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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: February 13th- February 15th

Might be raining this weekend, plus it’s Valentine’s Day on Saturday. Still events going on around the state. Cat show in El Reno, art show at Factory Obscura, and a few Lunar New Year celebrations going on around as well. Try to have a good weekend.

2nd Friday Norman Art Walk- Norman- Feb 13th

Lion Dance- Edmond Blue Moon Chinese Restaurant- Feb 13th

V-Day Bash and Art Show- Oklahoma City Factory Obscura- Feb 14th

Oklahoma Bison Association Winter Show & Auction- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Feb 14th

LOVE! On the Plaza- Oklahoma City Plaza District- Feb 14th

Indoor Farmers Market- Edmond Mitch Park- Feb 14th

Southwest District Livestock Show- Chickasha Grady County Fairgrounds- Feb 10th– 14th

Eagle Tours- Vian Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge- Feb 14th

I Love You MOH Valentine’s Party- Claremore Museum of History- Feb 14th

Valentine’s Dinner & Movie- Sulphur Chickasaw Cultural Center- Feb 14th

Quilting Across Generations- Lawton Great Plains Coliseum- Feb 13th– 14th

Second Saturdays- Stillwater Oklahoma State University Museum of Art- Feb 14th

Adele Wolf’s Burlesque & Variety Show- Oklahoma City Auditorium at the Douglass- Feb 14th

Vietnamese New Year Celebration- Oklahoma City 9101 S Western- Feb 15th

Pool & Spa Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Feb 13th– 15th

Buchanan’s Vintage Flea Market- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Feb 14th– 15th

Monster Jam- Oklahoma City Paycom Center- Feb 14th– 15th

Southwest Rustic Market- Elk City Convention Center- Feb 14th– 15th

TICA Cat Show- El Reno Canadian County Expo Center- Feb 13th– 15th

Oklahoma Tackle, Hunting, & Boat Show- Grove Wolf Creek Expo Center- Feb 13th– 15th

Lunar New Year- Norman Riverwind- Feb 15th

RV & Boat Show- Lawton Comanche County Fairgrounds- Feb 13th– 15th

Mardi Gras- Oklahoma City The Jones Assembly- Feb 15th

92nd Annual Woodward District Livestock Show- Woodward County Event Center- Feb 14th– 24th

Antique Doll Exhibit- Hominy Fred & Addie Drummond Home- Feb 4th– 28th

Love Takes Root Orchid Show- Oklahoma City Myriad Gardens- Now- Mar 1st

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: February 6th- February 8th

Supposed to be a nice weekend, so try to get out and enjoy some of the events around the state. The Mardi Gras parade in Norman looks fun, along with the plunge in Medicine Park. Be careful and have fun this weekend.

First Fridays on the Paseo- Oklahoma City Paseo Arts District- Feb 6th

First Friday Art Crawl- Tulsa Arts District- Feb 6th

German Live Band- Moore Royal Bavaria Restaurant- Feb 6th– 7th

Friends of the Guthrie Public Library Book Sale- Guthrie- Feb 7th

State Junior High Wrestling Championship- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Feb 5th– 7th

Sedgwick Street Rodders Winter Swap Meet- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Feb 6th– 7th

Bullnanza- Edmond/Guthrie Lazy E Arena- Feb 6th– 7th

Indoor Farmers Market- Edmond Mitch Park- Feb 7th

Mardi Gras Parade- Norman Downtown- Feb 7th

Valentine’s Craft Fair- Ponca City- Feb 7th

Kiwanis Kids Carnival- Elk City Convention Center- Feb 6th– 7th

Oklahoma Trade Days Variety Market- Chickasha Grady County Fairgrounds- Feb 7th

Bargain Blizzard Days- Altus- Feb 6th– 7th

Daddy Daughter Tea Party- Duncan Think Ability Garden Café- Feb 7th

2 Friends & Junk Craft Show- Tulsa Expo Square- Feb 6th– 7th

Winter Barn Sale- Claremore Shepherd’s Cross- Feb 6th– 7th

Eagle Tours- Vian Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge- Feb 7th

Oklahoma Invitational Black Rodeo- Tulsa Expo Square- Feb 7th

Medicine Park Plunge- Medicine Park- Feb 7th

Pickin’ in the Park: Bluegrass Acoustic Jam- Tulsa The Gathering Place- Feb 7th

Riversport OKC Indoor Rowing Challenge- Oklahoma City McClendon Whitewater Center- Feb 7th

Vietnamese New Year Celebration- Oklahoma City 13120 N Penn- Feb 8th

Prairie Classic Quarter Horse Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Feb 4th– 8th

An Affair of the Heart- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Feb 6th– 8th

Tulsa Boat, Sport, & Travel Show- Tulsa Expo Square- Feb 6th– 8th

Antique Doll Exhibit- Hominy Fred & Addie Drummond Home- Feb 4th– 28th

Love Takes Root Orchid Show- Oklahoma City Myriad Gardens- Now- Mar 1st

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: January 30th- February 1st

Not too much going on this weekend. Snow still on the ground with more cold coming, so stay warm and safe out there.

Norman Chocolate Festival- Norman- Jan 31st

German Live Band- Moore Royal Bavaria Restaurant- Jan 30th– 31st

Indoor Farmer’s Market- Edmond Mitch Park- Jan 31st

Red Dirt Robotics Competition- El Reno Canadian County Expo Center- Jan 31st

Southwest Oklahoma Vintage Toy Show- Chickasha Grady County Fairgrounds- Jan 31st

1st Annual Shop Hop- Guthrie- Jan 31st

CDC Mac N Cheese Cookoff- Ponca City Pioneer Technology Center- Jan 31st

Scotfest Burns Night- Tulsa River Spirit Casino Resort- Jan 31st

American Finals Rodeo- Tulsa Expo Square- Jan 29th– 31st

Tulsa Flea Market- Tulsa Expo Square- Jan 31st

BierKraft Burns Night- McAlester- Jan 31st

OK Home & Garden Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Jan 30th– Feb 1st

Pop-Up Market & Drag Show- Oklahoma City The Boom- Feb 1st

Downtown in December- Oklahoma City- Nov 13th– Feb 1st

Devon Ice Rink- Oklahoma City- Nov 14th– Feb 1st

Edmond Ice Rink- Edmond Mitch Park- Nov 7th– Feb 1st

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: January 23rd- January 25th

List is real short this week, not a lot going on as well as a few things already cancelling. These events are still scheduled to go on but you might check with their social media as the weekend goes on. Stay safe and warm no matter what this weekend.

German Live Band- Moore Royal Bavaria Restaurant- Jan 23rd– 24th

Indoor Farmer’s Market- Edmond Mitch Park- Jan 24th

PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour- Tulsa BOK Center- Jan 23rd– 24th

Craft Fest- Oklahoma City Downtown Metropolitan Library- Jan 24th

Oklahoma City Pro-Rodeo- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Jan 23th- 25th

National Pigeon Association Grand National Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Jan 23rd– 25th

Downtown in December- Oklahoma City- Nov 13th– Feb 1st

Devon Ice Rink- Oklahoma City- Nov 14th– Feb 1st

Edmond Ice Rink- Edmond Mitch Park- Nov 7th– Feb 1st

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Food Friday: Flatire Burger

While out taking pictures of historic places in Edmond, it was time for lunch and we realized that there was a good burger joint that we hadn’t been to in a while. Flatire Burger has been in Edmond for over 20 years, just west of the University of Central Oklahoma campus. We had gone there early on but hadn’t been back since. That was a mistake.

On a nice Saturday afternoon, after walking around the UCO campus, we went to Flatire. The weather was so nice that we sat out on the patio in January. We started lunch with the Green Chile Spokes. These are Anaheim chiles that have been roasted, then breaded and fried. The served them with a ranch type dipping sauce called Rooster sauce. We loved them. They were so good, crispy with a touch of heat to them. I could have eaten a whole bucket of them on my own. Now onto the burgers, I ordered a Juicy Lucy while Big K decided to tackle the Hell’s Kitchen burger. It didn’t take too long for us to get these incredible burgers. The Juicy Lucy is a half-pound burger stuffed with cheddar cheese, topped with more cheddar, bacon, grilled onions, and a fried egg. This was seriously on of the best burgers I’ve eaten. We all know the best burgers are messy and this one was so juicy that it was falling apart. Every bite just had so much flavor. As a side I got tator tots, which were fried perfectly. And the Hell’s Kitchen burger that Big K had, his exact words were “it is fucking amazing”. This burger brings the heat, grilled sweet onions, grilled jalapenos, ghost pepper cream cheese, bacon, salsa, chipotle mayo, and crushed tortilla chips. He ate it without breaking a sweat. He got the fries and loved them as well.

I totally need to remember that Flatire Burger is an option in when in Edmond. The service was outstanding and the patio was a great place to sit. I will give them 5 strips of bacon.

Address: 318 E. Ayers St., Edmond.

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: January 16th- January 19th

Deep into winter and January, still not a lot going on quite yet. Be careful and stay warm while out enjoying the events around the state.

German Live Band- Moore Royal Bavaria Restaurant- Jan 16th– 17th

Indoor Farmer’s Market- Edmond Mitch Park- Jan 17th

Castle Falls & Council Grove Historically Local Tour- Oklahoma City- Jan 17th

Chili Bowl Nationals- Tulsa Expo Square- Jan 11th– 17th

Western Hills Winter Bluegrass Festival- Wagoner The Lodge at Sequoyah State Park- Jan 15th– 17th

Dolly Parton’s Birthday Bash- Tulsa Gathering Place- Jan 17th

Mad Dog Demolition Derby- Claremore Expo Center- Jan 17th

Dolly Day- Oklahoma City Truck Yard- Jan 17th

Route 66 Family Mixer- Catoosa DW Correll Museum- Jan 17th

Monster Truck Wars- Duncan Stephens County Fairgrounds- Jan 17th

High Performance Racing Auction, Trade Show, & Swap Meet- Tulsa Expo Square- Jan 17th

OKC RV & Boat Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Jan 16th– 18th

International Finals Rodeo- Edmond/Guthrie Lazy E Arena- Jan 15th– 18th

Heart of Oklahoma Youth Rodeo- Chickasha Grady County Fairgrounds- Jan 17th– 18th

Stillwater Ice Rink- Stillwater- Nov 12th– Jan 18th

World of Wrestling Tulsa Nationals- Tulsa Expo Square- Jan 15th– 18th

MLK Commemorative March & Celebration Program- Enid Stride Bank Center- Jan 19th

MLK Day Parade & Celebration- Ardmore HFV Wilson Community Center- Jan 19th

Martin Luther King Jr. Parade- Tulsa- Jan 19th

MLK Holiday Parade- Oklahoma City- Jan 19th

Downtown in December- Oklahoma City- Nov 13th– Feb 1st

Devon Ice Rink- Oklahoma City- Nov 14th– Feb 1st

Edmond Ice Rink- Edmond Mitch Park- Nov 7th– Feb 1st

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: January 9th- January 11th

Hope everyone is having a good year so far. It’s winter but Mother Nature doesn’t seem to know that. A few events around the state going on. Have fun.

2nd Friday Norman Art Walk- Norman- Jan 9th

German Live Band- Moore Royal Bavaria Restaurant- Jan 9th– 10th

28th Annual Oklahoma High Performance Racing Auction, Trade Show & Swap Meet- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Jan 10th

KNID Agrifest- Enid Chisholm Trail Expo Center- Jan 9th– 10th

Celebrate the Eagle Day- Sulphur Chickasaw Cultural Center- Jan 10th

Route 66 Tour- Erick, Clinton, Weatherford, Hydro, Arcadia, Luther, Chandler, Tulsa, Miami- Jan 8th– 10th

Second Saturdays- Stillwater OSU Museum of Art- Jan 10th

Indian Taco Sale- Oklahoma City 4111 N Lincoln Blvd- Jan 10th

Red Dirt Dog Agility- El Reno Canadian County Expo Center- Jan 9th– 11th

Oklahoma Boat Expo- Tulsa Cox Business Center- Jan 9th– 11th

All Star Team Roping- Tulsa Expo Square- Jan 10th– 11th

Big Om Yoga Retreat- Hulbert Sequoyah State Park- Jan 9th– 11th

OKC Spirit Fair- Midwest City Reed Conference Center- Jan 10th– 11th

Herps Oklahoma Exotic Reptile & Pet Show- Shawnee Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center- Jan 10th– 11th

LIVE! on the Plaza- Oklahoma City Plaza District- Jan 11th

Cattlemen’s Congress- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Jan 3rd– 15th

Stillwater Ice Rink- Stillwater- Nov 12th– Jan 18th

Chili Bowl Nationals- Tulsa Expo Square- Jan 11th– 17th

Downtown in December- Oklahoma City- Nov 13th– Feb 1st

Devon Ice Rink- Oklahoma City- Nov 14th– Feb 1st

Edmond Ice Rink- Edmond Mitch Park- Nov 7th– Feb 1st

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Food Friday: Tikka Craze

Craving some Pakistani/Indian food? Well I found a small place on North Portland Ave that serves some really good food and it’s not a buffet.

We have been meaning to try Tikka Craze for quite a while, honestly keep forgetting. So one Saturday night, while out taking pictures of historic places, we both remembered and stopped in to try it out. Once again, another case of we should have stopped in earlier. Located in a big shopping center, there is a small dining room and you order at the counter. The girl who took our order was super nice and understanding. The have a big selection on their menu so we decided to try the combo meal with 2 entrees. I got sweet butter chicken and spinach with potato while Big K got grilled chicken tikka also with spinach and potato. The combos come with biryani and rice as well as a warm pita. It didn’t take long for us to get our food. My butter chicken was great, had a lovely sweet taste that I had not experienced before. The spinach with potato was great as well, had a buttery base that enhanced the flavor. The biryani and rice did have a bit of heat to it but nothing overwhelming. The highlight was the pita. So fresh and light, just the right amount of butter melted on top. It truly made the whole dinner. Big K loved everything in his combo. He agreed about the pita. The servings are huge and we both took home leftovers.

Tikka Craze is a really good place for Pakistani/Indian food. It helps if you know what you are getting, if you aren’t familiar with the food for this region I do suggest a buffet to try first. I’m giving them 5 strips of bacon.

Address: 4104 N. Portland Ave., Oklahoma City; 301 S. Bryant Ave., Edmond.

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Food Friday: Pattie’s Hamburgers & Roast Beef

Found another new burger place that lives up to the hype, Pattie’s Hamburgers & Roast Beef in Edmond. I know I’ve complained in the past about the number of burger places in the Oklahoma City metro but I’m always happy to have a good place enter the discussion.

We stopped in on a Friday night, there were quite a few people enjoying dinner already. We got a table and looked over the menu. Got our order taken pretty quickly- I went with the bacon cheeseburger, of course, with a side of onion rings while Big K got the spicy big sexy with fries. It didn’t take too long for the orders to come out and everything looked great. The bacon cheeseburger was covered in melted cheddar, caramelized onions, and some of the best bacon I’ve had in a while. Seriously, that bacon had a smoky sweetness that I don’t usually find in a restaurant. I also really liked the onion rings, they were similar to Sonic onion rings but better. The spicy big sexy that Big K got was interesting- two patties with bacon, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, grilled jalapenos, fried pickles, spicy mayo, fresh lettuce and tomato. The fries were double fried, the type that are crispy on the outside but soft in the middle. He loved every bite and agreed that the bacon was amazing.

I had been hearing a lot of positive about Pattie’s in different groups, everyone was right, they have good burgers. I’m excited to go back and try some of their other menu items. I’m giving them 5 strips of that really good bacon.

Address: 1149 E. 2nd Street, Edmond. (In the shopping center to the east of UCO, just west of the Walmart Market)

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Food Friday: Billy Sims Barbeque

I am a lover of good barbeque. Some brisket, pulled pork, sausage, or hot links, don’t care, I like it all. As strange as this comment might seem, it is hard to find in Oklahoma City. Yeah, we have lots of burger places but really only a few barbeque joints. Billy Sims Barbeque has been around for a while. I stopped once and wasn’t impressed but was in the mood, so I thought I would give them another try.

On a quiet Saturday night, we stopped in for dinner. The place was empty, so it didn’t take long to order or get the food. I just went with a sliced brisket dinner with loaded potato salad and mac and cheese. The brisket was good, not overly flavorful though. I did need the hickory barbeque sauce to liven it up. The Loaded potato salad was excellent, tangy with bacon bits. The mac and cheese was edible. Not my favorite but not as horrible as a frozen diet lunch I had a few weeks ago. I absolutely hated their bread, it could have been buttered on both sides when they toasted it, too dry. Big K got a combo dinner with sliced brisket and hot links with the same sides as well. He liked the brisket, thought the hot links were good but not too spicy.

Billy Sims is a football legend in Oklahoma. He was a running back for the University of Oklahoma from 1975-79, winning the Heisman Trophy in 1978. He went on to play with the Detroit Lions for a few seasons before retiring after an injury. In 2004, he opened with the first location in Tulsa. Since then the franchise has spread to six states. I will give them 4 strips of bacon. It wasn’t horrible but could be so much better. There are 22 locations in Oklahoma, with 12 more in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan.

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