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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

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

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

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

Food Friday: Brownie’s Hamburger Stand

Last weekend I decided to head up to Tulsa for the Darryl Starbird car show. Now the show itself was totally worth it, loved seeing so many wonderful custom autos in one place. After walking for 4 hours, it was time for dinner so about 5p we stopped at a little burger joint and we were not disappointed.

Brownie’s Hamburger Stand is in a small building on the west side of Harvard just south of E 21st St. We were lucky to get a parking spot but had to wait for a couple minutes for a table to come open. Once we were seated, we looked over the menu. They had been so busy that day and were sold out of some things, so we didn’t order the burgers we wanted to try so we chose differently. Big K went with a classic Theta burger and I tried the smothered onion burger with an extra slice of bacon, for sides we ordered cheese fries and onion rings. The onion rings actually came to the table first with the cheese fries not far behind. Now when we were waiting, I watched one of the chefs prepare the onion rings. He took a handful of fresh cut onions and tossed them in the breading mix, from there right into the fryer. I absolutely loved these onion rings, the breading was light and flavorful. They were addictive and before I realized it, the big basket was empty. The cheese fries were also really good, the fries were perfectly cooked and covered in melted cheese. These went quick as well. As we were finishing the fries, the burgers came out. The smothered onions with lots of melted cheese were perfect on this burger along with the bacon. The meat was juicy and the buns buttery. Big K liked his Theta burger, loved the way the barbeque sauce brought out the flavor of the meat.

They were so busy that they did actually shut down after we were seated, they had no place to put anyone and the kitchen was behind. But their service was great and the girls were friendly. Brownie’s has been in Tulsa since 1956, there are lots of mementos from their history around the restaurant. They have tables or if you want to go old school, there is counter seating as well. I will definitely be back whenever I’m in Tulsa. 5 strips of bacon along with some onion rings.

Address: 2130 S Harvard Ave., Tulsa.

Food Friday: Mother Road Market

This is going to be a bit different but then again the Mother Road Market is different. The Mother Road Market is one of these newer food hall concepts of having lots of small restaurant owners come together to offer their food under one roof. Really it’s like a big food court, like the kind you would find at the mall. The upside is that there are only a few stores to shop at, plenty of seating, and you don’t have to walk too far. It’s also great if you have picky eaters or if everyone wants something different.

So the three of us walked into the building with a plan, everyone was to get whatever they wanted but different. We split up and each got our own stuff. I got some pimento and cheese wontons from Salt and Vinegar, Big K stopped at Curds and Whey for some loaded fries, and Mae wanted a pickle pizza from Zasa’s Pizza and Wings. After the first round, I got some sushi from Akira Sushi & Ramen that I shared with Big K, he got a Brazilian savory pastry puff from Doctor Kustom. Lastly we all shared a sampler platter from Da Yolk. I wanted to try more places but we were all stuffed. There is a burger place, ice cream, barbeque, tacos, chicken, bread, pastries, and a bar. Everything was good, and the service was great at each location. I really like this food court set up, gives the small businesses a chance to shine while not having to worry about so much overhead.

It’s called the Mother Road Market because it’s about a block south of the current alignment of historic Route 66 at the corner of Lewis and E. 11th St. The building started it’s life as Scrivner-Stevens Grocery distribution center built in 1939, the non-profit Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation remodeled the warehouse in 2016. They then reached out to small business owners to set up shop and officially opened in 2018. There is more than just food, plenty of small local shops to browse and a mini-golf course. There is seating inside and out, when we were there it was over 100, so we stayed inside. If you are in Tulsa, stop by and check out everything they have to offer.

Address: 1124 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa.

Center of the Universe

So I like to visit silly places and tourist attractions. Some live up to the hype, some don’t. The Center of the Universe in Tulsa sounds silly and a waste of time but in reality, it was cool.

First up is to find parking near the attraction, looks like parking is free on weekends and at night. You can park near the Union Depot, in one of the parking garages or just on the street. You then walk up onto the bridge that goes over the railroad tracks. When you get to the brick circle you are there, no signs or anything to point it out. Just go and stand in the center of the brick circle and speak. Sounds like you’re in a tunnel or in a pipe with the echo. I was skeptical at first but it really is strange. Just stand there and start talking, you will hear yourself. You can still hear those outside the circle and they can hear you.

No one is really sure why this happens, the bridge was reconstructed in 1983 after a fire damaged the original bridge. It wasn’t designed to be an “acoustic anomaly” but for some reason it is. Many people have theories, nothing scientifically proven. On the south side of the circle is a statue called The Artificial Cloud by Robert Haozous, it was placed there in 1991. It just seems to help with the eeriness of the location. If you’re in Tulsa this is a good place for a short side trip. Also it’s free unless you have to pay to park. Shouldn’t take any longer than 15 minutes unless there’s a crowd.

Address: 1 S Boston Ave., Tulsa.