All the News That's Fit To Taste
There are lots of events and updates to announce as we reach the end of summer in Oklahoma.
On September 1st through the 3rd, Oklahoma nightowls can enjoy the annual Dusk till Dawn Blues Festival in the tiny town of Rentiesville, Oklahoma. www.dcminnerblues.com
September 30th wine lovers will gather in Haskell, Oklahoma for the annual Green Country Wine Festival that Stone Bluff Cellars puts on. www.stonebluffcellars.com/
Blogosphere Updates
The Oklahoma Wine News Blog has posted some good news on Oklahoma wineries that recently participated successfully in the Toast of Taos wine event in New Mexico.
The PaddleTales Blog has briefly diverted from the normal area kayaking news to detail the popular new trend of home coffee roasting - Oklahoma style.
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Monday, August 28, 2006
Friday, August 25, 2006
Cool Reggae Music Event in Jenks Aug. 26
Green Country Eco-Expo Reggae Fest 2006
Date: Saturday August 26, 2006
Time: 11 AM – 6PM
Location: Jenks Riverwalk Crossing & Amphitheater
Come enjoy the music of local and regional Reggae bands at the amphitheater, then take a stroll down the Riverwalk to the Eco-Expo where you’ll find all sorts of healthy products and information on living the green life.
2006 ReggaeFest Music Schedule
3:30 Tincture
4:30 Citizen Mundi
5:30 Kinky Slinky
6:30 Outlaw Nation
7:30 Sam & the Stylees
8:30 Local Hero
9:30 Jah Roots
Admission is FREE & you are welcome to bring your own ice chest full of beverages, your pets, children, neighbors, and friends! No glass containers. All pets must remain on a leash at all times and must be people friendly.
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Date: Saturday August 26, 2006
Time: 11 AM – 6PM
Location: Jenks Riverwalk Crossing & Amphitheater
Come enjoy the music of local and regional Reggae bands at the amphitheater, then take a stroll down the Riverwalk to the Eco-Expo where you’ll find all sorts of healthy products and information on living the green life.
2006 ReggaeFest Music Schedule
3:30 Tincture
4:30 Citizen Mundi
5:30 Kinky Slinky
6:30 Outlaw Nation
7:30 Sam & the Stylees
8:30 Local Hero
9:30 Jah Roots
Admission is FREE & you are welcome to bring your own ice chest full of beverages, your pets, children, neighbors, and friends! No glass containers. All pets must remain on a leash at all times and must be people friendly.
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Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Murder Mystery Theater at Tidal School Vineyards
Two Excellent Oklahoma Wine Events in One Day
The Hitchcock Homicide Saturday, September 16, 2006 6pm - 9pm
Make your plans now to visit the winery in Drumright on the evening of September 16, 2006. Earlier that same day will be the Nuyaka Creek Winery Harvest festival. Attend both events for a killer introduction to some of Oklahoma' award winning wineries.
Nuyaka Creek WineFest -Free from Noon until 7pm
Hitchcock Homicide at Tidal School Vineyards - Tickets Only $34.95 (plus tax per person)
http://www.tidalschool.com/winery-events.htm
Call toll free 866-258-1903 for more information.
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The Hitchcock Homicide Saturday, September 16, 2006 6pm - 9pm
Make your plans now to visit the winery in Drumright on the evening of September 16, 2006. Earlier that same day will be the Nuyaka Creek Winery Harvest festival. Attend both events for a killer introduction to some of Oklahoma' award winning wineries.
Nuyaka Creek WineFest -Free from Noon until 7pm
Hitchcock Homicide at Tidal School Vineyards - Tickets Only $34.95 (plus tax per person)
http://www.tidalschool.com/winery-events.htm
Call toll free 866-258-1903 for more information.
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Saturday, August 19, 2006
Chunky Monkey Concert at Drumright Winery Sept. 30
BBQ & Music Live in the Vineyard!
Saturday, September 30, 2006 from 6pm - 9pm
The final Tidal School Vineyards summer series dinner/concert features Chunky Monkey playing hits from the super groups of the 60's, 70's, 80's and today.
Saturday, September 30, 2006 from 6pm - 9pm
The final Tidal School Vineyards summer series dinner/concert features Chunky Monkey playing hits from the super groups of the 60's, 70's, 80's and today.
We couldn't decide on our favorite barbeque. Is it smoked sausage, chicken, ribs, or brisket? So we're having all four! The weather will be cooler and a good time will be had by all!
Tickets only $20.95 plus tax, order yours online today or call toll free 866-258-1903 for more information.
http://www.tidalschool.com/winery-events.htm
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Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Southeastern Oklahoma Bed and Breakfast Spa
A little known oasis exists in Oklahoma, just south of I-40. Near the small town of Gerty, Oklahoma is the Wakefield Country Inn Bed & Breakfast.This little known rural Oklahoma getaway offers cozy rooms that are perfect for a romantic getaway or family gathering. All of their suites are only $125 per night and their wine grape vineyard is just a short walk from your room. Amazingly, the price also includes a five-course dinner, a full country breakfast, and a To-Die-For assortment of fresh homemade baked goods from P.J.’s Bakery. The rooms are quaint and the Wakefield family is one of the nicest that I have ever met.
However, for the Jones family, the real attraction is that uniquely Oklahoma combination of entertainment attractions: Skeetshooting and Fishing followed by Massage!
A midnight swim in their deluxe 51-jet hydrotherapy spa ends every evening off perfectly. Stick a fork in me...I'm done!
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Saturday, August 12, 2006
Oklahoma WineFest Sept 16, 2006
2006 Harvest Festival at Nuyaka Creek Winery
EVENT: September Harvest Festival
DATE: September 16, 2006 Noon until 7:00 PM
ADMISSION: Buy one $5.00 souvenir wine glass and taste all of the great Oklahoma wines
INFORMATION: Call the Nuyaka Mall at 918-756-8485
Join our celebration of fine wines during the Nuyaka Creek Winery September Harvest Festival! Sometimes we have cake!
The festival offers a fun filled day in the country, live music and the chance to visit with other folks interested in
building a great wine industry for our state.
http://www.nuyakacreek.com/winefest.htm
Whether wine is your livelihood, your avocation, your hobby, or just something you'd like to learn more about, the Nuyaka Creek Winery Harvest Festival is an event that is not to be missed.
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Tuesday, August 08, 2006
OKC to Host International Rowing Event
An OKC renovation project that was finished in 2004 created the new $3.5 million Chesapeake Boathouse which opened in January. Now that investment is paying off for Oklahoma City.
The U.S. Olympic Committee, in partnership with the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), has secured an international rowing competition in Oklahoma City for October 2007, the organization announced today. In Athens in 2004, the U.S. men’s eight man rowing crew won gold for the first time since the 1964 Tokyo Games. In 2007, Oklahoma City will host The USA Rowing World Challenges.
The USA Rowing World Challenge will showcase top international rowing talent from the most competitive teams in the world as they prepare for the 2008 Olympic Games. The event is expected to attract more than 150 international athletes and 50,000 spectators to Oklahoma City for the 10-day event.
The USA Rowing World Challenge will be an official Oklahoma Centennial Event and will be headquartered at Oklahoma City's new $3.5 million Chesapeake Boathouse with racing on the newly developed Oklahoma River championship rowing course. The 10-day event will close with international athletes joining Oklahomans in celebrating our state's 100th anniversary at the Oklahoma Centennial Parade on October 14, 2007.
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The U.S. Olympic Committee, in partnership with the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), has secured an international rowing competition in Oklahoma City for October 2007, the organization announced today. In Athens in 2004, the U.S. men’s eight man rowing crew won gold for the first time since the 1964 Tokyo Games. In 2007, Oklahoma City will host The USA Rowing World Challenges.
The USA Rowing World Challenge will showcase top international rowing talent from the most competitive teams in the world as they prepare for the 2008 Olympic Games. The event is expected to attract more than 150 international athletes and 50,000 spectators to Oklahoma City for the 10-day event.
The USA Rowing World Challenge will be an official Oklahoma Centennial Event and will be headquartered at Oklahoma City's new $3.5 million Chesapeake Boathouse with racing on the newly developed Oklahoma River championship rowing course. The 10-day event will close with international athletes joining Oklahomans in celebrating our state's 100th anniversary at the Oklahoma Centennial Parade on October 14, 2007.
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Saturday, August 05, 2006
2006 Oklahoma Wildlife Expo in OKC
For Immediate Release August 3, 2006
New activities featured at the 2006 Oklahoma Wildlife Expo
If you thought last year's Wildlife Expo was big, just wait until you see what the Wildlife Department has in store this year. The second annual Oklahoma Wildlife Expo, to be held Aug. 25-27, will feature more than 200 hands-on activities, including many brand new attractions.
'Last year's event was great for families and with all the new activities available, I am confident this year's Wildlife Expo will be even better,' said Nels Rodefeld, information and education chief for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and one of the 236 Department employees working on the event. 'Best of all, every one of these activities is absolutely free and you can register to win great Expo prizes at wildlifedepartment.com.'
Once again the Expo will be held at the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City. Here is a look at a sampling of the new activities available at the 2006 Wildlife Expo.
Calls of the Wild - Featured on Jay Leno's The Tonight Show, Ralph Duren can make 135 different animal sounds with just his mouth. His enthusiasm for the outdoors is contagious, his skills are amazing and his seminar is one you won't want to miss.
Kids in camo - Dress up your future hunter in their cutest camouflage outfits and enter the Cutest Kids in Camo Contest to be held Saturday morning.
Noodling Tub - See huge flathead catfish up close and watch a live noodling (hand fishing) demonstration.
Scuba adventures - Try on the latest scuba gear and enter to win two free scuba diving lessons.
Wild flavors - Michael Fusco enjoys hunting and fishing and specializes in preparing wild game and fresh fish. He is also skilled in pastry arts, and is considered one of Tulsa's premiere chefs. He will hold several seminars throughout the Expo demonstrating innovative methods for preparing mouthwatering meals of wild game.
Jon McGrath, a 13-year old skeet shooting phenom, will be at the Expo to visit with shooters, both old and young alike. McGrath is the youngest person to be named Captain of the All America Skeet Shooting Team and last year he won three gold medals at the Junior World Skeet Shooting Championship.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is partnering with a wide range of other state agencies, private individuals and outdoor-related companies to host this huge event. The Expo is designed to promote and perpetuate the appreciation of Oklahoma's wildlife and natural resources and provide hands-on learning opportunities for all types of outdoor enthusiasts.
The Expo is designed as an entertaining and educational event for both avid outdoor enthusiasts and those new to hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities. Every visitor will be sure to find something that interests them, from live butterflies, to mountain bike riding, to dog training, to sampling wild game.
The Wildlife Expo will take place Aug. 25-27 on the expansive grounds of the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City. Expo hours will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
To register for great Expo prizes or for more information regarding activities available at the Oklahoma Wildlife Expo log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
New activities featured at the 2006 Oklahoma Wildlife Expo
If you thought last year's Wildlife Expo was big, just wait until you see what the Wildlife Department has in store this year. The second annual Oklahoma Wildlife Expo, to be held Aug. 25-27, will feature more than 200 hands-on activities, including many brand new attractions.
'Last year's event was great for families and with all the new activities available, I am confident this year's Wildlife Expo will be even better,' said Nels Rodefeld, information and education chief for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and one of the 236 Department employees working on the event. 'Best of all, every one of these activities is absolutely free and you can register to win great Expo prizes at wildlifedepartment.com.'
Once again the Expo will be held at the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City. Here is a look at a sampling of the new activities available at the 2006 Wildlife Expo.
Calls of the Wild - Featured on Jay Leno's The Tonight Show, Ralph Duren can make 135 different animal sounds with just his mouth. His enthusiasm for the outdoors is contagious, his skills are amazing and his seminar is one you won't want to miss.
Kids in camo - Dress up your future hunter in their cutest camouflage outfits and enter the Cutest Kids in Camo Contest to be held Saturday morning.
Noodling Tub - See huge flathead catfish up close and watch a live noodling (hand fishing) demonstration.
Scuba adventures - Try on the latest scuba gear and enter to win two free scuba diving lessons.
Wild flavors - Michael Fusco enjoys hunting and fishing and specializes in preparing wild game and fresh fish. He is also skilled in pastry arts, and is considered one of Tulsa's premiere chefs. He will hold several seminars throughout the Expo demonstrating innovative methods for preparing mouthwatering meals of wild game.
Jon McGrath, a 13-year old skeet shooting phenom, will be at the Expo to visit with shooters, both old and young alike. McGrath is the youngest person to be named Captain of the All America Skeet Shooting Team and last year he won three gold medals at the Junior World Skeet Shooting Championship.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is partnering with a wide range of other state agencies, private individuals and outdoor-related companies to host this huge event. The Expo is designed to promote and perpetuate the appreciation of Oklahoma's wildlife and natural resources and provide hands-on learning opportunities for all types of outdoor enthusiasts.
The Expo is designed as an entertaining and educational event for both avid outdoor enthusiasts and those new to hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities. Every visitor will be sure to find something that interests them, from live butterflies, to mountain bike riding, to dog training, to sampling wild game.
The Wildlife Expo will take place Aug. 25-27 on the expansive grounds of the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City. Expo hours will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
To register for great Expo prizes or for more information regarding activities available at the Oklahoma Wildlife Expo log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Oklahoma Republican Riley Considering Party Switch?
Political Tip Hotline: Nancy Riley to Switch Parties and Become Democrat
The Oklahoma Political News Service is investigating a report that Oklahoma State Senator Nancy Riley, former GOP candidate for Lieutenant Governor, is set to switch parties and become a Democrat. Nancy Riley is a former Tulsa Public Schools teacher.
Reports are that Riley is reeling from her treatment by fellow Republicans in the State Senate and her party switch is a result.
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The Oklahoma Political News Service is investigating a report that Oklahoma State Senator Nancy Riley, former GOP candidate for Lieutenant Governor, is set to switch parties and become a Democrat. Nancy Riley is a former Tulsa Public Schools teacher.
Reports are that Riley is reeling from her treatment by fellow Republicans in the State Senate and her party switch is a result.
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Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Governor Brad Henry Renews Statewide Burn Ban
Gov. Henry institutes statewide burn ban to protect lives and property. - August 02, 2006
Sizzling heat has dried fields to a crisp, according to Oklahoma farmers, and now Gov. Brad Henry has decided to reinstate a burn ban across the state. The governor’s office announced the decision Wednesday morning after meeting with state fire experts and reviewing meteorological data from around the state. Officials with the Department of Agriculture recommended a new burn ban, citing extraordinary fire danger in Oklahoma.
Under the governor’s executive order, outdoor burning is banned, but there are some exemptions for low risk activities such as charcoal and gas grilling. Occupations such as welding can also earn exemptions, provided tradesmen follow specific protections outlined by the Department of Agriculture. Violations of the ban are misdemeanors punishable by as much as a $500 fine and one-year imprisonment.
Gov. Henry said the burn ban would remain in effect for as long as conditions merit. Because of record drought conditions, Oklahoma has been under some form of burn ban seven of the last 10 months. When Gov. Henry last lifted a ban in May, he made it clear he would not hesitate to reinstate it if the high fire danger returned.
Governor Brad Henry
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Sizzling heat has dried fields to a crisp, according to Oklahoma farmers, and now Gov. Brad Henry has decided to reinstate a burn ban across the state. The governor’s office announced the decision Wednesday morning after meeting with state fire experts and reviewing meteorological data from around the state. Officials with the Department of Agriculture recommended a new burn ban, citing extraordinary fire danger in Oklahoma.
Under the governor’s executive order, outdoor burning is banned, but there are some exemptions for low risk activities such as charcoal and gas grilling. Occupations such as welding can also earn exemptions, provided tradesmen follow specific protections outlined by the Department of Agriculture. Violations of the ban are misdemeanors punishable by as much as a $500 fine and one-year imprisonment.
Gov. Henry said the burn ban would remain in effect for as long as conditions merit. Because of record drought conditions, Oklahoma has been under some form of burn ban seven of the last 10 months. When Gov. Henry last lifted a ban in May, he made it clear he would not hesitate to reinstate it if the high fire danger returned.
Governor Brad Henry
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Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Try American Indian Food in Pawhuska!
The Bluestem Diner in Pawhuska, Oklahoma
Pawhuska's Bluestem Diner is a classic American diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dating back to 1943, the restaurant offers vistors a unique taste of Oklahoma lifestyle.
One great reason to visit the Bluestem is for the owner's specialty... American Indian food. About once a month, the restaurant serves traditional American Indian dinners that are hard to find anywhere. If you have never had the chance to taste: grape dumplings, corn soup, meat pies and fry bread...this is your chance. Give the diner a call to find out the next time you can fill up on the grape dumplings. In my neck of the woods, the specialty was Elderberry Dumplings. I wonder if grapes change the flavor much?
The Bluestem Diner
114 E. Main St.
Pawhuska, OK
(918) 287-2308
Open: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day but Thursday
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