schedule. For those driving to downtown, Mandy has convenient parking in the lot across the street.

The last time I was in for my regular manicure, Mandy noticed again that I was wearing my hair in a pony tail. So, stylist Chris Tesh fit me in to whip my hair into shape!

The Salon’s decor is very contemporary and comfortable. Every product you may need is available for sale.

The Philtower building is located at 427 S. Boston Avenue, and you can get to the Centric Salon through the front door on Boston or from the Salon front door on 5th Street. Phone is 918-295-0002, and walk-ins are always welcome. Do tell Mandy that I sent you!

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