(3352,1,'2010-10-28 14:03:33','2010-10-28 19:03:33','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4027936286/\" title=\"No Kids Halloween by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/4027936286_34b98c3bc8.jpg\" width=\"315\" height=\"500\" alt=\"No Kids Halloween\" /></a>\n\nSome times all a person needs is to hire a babysitter, grab a date and set out for a little adult entertainment. And what\'s wrong with that, especially at this most spooky of times - Halloween weekend? \n\nHere are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics. \n\n<!--more--><strong>Death of a Witch Photo Show</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 28, Starting at 6pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.dwellingspaces.net/\">Dwelling Spaces</a>, 119 S. Detroit Ave.\nWhat could be more scary this Halloween than the Wicked Witch of the West? Get a glimpse of her and her misadventures across the great state of Oklahoma in this unique photo show by <a href=\"http://www.evantaylorphoto.com/\">Tulsa photographer Evan Taylor</a> at one of Tulsa’s favorite little gift shops. Since you’re guaranteed to love it, get ready to choose between buttons, cards, prints, “mini-prints,” posters, shirts and more so that you can take a piece of this show home with you. Get an open bar and live music to boot. Bonus points if you wear your Glenda costume to the show – they’ll be bonus points from me and won’t be redeemable for anything cool but bragging rights, but still.\n\n<strong>Nightmare on 2nd Street</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 28, 6:30pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122779734445389&ref=ts\">Fleet Feet Blue Dome</a>, 419 E. Second Street.\nFleet Feet is hosting a fun run through downtown to celebrate this scariest of seasons. Streets in the Blue Dome will be closed to motorized traffic from 6:30 to 8:30pm along a one-mile course. Come ride your bike through downtown, dress up in your Halloween costume, decorate your bike, trick-or-treat at local businesses like McNellies, Joe Momma’s, and Lee’s and have a generally spooky time. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume and best decorated bicycle, so bring your best. Cost is $10; in exchange you get a t-shirt, beer, soup, and bread. Register online at FleetFeetTulsa.com, or in person at Fleet Feet.\n\n<strong>Evil Never Dies: A Murder Mystery Dinner</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 28, 7pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.meltingpot.com/\">The Melting Pot</a>, at 300 Riverwalk Terrace in Jenks\nPut on your detective hat and bring your appetite for this “whodunit” interactive fondue dinner. Servers will act out a murder mystery as guests dine on four special courses. Call (918) 299-8000 for your reservations.\n\n<strong>Psycho Path Haunted Attraction</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 28, 29 and 30, 7-11pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com/\">15157 E. 106th Street North in Sperry</a>\nThe woods are shrouded by a blanket of fog. All you can see is the narrow path taking you deeper and deeper into the darkness, where creatures wait behind every twist and turn. Your blood suddenly runs cold - you\'ve realized there\'s no turning back. The Psycho Path may be your only way home. Yikes! When there\'s a haunted path, a spooky ride-through and a haunted house, there\'s sure to be scares and screams for all. Tickets range $8-40; <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com\">visit the Psycho Path site for details and ticket sales</a>.\n\n<strong>The 13th Ward Haunted Attraction</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 28-31, Starting at 7pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://the13thward.com/\">220 South Elm Street in Jenks</a>\nVisitors welcome, residents wanted, victims certain – with more than 40,000 square feet of terrifying entertainment, The 13th Ward promises to submerge you into a chaotic dimension where savage patients run uncontrolled and illusions are reality. It’s not for the faint of heart, to say the least. See it every night from now until Halloween until 11pm. Admission starts at $18.\n\n<strong>The Rocky Horror Show</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 28, 29 and 30, 7:30pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\nCheck out the only musical in Tulsa that will rock your face off this weekend. Hear the classics – Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet and The Time Warp – and see Tulsa performer Chad Oliverson as the one, the only Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Get your tickets soon – several of the sections at The Joint are already sold out. <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">Tickets start at $35</a>.\n\n<strong>The Hex House</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 28, 29, 30 and 31, 7:30-11pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.darktulsa.com/\">Southeast corner of 71st and Memorial, next to Incredible Pizza\nHex House claims to be Tulsa\'s only extreme haunted attraction. One thing\'s for sure: It\'s not for children. Not for the faint of heart, Hex House promises to stupefy and terrify.\n\n<strong>Howl-O-Ween</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29, 5:30pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.thecanebrake.com/\">The Canebrake</a>, 33241 E. 732nd Road in Wagoner\nHead east to The Canebrake for the spooky dinner buffet, stay for the band, dancing, door prizes and fun. This is an adults-only party, but everyone had better wear a costume! Buffet is $30 and includes tax and tip. Make your reservations by calling (918) 485-1810. Until midnight.\n\n<strong>Scream Country Haunted Forest</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7:30-11pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.screamcountry.com/\">Deep in the woods of Drumright</a>\nLocated deep in the woods, haunting more than 40 acres of dark, twisting forest, Scream Country will be scaring the pants off Oklahomans for the 12 year in a row in 2009. See the haunted forest, the haunted house (a.k.a. Dead Block, the world\'s first maximum security zombie prison) and the corn mayhem, all with one ticket. Admission is $18, or skip the line and pay $35 for a scream pass. You can also grab a combo pass and see Evil Dead: The Musical - now with 33 percent more blood. Spooky! \n\n<strong>Luchaween</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Elote Cafe</a>, 514 S. Boston Ave..\nDon’t miss the first exhibition match of the off season of the Elote Luchador Wrestling Federation tonight, guaranteed to be the best costume party in town this Halloween weekend. <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Look for luchador matches starting at 8pm and going strong until 11:30pm</a> (click that link for a complete line-up). By the way, the matches will be kid friendly from 8-10pm. Look also for costume contests throughout the night, along with cash prizes and beer merchandise from the beer sponsors at the event. Let the ELWF help you to create a Halloween to remember this year.\n\n<strong>Dead Sexy, Rock n Roll Zombie Burlesque</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.nightingaletheater.com/~jeffwok/webcal/view_entry.php?id=458&date=20101029\">Nightingale Theater</a>, 1416 E. Fourth Street\nThe Rock \'n\' Roll Zombie burlesque troop, Dead Sexy, will spew out blood-spattered, good ol\' rock \'n\' roll, tough-girl hits from the 70\'s and 60\'s whilst revealing flesh and brains. The funk \'n\' roll band Night of the Comet will be risking their lives to start the show and will support the re-animated girl corpses in what should be quite a gory, sexy evening.\n\n<strong>Halloween Bash at PINK</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 9pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/people/Pink-Bar/1223935921\">PINK</a>, 18th and Boston\nJes from VH1′s Rock of Love will be at PINK to host the nastiest halloween party in the 918. Look for $1,000 in prizes for the costume contest, too.\n\n<strong>RiverParks Spooky Spoke CX Race and Ride</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, 4pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.riverparks.org/\">71st Street and Riverside Drive</a>\nFeeling like a bike ride this Halloween weekend? Check out this race and family free fun ride. Watch out for spooks and goblins along the way! Costumes are encouraged. Come as you are NOT. Registration opens at 4:00pm and closes 30 minutes prior to start of each race. One-day and annual USAC licenses will be on sale. Races will be held rain, sleet, or snow. Races will be run in low light conditions and lights are not required but are recommended. Parking is available near Helmerich Park near the volleyball area. Overflow parking will be at the parking lot north of 71st street. Registration will be located at the volleyball courts. Races start at 6pm.\n\n<strong>Assimilation Halloween Ball</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, Starting at 6pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/themarquee\">The Marquee</a>, 222 N. Main Street\nCheck out music by DJ Bone, DJ DeathJest, End: the DJ, DJ Parasight, DJ Sokmonkey, DJ Protokol, DJ Stigmatik and DJ 950 David and see sci-fi horror visuals provided by VJ Xylo Sesame and VJ William. Look also for a costume contest, giveaways and cash prizes. And don’t miss Zombie Walk 2010, y’all – the entry fee for that is $3. Admission is $6 in advance or in costume, $10.\n\n<strong>Hard Rock Casino Tulsa Halloween Party</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107134626019914&ref=ts\">Hard Rock Hotel and Casino</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\nCrossland will perform live in the Sequoyah Ballroom at the Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino, and special guest host Vince Neil from Motley Crue will be there, too. Look for $5,000 in costume prize giveaways, no cover, and a party that will last all night long.\n\n<strong>Freakers Ball</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7:15pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cainsballroom.com/\">Cain’s Ballroom</a>, 423 N. Main Street\nCan you believe that there’s a Halloween party in Tulsa that will celebrate its 36th birthday this year? Well, believe it, baby. The 36th Annual Freakers Ball will feature a $1000 Costume Contest and live tunes by Ghosts, Bait, Triple Fang, City of Tulsa Pipes &amp; Drums, Tony Romanello &amp; The Black Jackets, Oklahombres, Bad Things, Acoustic Freight Train, William Jospeh, Mariachi Tulsa, Color9, Acoustic Ross, tHE pORTRAYL, Silver Medals and Ill Fated. If you’d love a little homegrown music with your ghouls and goblins this Halloween, don’t miss this party. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $9 in advance, $10 at the door.\n\n<strong>Spider Ball</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148954385140424&ref=ts\">IDL Ballroom</a>, 230 E. First Street (1st and Detroit)\nThree rooms, three DJ styles, one cover charge. Plus, get Steve Cluck as your grand marshall of festivities and a variety of games, contests and other ghoulish activities. And don’t you dare show up without a costume. To help, Theatre Tulsa has offered to rent costumes exclusively to Spider Ball attendees at $10 per costume ($50 deposit). Their costume shop will be open Friday night (Oct. 29) 5-8pm specifically for Spider Ball attendees.\n\n<strong>Grand Latin Halloween Party</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\nWhere: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 E. Second Street\nHave you heard about the Grand Latin Halloween Party at Crowne Plaza this weekend? Here are the details: Be sure to wear your costume since there are $300 in costume contest prizes ready for the taking, live salsa, merengue and latin pop music, two dance floors and a full bar, all until the week hour of 3 in the morning. Admission is $15.\n\n<strong>Evil Dead: The Musical</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, 11:30pm (doors at 11:15pm)\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.evildeadthemusical.com/\">Broomstick Theater</a>, 51853 W. 101st Street South in Drumright\nthis hilarious live stage show takes all the elements of the cult classic horror films, Evil Dead 1, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness then combines them to make one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time. The songs in the show are completely off the wall as well. Titles like \"All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons\" and \"What the F*@k was That\" will have you rolling in your seats, and screaming for more and more blood. Choose tickets in the non-splatter zone, or go balls-to-the-wall and opt for the full-on splatter zone seats. Either way, you\'re bound to have a hilarious time. Tickets start at $20. ','Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults','Here are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.','inherit','open','open','','3309-revision-4','','','2010-10-28 14:03:33','2010-10-28 19:03:33','',3309,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3309-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(3353,1,'2010-10-29 11:01:15','2010-10-29 16:01:15','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"No Kids Halloween by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4027936286/\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/4027936286_34b98c3bc8_z.jpg?zz=1\" alt=\"No Kids Halloween\" width=\"403\" height=\"640\" /></a></p>\nSome times all a person needs is to hire a babysitter, grab a date and set out for a little adult entertainment. And what\'s wrong with that, especially at this most spooky of times - Halloween weekend?\n\nHere are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.\n\n<!--more-->\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\n<strong>Psycho Path Haunted Attraction</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7-11pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com/\">15157 E. 106th Street North in Sperry</a>\nThe woods are shrouded by a blanket of fog. All you can see is the narrow path taking you deeper and deeper into the darkness, where creatures wait behind every twist and turn. Your blood suddenly runs cold - you\'ve realized there\'s no turning back. The Psycho Path may be your only way home. Yikes! When there\'s a haunted path, a spooky ride-through and a haunted house, there\'s sure to be scares and screams for all. Tickets range $8-40; <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com\">visit the Psycho Path site for details and ticket sales</a>.\n\n<strong>The 13th Ward Haunted Attraction</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29-31, Starting at 7pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://the13thward.com/\">220 South Elm Street in Jenks</a>\nVisitors welcome, residents wanted, victims certain – with more than 40,000 square feet of terrifying entertainment, The 13th Ward promises to submerge you into a chaotic dimension where savage patients run uncontrolled and illusions are reality. It’s not for the faint of heart, to say the least. See it every night from now until Halloween until 11pm. Admission starts at $18.\n\n<strong>The Rocky Horror Show</strong>\nWhen: 29 and 30, 7:30pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\nCheck out the only musical in Tulsa that will rock your face off this weekend. Hear the classics – Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet and The Time Warp – and see Tulsa performer Chad Oliverson as the one, the only Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Get your tickets soon – several of the sections at The Joint are already sold out. <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">Tickets start at $35</a>.\n\n<strong>The Hex House</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29, 30 and 31, 7:30-11pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.darktulsa.com/\">Southeast corner of 71st and Memorial, next to Incredible Pizza</a>\nHex House claims to be Tulsa\'s only extreme haunted attraction. One thing\'s for sure: It\'s not for children. Not for the faint of heart, Hex House promises to stupefy and terrify.\n\n<strong>Howl-O-Ween</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29, 5:30pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.thecanebrake.com/\">The Canebrake</a>, 33241 E. 732nd Road in Wagoner\nHead east to The Canebrake for the spooky dinner buffet, stay for the band, dancing, door prizes and fun. This is an adults-only party, but everyone had better wear a costume! Buffet is $30 and includes tax and tip. Make your reservations by calling (918) 485-1810. Until midnight.\n\n<strong>Scream Country Haunted Forest</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7:30-11pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.screamcountry.com/\">Deep in the woods of Drumright</a>\nLocated deep in the woods, haunting more than 40 acres of dark, twisting forest, Scream Country will be scaring the pants off Oklahomans for the 12 year in a row in 2009. See the haunted forest, the haunted house (a.k.a. Dead Block, the world\'s first maximum security zombie prison) and the corn mayhem, all with one ticket. Admission is $18, or skip the line and pay $35 for a scream pass. You can also grab a combo pass and see Evil Dead: The Musical - now with 33 percent more blood. Spooky!\n\n<strong>Luchaween</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Elote Cafe</a>, 514 S. Boston Ave..\nDon’t miss the first exhibition match of the off season of the Elote Luchador Wrestling Federation tonight, guaranteed to be the best costume party in town this Halloween weekend. <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Look for luchador matches starting at 8pm and going strong until 11:30pm</a> (click that link for a complete line-up). By the way, the matches will be kid friendly from 8-10pm. Look also for costume contests throughout the night, along with cash prizes and beer merchandise from the beer sponsors at the event. Let the ELWF help you to create a Halloween to remember this year.\n\n<strong>Dead Sexy, Rock n Roll Zombie Burlesque</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.nightingaletheater.com/~jeffwok/webcal/view_entry.php?id=458&amp;date=20101029\">Nightingale Theater</a>, 1416 E. Fourth Street\nThe Rock \'n\' Roll Zombie burlesque troop, Dead Sexy, will spew out blood-spattered, good ol\' rock \'n\' roll, tough-girl hits from the 70\'s and 60\'s whilst revealing flesh and brains. The funk \'n\' roll band Night of the Comet will be risking their lives to start the show and will support the re-animated girl corpses in what should be quite a gory, sexy evening.\n\n<strong>Halloween Bash at PINK</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 9pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/people/Pink-Bar/1223935921\">PINK</a>, 18th and Boston\nJes from VH1′s Rock of Love will be at PINK to host the nastiest halloween party in the 918. Look for $1,000 in prizes for the costume contest, too.\n\n<strong>Midnight Movie: Dead Alive</strong>\nWhen: Friday and Saturday, midnight\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.circlecinema.com/\">Circle Cinema</a>, 12 S. Lewis Ave.\nA young man\'s mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey. She gets sick and dies, at which time she comes back to life, killing and eating dogs, nurses, friends and neighbors. And if you\'ve never been to the Midnight Movie at Circle Cinema, this would be the perfect time to give it a try.\n\n<strong>Thriller Dance Class</strong>\nWhen: 1pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.idaredboutique.com/\">Ida Red Boutique</a>, 3336 S. Peoria Ave.\nHeather Hall from Studio One will be teaching the Dance from the classic Michael Jackson Thriller video. This class was quite a hit last year, so you might wanna show up early to make sure to get a spot.\n\n<strong>RiverParks Spooky Spoke CX Race and Ride</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, 4pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.riverparks.org/\">71st Street and Riverside Drive</a>\nFeeling like a bike ride this Halloween weekend? Check out this race and family free fun ride. Watch out for spooks and goblins along the way! Costumes are encouraged. Come as you are NOT. Registration opens at 4:00pm and closes 30 minutes prior to start of each race. One-day and annual USAC licenses will be on sale. Races will be held rain, sleet, or snow. Races will be run in low light conditions and lights are not required but are recommended. Parking is available near Helmerich Park near the volleyball area. Overflow parking will be at the parking lot north of 71st street. Registration will be located at the volleyball courts. Races start at 6pm.\n\n<strong>Assimilation Halloween Ball</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, Starting at 6pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/themarquee\">The Marquee</a>, 222 N. Main Street\nCheck out music by DJ Bone, DJ DeathJest, End: the DJ, DJ Parasight, DJ Sokmonkey, DJ Protokol, DJ Stigmatik and DJ 950 David and see sci-fi horror visuals provided by VJ Xylo Sesame and VJ William. Look also for a costume contest, giveaways and cash prizes. And don’t miss Zombie Walk 2010, y’all – the entry fee for that is $3. Admission is $6 in advance or in costume, $10.\n\n<strong>Hard Rock Casino Tulsa Halloween Party</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107134626019914&amp;ref=ts\">Hard Rock Hotel and Casino</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\nCrossland will perform live in the Sequoyah Ballroom at the Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino, and special guest host Vince Neil from Motley Crue will be there, too. Look for $5,000 in costume prize giveaways, no cover, and a party that will last all night long.\n\n<strong>Freakers Ball</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7:15pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cainsballroom.com/\">Cain’s Ballroom</a>, 423 N. Main Street\nCan you believe that there’s a Halloween party in Tulsa that will celebrate its 36th birthday this year? Well, believe it, baby. The 36th Annual Freakers Ball will feature a $1000 Costume Contest and live tunes by Ghosts, Bait, Triple Fang, City of Tulsa Pipes &amp; Drums, Tony Romanello &amp; The Black Jackets, Oklahombres, Bad Things, Acoustic Freight Train, William Jospeh, Mariachi Tulsa, Color9, Acoustic Ross, tHE pORTRAYL, Silver Medals and Ill Fated. If you’d love a little homegrown music with your ghouls and goblins this Halloween, don’t miss this party. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $9 in advance, $10 at the door.\n\n<strong>The Max Retropub Halloween Party and Costume Contest</strong>\nWhen: 9pm\nWhere: The Max Retropub, 114 S. Elgin Ave.\nGet a costume contest with a $100 grand prize along with a specialty Ghostbusters-themed “Slimer” drink at Tulsa’s home for all that is ’80s. Look also for live entertainment and giveaways.\n\n<strong>Spider Ball</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148954385140424&amp;ref=ts\">IDL Ballroom</a>, 230 E. First Street (1st and Detroit)\nThree rooms, three DJ styles, one cover charge. Plus, get Steve Cluck as your grand marshall of festivities and a variety of games, contests and other ghoulish activities. And don’t you dare show up without a costume. To help, Theatre Tulsa has offered to rent costumes exclusively to Spider Ball attendees at $10 per costume ($50 deposit). Their costume shop will be open Friday night (Oct. 29) 5-8pm specifically for Spider Ball attendees.\n\n<strong>Grand Latin Halloween Party</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\nWhere: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 E. Second Street\nHave you heard about the Grand Latin Halloween Party at Crowne Plaza this weekend? Here are the details: Be sure to wear your costume since there are $300 in costume contest prizes ready for the taking, live salsa, merengue and latin pop music, two dance floors and a full bar, all until the week hour of 3 in the morning. Admission is $15.\n\n<strong>Evil Dead: The Musical</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, 11:30pm (doors at 11:15pm)\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.evildeadthemusical.com/\">Broomstick Theater</a>, 51853 W. 101st Street South in Drumright\nThis live stage show takes all the elements of the cult classic horror films, Evil Dead 1, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness then combines them to make one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time. The songs in the show are completely off the wall as well. Titles like \"All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons\" and \"What the F*@k was That\" will have you rolling in your seats, and screaming for more and more blood. Choose tickets in the non-splatter zone, or go balls-to-the-wall and opt for the full-on splatter zone seats. Either way, you\'re bound to have a hilarious time. Tickets start at $20.','Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults','Here are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.','inherit','open','open','','3309-autosave','','','2010-10-29 11:01:15','2010-10-29 16:01:15','',3309,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3309-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(3382,1,'2010-10-28 22:53:50','2010-10-29 03:53:50','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4027936286/\" title=\"No Kids Halloween by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/4027936286_34b98c3bc8_z.jpg?zz=1\" width=\"403\" height=\"640\" alt=\"No Kids Halloween\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\nSome times all a person needs is to hire a babysitter, grab a date and set out for a little adult entertainment. And what\'s wrong with that, especially at this most spooky of times - Halloween weekend?\r\n\r\nHere are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<strong>Death of a Witch Photo Show</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, Starting at 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.dwellingspaces.net/\">Dwelling Spaces</a>, 119 S. Detroit Ave.\r\nWhat could be more scary this Halloween than the Wicked Witch of the West? Get a glimpse of her and her misadventures across the great state of Oklahoma in this unique photo show by <a href=\"http://www.evantaylorphoto.com/\">Tulsa photographer Evan Taylor</a> at one of Tulsa’s favorite little gift shops. Since you’re guaranteed to love it, get ready to choose between buttons, cards, prints, “mini-prints,” posters, shirts and more so that you can take a piece of this show home with you. Get an open bar and live music to boot. Bonus points if you wear your Glenda costume to the show – they’ll be bonus points from me and won’t be redeemable for anything cool but bragging rights, but still.\r\n\r\n<strong>Nightmare on 2nd Street</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, 6:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122779734445389&amp;ref=ts\">Fleet Feet Blue Dome</a>, 419 E. Second Street.\r\nFleet Feet is hosting a fun run through downtown to celebrate this scariest of seasons. Streets in the Blue Dome will be closed to motorized traffic from 6:30 to 8:30pm along a one-mile course. Come ride your bike through downtown, dress up in your Halloween costume, decorate your bike, trick-or-treat at local businesses like McNellies, Joe Momma’s, and Lee’s and have a generally spooky time. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume and best decorated bicycle, so bring your best. Cost is $10; in exchange you get a t-shirt, beer, soup, and bread. Register online at FleetFeetTulsa.com, or in person at Fleet Feet.\r\n\r\n<strong>Evil Never Dies: A Murder Mystery Dinner</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.meltingpot.com/\">The Melting Pot</a>, at 300 Riverwalk Terrace in Jenks\r\nPut on your detective hat and bring your appetite for this “whodunit” interactive fondue dinner. Servers will act out a murder mystery as guests dine on four special courses. Call (918) 299-8000 for your reservations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Psycho Path Haunted Attraction</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, 29 and 30, 7-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com/\">15157 E. 106th Street North in Sperry</a>\r\nThe woods are shrouded by a blanket of fog. All you can see is the narrow path taking you deeper and deeper into the darkness, where creatures wait behind every twist and turn. Your blood suddenly runs cold - you\'ve realized there\'s no turning back. The Psycho Path may be your only way home. Yikes! When there\'s a haunted path, a spooky ride-through and a haunted house, there\'s sure to be scares and screams for all. Tickets range $8-40; <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com\">visit the Psycho Path site for details and ticket sales</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>The 13th Ward Haunted Attraction</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28-31, Starting at 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://the13thward.com/\">220 South Elm Street in Jenks</a>\r\nVisitors welcome, residents wanted, victims certain – with more than 40,000 square feet of terrifying entertainment, The 13th Ward promises to submerge you into a chaotic dimension where savage patients run uncontrolled and illusions are reality. It’s not for the faint of heart, to say the least. See it every night from now until Halloween until 11pm. Admission starts at $18.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Rocky Horror Show</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, 29 and 30, 7:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\r\nCheck out the only musical in Tulsa that will rock your face off this weekend. Hear the classics – Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet and The Time Warp – and see Tulsa performer Chad Oliverson as the one, the only Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Get your tickets soon – several of the sections at The Joint are already sold out. <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">Tickets start at $35</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Hex House</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, 29, 30 and 31, 7:30-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.darktulsa.com/\">Southeast corner of 71st and Memorial, next to Incredible Pizza</a>\r\nHex House claims to be Tulsa\'s only extreme haunted attraction. One thing\'s for sure: It\'s not for children. Not for the faint of heart, Hex House promises to stupefy and terrify.\r\n\r\n<strong>Howl-O-Ween</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 5:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.thecanebrake.com/\">The Canebrake</a>, 33241 E. 732nd Road in Wagoner\r\nHead east to The Canebrake for the spooky dinner buffet, stay for the band, dancing, door prizes and fun. This is an adults-only party, but everyone had better wear a costume! Buffet is $30 and includes tax and tip. Make your reservations by calling (918) 485-1810. Until midnight.\r\n\r\n<strong>Scream Country Haunted Forest</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7:30-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.screamcountry.com/\">Deep in the woods of Drumright</a>\r\nLocated deep in the woods, haunting more than 40 acres of dark, twisting forest, Scream Country will be scaring the pants off Oklahomans for the 12 year in a row in 2009. See the haunted forest, the haunted house (a.k.a. Dead Block, the world\'s first maximum security zombie prison) and the corn mayhem, all with one ticket. Admission is $18, or skip the line and pay $35 for a scream pass. You can also grab a combo pass and see Evil Dead: The Musical - now with 33 percent more blood. Spooky!\r\n\r\n<strong>Luchaween</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Elote Cafe</a>, 514 S. Boston Ave..\r\nDon’t miss the first exhibition match of the off season of the Elote Luchador Wrestling Federation tonight, guaranteed to be the best costume party in town this Halloween weekend. <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Look for luchador matches starting at 8pm and going strong until 11:30pm</a> (click that link for a complete line-up). By the way, the matches will be kid friendly from 8-10pm. Look also for costume contests throughout the night, along with cash prizes and beer merchandise from the beer sponsors at the event. Let the ELWF help you to create a Halloween to remember this year.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dead Sexy, Rock n Roll Zombie Burlesque</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.nightingaletheater.com/~jeffwok/webcal/view_entry.php?id=458&amp;date=20101029\">Nightingale Theater</a>, 1416 E. Fourth Street\r\nThe Rock \'n\' Roll Zombie burlesque troop, Dead Sexy, will spew out blood-spattered, good ol\' rock \'n\' roll, tough-girl hits from the 70\'s and 60\'s whilst revealing flesh and brains. The funk \'n\' roll band Night of the Comet will be risking their lives to start the show and will support the re-animated girl corpses in what should be quite a gory, sexy evening.\r\n\r\n<strong>Halloween Bash at PINK</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/people/Pink-Bar/1223935921\">PINK</a>, 18th and Boston\r\nJes from VH1′s Rock of Love will be at PINK to host the nastiest halloween party in the 918. Look for $1,000 in prizes for the costume contest, too.\r\n\r\n<strong>RiverParks Spooky Spoke CX Race and Ride</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 4pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.riverparks.org/\">71st Street and Riverside Drive</a>\r\nFeeling like a bike ride this Halloween weekend? Check out this race and family free fun ride. Watch out for spooks and goblins along the way! Costumes are encouraged. Come as you are NOT. Registration opens at 4:00pm and closes 30 minutes prior to start of each race. One-day and annual USAC licenses will be on sale. Races will be held rain, sleet, or snow. Races will be run in low light conditions and lights are not required but are recommended. Parking is available near Helmerich Park near the volleyball area. Overflow parking will be at the parking lot north of 71st street. Registration will be located at the volleyball courts. Races start at 6pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>Assimilation Halloween Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, Starting at 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/themarquee\">The Marquee</a>, 222 N. Main Street\r\nCheck out music by DJ Bone, DJ DeathJest, End: the DJ, DJ Parasight, DJ Sokmonkey, DJ Protokol, DJ Stigmatik and DJ 950 David and see sci-fi horror visuals provided by VJ Xylo Sesame and VJ William. Look also for a costume contest, giveaways and cash prizes. And don’t miss Zombie Walk 2010, y’all – the entry fee for that is $3. Admission is $6 in advance or in costume, $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hard Rock Casino Tulsa Halloween Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107134626019914&amp;ref=ts\">Hard Rock Hotel and Casino</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\r\nCrossland will perform live in the Sequoyah Ballroom at the Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino, and special guest host Vince Neil from Motley Crue will be there, too. Look for $5,000 in costume prize giveaways, no cover, and a party that will last all night long.\r\n\r\n<strong>Freakers Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7:15pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cainsballroom.com/\">Cain’s Ballroom</a>, 423 N. Main Street\r\nCan you believe that there’s a Halloween party in Tulsa that will celebrate its 36th birthday this year? Well, believe it, baby. The 36th Annual Freakers Ball will feature a $1000 Costume Contest and live tunes by Ghosts, Bait, Triple Fang, City of Tulsa Pipes &amp; Drums, Tony Romanello &amp; The Black Jackets, Oklahombres, Bad Things, Acoustic Freight Train, William Jospeh, Mariachi Tulsa, Color9, Acoustic Ross, tHE pORTRAYL, Silver Medals and Ill Fated. If you’d love a little homegrown music with your ghouls and goblins this Halloween, don’t miss this party. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $9 in advance, $10 at the door.\r\n\r\n<strong>Spider Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148954385140424&amp;ref=ts\">IDL Ballroom</a>, 230 E. First Street (1st and Detroit)\r\nThree rooms, three DJ styles, one cover charge. Plus, get Steve Cluck as your grand marshall of festivities and a variety of games, contests and other ghoulish activities. And don’t you dare show up without a costume. To help, Theatre Tulsa has offered to rent costumes exclusively to Spider Ball attendees at $10 per costume ($50 deposit). Their costume shop will be open Friday night (Oct. 29) 5-8pm specifically for Spider Ball attendees.\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Latin Halloween Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 E. Second Street\r\nHave you heard about the Grand Latin Halloween Party at Crowne Plaza this weekend? Here are the details: Be sure to wear your costume since there are $300 in costume contest prizes ready for the taking, live salsa, merengue and latin pop music, two dance floors and a full bar, all until the week hour of 3 in the morning. Admission is $15.\r\n\r\n<strong>Evil Dead: The Musical</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 11:30pm (doors at 11:15pm)\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.evildeadthemusical.com/\">Broomstick Theater</a>, 51853 W. 101st Street South in Drumright\r\nThis live stage show takes all the elements of the cult classic horror films, Evil Dead 1, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness then combines them to make one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time. The songs in the show are completely off the wall as well. Titles like \"All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons\" and \"What the F*@k was That\" will have you rolling in your seats, and screaming for more and more blood. Choose tickets in the non-splatter zone, or go balls-to-the-wall and opt for the full-on splatter zone seats. Either way, you\'re bound to have a hilarious time. Tickets start at $20.','Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults','Here are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.','inherit','open','open','','3309-revision-8','','','2010-10-28 22:53:50','2010-10-29 03:53:50','',3309,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3309-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(3354,1,'2010-10-28 14:04:29','2010-10-28 19:04:29','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4027936286/\" title=\"No Kids Halloween by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/4027936286_34b98c3bc8.jpg\" width=\"315\" height=\"500\" alt=\"No Kids Halloween\" /></a>\r\n\r\nSome times all a person needs is to hire a babysitter, grab a date and set out for a little adult entertainment. And what\'s wrong with that, especially at this most spooky of times - Halloween weekend? \r\n\r\nHere are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics. \r\n\r\n<!--more--><strong>Death of a Witch Photo Show</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, Starting at 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.dwellingspaces.net/\">Dwelling Spaces</a>, 119 S. Detroit Ave.\r\nWhat could be more scary this Halloween than the Wicked Witch of the West? Get a glimpse of her and her misadventures across the great state of Oklahoma in this unique photo show by <a href=\"http://www.evantaylorphoto.com/\">Tulsa photographer Evan Taylor</a> at one of Tulsa’s favorite little gift shops. Since you’re guaranteed to love it, get ready to choose between buttons, cards, prints, “mini-prints,” posters, shirts and more so that you can take a piece of this show home with you. Get an open bar and live music to boot. Bonus points if you wear your Glenda costume to the show – they’ll be bonus points from me and won’t be redeemable for anything cool but bragging rights, but still.\r\n\r\n<strong>Nightmare on 2nd Street</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, 6:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122779734445389&ref=ts\">Fleet Feet Blue Dome</a>, 419 E. Second Street.\r\nFleet Feet is hosting a fun run through downtown to celebrate this scariest of seasons. Streets in the Blue Dome will be closed to motorized traffic from 6:30 to 8:30pm along a one-mile course. Come ride your bike through downtown, dress up in your Halloween costume, decorate your bike, trick-or-treat at local businesses like McNellies, Joe Momma’s, and Lee’s and have a generally spooky time. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume and best decorated bicycle, so bring your best. Cost is $10; in exchange you get a t-shirt, beer, soup, and bread. Register online at FleetFeetTulsa.com, or in person at Fleet Feet.\r\n\r\n<strong>Evil Never Dies: A Murder Mystery Dinner</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.meltingpot.com/\">The Melting Pot</a>, at 300 Riverwalk Terrace in Jenks\r\nPut on your detective hat and bring your appetite for this “whodunit” interactive fondue dinner. Servers will act out a murder mystery as guests dine on four special courses. Call (918) 299-8000 for your reservations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Psycho Path Haunted Attraction</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, 29 and 30, 7-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com/\">15157 E. 106th Street North in Sperry</a>\r\nThe woods are shrouded by a blanket of fog. All you can see is the narrow path taking you deeper and deeper into the darkness, where creatures wait behind every twist and turn. Your blood suddenly runs cold - you\'ve realized there\'s no turning back. The Psycho Path may be your only way home. Yikes! When there\'s a haunted path, a spooky ride-through and a haunted house, there\'s sure to be scares and screams for all. Tickets range $8-40; <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com\">visit the Psycho Path site for details and ticket sales</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>The 13th Ward Haunted Attraction</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28-31, Starting at 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://the13thward.com/\">220 South Elm Street in Jenks</a>\r\nVisitors welcome, residents wanted, victims certain – with more than 40,000 square feet of terrifying entertainment, The 13th Ward promises to submerge you into a chaotic dimension where savage patients run uncontrolled and illusions are reality. It’s not for the faint of heart, to say the least. See it every night from now until Halloween until 11pm. Admission starts at $18.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Rocky Horror Show</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, 29 and 30, 7:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\r\nCheck out the only musical in Tulsa that will rock your face off this weekend. Hear the classics – Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet and The Time Warp – and see Tulsa performer Chad Oliverson as the one, the only Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Get your tickets soon – several of the sections at The Joint are already sold out. <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">Tickets start at $35</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Hex House</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, 29, 30 and 31, 7:30-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.darktulsa.com/\">Southeast corner of 71st and Memorial, next to Incredible Pizza\r\nHex House claims to be Tulsa\'s only extreme haunted attraction. One thing\'s for sure: It\'s not for children. Not for the faint of heart, Hex House promises to stupefy and terrify.\r\n\r\n<strong>Howl-O-Ween</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 5:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.thecanebrake.com/\">The Canebrake</a>, 33241 E. 732nd Road in Wagoner\r\nHead east to The Canebrake for the spooky dinner buffet, stay for the band, dancing, door prizes and fun. This is an adults-only party, but everyone had better wear a costume! Buffet is $30 and includes tax and tip. Make your reservations by calling (918) 485-1810. Until midnight.\r\n\r\n<strong>Scream Country Haunted Forest</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7:30-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.screamcountry.com/\">Deep in the woods of Drumright</a>\r\nLocated deep in the woods, haunting more than 40 acres of dark, twisting forest, Scream Country will be scaring the pants off Oklahomans for the 12 year in a row in 2009. See the haunted forest, the haunted house (a.k.a. Dead Block, the world\'s first maximum security zombie prison) and the corn mayhem, all with one ticket. Admission is $18, or skip the line and pay $35 for a scream pass. You can also grab a combo pass and see Evil Dead: The Musical - now with 33 percent more blood. Spooky! \r\n\r\n<strong>Luchaween</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Elote Cafe</a>, 514 S. Boston Ave..\r\nDon’t miss the first exhibition match of the off season of the Elote Luchador Wrestling Federation tonight, guaranteed to be the best costume party in town this Halloween weekend. <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Look for luchador matches starting at 8pm and going strong until 11:30pm</a> (click that link for a complete line-up). By the way, the matches will be kid friendly from 8-10pm. Look also for costume contests throughout the night, along with cash prizes and beer merchandise from the beer sponsors at the event. Let the ELWF help you to create a Halloween to remember this year.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dead Sexy, Rock n Roll Zombie Burlesque</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.nightingaletheater.com/~jeffwok/webcal/view_entry.php?id=458&date=20101029\">Nightingale Theater</a>, 1416 E. Fourth Street\r\nThe Rock \'n\' Roll Zombie burlesque troop, Dead Sexy, will spew out blood-spattered, good ol\' rock \'n\' roll, tough-girl hits from the 70\'s and 60\'s whilst revealing flesh and brains. The funk \'n\' roll band Night of the Comet will be risking their lives to start the show and will support the re-animated girl corpses in what should be quite a gory, sexy evening.\r\n\r\n<strong>Halloween Bash at PINK</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/people/Pink-Bar/1223935921\">PINK</a>, 18th and Boston\r\nJes from VH1′s Rock of Love will be at PINK to host the nastiest halloween party in the 918. Look for $1,000 in prizes for the costume contest, too.\r\n\r\n<strong>RiverParks Spooky Spoke CX Race and Ride</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 4pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.riverparks.org/\">71st Street and Riverside Drive</a>\r\nFeeling like a bike ride this Halloween weekend? Check out this race and family free fun ride. Watch out for spooks and goblins along the way! Costumes are encouraged. Come as you are NOT. Registration opens at 4:00pm and closes 30 minutes prior to start of each race. One-day and annual USAC licenses will be on sale. Races will be held rain, sleet, or snow. Races will be run in low light conditions and lights are not required but are recommended. Parking is available near Helmerich Park near the volleyball area. Overflow parking will be at the parking lot north of 71st street. Registration will be located at the volleyball courts. Races start at 6pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>Assimilation Halloween Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, Starting at 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/themarquee\">The Marquee</a>, 222 N. Main Street\r\nCheck out music by DJ Bone, DJ DeathJest, End: the DJ, DJ Parasight, DJ Sokmonkey, DJ Protokol, DJ Stigmatik and DJ 950 David and see sci-fi horror visuals provided by VJ Xylo Sesame and VJ William. Look also for a costume contest, giveaways and cash prizes. And don’t miss Zombie Walk 2010, y’all – the entry fee for that is $3. Admission is $6 in advance or in costume, $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hard Rock Casino Tulsa Halloween Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107134626019914&ref=ts\">Hard Rock Hotel and Casino</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\r\nCrossland will perform live in the Sequoyah Ballroom at the Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino, and special guest host Vince Neil from Motley Crue will be there, too. Look for $5,000 in costume prize giveaways, no cover, and a party that will last all night long.\r\n\r\n<strong>Freakers Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7:15pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cainsballroom.com/\">Cain’s Ballroom</a>, 423 N. Main Street\r\nCan you believe that there’s a Halloween party in Tulsa that will celebrate its 36th birthday this year? Well, believe it, baby. The 36th Annual Freakers Ball will feature a $1000 Costume Contest and live tunes by Ghosts, Bait, Triple Fang, City of Tulsa Pipes &amp; Drums, Tony Romanello &amp; The Black Jackets, Oklahombres, Bad Things, Acoustic Freight Train, William Jospeh, Mariachi Tulsa, Color9, Acoustic Ross, tHE pORTRAYL, Silver Medals and Ill Fated. If you’d love a little homegrown music with your ghouls and goblins this Halloween, don’t miss this party. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $9 in advance, $10 at the door.\r\n\r\n<strong>Spider Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148954385140424&ref=ts\">IDL Ballroom</a>, 230 E. First Street (1st and Detroit)\r\nThree rooms, three DJ styles, one cover charge. Plus, get Steve Cluck as your grand marshall of festivities and a variety of games, contests and other ghoulish activities. And don’t you dare show up without a costume. To help, Theatre Tulsa has offered to rent costumes exclusively to Spider Ball attendees at $10 per costume ($50 deposit). Their costume shop will be open Friday night (Oct. 29) 5-8pm specifically for Spider Ball attendees.\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Latin Halloween Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 E. Second Street\r\nHave you heard about the Grand Latin Halloween Party at Crowne Plaza this weekend? Here are the details: Be sure to wear your costume since there are $300 in costume contest prizes ready for the taking, live salsa, merengue and latin pop music, two dance floors and a full bar, all until the week hour of 3 in the morning. Admission is $15.\r\n\r\n<strong>Evil Dead: The Musical</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 11:30pm (doors at 11:15pm)\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.evildeadthemusical.com/\">Broomstick Theater</a>, 51853 W. 101st Street South in Drumright\r\nthis hilarious live stage show takes all the elements of the cult classic horror films, Evil Dead 1, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness then combines them to make one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time. The songs in the show are completely off the wall as well. Titles like \"All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons\" and \"What the F*@k was That\" will have you rolling in your seats, and screaming for more and more blood. Choose tickets in the non-splatter zone, or go balls-to-the-wall and opt for the full-on splatter zone seats. Either way, you\'re bound to have a hilarious time. Tickets start at $20. ','Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults','Here are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.','inherit','open','open','','3309-revision-5','','','2010-10-28 14:04:29','2010-10-28 19:04:29','',3309,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3309-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(3355,1,'2010-10-28 14:06:16','2010-10-28 19:06:16','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4027936286/\" title=\"No Kids Halloween by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/4027936286_34b98c3bc8_z.jpg?zz=1\" width=\"403\" height=\"640\" alt=\"No Kids Halloween\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\nSome times all a person needs is to hire a babysitter, grab a date and set out for a little adult entertainment. And what\'s wrong with that, especially at this most spooky of times - Halloween weekend?\r\n\r\nHere are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<strong>Death of a Witch Photo Show</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, Starting at 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.dwellingspaces.net/\">Dwelling Spaces</a>, 119 S. Detroit Ave.\r\nWhat could be more scary this Halloween than the Wicked Witch of the West? Get a glimpse of her and her misadventures across the great state of Oklahoma in this unique photo show by <a href=\"http://www.evantaylorphoto.com/\">Tulsa photographer Evan Taylor</a> at one of Tulsa’s favorite little gift shops. Since you’re guaranteed to love it, get ready to choose between buttons, cards, prints, “mini-prints,” posters, shirts and more so that you can take a piece of this show home with you. Get an open bar and live music to boot. Bonus points if you wear your Glenda costume to the show – they’ll be bonus points from me and won’t be redeemable for anything cool but bragging rights, but still.\r\n\r\n<strong>Nightmare on 2nd Street</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, 6:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122779734445389&amp;ref=ts\">Fleet Feet Blue Dome</a>, 419 E. Second Street.\r\nFleet Feet is hosting a fun run through downtown to celebrate this scariest of seasons. Streets in the Blue Dome will be closed to motorized traffic from 6:30 to 8:30pm along a one-mile course. Come ride your bike through downtown, dress up in your Halloween costume, decorate your bike, trick-or-treat at local businesses like McNellies, Joe Momma’s, and Lee’s and have a generally spooky time. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume and best decorated bicycle, so bring your best. Cost is $10; in exchange you get a t-shirt, beer, soup, and bread. Register online at FleetFeetTulsa.com, or in person at Fleet Feet.\r\n\r\n<strong>Evil Never Dies: A Murder Mystery Dinner</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.meltingpot.com/\">The Melting Pot</a>, at 300 Riverwalk Terrace in Jenks\r\nPut on your detective hat and bring your appetite for this “whodunit” interactive fondue dinner. Servers will act out a murder mystery as guests dine on four special courses. Call (918) 299-8000 for your reservations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Psycho Path Haunted Attraction</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, 29 and 30, 7-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com/\">15157 E. 106th Street North in Sperry</a>\r\nThe woods are shrouded by a blanket of fog. All you can see is the narrow path taking you deeper and deeper into the darkness, where creatures wait behind every twist and turn. Your blood suddenly runs cold - you\'ve realized there\'s no turning back. The Psycho Path may be your only way home. Yikes! When there\'s a haunted path, a spooky ride-through and a haunted house, there\'s sure to be scares and screams for all. Tickets range $8-40; <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com\">visit the Psycho Path site for details and ticket sales</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>The 13th Ward Haunted Attraction</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28-31, Starting at 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://the13thward.com/\">220 South Elm Street in Jenks</a>\r\nVisitors welcome, residents wanted, victims certain – with more than 40,000 square feet of terrifying entertainment, The 13th Ward promises to submerge you into a chaotic dimension where savage patients run uncontrolled and illusions are reality. It’s not for the faint of heart, to say the least. See it every night from now until Halloween until 11pm. Admission starts at $18.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Rocky Horror Show</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, 29 and 30, 7:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\r\nCheck out the only musical in Tulsa that will rock your face off this weekend. Hear the classics – Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet and The Time Warp – and see Tulsa performer Chad Oliverson as the one, the only Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Get your tickets soon – several of the sections at The Joint are already sold out. <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">Tickets start at $35</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Hex House</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, 29, 30 and 31, 7:30-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.darktulsa.com/\">Southeast corner of 71st and Memorial, next to Incredible Pizza\r\nHex House claims to be Tulsa\'s only extreme haunted attraction. One thing\'s for sure: It\'s not for children. Not for the faint of heart, Hex House promises to stupefy and terrify.</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.darktulsa.com/\"> </a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.darktulsa.com/\"><strong>Howl-O-Ween</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 5:30pm\r\nWhere: </a><a href=\"http://www.thecanebrake.com/\">The Canebrake</a>, 33241 E. 732nd Road in Wagoner\r\nHead east to The Canebrake for the spooky dinner buffet, stay for the band, dancing, door prizes and fun. This is an adults-only party, but everyone had better wear a costume! Buffet is $30 and includes tax and tip. Make your reservations by calling (918) 485-1810. Until midnight.\r\n\r\n<strong>Scream Country Haunted Forest</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7:30-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.screamcountry.com/\">Deep in the woods of Drumright</a>\r\nLocated deep in the woods, haunting more than 40 acres of dark, twisting forest, Scream Country will be scaring the pants off Oklahomans for the 12 year in a row in 2009. See the haunted forest, the haunted house (a.k.a. Dead Block, the world\'s first maximum security zombie prison) and the corn mayhem, all with one ticket. Admission is $18, or skip the line and pay $35 for a scream pass. You can also grab a combo pass and see Evil Dead: The Musical - now with 33 percent more blood. Spooky!\r\n\r\n<strong>Luchaween</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Elote Cafe</a>, 514 S. Boston Ave..\r\nDon’t miss the first exhibition match of the off season of the Elote Luchador Wrestling Federation tonight, guaranteed to be the best costume party in town this Halloween weekend. <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Look for luchador matches starting at 8pm and going strong until 11:30pm</a> (click that link for a complete line-up). By the way, the matches will be kid friendly from 8-10pm. Look also for costume contests throughout the night, along with cash prizes and beer merchandise from the beer sponsors at the event. Let the ELWF help you to create a Halloween to remember this year.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dead Sexy, Rock n Roll Zombie Burlesque</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.nightingaletheater.com/~jeffwok/webcal/view_entry.php?id=458&amp;date=20101029\">Nightingale Theater</a>, 1416 E. Fourth Street\r\nThe Rock \'n\' Roll Zombie burlesque troop, Dead Sexy, will spew out blood-spattered, good ol\' rock \'n\' roll, tough-girl hits from the 70\'s and 60\'s whilst revealing flesh and brains. The funk \'n\' roll band Night of the Comet will be risking their lives to start the show and will support the re-animated girl corpses in what should be quite a gory, sexy evening.\r\n\r\n<strong>Halloween Bash at PINK</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/people/Pink-Bar/1223935921\">PINK</a>, 18th and Boston\r\nJes from VH1′s Rock of Love will be at PINK to host the nastiest halloween party in the 918. Look for $1,000 in prizes for the costume contest, too.\r\n\r\n<strong>RiverParks Spooky Spoke CX Race and Ride</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 4pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.riverparks.org/\">71st Street and Riverside Drive</a>\r\nFeeling like a bike ride this Halloween weekend? Check out this race and family free fun ride. Watch out for spooks and goblins along the way! Costumes are encouraged. Come as you are NOT. Registration opens at 4:00pm and closes 30 minutes prior to start of each race. One-day and annual USAC licenses will be on sale. Races will be held rain, sleet, or snow. Races will be run in low light conditions and lights are not required but are recommended. Parking is available near Helmerich Park near the volleyball area. Overflow parking will be at the parking lot north of 71st street. Registration will be located at the volleyball courts. Races start at 6pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>Assimilation Halloween Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, Starting at 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/themarquee\">The Marquee</a>, 222 N. Main Street\r\nCheck out music by DJ Bone, DJ DeathJest, End: the DJ, DJ Parasight, DJ Sokmonkey, DJ Protokol, DJ Stigmatik and DJ 950 David and see sci-fi horror visuals provided by VJ Xylo Sesame and VJ William. Look also for a costume contest, giveaways and cash prizes. And don’t miss Zombie Walk 2010, y’all – the entry fee for that is $3. Admission is $6 in advance or in costume, $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hard Rock Casino Tulsa Halloween Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107134626019914&amp;ref=ts\">Hard Rock Hotel and Casino</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\r\nCrossland will perform live in the Sequoyah Ballroom at the Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino, and special guest host Vince Neil from Motley Crue will be there, too. Look for $5,000 in costume prize giveaways, no cover, and a party that will last all night long.\r\n\r\n<strong>Freakers Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7:15pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cainsballroom.com/\">Cain’s Ballroom</a>, 423 N. Main Street\r\nCan you believe that there’s a Halloween party in Tulsa that will celebrate its 36th birthday this year? Well, believe it, baby. The 36th Annual Freakers Ball will feature a $1000 Costume Contest and live tunes by Ghosts, Bait, Triple Fang, City of Tulsa Pipes &amp; Drums, Tony Romanello &amp; The Black Jackets, Oklahombres, Bad Things, Acoustic Freight Train, William Jospeh, Mariachi Tulsa, Color9, Acoustic Ross, tHE pORTRAYL, Silver Medals and Ill Fated. If you’d love a little homegrown music with your ghouls and goblins this Halloween, don’t miss this party. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $9 in advance, $10 at the door.\r\n\r\n<strong>Spider Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148954385140424&amp;ref=ts\">IDL Ballroom</a>, 230 E. First Street (1st and Detroit)\r\nThree rooms, three DJ styles, one cover charge. Plus, get Steve Cluck as your grand marshall of festivities and a variety of games, contests and other ghoulish activities. And don’t you dare show up without a costume. To help, Theatre Tulsa has offered to rent costumes exclusively to Spider Ball attendees at $10 per costume ($50 deposit). Their costume shop will be open Friday night (Oct. 29) 5-8pm specifically for Spider Ball attendees.\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Latin Halloween Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 E. Second Street\r\nHave you heard about the Grand Latin Halloween Party at Crowne Plaza this weekend? Here are the details: Be sure to wear your costume since there are $300 in costume contest prizes ready for the taking, live salsa, merengue and latin pop music, two dance floors and a full bar, all until the week hour of 3 in the morning. Admission is $15.\r\n\r\n<strong>Evil Dead: The Musical</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 11:30pm (doors at 11:15pm)\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.evildeadthemusical.com/\">Broomstick Theater</a>, 51853 W. 101st Street South in Drumright\r\nthis hilarious live stage show takes all the elements of the cult classic horror films, Evil Dead 1, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness then combines them to make one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time. The songs in the show are completely off the wall as well. Titles like \"All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons\" and \"What the F*@k was That\" will have you rolling in your seats, and screaming for more and more blood. Choose tickets in the non-splatter zone, or go balls-to-the-wall and opt for the full-on splatter zone seats. Either way, you\'re bound to have a hilarious time. 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They\'re good. Really, really good. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4121\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4121\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1620-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4121\" /></a>. \n\nPecan trees grow like crazy around here, especially in low-lying areas around creeks and streams. Many farmers who keep pecan groves don\'t even need to irrigate - the trees like it here so much, they don\'t need much convincing to produce some of the tastiest, meatiest nuts around. \n\nThe winner in this situation? You, the Tulsa park-goer. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4122\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4122\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1641-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4122\" /></a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.parks.tulsacounty.org/HaikeyCreek.aspx\">Haikey Creek Park</a> is covered with hundreds of native pecan trees, and it doesn\'t cost a dime to grab a bucket or a pillowcase or whatever container you can get your hands on and head out there to forage to your heart\'s content. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4123\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4123\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1633.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4123\" /></a>\n\nI\'ll tell you straight up: When it comes to native pecans, you work for the meat you get. The shells are hard and it takes some practice to crack them without breaking the nut (and your fingernails) apart. They\'re not like their store-bought, paper-shelled brethren in that way, but the upshot is that the native pecans are sweeter and much more flavorful.\n\nPlus, the kids love - and I mean <em>love</em> - to hunt them. It\'s like Easter in December, and without that freaky bunny hopping around. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4124\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4124\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1636.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4124\" /></a>\n\nWhen we went to Haikey Creek to go pecan hunting, the little suckers were everywhere. One can hardly take a step around the trees without crunching or slipping on pecans.  \n\nIn case you\'re new to this pecan hunting thing, here\'s what to look for when you get to the park: \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4125\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4125\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1623-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4125\" /></a>\n\nSee the pods? They\'re where the pecans fall from. Weird, I know. \n\nHere\'s a closer view: \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4126\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4126\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1623closer.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"460\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4126\" /></a>\n\nI think they might be aliens. \n\nThis photo was taken a week ago. The trees were still loaded, which means that one could probably go to Haikey Creek once every day for the next few weeks and bring home a couple pounds of pecans each time. Easy. \n\nIf you go pecan hunting with your kids, be sure to show them why the heck they\'re doing that they\'re doing. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4127\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4127\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1637-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4127\" /></a>\n\n\"Nuts!\" my son exclaimed when we finally showed him why he was, as he called it, searching for rocks. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4128\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4128\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_16441.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4128\" /></a>\n\nAnd if you\'re hunting with older kids, let \'em break open and eat one of the pecans they find every once in awhile. The intermittent positive reinforcement will keep \'em hunting until you have enough nuts to make one of these: \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4129\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4129\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1790-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4129\" /></a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/bourbon-and-chocolate-pecan-pie-recipe/index.html\">A bourbon chocolate pecan pie</a>. Which, as I now know from experience, adds a local flavor to any holiday feast that\'ll have your guests making sounds that would otherwise be appropriate only during a deep-tissue massage. \n\nYeah. Best Thanksgiving dessert ever. \n\nGood thing pecans keep until Christmas, because I\'m gonna need to go ahead and make some more of that. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4130\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4130\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1798-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4130\" /></a>\n\nLots more. \n\nI have memories of hunting pecans that go back to when I was just a little older than my son is now - it\'s an Okie tradition, really. Have you ever been pecan hunting? Leave your tips, tricks and war stories in the comments - I\'d love to hear about them. ','Oklahoma Pecans: Foraging Family Style','Oklahoma is famous for a lot of things - cowboys, Indians and Head Country BBQ sauce, just to name a few. We\'re also known around the world for something else: Our pecans. They\'re good. Really, really good. ','inherit','open','open','','4028-revision','','','2010-12-02 10:16:32','2010-12-02 15:16:32','',4028,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4028-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4132,1,'2010-12-02 10:16:40','2010-12-02 15:16:40','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4119\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4119\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1632-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4119\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn case you haven\'t been to Haikey Creek Park in Broken Arrow lately, here\'s a bit of advice: Watch your step. \r\n\r\nAlso, bring a bucket. \r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4120\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4120\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1619-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4120\" /></a>\r\n\r\nOklahoma is famous for a lot of things - cowboys, Indians and Head Country BBQ sauce, just to name a few. \r\n\r\nWe\'re also known around the world for something else: Our pecans. They\'re good. Really, really good. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4121\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4121\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1620-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4121\" /></a>. \r\n\r\nPecan trees grow like crazy around here, especially in low-lying areas around creeks and streams. Many farmers who keep pecan groves don\'t even need to irrigate - the trees like it here so much, they don\'t need much convincing to produce some of the tastiest, meatiest nuts around. \r\n\r\nThe winner in this situation? You, the Tulsa park-goer. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4122\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4122\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1641-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4122\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.parks.tulsacounty.org/HaikeyCreek.aspx\">Haikey Creek Park</a> is covered with hundreds of native pecan trees, and it doesn\'t cost a dime to grab a bucket or a pillowcase or whatever container you can get your hands on and head out there to forage to your heart\'s content. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4123\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4123\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1633.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4123\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI\'ll tell you straight up: When it comes to native pecans, you work for the meat you get. The shells are hard and it takes some practice to crack them without breaking the nut (and your fingernails) apart. They\'re not like their store-bought, paper-shelled brethren in that way, but the upshot is that the native pecans are sweeter and much more flavorful.\r\n\r\nPlus, the kids love - and I mean <em>love</em> - to hunt them. It\'s like Easter in December, and without that freaky bunny hopping around. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4124\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4124\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1636.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4124\" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhen we went to Haikey Creek to go pecan hunting, the little suckers were everywhere. One can hardly take a step around the trees without crunching or slipping on pecans.  \r\n\r\nIn case you\'re new to this pecan hunting thing, here\'s what to look for when you get to the park: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4125\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4125\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1623-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4125\" /></a>\r\n\r\nSee the pods? They\'re where the pecans fall from. Weird, I know. \r\n\r\nHere\'s a closer view: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4126\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4126\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1623closer.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"460\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4126\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI think they might be aliens. \r\n\r\nThis photo was taken a week ago. The trees were still loaded, which means that one could probably go to Haikey Creek once every day for the next few weeks and bring home a couple pounds of pecans each time. Easy. \r\n\r\nIf you go pecan hunting with your kids, be sure to show them why the heck they\'re doing that they\'re doing. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4127\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4127\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1637-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4127\" /></a>\r\n\r\n\"Nuts!\" my son exclaimed when we finally showed him why he was, as he called it, searching for rocks. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4128\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4128\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_16441.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4128\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd if you\'re hunting with older kids, let \'em break open and eat one of the pecans they find every once in awhile. The intermittent positive reinforcement will keep \'em hunting until you have enough nuts to make one of these: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4129\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4129\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1790-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4129\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/bourbon-and-chocolate-pecan-pie-recipe/index.html\">A bourbon chocolate pecan pie</a>. Which, as I now know from experience, adds a local flavor to any holiday feast that\'ll have your guests making sounds that would otherwise be appropriate only during a deep-tissue massage. \r\n\r\nYeah. Best Thanksgiving dessert ever. \r\n\r\nGood thing pecans keep until Christmas, because I\'m gonna need to go ahead and make some more of that. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4130\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4130\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1798-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4130\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLots more. \r\n\r\nI have memories of hunting pecans that go back to when I was just a little older than my son is now - it\'s an Okie tradition, really. Have you ever been pecan hunting? Leave your tips, tricks and war stories in the comments - I\'d love to hear about them. ','Oklahoma Pecans: Foraging Family Style','Oklahoma is famous for a lot of things - cowboys, Indians and Head Country BBQ sauce, just to name a few. We\'re also known around the world for something else: Our pecans. They\'re good. Really, really good. ','inherit','open','open','','4028-revision-2','','','2010-12-02 10:16:40','2010-12-02 15:16:40','',4028,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4028-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4133,1,'2010-12-02 10:16:41','2010-12-02 15:16:41','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1632/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4119\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1632-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4119\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn case you haven\'t been to Haikey Creek Park in Broken Arrow lately, here\'s a bit of advice: Watch your step. \r\n\r\nAlso, bring a bucket. \r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1619-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4120\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1619-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4120\" /></a>\r\n\r\nOklahoma is famous for a lot of things - cowboys, Indians and Head Country BBQ sauce, just to name a few. \r\n\r\nWe\'re also known around the world for something else: Our pecans. They\'re good. Really, really good. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1620-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4121\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1620-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4121\" /></a>. \r\n\r\nPecan trees grow like crazy around here, especially in low-lying areas around creeks and streams. Many farmers who keep pecan groves don\'t even need to irrigate - the trees like it here so much, they don\'t need much convincing to produce some of the tastiest, meatiest nuts around. \r\n\r\nThe winner in this situation? You, the Tulsa park-goer. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1641-4/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4122\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1641-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4122\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.parks.tulsacounty.org/HaikeyCreek.aspx\">Haikey Creek Park</a> is covered with hundreds of native pecan trees, and it doesn\'t cost a dime to grab a bucket or a pillowcase or whatever container you can get your hands on and head out there to forage to your heart\'s content. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1633-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4123\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1633.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4123\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI\'ll tell you straight up: When it comes to native pecans, you work for the meat you get. The shells are hard and it takes some practice to crack them without breaking the nut (and your fingernails) apart. They\'re not like their store-bought, paper-shelled brethren in that way, but the upshot is that the native pecans are sweeter and much more flavorful.\r\n\r\nPlus, the kids love - and I mean <em>love</em> - to hunt them. It\'s like Easter in December, and without that freaky bunny hopping around. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1636-2/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4124\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1636.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4124\" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhen we went to Haikey Creek to go pecan hunting, the little suckers were everywhere. One can hardly take a step around the trees without crunching or slipping on pecans.  \r\n\r\nIn case you\'re new to this pecan hunting thing, here\'s what to look for when you get to the park: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1623-4/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4125\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1623-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4125\" /></a>\r\n\r\nSee the pods? They\'re where the pecans fall from. Weird, I know. \r\n\r\nHere\'s a closer view: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1623closer/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4126\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1623closer.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"460\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4126\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI think they might be aliens. \r\n\r\nThis photo was taken a week ago. The trees were still loaded, which means that one could probably go to Haikey Creek once every day for the next few weeks and bring home a couple pounds of pecans each time. Easy. \r\n\r\nIf you go pecan hunting with your kids, be sure to show them why the heck they\'re doing that they\'re doing. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1637-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4127\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1637-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4127\" /></a>\r\n\r\n\"Nuts!\" my son exclaimed when we finally showed him why he was, as he called it, searching for rocks. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1644-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4128\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_16441.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4128\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd if you\'re hunting with older kids, let \'em break open and eat one of the pecans they find every once in awhile. The intermittent positive reinforcement will keep \'em hunting until you have enough nuts to make one of these: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1790/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4129\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1790-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4129\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/bourbon-and-chocolate-pecan-pie-recipe/index.html\">A bourbon chocolate pecan pie</a>. Which, as I now know from experience, adds a local flavor to any holiday feast that\'ll have your guests making sounds that would otherwise be appropriate only during a deep-tissue massage. \r\n\r\nYeah. Best Thanksgiving dessert ever. \r\n\r\nGood thing pecans keep until Christmas, because I\'m gonna need to go ahead and make some more of that. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1798/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4130\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1798-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4130\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLots more. \r\n\r\nI have memories of hunting pecans that go back to when I was just a little older than my son is now - it\'s an Okie tradition, really. Have you ever been pecan hunting? Leave your tips, tricks and war stories in the comments - I\'d love to hear about them. ','Oklahoma Pecans: Foraging Family Style','Oklahoma is famous for a lot of things - cowboys, Indians and Head Country BBQ sauce, just to name a few. We\'re also known around the world for something else: Our pecans. They\'re good. Really, really good. ','inherit','open','open','','4028-revision-3','','','2010-12-02 10:16:41','2010-12-02 15:16:41','',4028,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4028-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4134,1,'2010-12-02 10:18:34','2010-12-02 15:18:34','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1632/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4119\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1632-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4119\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn case you haven\'t been to Haikey Creek Park in Broken Arrow lately, here\'s a bit of advice: Watch your step. \r\n\r\nAlso, bring a bucket. \r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1619-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4120\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1619-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4120\" /></a>\r\n\r\nOklahoma is famous for a lot of things - cowboys, Indians and Head Country BBQ sauce, just to name a few. \r\n\r\nWe\'re also known around the world for something else: Our pecans. They\'re good. Really, really good. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1620-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4121\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1620-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4121\" /></a>. \r\n\r\nPecan trees grow like crazy around here, especially in low-lying areas around creeks and streams. Many farmers who keep pecan groves don\'t even need to irrigate - the trees like it here so much, they don\'t need much convincing to produce some of the tastiest, meatiest nuts around. \r\n\r\nThe winner in this situation? You, the Tulsa park-goer. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1641-4/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4122\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1641-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4122\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.parks.tulsacounty.org/HaikeyCreek.aspx\">Haikey Creek Park</a> is covered with hundreds of native pecan trees, and it doesn\'t cost a dime to grab a bucket or a pillowcase or whatever container you can get your hands on and head out there to forage to your heart\'s content.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1633-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4123\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1633.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4123\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI\'ll tell you straight up: When it comes to native pecans, you work for the meat you get. The shells are hard and it takes some practice to crack them without breaking the nut (and your fingernails) apart. They\'re not like their store-bought, paper-shelled brethren in that way, but the upshot is that the native pecans are sweeter and much more flavorful.\r\n\r\nPlus, the kids love - and I mean <em>love</em> - to hunt them. It\'s like Easter in December, and without that freaky bunny hopping around. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1636-2/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4124\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1636.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4124\" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhen we went to Haikey Creek to go pecan hunting, the little suckers were everywhere. One can hardly take a step around the trees without crunching or slipping on pecans.  \r\n\r\nIn case you\'re new to this pecan hunting thing, here\'s what to look for when you get to the park: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1623-4/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4125\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1623-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4125\" /></a>\r\n\r\nSee the pods? They\'re where the pecans fall from. Weird, I know. \r\n\r\nHere\'s a closer view: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1623closer/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4126\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1623closer.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"460\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4126\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI think they might be aliens. \r\n\r\nThis photo was taken a week ago. The trees were still loaded, which means that one could probably go to Haikey Creek once every day for the next few weeks and bring home a couple pounds of pecans each time. Easy. \r\n\r\nIf you go pecan hunting with your kids, be sure to show them why the heck they\'re doing that they\'re doing. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1637-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4127\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1637-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4127\" /></a>\r\n\r\n\"Nuts!\" my son exclaimed when we finally showed him why he was, as he called it, searching for rocks. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1644-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4128\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_16441.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4128\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd if you\'re hunting with older kids, let \'em break open and eat one of the pecans they find every once in awhile. The intermittent positive reinforcement will keep \'em hunting until you have enough nuts to make one of these: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1790/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4129\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1790-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4129\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/bourbon-and-chocolate-pecan-pie-recipe/index.html\">A bourbon chocolate pecan pie</a>. Which, as I now know from experience, adds a local flavor to any holiday feast that\'ll have your guests making sounds that would otherwise be appropriate only during a deep-tissue massage. \r\n\r\nYeah. Best Thanksgiving dessert ever. \r\n\r\nGood thing pecans keep until Christmas, because I\'m gonna need to go ahead and make some more of that. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1798/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4130\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1798-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4130\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLots more. \r\n\r\nI have memories of hunting pecans that go back to when I was just a little older than my son is now - it\'s an Okie tradition, really. Have you ever been pecan hunting? Leave your tips, tricks and war stories in the comments - I\'d love to hear about them. ','Oklahoma Pecans: Foraging, Family Style','Oklahoma is famous for a lot of things - cowboys, Indians and Head Country BBQ sauce, just to name a few. We\'re also known around the world for something else: Our pecans. They\'re good. Really, really good. ','inherit','open','open','','4028-revision-4','','','2010-12-02 10:18:34','2010-12-02 15:18:34','',4028,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4028-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4135,1,'2010-12-02 10:18:34','2010-12-02 15:18:34','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1632/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4119\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1632-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4119\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn case you haven\'t been to Haikey Creek Park in Broken Arrow lately, here\'s a bit of advice: Watch your step. \r\n\r\nAlso, bring a bucket. \r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1619-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4120\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1619-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4120\" /></a>\r\n\r\nOklahoma is famous for a lot of things - cowboys, Indians and Head Country BBQ sauce, just to name a few. \r\n\r\nWe\'re also known around the world for something else: Our pecans. They\'re good. Really, really good. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1620-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4121\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1620-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4121\" /></a>. \r\n\r\nPecan trees grow like crazy around here, especially in low-lying areas around creeks and streams. Many farmers who keep pecan groves don\'t even need to irrigate - the trees like it here so much, they don\'t need much convincing to produce some of the tastiest, meatiest nuts around. \r\n\r\nThe winner in this situation? You, the Tulsa park-goer. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1641-4/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4122\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1641-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4122\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.parks.tulsacounty.org/HaikeyCreek.aspx\">Haikey Creek Park</a> is covered with hundreds of native pecan trees, and it doesn\'t cost a dime to grab a bucket or a pillowcase or whatever container you can get your hands on and head out there to forage to your heart\'s content.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1633-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4123\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1633.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4123\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI\'ll tell you straight up: When it comes to native pecans, you work for the meat you get. The shells are hard and it takes some practice to crack them without breaking the nut (and your fingernails) apart. They\'re not like their store-bought, paper-shelled brethren in that way, but the upshot is that the native pecans are sweeter and much more flavorful.\r\n\r\nPlus, the kids love - and I mean <em>love</em> - to hunt them. It\'s like Easter in December, and without that freaky bunny hopping around. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1636-2/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4124\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1636.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4124\" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhen we went to Haikey Creek to go pecan hunting, the little suckers were everywhere. One can hardly take a step around the trees without crunching or slipping on pecans.  \r\n\r\nIn case you\'re new to this pecan hunting thing, here\'s what to look for when you get to the park: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1623-4/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4125\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1623-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4125\" /></a>\r\n\r\nSee the pods? They\'re where the pecans fall from. Weird, I know. \r\n\r\nHere\'s a closer view: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1623closer/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4126\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1623closer.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"460\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4126\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI think they might be aliens. \r\n\r\nThis photo was taken a week ago. The trees were still loaded, which means that one could probably go to Haikey Creek once every day for the next few weeks and bring home a couple pounds of pecans each time. Easy. \r\n\r\nIf you go pecan hunting with your kids, be sure to show them why the heck they\'re doing that they\'re doing. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1637-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4127\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1637-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4127\" /></a>\r\n\r\n\"Nuts!\" my son exclaimed when we finally showed him why he was, as he called it, searching for rocks. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1644-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4128\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_16441.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4128\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd if you\'re hunting with older kids, let \'em break open and eat one of the pecans they find every once in awhile. The intermittent positive reinforcement will keep \'em hunting until you have enough nuts to make one of these: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1790/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4129\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1790-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4129\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/bourbon-and-chocolate-pecan-pie-recipe/index.html\">A bourbon chocolate pecan pie</a>. Which, as I now know from experience, adds a local flavor to any holiday feast that\'ll have your guests making sounds that would otherwise be appropriate only during a deep-tissue massage. \r\n\r\nYeah. Best Thanksgiving dessert ever. \r\n\r\nGood thing pecans keep until Christmas, because I\'m gonna need to go ahead and make some more of that. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1798/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4130\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1798-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4130\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLots more. \r\n\r\nI have memories of hunting pecans that go back to when I was just a little older than my son is now - it\'s an Okie tradition, really. Have you ever been pecan hunting? Leave your tips, tricks and war stories in the comments - I\'d love to hear about them. ','Oklahoma Pecans: Foraging, Family Style','Oklahoma is famous for a lot of things - cowboys, Indians and Head Country BBQ sauce, just to name a few. We\'re also known around the world for something else: Our pecans. They\'re good. Really, really good. ','inherit','open','open','','4028-revision-5','','','2010-12-02 10:18:34','2010-12-02 15:18:34','',4028,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4028-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(4136,1,'2010-12-02 10:20:27','2010-12-02 15:20:27','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1632/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4119\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1632-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4119\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn case you haven\'t been to Haikey Creek Park in Broken Arrow lately, here\'s a bit of advice: Watch your step. \r\n\r\nAlso, bring a bucket. \r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1619-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4120\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1619-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4120\" /></a>\r\n\r\nOklahoma is famous for a lot of things - cowboys, Indians and Head Country BBQ sauce, just to name a few. \r\n\r\nWe\'re also known around the world for something else: Our pecans. They\'re good. Really, really good. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1620-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4121\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1620-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4121\" /></a>. \r\n\r\nPecan trees grow like crazy around here, especially in low-lying areas around creeks and streams. Many farmers who keep pecan groves don\'t even need to irrigate - the trees like it here so much, they don\'t need much convincing to produce some of the tastiest, meatiest nuts around. \r\n\r\nThe winner in this situation? You, the Tulsa park-goer. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1641-4/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4122\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1641-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4122\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.parks.tulsacounty.org/HaikeyCreek.aspx\">Haikey Creek Park</a> is covered with hundreds of native pecan trees, and it doesn\'t cost a dime to grab a bucket or a pillowcase or whatever container you can get your hands on and head out there to forage to your heart\'s content.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1633-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4123\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1633.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4123\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI\'ll tell you straight up: When it comes to native pecans, you work for the meat you get. The shells are hard and it takes some practice to crack them without breaking the nut (and your fingernails) apart. They\'re not like their store-bought, paper-shelled brethren in that way, but the upshot is that the native pecans are sweeter and much more flavorful.\r\n\r\nPlus, the kids love - and I mean <em>love</em> - to hunt them. It\'s like Easter in December, and without that freaky bunny hopping around. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1636-2/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4124\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1636.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4124\" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhen we went to Haikey Creek to go pecan hunting, the little suckers were everywhere. One can hardly take a step around the trees without crunching or slipping on pecans.  \r\n\r\nIn case you\'re new to this pecan hunting thing, here\'s what to look for when you get to the park: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1623-4/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4125\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1623-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4125\" /></a>\r\n\r\nSee the pods? They\'re where the pecans fall from. Weird, I know. \r\n\r\nHere\'s a closer view: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1623closer/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4126\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1623closer.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"460\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4126\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI think they might be aliens. \r\n\r\nThis photo was taken a week ago. The trees were still loaded, which means that one could probably go to Haikey Creek once every day for the next few weeks and bring home a couple pounds of pecans each time. Easy. \r\n\r\nIf you go pecan hunting with your kids, be sure to show them why the heck they\'re doing that they\'re doing. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1637-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4127\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1637-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4127\" /></a>\r\n\r\n\"Nuts!\" my son exclaimed when we finally showed him why he was, as he called it, searching for rocks. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1644-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4128\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_16441.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4128\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd if you\'re hunting with older kids, let \'em break open and eat one of the pecans they find every once in awhile. The intermittent positive reinforcement will keep \'em hunting until you have enough nuts to make one of these: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1790/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4129\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1790-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4129\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/bourbon-and-chocolate-pecan-pie-recipe/index.html\">A bourbon chocolate pecan pie</a>. Which, as I now know from experience, adds a local flavor to any holiday feast that\'ll have your guests making sounds that would otherwise be appropriate only during a deep-tissue massage. \r\n\r\nYeah. Best Thanksgiving dessert ever. \r\n\r\nGood thing pecans keep until Christmas, because I\'m gonna need to go ahead and make some more of that. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1798/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4130\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1798-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4130\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLots more. \r\n\r\nI have memories of hunting pecans that go back to when I was just a little older than my son is now - it\'s an Okie tradition, really. Have you ever been pecan hunting? Leave your tips, tricks and war stories in the comments - I\'d love to hear about them. ','Oklahoma Pecans: Foraging, Family Style','Oklahoma is famous for a lot of things - cowboys, Indians and Head Country BBQ sauce, just to name a few. We\'re also known around the world for something else: Our pecans. They\'re good. Really, really good. ','inherit','open','open','','4028-revision-6','','','2010-12-02 10:20:27','2010-12-02 15:20:27','',4028,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4028-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(4137,1,'2010-12-02 10:20:27','2010-12-02 15:20:27','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1632/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4119\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1632-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4119\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn case you haven\'t been to Haikey Creek Park in Broken Arrow lately, here\'s a bit of advice: Watch your step. \r\n\r\nAlso, bring a bucket. \r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1619-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4120\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1619-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4120\" /></a>\r\n\r\nOklahoma is famous for a lot of things - cowboys, Indians and Head Country BBQ sauce, just to name a few. \r\n\r\nWe\'re also known around the world for something else: Our pecans. They\'re good. Really, really good. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1620-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4121\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1620-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4121\" /></a>. \r\n\r\nPecan trees grow like crazy around here, especially in low-lying areas around creeks and streams. Many farmers who keep pecan groves don\'t even need to irrigate - the trees like it here so much, they don\'t need much convincing to produce some of the tastiest, meatiest nuts around. \r\n\r\nThe winner in this situation? You, the Tulsa park-goer. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1641-4/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4122\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1641-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4122\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.parks.tulsacounty.org/HaikeyCreek.aspx\">Haikey Creek Park</a> is covered with hundreds of native pecan trees, and it doesn\'t cost a dime to grab a bucket or a pillowcase or whatever container you can get your hands on and head out there to forage to your heart\'s content.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1633-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4123\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1633.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4123\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI\'ll tell you straight up: When it comes to native pecans, you work for the meat you get. The shells are hard and it takes some practice to crack them without breaking the nut (and your fingernails) apart. They\'re not like their store-bought, paper-shelled brethren in that way, but the upshot is that the native pecans are sweeter and much more flavorful.\r\n\r\nPlus, the kids love - and I mean <em>love</em> - to hunt them. It\'s like Easter in December, and without that freaky bunny hopping around. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1636-2/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4124\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1636.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4124\" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhen we went to Haikey Creek to go pecan hunting, the little suckers were everywhere. One can hardly take a step around the trees without crunching or slipping on pecans.  \r\n\r\nIn case you\'re new to this pecan hunting thing, here\'s what to look for when you get to the park: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1623-4/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4125\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1623-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4125\" /></a>\r\n\r\nSee the pods? They\'re where the pecans fall from. Weird, I know. \r\n\r\nHere\'s a closer view: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1623closer/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4126\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1623closer.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"460\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4126\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI think they might be aliens. \r\n\r\nThis photo was taken a week ago. The trees were still loaded, which means that one could probably go to Haikey Creek once every day for the next few weeks and bring home a couple pounds of pecans each time. Easy. \r\n\r\nIf you go pecan hunting with your kids, be sure to show them why the heck they\'re doing that they\'re doing. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1637-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4127\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1637-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4127\" /></a>\r\n\r\n\"Nuts!\" my son exclaimed when we finally showed him why he was, as he called it, searching for rocks. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1644-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4128\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_16441.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4128\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd if you\'re hunting with older kids, let \'em break open and eat one of the pecans they find every once in awhile. The intermittent positive reinforcement will keep \'em hunting until you have enough nuts to make one of these: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1790/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4129\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1790-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4129\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/bourbon-and-chocolate-pecan-pie-recipe/index.html\">A bourbon chocolate pecan pie</a>. Which, as I now know from experience, adds a local flavor to any holiday feast that\'ll have your guests making sounds that would otherwise be appropriate only during a deep-tissue massage. \r\n\r\nYeah. Best Thanksgiving dessert ever. \r\n\r\nGood thing pecans keep until Christmas, because I\'m gonna need to go ahead and make some more of that. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1798/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4130\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1798-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4130\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLots more. \r\n\r\nI have memories of hunting pecans that go back to when I was just a little older than my son is now - it\'s an Okie tradition, really. Have you ever been pecan hunting? Leave your tips, tricks and war stories in the comments - I\'d love to hear about them. ','Oklahoma Pecans: Foraging, Family Style','Oklahoma is famous for a lot of things - cowboys, Indians and Head Country BBQ sauce, just to name a few. We\'re also known around the world for something else: Our pecans. They\'re good. Really, really good. ','inherit','open','open','','4028-revision-7','','','2010-12-02 10:20:27','2010-12-02 15:20:27','',4028,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4028-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(4138,1,'2010-12-02 10:24:23','2010-12-02 15:24:23','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1632/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4119\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1632-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4119\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn case you haven\'t been to Haikey Creek Park in Broken Arrow lately, here\'s a bit of advice: Watch your step. \r\n\r\nAlso, bring a bucket. \r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1619-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4120\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1619-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4120\" /></a>\r\n\r\nOklahoma is famous for a lot of things - cowboys, Indians and Head Country BBQ sauce, just to name a few. \r\n\r\nWe\'re also known around the world for something else: Our pecans. They\'re good. Really, really good. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1620-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4121\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1620-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4121\" /></a>. \r\n\r\nPecan trees grow like crazy around here, especially in low-lying areas around creeks and streams. Many farmers who keep pecan groves don\'t even need to irrigate - the trees like it here so much, they don\'t need much convincing to produce some of the tastiest, meatiest nuts around. \r\n\r\nThe winner in this situation? You, the Tulsa park-goer. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1641-4/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4122\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1641-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4122\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.parks.tulsacounty.org/HaikeyCreek.aspx\">Haikey Creek Park</a> is covered with hundreds of native pecan trees, and it doesn\'t cost a dime to grab a bucket or a pillowcase or whatever container you can get your hands on and head out there to forage to your heart\'s content.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1633-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4123\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1633.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4123\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI\'ll tell you straight up: When it comes to native pecans, you work for the meat you get. The shells are hard and it takes some practice to crack them without breaking the nut (and your fingernails) apart. They\'re not like their store-bought, paper-shelled brethren in that way, but the upshot is that the native pecans are sweeter and much more flavorful.\r\n\r\nPlus, the kids love - and I mean <em>love</em> - to hunt them. It\'s like Easter in December, and without that freaky bunny hopping around. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1636-2/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4124\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1636.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4124\" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhen we went to Haikey Creek to go pecan hunting, the little suckers were everywhere. One can hardly take a step around the trees without crunching or slipping on pecans.  \r\n\r\nIn case you\'re new to this pecan hunting thing, here\'s what to look for when you get to the park: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1623-4/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4125\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1623-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4125\" /></a>\r\n\r\nSee the pods? They\'re where the pecans fall from. Weird, I know. \r\n\r\nHere\'s a closer view: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1623closer/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4126\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1623closer.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"460\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4126\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI think they might be aliens. \r\n\r\nThis photo was taken a week ago. The trees were still loaded, which means that one could probably go to Haikey Creek once every day for the next few weeks and bring home a couple of pounds of pecans each time. Easy. \r\n\r\nIf you go pecan hunting with your kids, be sure to show them why the heck they\'re doing that they\'re doing. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1637-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4127\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1637-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4127\" /></a>\r\n\r\n\"Nuts!\" my son exclaimed when we finally showed him why he was, as he called it, searching for rocks. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1644-3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4128\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_16441.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4128\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd if you\'re hunting with older kids, let \'em break open and eat one of the pecans they find every once in awhile. The intermittent positive reinforcement will keep \'em hunting until you have enough nuts to make one of these: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1790/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4129\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1790-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4129\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/bourbon-and-chocolate-pecan-pie-recipe/index.html\">A bourbon chocolate pecan pie</a>. Which, as I now know from experience, adds a local flavor to any holiday feast that\'ll have your guests making sounds that would otherwise be appropriate only during a deep-tissue massage. \r\n\r\nYeah. Best Thanksgiving dessert ever. \r\n\r\nGood thing pecans keep until Christmas, because I\'m gonna need to go ahead and make some more of that. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/oklahoma-pecans-foraging-haikey-creek-park/dsc_1798/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4130\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1798-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" title=\"Haikey Creek Park Pecans\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4130\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLots more. \r\n\r\nI have memories of hunting pecans that go back to when I was just a little older than my son is now - it\'s an Okie tradition, really. Have you ever been pecan hunting? Leave your tips, tricks and war stories in the comments - I\'d love to hear about them. ','Oklahoma Pecans: Foraging, Family Style','Oklahoma is famous for a lot of things - cowboys, Indians and Head Country BBQ sauce, just to name a few. We\'re also known around the world for something else: Our pecans. They\'re good. Really, really good. ','inherit','open','open','','4028-revision-8','','','2010-12-02 10:24:23','2010-12-02 15:24:23','',4028,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4028-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(3374,1,'2010-10-28 14:08:48','2010-10-28 19:08:48','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4027936286/\" title=\"No Kids Halloween by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/4027936286_34b98c3bc8_z.jpg?zz=1\" width=\"403\" height=\"640\" alt=\"No Kids Halloween\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\nSome times all a person needs is to hire a babysitter, grab a date and set out for a little adult entertainment. And what\'s wrong with that, especially at this most spooky of times - Halloween weekend?\r\n\r\nHere are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<strong>Death of a Witch Photo Show</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, Starting at 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.dwellingspaces.net/\">Dwelling Spaces</a>, 119 S. Detroit Ave.\r\nWhat could be more scary this Halloween than the Wicked Witch of the West? Get a glimpse of her and her misadventures across the great state of Oklahoma in this unique photo show by <a href=\"http://www.evantaylorphoto.com/\">Tulsa photographer Evan Taylor</a> at one of Tulsa’s favorite little gift shops. Since you’re guaranteed to love it, get ready to choose between buttons, cards, prints, “mini-prints,” posters, shirts and more so that you can take a piece of this show home with you. Get an open bar and live music to boot. Bonus points if you wear your Glenda costume to the show – they’ll be bonus points from me and won’t be redeemable for anything cool but bragging rights, but still.\r\n\r\n<strong>Nightmare on 2nd Street</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, 6:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122779734445389&amp;ref=ts\">Fleet Feet Blue Dome</a>, 419 E. Second Street.\r\nFleet Feet is hosting a fun run through downtown to celebrate this scariest of seasons. Streets in the Blue Dome will be closed to motorized traffic from 6:30 to 8:30pm along a one-mile course. Come ride your bike through downtown, dress up in your Halloween costume, decorate your bike, trick-or-treat at local businesses like McNellies, Joe Momma’s, and Lee’s and have a generally spooky time. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume and best decorated bicycle, so bring your best. Cost is $10; in exchange you get a t-shirt, beer, soup, and bread. Register online at FleetFeetTulsa.com, or in person at Fleet Feet.\r\n\r\n<strong>Evil Never Dies: A Murder Mystery Dinner</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.meltingpot.com/\">The Melting Pot</a>, at 300 Riverwalk Terrace in Jenks\r\nPut on your detective hat and bring your appetite for this “whodunit” interactive fondue dinner. Servers will act out a murder mystery as guests dine on four special courses. Call (918) 299-8000 for your reservations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Psycho Path Haunted Attraction</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, 29 and 30, 7-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com/\">15157 E. 106th Street North in Sperry</a>\r\nThe woods are shrouded by a blanket of fog. All you can see is the narrow path taking you deeper and deeper into the darkness, where creatures wait behind every twist and turn. Your blood suddenly runs cold - you\'ve realized there\'s no turning back. The Psycho Path may be your only way home. Yikes! When there\'s a haunted path, a spooky ride-through and a haunted house, there\'s sure to be scares and screams for all. Tickets range $8-40; <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com\">visit the Psycho Path site for details and ticket sales</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>The 13th Ward Haunted Attraction</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28-31, Starting at 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://the13thward.com/\">220 South Elm Street in Jenks</a>\r\nVisitors welcome, residents wanted, victims certain – with more than 40,000 square feet of terrifying entertainment, The 13th Ward promises to submerge you into a chaotic dimension where savage patients run uncontrolled and illusions are reality. It’s not for the faint of heart, to say the least. See it every night from now until Halloween until 11pm. Admission starts at $18.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Rocky Horror Show</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, 29 and 30, 7:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\r\nCheck out the only musical in Tulsa that will rock your face off this weekend. Hear the classics – Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet and The Time Warp – and see Tulsa performer Chad Oliverson as the one, the only Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Get your tickets soon – several of the sections at The Joint are already sold out. <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">Tickets start at $35</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Hex House</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 28, 29, 30 and 31, 7:30-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.darktulsa.com/\">Southeast corner of 71st and Memorial, next to Incredible Pizza</a>\r\nHex House claims to be Tulsa\'s only extreme haunted attraction. One thing\'s for sure: It\'s not for children. Not for the faint of heart, Hex House promises to stupefy and terrify.\r\n\r\n<strong>Howl-O-Ween</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 5:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.thecanebrake.com/\">The Canebrake</a>, 33241 E. 732nd Road in Wagoner\r\nHead east to The Canebrake for the spooky dinner buffet, stay for the band, dancing, door prizes and fun. This is an adults-only party, but everyone had better wear a costume! Buffet is $30 and includes tax and tip. Make your reservations by calling (918) 485-1810. Until midnight.\r\n\r\n<strong>Scream Country Haunted Forest</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7:30-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.screamcountry.com/\">Deep in the woods of Drumright</a>\r\nLocated deep in the woods, haunting more than 40 acres of dark, twisting forest, Scream Country will be scaring the pants off Oklahomans for the 12 year in a row in 2009. See the haunted forest, the haunted house (a.k.a. Dead Block, the world\'s first maximum security zombie prison) and the corn mayhem, all with one ticket. Admission is $18, or skip the line and pay $35 for a scream pass. You can also grab a combo pass and see Evil Dead: The Musical - now with 33 percent more blood. Spooky!\r\n\r\n<strong>Luchaween</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Elote Cafe</a>, 514 S. Boston Ave..\r\nDon’t miss the first exhibition match of the off season of the Elote Luchador Wrestling Federation tonight, guaranteed to be the best costume party in town this Halloween weekend. <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Look for luchador matches starting at 8pm and going strong until 11:30pm</a> (click that link for a complete line-up). By the way, the matches will be kid friendly from 8-10pm. Look also for costume contests throughout the night, along with cash prizes and beer merchandise from the beer sponsors at the event. Let the ELWF help you to create a Halloween to remember this year.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dead Sexy, Rock n Roll Zombie Burlesque</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.nightingaletheater.com/~jeffwok/webcal/view_entry.php?id=458&amp;date=20101029\">Nightingale Theater</a>, 1416 E. Fourth Street\r\nThe Rock \'n\' Roll Zombie burlesque troop, Dead Sexy, will spew out blood-spattered, good ol\' rock \'n\' roll, tough-girl hits from the 70\'s and 60\'s whilst revealing flesh and brains. The funk \'n\' roll band Night of the Comet will be risking their lives to start the show and will support the re-animated girl corpses in what should be quite a gory, sexy evening.\r\n\r\n<strong>Halloween Bash at PINK</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/people/Pink-Bar/1223935921\">PINK</a>, 18th and Boston\r\nJes from VH1′s Rock of Love will be at PINK to host the nastiest halloween party in the 918. Look for $1,000 in prizes for the costume contest, too.\r\n\r\n<strong>RiverParks Spooky Spoke CX Race and Ride</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 4pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.riverparks.org/\">71st Street and Riverside Drive</a>\r\nFeeling like a bike ride this Halloween weekend? Check out this race and family free fun ride. Watch out for spooks and goblins along the way! Costumes are encouraged. Come as you are NOT. Registration opens at 4:00pm and closes 30 minutes prior to start of each race. One-day and annual USAC licenses will be on sale. Races will be held rain, sleet, or snow. Races will be run in low light conditions and lights are not required but are recommended. Parking is available near Helmerich Park near the volleyball area. Overflow parking will be at the parking lot north of 71st street. Registration will be located at the volleyball courts. Races start at 6pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>Assimilation Halloween Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, Starting at 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/themarquee\">The Marquee</a>, 222 N. Main Street\r\nCheck out music by DJ Bone, DJ DeathJest, End: the DJ, DJ Parasight, DJ Sokmonkey, DJ Protokol, DJ Stigmatik and DJ 950 David and see sci-fi horror visuals provided by VJ Xylo Sesame and VJ William. Look also for a costume contest, giveaways and cash prizes. And don’t miss Zombie Walk 2010, y’all – the entry fee for that is $3. Admission is $6 in advance or in costume, $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hard Rock Casino Tulsa Halloween Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107134626019914&amp;ref=ts\">Hard Rock Hotel and Casino</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\r\nCrossland will perform live in the Sequoyah Ballroom at the Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino, and special guest host Vince Neil from Motley Crue will be there, too. Look for $5,000 in costume prize giveaways, no cover, and a party that will last all night long.\r\n\r\n<strong>Freakers Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7:15pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cainsballroom.com/\">Cain’s Ballroom</a>, 423 N. Main Street\r\nCan you believe that there’s a Halloween party in Tulsa that will celebrate its 36th birthday this year? Well, believe it, baby. The 36th Annual Freakers Ball will feature a $1000 Costume Contest and live tunes by Ghosts, Bait, Triple Fang, City of Tulsa Pipes &amp; Drums, Tony Romanello &amp; The Black Jackets, Oklahombres, Bad Things, Acoustic Freight Train, William Jospeh, Mariachi Tulsa, Color9, Acoustic Ross, tHE pORTRAYL, Silver Medals and Ill Fated. If you’d love a little homegrown music with your ghouls and goblins this Halloween, don’t miss this party. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $9 in advance, $10 at the door.\r\n\r\n<strong>Spider Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148954385140424&amp;ref=ts\">IDL Ballroom</a>, 230 E. First Street (1st and Detroit)\r\nThree rooms, three DJ styles, one cover charge. Plus, get Steve Cluck as your grand marshall of festivities and a variety of games, contests and other ghoulish activities. And don’t you dare show up without a costume. To help, Theatre Tulsa has offered to rent costumes exclusively to Spider Ball attendees at $10 per costume ($50 deposit). Their costume shop will be open Friday night (Oct. 29) 5-8pm specifically for Spider Ball attendees.\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Latin Halloween Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 E. Second Street\r\nHave you heard about the Grand Latin Halloween Party at Crowne Plaza this weekend? Here are the details: Be sure to wear your costume since there are $300 in costume contest prizes ready for the taking, live salsa, merengue and latin pop music, two dance floors and a full bar, all until the week hour of 3 in the morning. Admission is $15.\r\n\r\n<strong>Evil Dead: The Musical</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 11:30pm (doors at 11:15pm)\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.evildeadthemusical.com/\">Broomstick Theater</a>, 51853 W. 101st Street South in Drumright\r\nthis hilarious live stage show takes all the elements of the cult classic horror films, Evil Dead 1, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness then combines them to make one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time. The songs in the show are completely off the wall as well. Titles like \"All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons\" and \"What the F*@k was That\" will have you rolling in your seats, and screaming for more and more blood. Choose tickets in the non-splatter zone, or go balls-to-the-wall and opt for the full-on splatter zone seats. Either way, you\'re bound to have a hilarious time. Tickets start at $20.','Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults','Here are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.','inherit','open','open','','3309-revision-7','','','2010-10-28 14:08:48','2010-10-28 19:08:48','',3309,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3309-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(4200,1,'2010-12-03 12:28:26','2010-12-03 17:28:26','<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/3354758252/\" title=\"Boston Avenue, Looking South by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"Boston Avenue, Looking South\" height=\"375\" src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3354758252_332e55c250.jpg\" width=\"500\" /></a></div>\n\nOften, when I worked downtown and especially on snowy days, I felt like I was living in a snow globe.\n\n<!--more-->\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\n\nI parked a few blocks from my office, which meant a short wait at one or more of the stoplights along Boston Avenue, right in the heart of downtown Tulsa, was the norm.\n\nIt\'s easy to look around from Fourth or Fifth Streets and feel like one has been plunked into a bygone era, or at least onto the set of a high-budget movie, complete with the larger-than-life backdrop that is Tulsa\'s art deco architecture. If there\'s snow on the ground, the feeling can be almost overwhelming. You want to window shop, don a fancy hat, wear a fur-lined, tailored coat and every scarf you\'ve ever owned.\n\nThere\'s a gift for any person who has felt this way while walking the streets of downtown.\n\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4151193705/\" title=\"Tulsa Snow Globe by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"Tulsa Snow Globe\" height=\"500\" src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/4151193705_5ebfd59350.jpg\" width=\"333\" /></a></div>\n\nFor someone who loves snow globes (including me, the girl who once had more snow globes than Barbies or Cabbage Patch Kids dolls), this one runs a close second to the real thing, the comfortably cosmopolitan streets of our central business district. \n\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4151193705/\" title=\"Tulsa Snow Globe by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"Tulsa Snow Globe\" height=\"900\" src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/4151193705_d542cbc5ba_o.jpg\" width=\"600\" /></a></div>\n\nI didn\'t come up with that whole \"comfortably cosmopolitan\" line, by the way. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/\">The Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce did</a>, and that\'s where these snow globes are available. They\'re $45 each and can be shipped for $10 more, though, for obvious reasons, shipping isn\'t recommended. It\'s best to pop in at the Visitor Information Office at Williams Tower II building, Two West Second Street, and snag one. Or, call (918) 585-1201 to order. \n\n<b>Tulsa Snow Globe</b>\nVisitor Information Office @ Tulsa Metro Chamber\nTwo West Second Street\n<a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/\">http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/</a>\n(918) 585-1201\n$45','TDT Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Tulsa Snow Globe','Often, when I worked downtown and especially on snowy days, I felt like I was living in a snow globe.','inherit','open','open','','375-autosave','','','2010-12-03 12:28:26','2010-12-03 17:28:26','',375,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/375-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(4201,1,'2009-12-02 02:48:00','2009-12-02 02:48:00','<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/3354758252/\" title=\"Boston Avenue, Looking South by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"Boston Avenue, Looking South\" height=\"375\" src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3354758252_332e55c250.jpg\" width=\"500\" /></a><br /></div><br />Often, when I worked downtown and especially on snowy days, I felt like I was living in a snow globe.<br /><br /><a name=\'more\'></a>I parked a few blocks from my office, which meant a short wait at one or more of the stoplights along Boston Avenue, right in the heart of downtown Tulsa, was the norm.<br /><br />It\'s easy to look around from Fourth or Fifth Streets and feel like one has been plunked into a bygone era, or at least onto the set of a high-budget movie, complete with the larger-than-life backdrop that is Tulsa\'s art deco architecture. If there\'s snow on the ground, the feeling can be almost overwhelming. You want to window shop, don a fancy hat, wear a fur-lined, tailored coat and every scarf you\'ve ever owned.<br /><br />There\'s a gift for any person who has felt this way while walking the streets of downtown.<br /><br /><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4151193705/\" title=\"Tulsa Snow Globe by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"Tulsa Snow Globe\" height=\"500\" src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/4151193705_5ebfd59350.jpg\" width=\"333\" /></a><br /></div><br />For someone who loves snow globes (including me, the girl who once had more snow globes than Barbies or Cabbage Patch Kids dolls), this one runs a close second to the real thing, the comfortably cosmopolitan streets of our central business district. <br /><br /><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4151193705/\" title=\"Tulsa Snow Globe by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"Tulsa Snow Globe\" height=\"900\" src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/4151193705_d542cbc5ba_o.jpg\" width=\"600\" /></a><br /></div><br />I didn\'t come up with that whole \"comfortably cosmopolitan\" line, by the way. <a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/\">The Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce did</a>, and that\'s where these snow globes are available. They\'re $45 each and can be shipped for $10 more, though, for obvious reasons, shipping isn\'t recommended. It\'s best to pop in at the Visitor Information Office at Williams Tower II building, Two West Second Street, and snag one. Or, call (918) 585-1201 to order. <br /><br /><b>Tulsa Snow Globe</b><br />Visitor Information Office @ Tulsa Metro Chamber<br />Two West Second Street<br /><a href=\"http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/\">http://ww3.tulsachamber.com/</a><br />(918) 585-1201<br />$45<br /><div class=\"zemanta-pixie\" style=\"height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;\"><a class=\"zemanta-pixie-a\" href=\"http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/2df78db0-fb58-4186-a6bb-d9bddc21cec8/\" title=\"Reblog this post [with Zemanta]\"><img alt=\"Reblog this post [with Zemanta]\" class=\"zemanta-pixie-img\" src=\"http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=2df78db0-fb58-4186-a6bb-d9bddc21cec8\" style=\"border: none; float: right;\" /></a><script defer=\"defer\" src=\"http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js\" type=\"text/javascript\"></script><br /></div>','TDT Holiday Gift Guide: Tulsa Snow Globe','','inherit','open','open','','375-revision','','','2009-12-02 02:48:00','2009-12-02 02:48:00','',375,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2009/12/375-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4183,1,'2010-12-03 10:01:25','2010-12-03 15:01:25','','Mazzio\'s Pepperollies','','inherit','open','open','','dsc_1792','','','2010-12-03 10:01:25','2010-12-03 15:01:25','',4026,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1792.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4184,1,'2010-12-03 10:05:18','2010-12-03 15:05:18','','Mazzios Pepperollies','','inherit','open','open','','dsc_1793','','','2010-12-03 10:05:18','2010-12-03 15:05:18','',4026,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1793.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4185,1,'2010-12-03 10:06:30','2010-12-03 15:06:30','','Mazzios Pepperollies','','inherit','open','open','','dsc_1797','','','2010-12-03 10:06:30','2010-12-03 15:06:30','',4026,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1797.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4186,1,'2010-12-03 10:08:37','2010-12-03 15:08:37','','Mazzios Pepperollies','','inherit','open','open','','dsc_1809','','','2010-12-03 10:08:37','2010-12-03 15:08:37','',4026,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1809.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4187,1,'2010-12-03 10:09:21','2010-12-03 15:09:21','','Mazzios Pepperollies','','inherit','open','open','','dsc_1811','','','2010-12-03 10:09:21','2010-12-03 15:09:21','',4026,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1811.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4188,1,'2010-12-03 10:12:25','2010-12-03 15:12:25','','Mazzios Pepperollies','','inherit','open','open','','dsc_1814-2','','','2010-12-03 10:12:25','2010-12-03 15:12:25','',4026,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1814.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4189,1,'2010-12-03 10:13:56','2010-12-03 15:13:56','','Mazzios Pepperollies','','inherit','open','open','','dsc_1818','','','2010-12-03 10:13:56','2010-12-03 15:13:56','',4026,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1818.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4190,1,'2010-12-03 10:16:05','2010-12-03 15:16:05','','Mazzios Pepperollies','','inherit','open','open','','dsc_1825','','','2010-12-03 10:16:05','2010-12-03 15:16:05','',4026,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1825.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4191,1,'2010-12-03 10:16:32','2010-12-03 15:16:32','','Mazzios Pepperollies','','inherit','open','open','','dsc_1823','','','2010-12-03 10:16:32','2010-12-03 15:16:32','',4026,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1823.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4192,1,'2010-12-03 10:17:02','2010-12-03 15:17:02','','Mazzios Pepperollies','','inherit','open','open','','dsc_1828','','','2010-12-03 10:17:02','2010-12-03 15:17:02','',4026,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1828.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4193,1,'2010-12-03 10:19:59','2010-12-03 15:19:59','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4183\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4183\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1792-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4183\" /></a>\n\nThe other night I woke up with a start. I\'d had a recurring dream - a delicious, buttery, cheesy dream. \n\n<!--more-->\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\n\nThese dreams come around at about this time every year. Coincidentally, an appetizer dish appears on the menu at Tulsa-based <a href=\"http://www.mazzios.com/\">Mazzio\'s Italian Eatery</a> at about this time every year, too. \n\nI\'m talking about - ready? - Pepperollies. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4184\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4184\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1793-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4184\" /></a>\n\nIf you\'ve never had Pepperollie\'s, let me explain: They\'re basically slices of pepperoni pizza in cinnamon roll form. They\'re crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and cheesy and buttery and garlicky all over. \n\nThat they\'re only available during the holidays is cruel, really. But the anticipation is sweet, and over the course of 365 days, it builds to a fever pitch. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4185\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4185\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1797-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4185\" /></a>\n\nMy first job ever was as a Mazzio\'s call center rep. Know that lady who answers the phone when you call 664-4444? About 10 years ago, that was me. \n\nI\'m not sure if it\'s the same today, but back when I was a Mazzio\'s minion, employees used to get a pretty nice deal on the food. That\'s how my Pepperollies addiction began - with the promise of a discount, late-night snack. \n\nNow every Christmas I get together with my little sister, the first of many of my Pepperollies converts, to wolf down a dozen or so of these babies. \n\nOne of the fun things about eating a food item for that many years with another person is that the two of you begin to develop a jargon, a way to talk about the food in a way that just you and that individual understand.\n\nLike when I say, \"Hey, sis, don\'t hog the beauty queens,\" it\'s because she\'s got her mits on too many of these: \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4186\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4186\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1809-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4186\" /></a>\n\nA beauty queen is the perfect Pepperolli. It\'s form is perfectly circular, its height is delightfully average and the toast on the crust is a dreamy golden-brown. \n\nPlus, the cheese is bubbly. And crusty. \n\nI like my cheese like I like my men - bubbly and crusty.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4187\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4187\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1811.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4187\" /></a>\n\nThen there\'s the <a href=\"http://www.teamcoco.com/\">Conan O\'Brien</a>. The Conan O\'Brien is a dastardly handsome Pepperollie with some serious height.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4188\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4188\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1814-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4188\" /></a>\n\nThis is the pincher. A pincher Pepperollie is what happens when someone squeezes the Charmin, so to speak. \n\nThe upshot? It\'s perfect for dipping, and the shape helps to maximize the Pepperollie-to-mouth ratio. \n\nBut no matter what their shape, they all taste the same: Delicious. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4189\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4189\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1818.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4189\" /></a>\n\nI decided that this would be the year I\'d introduce my beloved Pepperollies to my son. \n\nHe\'s pretty much the pickiest eater on the planet. This kid has refused to eat a vegetable that\'s not a fried potato of some sort since his pureed baby food days. He hates spaghetti, the most kid-friendly food ever unless you\'re counting chicken nuggets, which I most certainly am not. \n\nAll this kid really wants to eat are dry Frosted Mini Wheats, black grapes and apple skin. No, really - he eats just the skin off of apples. He says the rest is yucky. \n\nAnd he\'s the most regular two-year-old on the face of the planet, but I digress. \n\nI was nervous about introducing him to Pepperollies, I what I\'m getting at. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4190\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4190\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1825.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4190\" /></a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4191\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4191\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1823.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4191\" /></a>\n\nThe kid ate three. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4192\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4192\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1828.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4192\" /></a>\n\nThree whole Pepperollies. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4183\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4183\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1792-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4183\" /></a>\n\nI\'m pretty sure they were a hit. \n\nMazzio\'s has a long history here in Tulsa. Here\'s how it goes: A guy named Ken Selby opened a place called The Pizza Parlor in 1961. He opened a second location in \'65 and changed the name to Ken\'s Pizza. Ten years later Ken\'s had become a 100-store chain here in Oklahoma. By 1979, Ken decided to build a restaurant around more casual dining space and a menu expanded from what he had available at Ken\'s. He decided to call it Mazzios. \n\nNow there are 166 Mazzios locations in 10 states. \n\nWhile that\'s a business of considerable size, in the grand scheme of things, it still means that Pepperolies are pretty exclusive little bites of awesome. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4185\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4185\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1797-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4185\" /></a>\n\nAnd everyone knows that they taste their very best right here, in their city of origin. ','Pepperollies: My Love, My Addiction','These dreams come around at about this time every year. Coincidentally, an appetizer dish appears on the menu at Tulsa-based <a href=\"http://www.mazzios.com/\">Mazzio\'s Italian Eatery</a> at about this time every year, too. I\'m talking about - ready? - Pepperollies. ','inherit','open','open','','4026-revision-2','','','2010-12-03 10:19:59','2010-12-03 15:19:59','',4026,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4026-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4206,1,'2009-11-30 01:32:00','2009-11-30 01:32:00','<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4145938970/\" title=\"ABC in Tulsa by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"ABC in Tulsa\" height=\"375\" src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2635/4145938970_ba07532a96.jpg\" width=\"500\" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div>At the risk of earning a resounding, \"DUH!\" from all you thoughtful, dead-sexy readers out there, I\'d like to say that both research and experience will prove that kids learn stuff from books. <br /><div><br /><a name=\'more\'></a><br /></div><div>Kids also learn a lot from the environment around them. Imagine if some clever person came up with a holiday gift that managed to combine the two. <br /></div><div><br /><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4145178911/\" title=\"ABC in Tulsa by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"ABC in Tulsa\" height=\"375\" src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2653/4145178911_f7113f4868.jpg\" width=\"500\" /></a><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Well, looky there - <b>ABC in Tulsa</b>, a book that teaches the alphabet in the context of a Tulsa kid\'s environment. Our tired imaginations can take a breather. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>ABC in Tulsa is written and photographed by <b>Robin Segal</b>, but it also features the input of several hundred Tulsa elementary school students. They thought of words for the book and colors for the cover. Cool, huh?<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The book is one in <a href=\"http://www.murrayhillbooks.com/allboutcities/\">the <b>Murray Hill Books </b>series, <b>All \'Bout Cities</b></a>. The books aim to celebrate and teach children about the wonders of the city.<br /></div></div><div><br /><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4145939818/\" title=\"ABC in Tulsa by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"ABC in Tulsa\" height=\"500\" src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2758/4145939818_86e2b6e6e4.jpg\" width=\"375\" /></a><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div>If B isn\'t for barbeque beef brisket, then I\'m going to have to start taking better care of my teeth. We Tulsans know that the twilight of life doesn\'t have to be about saltless mashed potatoes and prune juice. That\'s what barbeque beef brisket is for - teeth need retirement plans, too. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Here\'s a little snippet from the back cover of ABC in Tulsa: \"Finally, an alphabet book for Tulsans, for the kids who grow up here and point to flags and fire engines from their strollers, and for the out-of-town kids and their parents who visit.\" <br /></div><div><br /><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4145181413/\" title=\"ABC in Tulsa by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"ABC in Tulsa\" height=\"375\" src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/4145181413_76e66fe486.jpg\" width=\"500\" /></a><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Argh. Ol\' TDT didn\'t make the T page. One day, you guys - one day, I\'ll be even bigger than traffic cops and trash cans. <i>Then</i> I\'ll be on the T page. And it will be so suh-weet.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>More gold from the back cover: \"This book is also for all those slightly older kids, parked and rushing and jostling in the street, who see the objects and people in this book, day after day, and who recognize and value the small objects and ordinary people that, taken together, are the ABC of Tulsa.\"<br /></div><div><br /><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4145179775/\" title=\"ABC in Tulsa by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"ABC in Tulsa\" height=\"375\" src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2661/4145179775_5565238c00.jpg\" width=\"500\" /></a><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Look! X is for Xanthus Place. Good thinkin\', Segal. Just off the top of my head, I can\'t think of another Tulsa X word. Can you think of any, thoughtful, dead-sexy readers?<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4145941538/\" title=\"ABC in Tulsa by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"ABC in Tulsa\" height=\"375\" src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2671/4145941538_333260219e.jpg\" width=\"500\" /></a><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Give the child in your life the gift of books this Christmas. ABC in Tulsa would be a great place to start. Not only does this book hold the promise of nap times spent snuggled and pointing out the photos together, but it could also serve as a tool to teach a child about the city in which he or she lives. <br /></div><div><br /><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4145180971/\" title=\"ABC in Tulsa by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img alt=\"ABC in Tulsa\" height=\"480\" src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2757/4145180971_daa78f4b81_o.jpg\" width=\"640\" /></a><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div>If our youth don\'t bother to learn about our city, after all, who will? An knowledgeable and passionate youth will always be the beginning of a better Tulsa.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>ABC in Tulsa</b><br /></div><div><a href=\"http://www.stevessundrybooksmags.com/photo_gallery.htm\">Available at Steve\'s Sundry, Books and Magazines</a><br /></div><div>2612 S. Harvard Ave. <br /></div><div>(918) 743-3544<br /></div><div>$12.95<br /></div><div class=\"zemanta-pixie\" style=\"height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;\"><a class=\"zemanta-pixie-a\" href=\"http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/08ecf4ea-5d44-4464-bd77-c9a13a57d54a/\" title=\"Reblog this post [with Zemanta]\"><img alt=\"Reblog this post [with Zemanta]\" class=\"zemanta-pixie-img\" src=\"http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=08ecf4ea-5d44-4464-bd77-c9a13a57d54a\" style=\"border: none; float: right;\" /></a><script defer=\"defer\" src=\"http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js\" type=\"text/javascript\"></script><br /></div>','TDT Holiday Gift Guide: ABC in Tulsa','','inherit','open','open','','372-revision','','','2009-11-30 01:32:00','2009-11-30 01:32:00','',372,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2009/11/372-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4199,1,'2010-12-03 10:28:36','2010-12-03 15:28:36','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1792/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4183\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1792-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4183\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe other night I woke up with a start. I\'d had a recurring dream - a delicious, buttery, cheesy dream. \r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\nThese dreams come around at about this time every year. Coincidentally, an appetizer dish appears on the menu at Tulsa-based <a href=\"http://www.mazzios.com/\">Mazzio\'s Italian Eatery</a> at about this time every year, too. \r\n\r\nI\'m talking about - ready? - Pepperollies. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1793/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4184\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1793-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4184\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf you\'ve never had Pepperollie\'s, let me explain: They\'re basically slices of pepperoni pizza in cinnamon roll form. They\'re crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and cheesy and buttery and garlicky all over. \r\n\r\nThat they\'re only available during the holidays is cruel, really. But the anticipation is sweet, and over the course of 365 days, it builds to a fever pitch. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1797/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4185\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1797-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4185\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMy first job ever was as a Mazzio\'s call center rep. Know that lady who answers the phone when you call 664-4444? About 10 years ago, that was me. \r\n\r\nI\'m not sure if it\'s the same today, but back when I was a Mazzio\'s minion, employees used to get a pretty nice deal on the food. That\'s how my Pepperollies addiction began - with the promise of a discount, late-night snack. \r\n\r\nNow every Christmas I get together with my little sister, the first of many of my Pepperollies converts, to wolf down a dozen or so of these babies. \r\n\r\nOne of the fun things about eating a food item for that many years with another person is that the two of you begin to develop a jargon, a way to talk about the food in a way that just you and that individual understand.\r\n\r\nLike when I say, \"Hey, sis, don\'t hog the beauty queens,\" it\'s because she\'s got her mits on too many of these: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1809/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4186\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1809-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4186\" /></a>\r\n\r\nA beauty queen is the perfect Pepperolli. It\'s form is perfectly circular, its height is delightfully average and the toast on the crust is a dreamy golden-brown. \r\n\r\nPlus, the cheese is bubbly. And crusty. \r\n\r\nAnd everyone knows I like my cheese like I like my men - bubbly and crusty. Ain\'t that right, honey? \r\n\r\nMy husband is nodding. Trust me.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1811/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4187\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1811.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4187\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThen there\'s the <a href=\"http://www.teamcoco.com/\">Conan O\'Brien</a>. The Conan O\'Brien is a dastardly handsome Pepperollie with some serious height.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1814-2/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4188\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1814-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4188\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis is the pincher. A pincher Pepperollie is what happens when someone squeezes the Charmin, so to speak. \r\n\r\nThe upshot? It\'s perfect for dipping, and the shape helps to maximize the Pepperollie-to-mouth ratio. \r\n\r\nBut no matter what their shape, they all taste the same: Delicious. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1818/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4189\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1818.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4189\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI decided that this would be the year I\'d introduce my beloved Pepperollies to my son. \r\n\r\nHe\'s pretty much the pickiest eater on the planet. This kid has refused to eat a vegetable that\'s not a fried potato of some sort since his pureed baby food days. He hates spaghetti, the most kid-friendly food ever unless you\'re counting chicken nuggets, which I most certainly am not. \r\n\r\nAll this kid really wants to eat are dry Frosted Mini Wheats, black grapes and apple skin. No, really - he eats just the skin off of apples. He says the rest is yucky. \r\n\r\nAnd he\'s the most regular two-year-old on the face of the planet, but I digress. \r\n\r\nI was nervous about introducing him to Pepperollies, is what I\'m getting at. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1825/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4190\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1825.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4190\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1823/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4191\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1823.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4191\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe kid ate three. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1828/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4192\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1828.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4192\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThree whole Pepperollies. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1792/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4183\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1792-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4183\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI\'m pretty sure they were a hit. \r\n\r\nMazzio\'s has a long history here in Tulsa. Here\'s how it goes: A guy named Ken Selby opened a place called The Pizza Parlor in 1961. He opened a second location in \'65 and changed the name to Ken\'s Pizza. Ten years later Ken\'s had become a 100-store chain here in Oklahoma. By 1979, Ken decided to build a restaurant around more casual dining space and a menu expanded from what he had available at Ken\'s. He decided to call it Mazzios. \r\n\r\nNow there are 166 Mazzios locations in 10 states. \r\n\r\nWhile that\'s a business of considerable size, in the grand scheme of things, it still means that Pepperolies are pretty exclusive little bites of awesome. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1797/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4185\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1797-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4185\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd everyone knows that they taste their very best right here, in their city of origin. Especially me, your blogging friend, loser of retainers and certifiable Pepperollie addict. ','Mazzio\'s Pepperollies: My Love, My Addiction','These dreams come around at about this time every year. Coincidentally, an appetizer dish appears on the menu at Tulsa-based Mazzio\'s Italian Eatery at about this time every year, too. I\'m talking about - ready? - Pepperollies. ','inherit','open','open','','4026-revision-7','','','2010-12-03 10:28:36','2010-12-03 15:28:36','',4026,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4026-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(4198,1,'2010-12-03 10:24:01','2010-12-03 15:24:01','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1792/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4183\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1792-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4183\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe other night I woke up with a start. I\'d had a recurring dream - a delicious, buttery, cheesy dream. \r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\nThese dreams come around at about this time every year. Coincidentally, an appetizer dish appears on the menu at Tulsa-based <a href=\"http://www.mazzios.com/\">Mazzio\'s Italian Eatery</a> at about this time every year, too. \r\n\r\nI\'m talking about - ready? - Pepperollies. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1793/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4184\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1793-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4184\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf you\'ve never had Pepperollie\'s, let me explain: They\'re basically slices of pepperoni pizza in cinnamon roll form. They\'re crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and cheesy and buttery and garlicky all over. \r\n\r\nThat they\'re only available during the holidays is cruel, really. But the anticipation is sweet, and over the course of 365 days, it builds to a fever pitch. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1797/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4185\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1797-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4185\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMy first job ever was as a Mazzio\'s call center rep. Know that lady who answers the phone when you call 664-4444? About 10 years ago, that was me. \r\n\r\nI\'m not sure if it\'s the same today, but back when I was a Mazzio\'s minion, employees used to get a pretty nice deal on the food. That\'s how my Pepperollies addiction began - with the promise of a discount, late-night snack. \r\n\r\nNow every Christmas I get together with my little sister, the first of many of my Pepperollies converts, to wolf down a dozen or so of these babies. \r\n\r\nOne of the fun things about eating a food item for that many years with another person is that the two of you begin to develop a jargon, a way to talk about the food in a way that just you and that individual understand.\r\n\r\nLike when I say, \"Hey, sis, don\'t hog the beauty queens,\" it\'s because she\'s got her mits on too many of these: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1809/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4186\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1809-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4186\" /></a>\r\n\r\nA beauty queen is the perfect Pepperolli. It\'s form is perfectly circular, its height is delightfully average and the toast on the crust is a dreamy golden-brown. \r\n\r\nPlus, the cheese is bubbly. And crusty. \r\n\r\nAnd everyone knows I like my cheese like I like my men - bubbly and crusty. Ain\'t that right, honey? \r\n\r\nMy husband is nodding. Trust me.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1811/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4187\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1811.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4187\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThen there\'s the <a href=\"http://www.teamcoco.com/\">Conan O\'Brien</a>. The Conan O\'Brien is a dastardly handsome Pepperollie with some serious height.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1814-2/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4188\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1814-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4188\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis is the pincher. A pincher Pepperollie is what happens when someone squeezes the Charmin, so to speak. \r\n\r\nThe upshot? It\'s perfect for dipping, and the shape helps to maximize the Pepperollie-to-mouth ratio. \r\n\r\nBut no matter what their shape, they all taste the same: Delicious. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1818/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4189\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1818.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4189\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI decided that this would be the year I\'d introduce my beloved Pepperollies to my son. \r\n\r\nHe\'s pretty much the pickiest eater on the planet. This kid has refused to eat a vegetable that\'s not a fried potato of some sort since his pureed baby food days. He hates spaghetti, the most kid-friendly food ever unless you\'re counting chicken nuggets, which I most certainly am not. \r\n\r\nAll this kid really wants to eat are dry Frosted Mini Wheats, black grapes and apple skin. No, really - he eats just the skin off of apples. He says the rest is yucky. \r\n\r\nAnd he\'s the most regular two-year-old on the face of the planet, but I digress. \r\n\r\nI was nervous about introducing him to Pepperollies, I what I\'m getting at. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1825/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4190\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1825.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4190\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1823/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4191\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1823.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4191\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe kid ate three. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1828/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4192\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1828.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4192\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThree whole Pepperollies. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1792/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4183\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1792-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4183\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI\'m pretty sure they were a hit. \r\n\r\nMazzio\'s has a long history here in Tulsa. Here\'s how it goes: A guy named Ken Selby opened a place called The Pizza Parlor in 1961. He opened a second location in \'65 and changed the name to Ken\'s Pizza. Ten years later Ken\'s had become a 100-store chain here in Oklahoma. By 1979, Ken decided to build a restaurant around more casual dining space and a menu expanded from what he had available at Ken\'s. He decided to call it Mazzios. \r\n\r\nNow there are 166 Mazzios locations in 10 states. \r\n\r\nWhile that\'s a business of considerable size, in the grand scheme of things, it still means that Pepperolies are pretty exclusive little bites of awesome. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1797/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4185\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1797-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4185\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd everyone knows that they taste their very best right here, in their city of origin. ','Mazzio\'s Pepperollies: My Love, My Addiction','These dreams come around at about this time every year. Coincidentally, an appetizer dish appears on the menu at Tulsa-based Mazzio\'s Italian Eatery at about this time every year, too. I\'m talking about - ready? - Pepperollies. ','inherit','open','open','','4026-revision-6','','','2010-12-03 10:24:01','2010-12-03 15:24:01','',4026,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4026-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(4194,1,'2010-12-03 10:21:38','2010-12-03 15:21:38','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4183\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4183\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1792-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4183\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe other night I woke up with a start. I\'d had a recurring dream - a delicious, buttery, cheesy dream. \r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\nThese dreams come around at about this time every year. Coincidentally, an appetizer dish appears on the menu at Tulsa-based <a href=\"http://www.mazzios.com/\">Mazzio\'s Italian Eatery</a> at about this time every year, too. \r\n\r\nI\'m talking about - ready? - Pepperollies. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4184\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4184\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1793-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4184\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf you\'ve never had Pepperollie\'s, let me explain: They\'re basically slices of pepperoni pizza in cinnamon roll form. They\'re crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and cheesy and buttery and garlicky all over. \r\n\r\nThat they\'re only available during the holidays is cruel, really. But the anticipation is sweet, and over the course of 365 days, it builds to a fever pitch. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4185\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4185\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1797-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4185\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMy first job ever was as a Mazzio\'s call center rep. Know that lady who answers the phone when you call 664-4444? About 10 years ago, that was me. \r\n\r\nI\'m not sure if it\'s the same today, but back when I was a Mazzio\'s minion, employees used to get a pretty nice deal on the food. That\'s how my Pepperollies addiction began - with the promise of a discount, late-night snack. \r\n\r\nNow every Christmas I get together with my little sister, the first of many of my Pepperollies converts, to wolf down a dozen or so of these babies. \r\n\r\nOne of the fun things about eating a food item for that many years with another person is that the two of you begin to develop a jargon, a way to talk about the food in a way that just you and that individual understand.\r\n\r\nLike when I say, \"Hey, sis, don\'t hog the beauty queens,\" it\'s because she\'s got her mits on too many of these: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4186\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4186\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1809-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4186\" /></a>\r\n\r\nA beauty queen is the perfect Pepperolli. It\'s form is perfectly circular, its height is delightfully average and the toast on the crust is a dreamy golden-brown. \r\n\r\nPlus, the cheese is bubbly. And crusty. \r\n\r\nI like my cheese like I like my men - bubbly and crusty.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4187\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4187\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1811.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4187\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThen there\'s the <a href=\"http://www.teamcoco.com/\">Conan O\'Brien</a>. The Conan O\'Brien is a dastardly handsome Pepperollie with some serious height.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4188\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4188\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1814-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4188\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis is the pincher. A pincher Pepperollie is what happens when someone squeezes the Charmin, so to speak. \r\n\r\nThe upshot? It\'s perfect for dipping, and the shape helps to maximize the Pepperollie-to-mouth ratio. \r\n\r\nBut no matter what their shape, they all taste the same: Delicious. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4189\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4189\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1818.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4189\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI decided that this would be the year I\'d introduce my beloved Pepperollies to my son. \r\n\r\nHe\'s pretty much the pickiest eater on the planet. This kid has refused to eat a vegetable that\'s not a fried potato of some sort since his pureed baby food days. He hates spaghetti, the most kid-friendly food ever unless you\'re counting chicken nuggets, which I most certainly am not. \r\n\r\nAll this kid really wants to eat are dry Frosted Mini Wheats, black grapes and apple skin. No, really - he eats just the skin off of apples. He says the rest is yucky. \r\n\r\nAnd he\'s the most regular two-year-old on the face of the planet, but I digress. \r\n\r\nI was nervous about introducing him to Pepperollies, I what I\'m getting at. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4190\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4190\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1825.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4190\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4191\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4191\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1823.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4191\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe kid ate three. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4192\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4192\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1828.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4192\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThree whole Pepperollies. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4183\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4183\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1792-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4183\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI\'m pretty sure they were a hit. \r\n\r\nMazzio\'s has a long history here in Tulsa. Here\'s how it goes: A guy named Ken Selby opened a place called The Pizza Parlor in 1961. He opened a second location in \'65 and changed the name to Ken\'s Pizza. Ten years later Ken\'s had become a 100-store chain here in Oklahoma. By 1979, Ken decided to build a restaurant around more casual dining space and a menu expanded from what he had available at Ken\'s. He decided to call it Mazzios. \r\n\r\nNow there are 166 Mazzios locations in 10 states. \r\n\r\nWhile that\'s a business of considerable size, in the grand scheme of things, it still means that Pepperolies are pretty exclusive little bites of awesome. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=4185\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4185\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1797-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4185\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd everyone knows that they taste their very best right here, in their city of origin. ','Mazzio\'s Pepperollies: My Love, My Addiction','These dreams come around at about this time every year. Coincidentally, an appetizer dish appears on the menu at Tulsa-based Mazzio\'s Italian Eatery at about this time every year, too. I\'m talking about - ready? - Pepperollies. ','inherit','open','open','','4026-revision-3','','','2010-12-03 10:21:38','2010-12-03 15:21:38','',4026,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4026-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4195,1,'2010-12-03 10:21:43','2010-12-03 15:21:43','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1792/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4183\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1792-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4183\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe other night I woke up with a start. I\'d had a recurring dream - a delicious, buttery, cheesy dream. \r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\nThese dreams come around at about this time every year. Coincidentally, an appetizer dish appears on the menu at Tulsa-based <a href=\"http://www.mazzios.com/\">Mazzio\'s Italian Eatery</a> at about this time every year, too. \r\n\r\nI\'m talking about - ready? - Pepperollies. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1793/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4184\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1793-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4184\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf you\'ve never had Pepperollie\'s, let me explain: They\'re basically slices of pepperoni pizza in cinnamon roll form. They\'re crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and cheesy and buttery and garlicky all over. \r\n\r\nThat they\'re only available during the holidays is cruel, really. But the anticipation is sweet, and over the course of 365 days, it builds to a fever pitch. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1797/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4185\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1797-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4185\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMy first job ever was as a Mazzio\'s call center rep. Know that lady who answers the phone when you call 664-4444? About 10 years ago, that was me. \r\n\r\nI\'m not sure if it\'s the same today, but back when I was a Mazzio\'s minion, employees used to get a pretty nice deal on the food. That\'s how my Pepperollies addiction began - with the promise of a discount, late-night snack. \r\n\r\nNow every Christmas I get together with my little sister, the first of many of my Pepperollies converts, to wolf down a dozen or so of these babies. \r\n\r\nOne of the fun things about eating a food item for that many years with another person is that the two of you begin to develop a jargon, a way to talk about the food in a way that just you and that individual understand.\r\n\r\nLike when I say, \"Hey, sis, don\'t hog the beauty queens,\" it\'s because she\'s got her mits on too many of these: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1809/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4186\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1809-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4186\" /></a>\r\n\r\nA beauty queen is the perfect Pepperolli. It\'s form is perfectly circular, its height is delightfully average and the toast on the crust is a dreamy golden-brown. \r\n\r\nPlus, the cheese is bubbly. And crusty. \r\n\r\nI like my cheese like I like my men - bubbly and crusty.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1811/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4187\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1811.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4187\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThen there\'s the <a href=\"http://www.teamcoco.com/\">Conan O\'Brien</a>. The Conan O\'Brien is a dastardly handsome Pepperollie with some serious height.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1814-2/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4188\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1814-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4188\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis is the pincher. A pincher Pepperollie is what happens when someone squeezes the Charmin, so to speak. \r\n\r\nThe upshot? It\'s perfect for dipping, and the shape helps to maximize the Pepperollie-to-mouth ratio. \r\n\r\nBut no matter what their shape, they all taste the same: Delicious. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1818/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4189\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1818.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4189\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI decided that this would be the year I\'d introduce my beloved Pepperollies to my son. \r\n\r\nHe\'s pretty much the pickiest eater on the planet. This kid has refused to eat a vegetable that\'s not a fried potato of some sort since his pureed baby food days. He hates spaghetti, the most kid-friendly food ever unless you\'re counting chicken nuggets, which I most certainly am not. \r\n\r\nAll this kid really wants to eat are dry Frosted Mini Wheats, black grapes and apple skin. No, really - he eats just the skin off of apples. He says the rest is yucky. \r\n\r\nAnd he\'s the most regular two-year-old on the face of the planet, but I digress. \r\n\r\nI was nervous about introducing him to Pepperollies, I what I\'m getting at. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1825/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4190\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1825.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4190\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1823/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4191\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1823.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4191\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe kid ate three. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1828/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4192\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1828.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4192\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThree whole Pepperollies. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1792/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4183\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1792-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4183\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI\'m pretty sure they were a hit. \r\n\r\nMazzio\'s has a long history here in Tulsa. Here\'s how it goes: A guy named Ken Selby opened a place called The Pizza Parlor in 1961. He opened a second location in \'65 and changed the name to Ken\'s Pizza. Ten years later Ken\'s had become a 100-store chain here in Oklahoma. By 1979, Ken decided to build a restaurant around more casual dining space and a menu expanded from what he had available at Ken\'s. He decided to call it Mazzios. \r\n\r\nNow there are 166 Mazzios locations in 10 states. \r\n\r\nWhile that\'s a business of considerable size, in the grand scheme of things, it still means that Pepperolies are pretty exclusive little bites of awesome. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1797/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4185\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1797-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4185\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd everyone knows that they taste their very best right here, in their city of origin. ','Mazzio\'s Pepperollies: My Love, My Addiction','These dreams come around at about this time every year. Coincidentally, an appetizer dish appears on the menu at Tulsa-based Mazzio\'s Italian Eatery at about this time every year, too. I\'m talking about - ready? - Pepperollies. ','inherit','open','open','','4026-revision-4','','','2010-12-03 10:21:43','2010-12-03 15:21:43','',4026,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4026-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4196,1,'2010-12-03 10:24:01','2010-12-03 15:24:01','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1792/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4183\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1792-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4183\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe other night I woke up with a start. I\'d had a recurring dream - a delicious, buttery, cheesy dream. \r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\nThese dreams come around at about this time every year. Coincidentally, an appetizer dish appears on the menu at Tulsa-based <a href=\"http://www.mazzios.com/\">Mazzio\'s Italian Eatery</a> at about this time every year, too. \r\n\r\nI\'m talking about - ready? - Pepperollies. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1793/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4184\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1793-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4184\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf you\'ve never had Pepperollie\'s, let me explain: They\'re basically slices of pepperoni pizza in cinnamon roll form. They\'re crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and cheesy and buttery and garlicky all over. \r\n\r\nThat they\'re only available during the holidays is cruel, really. But the anticipation is sweet, and over the course of 365 days, it builds to a fever pitch. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1797/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4185\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1797-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4185\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMy first job ever was as a Mazzio\'s call center rep. Know that lady who answers the phone when you call 664-4444? About 10 years ago, that was me. \r\n\r\nI\'m not sure if it\'s the same today, but back when I was a Mazzio\'s minion, employees used to get a pretty nice deal on the food. That\'s how my Pepperollies addiction began - with the promise of a discount, late-night snack. \r\n\r\nNow every Christmas I get together with my little sister, the first of many of my Pepperollies converts, to wolf down a dozen or so of these babies. \r\n\r\nOne of the fun things about eating a food item for that many years with another person is that the two of you begin to develop a jargon, a way to talk about the food in a way that just you and that individual understand.\r\n\r\nLike when I say, \"Hey, sis, don\'t hog the beauty queens,\" it\'s because she\'s got her mits on too many of these: \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1809/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4186\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1809-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4186\" /></a>\r\n\r\nA beauty queen is the perfect Pepperolli. It\'s form is perfectly circular, its height is delightfully average and the toast on the crust is a dreamy golden-brown. \r\n\r\nPlus, the cheese is bubbly. And crusty. \r\n\r\nAnd everyone knows I like my cheese like I like my men - bubbly and crusty. Ain\'t that right, honey? \r\n\r\nMy husband is nodding. Trust me.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1811/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4187\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1811.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4187\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThen there\'s the <a href=\"http://www.teamcoco.com/\">Conan O\'Brien</a>. The Conan O\'Brien is a dastardly handsome Pepperollie with some serious height.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1814-2/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4188\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1814-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4188\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis is the pincher. A pincher Pepperollie is what happens when someone squeezes the Charmin, so to speak. \r\n\r\nThe upshot? It\'s perfect for dipping, and the shape helps to maximize the Pepperollie-to-mouth ratio. \r\n\r\nBut no matter what their shape, they all taste the same: Delicious. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1818/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4189\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1818.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4189\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI decided that this would be the year I\'d introduce my beloved Pepperollies to my son. \r\n\r\nHe\'s pretty much the pickiest eater on the planet. This kid has refused to eat a vegetable that\'s not a fried potato of some sort since his pureed baby food days. He hates spaghetti, the most kid-friendly food ever unless you\'re counting chicken nuggets, which I most certainly am not. \r\n\r\nAll this kid really wants to eat are dry Frosted Mini Wheats, black grapes and apple skin. No, really - he eats just the skin off of apples. He says the rest is yucky. \r\n\r\nAnd he\'s the most regular two-year-old on the face of the planet, but I digress. \r\n\r\nI was nervous about introducing him to Pepperollies, I what I\'m getting at. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1825/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4190\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1825.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4190\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1823/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4191\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1823.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4191\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe kid ate three. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1828/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4192\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1828.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4192\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThree whole Pepperollies. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1792/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4183\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1792-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4183\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI\'m pretty sure they were a hit. \r\n\r\nMazzio\'s has a long history here in Tulsa. Here\'s how it goes: A guy named Ken Selby opened a place called The Pizza Parlor in 1961. He opened a second location in \'65 and changed the name to Ken\'s Pizza. Ten years later Ken\'s had become a 100-store chain here in Oklahoma. By 1979, Ken decided to build a restaurant around more casual dining space and a menu expanded from what he had available at Ken\'s. He decided to call it Mazzios. \r\n\r\nNow there are 166 Mazzios locations in 10 states. \r\n\r\nWhile that\'s a business of considerable size, in the grand scheme of things, it still means that Pepperolies are pretty exclusive little bites of awesome. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1797/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4185\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1797-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4185\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd everyone knows that they taste their very best right here, in their city of origin. ','Mazzio\'s Pepperollies: My Love, My Addiction','These dreams come around at about this time every year. Coincidentally, an appetizer dish appears on the menu at Tulsa-based Mazzio\'s Italian Eatery at about this time every year, too. I\'m talking about - ready? - Pepperollies. ','inherit','open','open','','4026-revision-5','','','2010-12-03 10:24:01','2010-12-03 15:24:01','',4026,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4026-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(4197,1,'2010-12-03 10:28:17','2010-12-03 15:28:17','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1792/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4183\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1792-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4183\" /></a>\n\nThe other night I woke up with a start. I\'d had a recurring dream - a delicious, buttery, cheesy dream. \n\n<!--more-->\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\n\nThese dreams come around at about this time every year. Coincidentally, an appetizer dish appears on the menu at Tulsa-based <a href=\"http://www.mazzios.com/\">Mazzio\'s Italian Eatery</a> at about this time every year, too. \n\nI\'m talking about - ready? - Pepperollies. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1793/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4184\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1793-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4184\" /></a>\n\nIf you\'ve never had Pepperollie\'s, let me explain: They\'re basically slices of pepperoni pizza in cinnamon roll form. They\'re crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and cheesy and buttery and garlicky all over. \n\nThat they\'re only available during the holidays is cruel, really. But the anticipation is sweet, and over the course of 365 days, it builds to a fever pitch. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1797/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4185\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1797-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4185\" /></a>\n\nMy first job ever was as a Mazzio\'s call center rep. Know that lady who answers the phone when you call 664-4444? About 10 years ago, that was me. \n\nI\'m not sure if it\'s the same today, but back when I was a Mazzio\'s minion, employees used to get a pretty nice deal on the food. That\'s how my Pepperollies addiction began - with the promise of a discount, late-night snack. \n\nNow every Christmas I get together with my little sister, the first of many of my Pepperollies converts, to wolf down a dozen or so of these babies. \n\nOne of the fun things about eating a food item for that many years with another person is that the two of you begin to develop a jargon, a way to talk about the food in a way that just you and that individual understand.\n\nLike when I say, \"Hey, sis, don\'t hog the beauty queens,\" it\'s because she\'s got her mits on too many of these: \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1809/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4186\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1809-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4186\" /></a>\n\nA beauty queen is the perfect Pepperolli. It\'s form is perfectly circular, its height is delightfully average and the toast on the crust is a dreamy golden-brown. \n\nPlus, the cheese is bubbly. And crusty. \n\nAnd everyone knows I like my cheese like I like my men - bubbly and crusty. Ain\'t that right, honey? \n\nMy husband is nodding. Trust me.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1811/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4187\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1811.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4187\" /></a>\n\nThen there\'s the <a href=\"http://www.teamcoco.com/\">Conan O\'Brien</a>. The Conan O\'Brien is a dastardly handsome Pepperollie with some serious height.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1814-2/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4188\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1814-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4188\" /></a>\n\nThis is the pincher. A pincher Pepperollie is what happens when someone squeezes the Charmin, so to speak. \n\nThe upshot? It\'s perfect for dipping, and the shape helps to maximize the Pepperollie-to-mouth ratio. \n\nBut no matter what their shape, they all taste the same: Delicious. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1818/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4189\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1818.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4189\" /></a>\n\nI decided that this would be the year I\'d introduce my beloved Pepperollies to my son. \n\nHe\'s pretty much the pickiest eater on the planet. This kid has refused to eat a vegetable that\'s not a fried potato of some sort since his pureed baby food days. He hates spaghetti, the most kid-friendly food ever unless you\'re counting chicken nuggets, which I most certainly am not. \n\nAll this kid really wants to eat are dry Frosted Mini Wheats, black grapes and apple skin. No, really - he eats just the skin off of apples. He says the rest is yucky. \n\nAnd he\'s the most regular two-year-old on the face of the planet, but I digress. \n\nI was nervous about introducing him to Pepperollies, is what I\'m getting at. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1825/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4190\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1825.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4190\" /></a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1823/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4191\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1823.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4191\" /></a>\n\nThe kid ate three. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1828/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4192\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1828.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4192\" /></a>\n\nThree whole Pepperollies. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1792/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4183\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1792-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzio&#039;s Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4183\" /></a>\n\nI\'m pretty sure they were a hit. \n\nMazzio\'s has a long history here in Tulsa. Here\'s how it goes: A guy named Ken Selby opened a place called The Pizza Parlor in 1961. He opened a second location in \'65 and changed the name to Ken\'s Pizza. Ten years later Ken\'s had become a 100-store chain here in Oklahoma. By 1979, Ken decided to build a restaurant around more casual dining space and a menu expanded from what he had available at Ken\'s. He decided to call it Mazzios. \n\nNow there are 166 Mazzios locations in 10 states. \n\nWhile that\'s a business of considerable size, in the grand scheme of things, it still means that Pepperolies are pretty exclusive little bites of awesome. \n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/mazzios-pepperollies/dsc_1797/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4185\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSC_1797-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" title=\"Mazzios Pepperollies\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4185\" /></a>\n\nAnd everyone knows that they taste their very best right here, in their city of origin. Especially me, your blogging friend,  and certifiable Pepperollie addict. ','Mazzio\'s Pepperollies: My Love, My Addiction','These dreams come around at about this time every year. Coincidentally, an appetizer dish appears on the menu at Tulsa-based Mazzio\'s Italian Eatery at about this time every year, too. I\'m talking about - ready? - Pepperollies. ','inherit','open','open','','4026-autosave','','','2010-12-03 10:28:17','2010-12-03 15:28:17','',4026,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4026-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(4166,1,'2010-12-08 11:30:00','2010-12-08 16:30:00','<strong>PSST: HEY, YOU. <a href=\"http://dowhat.thislandpress.com/event_tags/new-years-eve/\" target=\"_blank\">Looking for the 2011 list of New Year\'s Eve things to do in Tulsa? Find it at DO WHAT?</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Paul Petrov of the Ballet Russe, backstage at the JC Williamson New Year\'s Eve party, Theatre Royal, Sydney, 31 December 1936 / Sam Hood by State Library of New South Wales collection, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/statelibraryofnsw/3612597734/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/3612597734_a03c7f0fe0.jpg\" alt=\"Paul Petrov of the Ballet Russe, backstage at the JC Williamson New Year\'s Eve party, Theatre Royal, Sydney, 31 December 1936 / Sam Hood\" width=\"500\" height=\"369\" /></a></p>\r\nChampagne, fireworks, swanky parties, stuff to do for the kids and those silly 2011 glasses - you want it all this New Year\'s Eve, and you\'ve got it right here in Tulsa.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Swanky Parties</h2>\r\n<strong>New Years Eve Sobriety Powwow</strong>\r\nWhen: 12pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsaconvention.com/\">Tulsa Convention Center</a>, 100 Civic Center\r\nEnjoy dancing, drumming, food and other traditional powwow entertainment at this year’s annual New Years Eve Sobriety Powwow. This event is free and open to the public.\r\n\r\n<strong>New Years Eve Gala at Crowne Plaza Hotel</strong>\r\nWhen: Starting at 4pm New Years Eve\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111159658950064&amp;index=1\">Crowne Plaza Hotel</a>, 100 E. Second Street\r\nFor one price, get every NYE party in the hotel. Here\'s the line-up: Imzadi in the Tulsa Ballroom; Mid Life Crisis in Promenade Ballroom; Brian Lee &amp; Friends in the Upper Lobby; a Texas Hold \'Em Tournament, 4pm-7pm; Access to Cigar &amp; Martini Lounge in Oklahoma Ballroom and Photos Now Photography in Lower Lobby. Call Crowne Plaza at (918) 560-2219 to reserve your spot, and if you plan on celebrating with a few glasses of champagne, be sure to ask about the room packages available.\r\n\r\n<strong>New Years Eve Salsa Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Starting at 5:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.thecanebrake.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/New-Years-Eve-2009.jpg\">The Canebrake in Wagoner</a>\r\nGet dinner, a champagne toast, live salsa music and even some salsa lessons at this New Years Eve party at the Tulsa area\'s greenest resort. For information or reservations call (918) 485-1810 or email <a href=\"mailto:info@thecanebrake.com\">info@thecanebrake.com</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Olive Drop New Year’s Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Starting at 7pm New Years Eve\r\nWhere: <a href=\"/\">Price Tower Arts Center in Bartlesville</a>\r\nEnjoy a five-course meal prepared by Outlaws Gourmet Catering, drinks at Copper Bar, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, when a large olive will be lowered from the top of Price Tower - which is Frank Lloyd Wright\'s only realized skyscraper, by the way - into a martini glass. Dinner reservations are available with seatings at 7pm and 9pm. Call (918) 336-1000 for room reservations and for a spot at dinner.\r\n\r\n<strong>Clean and Sober New Years Eve Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Starting at 8pm New Years Eve\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.okeq.org/\">Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</a>, 621 E. Fourth Street\r\nBoard the S.S. Sensation at the Dennis R. Neill Equality for a clean and sober journey into a high energy dance party with DJ Hot Stick, sumptuous food, vexing games, karaoke, live entertainment and warm conversations. Look also for hors d’ouveres from Chili’s, TGIF, Flemming’s and Swan and non-alcohol punch and smoothies. Ring in the New Year - and remember it! A novel idea. Free admission, but cash donations will be accepted.\r\n\r\n<strong>Velo Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Starting at 9pm New Years Eve\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.jasonperryphoto.net/?p=133\">Hey Mambo</a>, 114 N. Boston Ave.\r\nIf you\'re looking for a cycle-centric NYE party, Hey Mambo is the place to be on the last night of 2010. The evening will include a Mustache Cup Goldsprints Roller Race Tournament from Superleggera Cycling and Multisport, a live DJ, hot food from the kitchen of Hey Mambo (which is really yum, if you ask me), Pabst Blue Ribbon on tap, plenty of prizes and photography of the evening by Jason Perry Photography. The restaurant bar (cash or charge) will be in full operation for the evening, too. <a href=\"http://www.jasonperryphoto.net/?p=133\">Individual passes are $35, couples are $60</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Crystal Ball: A New Years Eve Masquerade</strong>\r\nWhen: Starting at 9pm New Years Eve\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsacrystalball.com/\">Enso Bar, Electric Circus and IDL Ballroom, all at 1st and Detroit</a>\r\nGet gussied up in your finest black and white NYE attire and disguise and beguile fellow revelers as you masquerade between three of the hottest clubs in Tulsa into the wee hours of the night. Entertainment includes the beats of the Panic! Crew, Steve Club and DJ Dilation &amp; Jimm-A. <a href=\"http://www.ticketstorm.com/event/skyyvodkapresentscrystalball2011anewyearsevemasquerade/idlballroom/tulsa/5868/\">Tickets are $15 per person or $20 per couple, and VIP packages are $25 per person, $40 per couple</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>New Years Eve Speakeasy</strong>\r\nWhen: Starting at 9pm New Years Eve\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://cosmo-cafe.com/\">Cosmo Cafe &amp; Bar</a>, 3334 S. Peoria Ave.\r\nBe prepared to be transported back to the era of classy attire, sexy jazz and stiff drinks. While you’re partying like it’s 1929, check out free champagne toast at midnight, accompanied by what Cosmo called “fancy stuff on crackers.” Heck, yes.\r\n\r\n<strong>New Years Eve Wiggin\' Out Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Starting at 9pm New Years Eve\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=187182407965172\">Lee\'s Bikes</a>, 420 E. Second Street\r\nSee the fireworks in the Blue Dome District at midnight (get more information about that event below) from underneath, but what else, a wig. If it\'s good enough for the folks at Lee\'s, it\'s totally good enough for y\'all. Look for food and drink, and if the weather permits and everyone feels like it, you can also expect a townie ride. Oh, and good company, too. \r\n\r\n<strong>New Years Eve Heaven &amp; Hell Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Starting at 9pm New Years Eve\r\nWhere: Bruhouse Bar &amp; Grill, 3421 S. Peoria Ave.\r\nWear your best angel or devil costume - all the cool kids are doing it. Look also for a live DJ at this Brookside New Years Eve event - might be fun to stop by after watching the ball drop at THE Party on Brookside (see below).\r\n<h2>Performances</h2>\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">EDIT//Take note: This event has been cancelled.</span></strong>\r\n<strong>Sylvia Browne</strong>\r\nWhen: 8pm New Years Eve\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.milliondollarelm.com/event-center\">Osage Event Center</a>, 951 W. 36 Street North\r\nAlways wanted to have your most pressing, personal questions answered by a psychic? This NYE is your chance. Tickets to see Sylvia are $30, or you can pay $100 and guarantee that you\'ll have your question answered. Stay tuned for the book signing after the lecture.\r\n\r\n<strong>New Years Eve Jazz Soiree</strong>\r\nWhen: 9pm New Years Eve\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.okjazz.org/\">Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame</a>, 111 E. First Street\r\nGet performances by Nicole Jackson &amp; the Soultry Sound Band along with a DJ and a midnight champagne toast at the New Years Eve celebration in the heart of downtown Tulsa in the historic Tulsa Depot. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Call (918) 281-8600 or <a href=\"http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2762&amp;pid=6923907\">click here to reserve your tickets</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey</strong>\r\nWhen: 9:15pm New Years Eve\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cainsballroom.com/\">Cain\'s Ballroom</a>, 423 N. Main Street\r\nSpend New Years Eve in downtown Tulsa\'s historic Cain\'s Ballroom and see Tulsa\'s homegrown Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey as they play the music of Beyonce, Madonna and Lady Gaga at the same time. Tickets are $19 in advance, $25 in the day of. <a href=\"http://www.protixonline.com/View_Event.asp?id=404\">Get \'em here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Alex Ortiz</strong>\r\nWhen: 10pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.loonybincomedy.com/\">The Loony Bin</a>, 6808 S. Memorial Drive\r\nAlex has both headlined and featured at The Apollo, Funny Bones and The Improvs. He has rocked the stage as opener for Bernie Mac, Damon Wayans, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, and Bobcat Goldthwaite. And tonight, on New Years Eve, you can see him in Tulsa. <a href=\"https://www.standupmedia.com/securedReservation/loonybin/tulsa/Default.aspx?mp=&amp;member=&amp;club=BCA30415-8E4E-4EC5-817D-52222AC57427&amp;d=12%2f29%2f2010+8%3a00%3a00+PM&amp;s=s&amp;c=edd54cf4-9754-4f32-ac5d-b8b62df856a7\">Tickets are $25</a>.\r\n<h2>For a Family-Friendly New Years Eve</h2>\r\n<strong>Special Two-Hour, Open Bounce</strong>\r\nWhen: 11:30am-1pm\r\nWhere:  <a href=\"http://www.bounceu.com/\">Bounce U</a>, 8922 S. Memorial Drive\r\nRing in the New Year family style at Bounce U with this open bounce. Cost is $8.95 per child and includes poppers, noise makers, cookies and juice. Make reservations at (918) 249-0090.\r\n\r\n<strong>New Year\'s Eve Night Out at the Tulsa Zoo</strong>\r\nWhen: 6pm New Years Eve - 10am New Years Day\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsazoo.org/EducationConservation/ClassesWorkshops/\">Tulsa Zoo &amp; Living Museum</a>\r\nSend your kids for an exciting overnight at the zoo this NYE. Parents, you’ll be free to ring in the New Year any way you choose while your 2nd-5th graders will be hanging out with the animals on this night time adventure. The kiddos will also get a dinner, breakfast and light snack. Cost is $55 per child. Call (918) 669-6600 for reservations or more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>New Years Eve at Bounce U</strong>\r\nWhen: 7pm-1am\r\nWhere:  <a href=\"http://www.bounceu.com/\">Bounce U</a>, 8922 S. Memorial Drive\r\nDrop the kids off and enjoy your evening, parents. The kiddos will be fully supervised and they\'ll enjoy snacks, dinner, a late-night treat, midnight poppers and noisemakers, games and, of course, lots of bouncing. Cost is $40 per child. Make reservations at (918) 249-0090.\r\n\r\n<strong>THE Party! Hahn Appliance Warehouse New Year\'s Eve on Brookside</strong>\r\nWhen: Starting at 9pm New Years Eve\r\nWhere: <a href=\"https://www.newyearsevetulsa.com/pages.aspx?pageid=1\">Brookside (Peoria Avenue) between 36th and 39th Streets</a>\r\nThis second-ever event brought the community together last year to share in the excitement of a Times Square-esque, free outdoor street party complete with a lighted ball drop, fireworks, bands and entertainment, and they\'re going to do it even bigger and better to ring in 2011. A choice of outdoor and indoor activities along Brookside guarantees participants of all ages to can comfortably enjoy the festivities, even if our Oklahoma weather rears its ugly head. Look for live entertainment from Eric and the Adams (one of my favorite Tulsa bands) on an outdoor stage and dancing in the VIP Party Tent (<a href=\"https://www.newyearsevetulsa.com/Purchase_Tickets.aspx\">tickets to which are $75 per</a>). All proceeds raised by THE Party will benefit the <a href=\"http://www.cfbeo.org/\">Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>New Years Eve in the Blue Dome District</strong>\r\nWhen: 10pm-1am New Years Eve\r\nWhere: On Elgin Avenue between First and Second Streets\r\nPut a little bit of hip and historic into your New Years Eve celebration this year. Grab the kids (and feed them all manner of Pixie Stix and Fun Dip to keep them awake) and head to the Blue Dome District for some fireworks, as well as warm drinks for both the adults and the kids and beer for those 21 and over.\r\n<h2>The New Year in Motion</h2>\r\n<strong>Race Into the New Year</strong>\r\nWhen: 11:45pm New Years Eve\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://tatur.org/RINY.html\">River Parks West Amphitheater</a>, 2100 W. Jackson Ave.\r\nRun from one year to the next with this sixth-annual 5K race along the Tulsa stretch of the Arkansas River. Look for a fun run, too - it\'ll start a bit earlier, at 11pm - as well as a live DJ, fireworks at the stroke of midnight, prizes and giveaways and champagne on the course. Don\'t miss out on the post-race plethora of food and drink, including black-eyed peas, cornbread, cookies and other treats. The race benefits the Tulsa Police Officers Memorial and supports <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/09/admiral-twin-drive-in-burns/\">the rebuilding of the Admiral Twin Drive-In</a>. The race fee is $25, or free for kids 5-11. <a href=\"https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=3970\">Register here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Polar Bear Plunge</strong>\r\nWhen: 1:11pm New Years Day (Get it? 1/1/11 at 1:11?)\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://tatur.org/PolarPlunge.html\">River Parks West Amphitheater</a>, 2100 W. Jackson Ave.\r\nHow big a boy are ya? If you can complete this race - a two-mile run that sends you plunging into three swimming pools - you\'ll have me convinced that you are all that is man (or woman!) for now and forever. The entry fee is $25 for those who dress in costume and $30 to those who chicken out. Look for free pizza, cold beer and drinks at the race, and the first 300 to sign up for the race get finishers\' tees. Proceeds benefit the River Parks Trail Systems. If after <a href=\"http://runnersworldtulsa.zenfolio.com/p451670097#h10dad90a\">looking at these photos from last year\'s Polar Bear Plunge</a> you still think you\'ve got what it takes, <a href=\"http://tatur.org/polarplungeregister.html\">register here</a>.\r\n<h2>Movies</h2>\r\n<strong>Rocky Horror Picture Show</strong>\r\nWhen: 10pm and midnight showings\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.circlecinema.com/\">Circle Cinema</a>, 12 S. Lewis Ave.\r\nIt’s the weird and wonderful as newly engaged couple Brad and Janet encounter a problem when they car halts in the rain...and we all know the rest of the story, but who cares? It\'s a classic! You have two chances to see it this New Years Eve at Tulsa\'s own Circle Cinema. While audience participation is encouraged as usual, please leave your water guns and items you\'d normally throw at the screen during this production at home. <a href=\"http://www.circlecinema.com/\">Tickets are $10</a>.\r\n<h2>Where to Find Live Music This NYE</h2>\r\n<strong>Brookside</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.crowcreektavern.com/\"> Crow Creek</a>. Mister Pistol, 8pm.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.ciao-brookside.com/\"> The Primo Room at Ciao</a>. Olivia Duhon and the Frank Brown Trio, 9pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>Catoosa</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/nightlife/calendar/Pages/CabinCreek.aspx\">Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino</a>. DeeJay Rog Mahal and DJ Ziploc, 8:30pm at Friction; Scott Ellison at 8pm in C:Note; Deuce Eleven at 9pm in Cabin Creek.\r\n\r\n<strong>Claremore</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.cherokeestarrewards.com/casinos/willrogersdowns/nightlife/calendar/Pages/default.aspx\">Will Rogers Downs</a>. Nick Gibson and Beer &amp; Chicken Band at 7pm, Iron Dog Saloon.\r\n\r\n<strong>Downtown</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.club209tulsa.com/\">Club 209</a>. Arthouse with DJ Josh &amp; DJ Jitsu, 9pm.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.thehuntclubtulsa.com/\">Hunt Club</a>. Blackwood, 9pm.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.joemommas.com/\">Joe Momma\'s</a>. The Zuits, complete with a countdown and a toast at midnight. 9pm.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Junkie-Live/154298727944419\">Junkie Live</a>. P.D.A. is home and joins Brandon Davis. <a href=\"http://www.ticketstorm.com/\">A ticket</a> gets you into both Junkie and Pink. 9pm\r\n<a href=\"http://themaxretropub.com/\">The Max Retropub</a>. Glam-R-Us, plus a countdown and champagne toast. 9pm.\r\n<a href=\"www.myspace.com/mercury_lounge\">Mercury Lounge</a>. Electric Rag Band and RC Edwards, all for $5. 8pm.\r\n<a href=\"http://thesoundpony.com/\">Soundpony</a>. DJ Sweet Baby Jayzus, 9pm.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000328907311\">Woody\'s Corner Bar</a>. 2 Steps Back, 10pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>North Tulsa</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.milliondollarelm.com/nightlife/music-calendar\">Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino</a>. Ray D. Rowe, 9pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>South Tulsa</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bakers-Street-Pub-Grill/154274264588305\">Baker St. Pub</a>. Crossland for a $10 ticket. 8pm.\r\n<a href=\"www.myspace.com/harvardsportsba\">Harvard Sports Bar</a>. The Moving Company for a $5 cover. 9pm.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tulsamagoos.com/index.html\">Magoo\'s</a>. Admiral Twin, 9pm.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.riverspirittulsa.com/entertainment/mysticriver/Pages/Home.aspx\">River Spirit Casino, Mystic River Lounge</a>. Revelation: A Tribute to Journey. 10pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>Don\'t see your favorite NYE party or band on this list?</strong> No big - we can fix that. <a href=\"mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com\">E-mail me with the details</a>.','New Years Eve Tulsa 2010: Where to Celebrate','Champagne, fireworks, swanky parties, stuff to do for the kids and those silly 2011 glasses - here\'s where to get it all this New Years Eve in Tulsa.','publish','open','open','','new-years-eve-tulsa-2010','','http://www.jasonperryphoto.net/?p=133\nhttp://www.jasonperryphoto.net/?p=133\nhttp://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/09/admiral-twin-drive-in-burns/\nhttp://www.milliondollarelm.com/nightlife/music-calendar','2011-12-19 13:55:07','2011-12-19 19:55:07','',0,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?p=4166',0,'post','',14),(4167,1,'2010-12-03 10:00:00','2010-12-03 15:00:00','','Food Review - Docs','','inherit','open','open','','4026-revision','','','2010-12-03 10:00:00','2010-12-03 15:00:00','',4026,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4026-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4170,1,'2010-11-29 08:28:43','2010-11-29 13:28:43','','Gift Guide Kick-Off','','inherit','open','open','','4016-revision-2','','','2010-11-29 08:28:43','2010-11-29 13:28:43','',4016,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/4016-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4171,1,'2010-12-01 10:00:00','2010-12-01 15:00:00','','Tulsa Oilers','','inherit','open','open','','4038-revision','','','2010-12-01 10:00:00','2010-12-01 15:00:00','',4038,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4038-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4172,1,'2010-12-06 10:00:00','2010-12-06 15:00:00','','Curated Gift Guide - TJ/Christine','','inherit','open','open','','4023-revision','','','2010-12-06 10:00:00','2010-12-06 15:00:00','',4023,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4023-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4157,1,'2010-12-02 19:16:55','2010-12-03 00:16:55','<img src=\"http://www.spiritbankeventcenter.com/upload/Image/Willie%20Nelson/Willie%20Nelson%20-%20Feature5.jpg\"/>\n\nNeed something a little more exciting to do this weekend than wait for WWE tickets go on sale Saturday morning?\n\nThey really do, by the way, and you can bet that I\'ll be perched on my laptop at 9:59am, waiting for the green light to blink on at 10. Wrestling is a guilty pleasure of mine for which I can thank my father and the Hulk Hogan finger puppets we played with together when I was a toddler, but I digress.\n\nSomething more exciting for the general populous than scoring wrestling tickets, coming right up: <a href=\"http://www.tulsakids.com/?q=babysitter-worthy-willie-nelson-family-concert\">It\'s hot and ready on my blog at TulsaKids.com</a>.','Babysitter Worthy: Willie Nelson & Family in Concert','Need something a little more exciting to do this weekend than wait for WWE tickets go on sale Saturday morning?','inherit','open','open','','4030-revision','','','2010-12-02 19:16:55','2010-12-03 00:16:55','',4030,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4030-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4158,1,'2010-12-02 19:17:14','2010-12-03 00:17:14','<img src=\"http://www.spiritbankeventcenter.com/upload/Image/Willie%20Nelson/Willie%20Nelson%20-%20Feature5.jpg\"/>\r\n\r\nNeed something a little more exciting to do this weekend than wait for WWE tickets go on sale Saturday morning?\r\n\r\nThey really do, by the way, and you can bet that I\'ll be perched on my laptop at 9:59am, waiting for the green light to blink on at 10. Wrestling is a guilty pleasure of mine for which I can thank my father and the Hulk Hogan finger puppets we played with together when I was a toddler, but I digress.\r\n\r\nSomething more exciting for the general populous than scoring wrestling tickets, coming right up: <a href=\"http://www.tulsakids.com/?q=babysitter-worthy-willie-nelson-family-concert\">It\'s hot and ready on my blog at TulsaKids.com</a>.','Babysitter Worthy: Willie Nelson & Family in Concert','Need something a little more exciting to do this weekend than wait for WWE tickets go on sale Saturday morning?','inherit','open','open','','4030-revision-2','','','2010-12-02 19:17:14','2010-12-03 00:17:14','',4030,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4030-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4159,1,'2010-12-02 17:48:29','2010-12-02 22:48:29','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/things-to-do-in-tulsa-this-weekend-26/dsc_1794/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3983\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1794-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"The Blue Whale Christmas\" title=\"The Blue Whale Christmas\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3983\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf we were to ask someone which words come to mind at the mention of the word Christmas, that person might say things like gifts, cookies and lights.\r\n\r\nIf that person lived in the Tulsa and just looked up from the calendar of things to do around town this weekend, he\'d probably mention parades, too, since a trio of them - yes, three Christmas parades - have banded together to take over Green Country in one ball of Christmas lights, marching bands and a very, very harried Santa.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tulsakids.com/?q=tulsa-kids-day-out-christmas-parades-galore\">Get the the list of parades over on my blog at TulsaKids.com</a>. 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If that person lived in the Tulsa and just looked up from the calendar of things to do around town this weekend, he\'d probably mention parades, too, since a trio of them - yes, three Christmas parades - have banded together to take over Green Country in one ball of Christmas lights, marching bands and a very, very harried Santa.','inherit','open','open','','4149-revision-3','','','2010-12-02 17:48:29','2010-12-02 22:48:29','',4149,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4149-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4160,1,'2010-12-02 19:20:47','2010-12-03 00:20:47','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/things-to-do-in-tulsa-this-weekend-26/dsc_1794/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3983\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1794-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"The Blue Whale Christmas\" title=\"The Blue Whale Christmas\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3983\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf we were to ask someone which words come to mind at the mention of the word Christmas, that person might say things like gifts, cookies and lights.\r\n\r\nIf that person lived in the Tulsa and just looked up from the calendar of things to do around town this weekend, he\'d probably mention parades, too, since a trio of them - yes, three Christmas parades - have banded together to take over Green Country in one ball of Christmas lights, marching bands and a very, very harried Santa.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tulsakids.com/?q=tulsa-kids-day-out-christmas-parades-galore\">Get the the list of parades over on my blog at TulsaKids.com</a>. Pick your favorites and chart your course. Pack extra hats and gloves, and don\'t forget the camera!\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>','Tulsa Kids Day Out: Christmas Parades Galore','If we were to ask someone which words come to mind at the mention of the word Christmas, that person might say things like gifts, cookies and lights. If that person lived in the Tulsa and just looked up from the calendar of things to do around town this weekend, he\'d probably mention parades, too, since a trio of them - yes, three Christmas parades - have banded together to take over Green Country in one ball of Christmas lights, marching bands and a very, very harried Santa.','inherit','open','open','','4149-revision-4','','','2010-12-02 19:20:47','2010-12-03 00:20:47','',4149,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4149-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4161,1,'2010-12-02 22:09:07','2010-12-03 03:09:07','','TCC Signature Symphony','','inherit','open','open','','tccsignaturesymphony','','','2010-12-02 22:09:07','2010-12-03 03:09:07','',0,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/TCCSignatureSymphony.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4162,1,'2010-12-02 22:28:02','2010-12-03 03:28:02','','UticaSquareChristmas','','inherit','open','open','','uticasquarechristmas','','','2010-12-02 22:28:02','2010-12-03 03:28:02','',0,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/UticaSquareChristmas.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(5777,1,'2011-02-09 12:26:15','2011-02-09 17:26:15','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"T-Rex Pie at Joe Momma\'s Pizza Downtown by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/3834219306/\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/3834219306_d73a84491d_z.jpg?zz=1\" alt=\"T-Rex Pie at Joe Momma\'s Pizza Downtown\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a></p>\r\n<strong>UPDATED, Wed., Feb. 9//</strong>For those of you in the Tulsa area who couldn\'t handle a single home-cooked meal more, here\'s a list of locally owned restaurants digging out of today\'s fresh round of snow to open their doors today.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/andopizza\">Andolini\'s</a> (Owasso)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://annsbakery.com/\">Ann\'s Bakery</a> (Kendall-Whittier)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/baxtersgrill\">Baxter\'s Interurban</a> (Downtown)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/58/630081/restaurant/Southern-Hills/Bbd-II-Tulsa\">BBD II</a> (South Tulsa, through 2pm)</li>\r\n	<li>Biga (Brookside)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://brewburgertulsa.com/Home.html\">Brewburger</a> (South Tulsa)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Coffee-House-on-Cherry-Street/206922734841\">Coffee House on Cherry Street</a> (Cherry Street)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://cosmo-cafe.com/\">Cosmo Cafe</a> (Brookside, closing for dinner)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://dillydelitulsa.com/\">Dilly Deli</a> (Downtown, through 4pm)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.doubleshotcoffee.com/\">Doubleshot Coffee Company</a> (Downtown)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.elguaposcantina.net/\">El Guapo Mexican Cantina</a> (Downtown)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/fasslerhall\">Fassler Hall</a> (Downtown)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fat-Guys-Burger-Bar/107269035966212\">Fat Guy\'s Burger Bar</a> (Downtown, through 6-7pm)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/HideawayPizza\">Hideaway Pizza</a> (all locations)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.joemommas.com/\">Joe Momma\'s</a> (Downtown, open for lunch)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/KEO/59704071237\">KEO</a> (Brookside)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1259511127&amp;sk=info\">Local Table</a> (Brookside)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/luckystulsa\">Lucky\'s</a> (Cherry Street)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.mcnellies.com/\">McNellie\'s Public House</a> (Downtown)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.merrittsbakery.com/\">Merritt\'s Bakery</a> (all Tulsa-area locations)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.modscrepes.com/\">Mod\'s Coffee &amp; Crepes</a> (Downtown)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://pieholepizzeria.com/\">Pie Hole</a> (Cherry Street/TU)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.stonemillbbq.com/\">Stonemill BBQ</a> (Broken Arr0w)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tallyscafe.com/\">Tally\'s Cafe</a> (Downtown)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.topecacoffee.com/\">Topeca Coffee</a>, 5th Street and Hyatt locations</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIs your favorite restaurant open and not on this list? Leave the restaurant name and, if you know \'em, hours for today in the comments.','Tulsa Restaurants Open Today','Here\'s a list of locally owned restaurants digging out of today\'s fresh round of snow to open their doors today.','inherit','open','open','','5756-revision-7','','','2011-02-09 12:26:15','2011-02-09 17:26:15','',5756,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5756-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(5780,1,'2011-02-09 17:50:55','2011-02-09 22:50:55','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5550\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/rhea-lana-south-tulsa-2011/racks/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5550\" title=\"Rhea Lana\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/racks-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"Rhea Lana\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" /></a>\r\n\r\nSometimes it\'s fun to go to the mall and while away an afternoon gasping at the numbers on the price tags in children\'s boutiques.\r\n\r\nBut when it\'s time to stock up on toys, furniture and clothes you\'d like your kids to be able to wear without being followed around by Mom or Dad and a fresh pack of Shout wipes, those price tags aren\'t so funny anymore.\r\n\r\nCue <a href=\"http://southtulsa.rhealana.com/\">Rhea Lana, a south Tulsa children\'s consignment event</a> where Tulsa-area parents can save on gently used kids\' stuff. It\'s also a place where parents can consign their kids\' clothing and toys and earn 70 percent by doing it.\r\n\r\nAnd to make this news even sweeter, <strong>Rhea Lana wants to give one lucky TDT reader a $50 gift certificate to spend at their sale later this month.</strong>\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nFirst things first: To make sure you don\'t miss this sale, mark this down in your calendar:\r\n\r\n<strong>Rhea Lana Tulsa Sale</strong>\r\nWhen: Feb. 16-19\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Wednesday, Feb. 16: 9am-8pm</li>\r\n	<li>Thursday, Feb. 17: 9am-8pm</li>\r\n	<li>Friday, Feb. 18 (Half-price day!): 8:30am-7pm</li>\r\n	<li>Saturday, Feb. 19 (Half-price day!): 8:30am-12pm</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://southtulsa.rhealana.com/csssaleinfo.asp?init=ulnhg47grf\">The Shoppes at Regal Plaza, 105th and Memorial</a>\r\n\r\nWhat you find at this sale (where, by the way, there\'s no cost for parking or for admission): Baby stuff. Toys galore. Boys\' and girls\' clothing from just about any brand name or boutique you can imagine. Maternity wear. Games. Books. Enough outdoor goodies to make your back yard look like a playground.\r\n\r\nBasically, anything and everything that can make your life easier as a hardworking parent by pleasing both your kids and your pocketbook.\r\n\r\n<strong>To enter to win a $50 pass to this shopping wonderland</strong>, courtesy of Rhea Lana\'s South Tulsa, simply head to the comments section on this post and \'fess up:\r\n<h2><strong>What is your No. 1 bargain-hunting strategy? </strong></h2>\r\nWhether you\'re at a children\'s consignment event at Rhea Lana or sifting through the racks at your favorite vintage shop or barreling down the aisles at the grocery store, what\'s your top trick for saving a buck?\r\n\r\n<strong>I\'ll accept entries to this contest until Saturday, Feb. 5, at 10 a.m.</strong> I\'ll let Random.org choose the winner at that time, and I\'ll announce who won the prize shortly after.\r\n\r\nAfter you enter and while you\'re waiting to see if you\'re a winner, take a minute to check out <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rhea-Lanas-of-South-Tulsa/115747248488308\">the Rhea Lana Facebook page</a> and to <a href=\"http://southtulsa.rhealana.com/cssmailliststart1.asp?init=ulnhg47grf\">put your name and e-mail address on the Rhea Lana mailing list</a>. If you\'re looking for ways to make sure you don\'t miss a single snippet of news on this huge sale, liking Rhea Lana on FB and adding your name to their mailing list are both sure-fire ways to do just that.\r\n\r\nYou can also <a href=\"http://southtulsa.rhealana.com/cssparticipate.asp?init=ulnhg47grf\">sign up to become a consignor</a>.\r\n\r\nIf you\'re a mom-to-be, <a href=\"http://southtulsa.rhealana.com/cssmomstart1.asp?init=ulnhg47grf\">you can sign up for the Rhea Lana pre-sale</a>, which means you get first dibs on all the cutest baby goodies. You can shop early <a href=\"http://southtulsa.rhealana.com/cssworkinfo.asp?init=ulnhg47grf\">if you want to help as staff at the sale</a>, too.\r\n\r\nIf you want to learn even more about the Rhea Lana sale, <a href=\"http://southtulsa.rhealana.com/\">check them out on their website</a>.\r\n\r\nGood luck, everyone, and happy bargain secret sharing!','Win $50 from South Tulsa Rhea Lana’s','Cue Rhea Lana, a south Tulsa children\'s consignment event where Tulsa-area parents can save on gently used clothes that aren\'t only priced right, but that also rival what\'s on the racks at the boutique kids\' stores.','inherit','open','open','','5549-revision-8','','','2011-02-09 17:50:55','2011-02-09 22:50:55','',5549,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5549-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(3393,1,'2010-10-28 08:17:03','2010-10-28 13:17:03','<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Pumpkin Town by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4012382768/\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2431/4012382768_f5e2f0e6ef.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin Town\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\nThere\'s so much going on in Tulsa this Halloween that I\'ve made three - <em>three!</em> - lists of activities and events so that you\'ll have the easiest and happiest time possible putting together your spooktacular itinerary for this year.\r\n\r\nI\'m going to kick things off with all the stuff the kids won\'t want to miss this Halloween season. From free, community events to more costly ways to get your scare on, here\'s the list among lists of ways to make the children happy, starting this very weekend.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<h2><strong>Halloween Out and About</strong></h2>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Sand Springs Soap Box Derby Race 2009 by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4011626007/\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2505/4011626007_c07ff7cea9.jpg\" alt=\"Sand Springs Soap Box Derby Race 2009\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a></div>\r\n<strong>Pumpkin Patches Galore</strong>\r\nWhen: Now-Halloween\r\nWhere: All over Tulsa\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/09/pumpkin-patches-in-tulsa/\">Click here for a mega-list of the pumpkin patches in the Tulsa area</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Corn Maize</strong>\r\nWhen: Now-Nov. 7; Wed-Fri, 5-10pm; Sat, 10am-10pm; Sun, 12-6pm; Closed Mondays; Fall Break Oct. 21-23, 10am-10pm; the Haunted Maize opens at dark and closes at 10pm Fri-Sat., Fall Break and Halloween\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsamaize.com/\">32506 E. 61st Street in Broken Arrow</a>\r\nThere\'s more to do at the Tulsa Corn Maize than just get lost. Let me count the ways: A paintball shooting range; campfires; a haunted maze; a cow train; hay rides; rubber ducky races; and a corn box (<a href=\"http://www.tulsamaize.com/photos/Tulsa%20Corn%20Maize%20036.jpg\">you have to see it to believe it</a>). Admission is $6 per youth aged 4-12, free for kids 3 and under and $8 for adults.\r\n\r\n<strong>Halloween Festival at The Castle of Muskogee</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 and Halloween; Hours 6-10pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://okcastle.com/Halloween.html\">The Castle at Muskogee</a>, 3400 Fern Mountain Road\r\nFun for kids and the young at heart alike, The Castle delivers ten spooktacular things to do that range from not-so-scary to really-really-scary, all across a 60-acre Halloween-themed park. From the sinister, fog-shrounded forest to the carnival atmosphere of Halloween Land, everyone is sure to find performances and activities they\'ll never forget. Check out the ticket combos, which range $16-$26, <a href=\"&lt;a href=\">http://www.okcastle.com/halloween-2008.html</a>\"&gt; and are available from The Castle Web site.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tower Tots: Halloween Mobiles</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 19, 10am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://pricetower.org/\">Price Tower Arts Center</a>, 510 S. Dewey in Bartleville\r\nCheck out this morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). The craft of the day? Halloween mobiles! There\'s no cost to attend, but registration is required. Call (918) 336.4949 to get set up.\r\n\r\n<strong>Costumes</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 21-23, 8pm; also, 4pm on Oct. 23\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsagardencenter.com/htdocs/Special%20events/2010%20Costumes%20flyer.pdf\">Linnaeus Garden Barn</a> (PDF), southeast corner of Woodward Park\r\nRather celebrate the sweetly spooky side of Halloween than the ghastly and the goulish? Costumes, a Halloween musical by local actors and musicians, might just be the thing for you. The audience is encouraged to come in costume, and the garden with a lighted walkway will be open for exploration during intermission. Tickets are $10, which is donated to Tulsa Garden Center. Make reservations by calling (918) 746-5125.\r\n\r\n<strong>Camp Cute &amp; Spooky</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7-9pm\r\nWhere: Discoveryland!\r\nKids 10 and under can hit the trail to west Tulsa <a href=\"http://discoverylandusa.com/halloween.shtml\">for an evening of great Halloween fun at the Discoveryland! entertainment complex</a> (note: The dates on the website have not been updated, so be sure to copy the dates on this website into your calendar). Catch everything from a trick-or-treat trail through a lighted enchanted forest to a haystack jump to the \"Monster Mash\" dance stage to caramel apples and smores. Admission is $6 (but look what I found - <a href=\"http://dland.redrockcustomhomes.com/campcoupon.html\">a $1-off coupon</a>!) and includes all activities. Don\'t forget to don those costumes!\r\n\r\n<strong>Owasso Harvest Festival</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 23, 11am-9pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cityofowasso.com/parks_dept/harvestfestival_poster2010.pdf\">Centennial Park in Owasso</a> (PDF), 15301 E. 86th Street North (my advice is to park at Owasso High School and ride the free shuttle to the festival)\r\nThis festival, held in conjunction with the <a href=\"http://www.fileden.com/files/2010/8/9/2937693//flyer.pdf\">Oklahoma State Chili Cook-Off</a> (PDF), packs an entire day of activities for the entire family. Look for hay rides, a costume contest, a scarecrow contest, pumpkin carving, face painting, balloon art, a car show and, of course, chili tasting. It\'s all free and open to the public.\r\n\r\n<strong>Pumpkin Town with TYPros</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 23 , 3-5pm\r\nWhere: Pumpkin Town, 81st Street and Mingo\r\nBring the kiddos and enjoy pony, train and hayrides, face painting, a petting zoo and even a pumpkin launch, all while hanging out with your buds in <a href=\"http://www.typros.org/\">Tulsa\'s Young Professionals</a> at the same time. Plus, children can enter a costume contest to win prizes. The contest will be held at 4pm. \r\n\r\n<strong>HallowZOOeen</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 27-Halloween, 6:30-8:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"https://payment.iwsok.com/tulsazoo2009/OnlineStore/Tickets/productDetail.cfm?productID=11\">Tulsa Zoo &amp; Living Museum</a>, in Mohawk Park off of 36th Street North between Sheridan and Mingo\r\nGet wild this Halloween and <a href=\"&lt;a href=\">http://tulsazoo.org/</a>\"&gt;bring your boys and \"ghouls\" to trick-or-treat at the wildest neighborhood in town. A spooky (but not too scary) Halloween adventure is planned at this 21st annual HallowZOOeen. Get treats at Goblin Stops, play games and see zoo mascots as you roam the trick-or-treat trail. General admission is $7 (or $6 for members), and kids under 2 who are not trick-or-treating will be admitted free.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hallowmarine</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 27-31, 10am-6pm (last paid admission is one hour prior to closing)\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://okaquarium.org/events.php?subPageName=events\">Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks</a>\r\nGreat ready for Halloween on the high seas - <a href=\"http://okaquarium.org/\">the Oklahoma Aquarium is spooky (and salty!)</a> with carnival games, a trick-or-treat trail, haunted feed shows and plenty of pirates handing out tricks and treats. Admission is $7 per youth, $10 per adult. Members get $1 off admission.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mummy and Son Halloween Dance</strong>\r\nWhen: Friday, Oct. 29, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bixby-Community-Center/111279292232877\">Bixby Community Center</a>, 211 N. Cabaniss Ave.\r\nAt this annual Mummy &amp; Son Halloween dance there will be dance competitions, and a costume contest for those who dare to dress up, too. Plenty of refreshments will be on hand. Cost is $5 per person.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Run</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, starting at 7am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://tulsarun.com/schedule.asp\">Downtown Tulsa</a>\r\nKids and adults alike can dress up and run in <a href=\"http://tulsarun.com/\">Tulsa\'s favorite way to burn a few hundred calories, the annual Tulsa Run</a>. Register by Saturday, Oct. 23, to pay the regular $30 to race the 5K or 15K, or $15 for the 2K fun run. It all gets started bright and early (and chilly!) the morning before Halloween, with a finish line festival, including candy bars for the kids and warm coffee and cold beer for grown-ups, waiting at the end. <a href=\"http://tulsarun.com/\">Check the Tulsa Run Web site for more details and to register</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>BooHaHa</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, starting at 7am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://brooksidetheplacetobe.com/index.php?/boo-haha.html\">Brookside, between 33rd and 49th Streets</a>\r\nStarting at 7am with a pancake breakfast at the Brookside Lion\'s Club, one of Tulsa\'s most beloved districts will be transformed into a Halloween treat for the 20th year in a row. The Kids\' Zone opens at 10am, and trick-or-treating gets into gear at noon. The children\'s costume contest will commence in the Food Pyramid parking lot at 1pm, followed by the pets\' costume contest. Stick around for the annual BooHaHa Parade at 2pm, from 33rd-49th Streets. It\'s all free and open to the public.\r\n\r\n<strong>K. Renee\'s Fall Family Carnival</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 9am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159604894064176&amp;index=1\">K. Renee\'s Uniform Closet</a>, 5557 E. 41st St.\r\nJoin K. Renee\'s as they spend the day in true carnival fashion. Look for clowns, bobbing for apples, face painting, cotton candy, pie-eating contest, a Jupiter Jump\", and more.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fall Festival with the Tulsa Oilers</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 11am-4pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162773763749360&amp;index=1\">Oilers Ice Center</a>, 6413 S. Mingo Road\r\nEnjoy games, food, Jupiter Jump, slides and glow skate for only $10, skate rental included.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fall Carnival to Kick Off Fun and Games on Main</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 4-5:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.brokenarrowok.gov/Index.aspx?page=13&amp;recordid=3661\">Central Park Community Center</a>, 1500 S. Main Street in Broken Arrow\r\nParents with children ages 3-10 are invited to participate in this carnival where each child gets 12 free tickets to try out the games of luck and skill. Then, at 5:45pm, set the kids off on the Annual Pumpkin Hunt at the Central Park Softball Fields, just west of the Community Center. Children ages 3-8 will get a chance to run and gather as many candy-filled, pumpkin-colored plastic eggs as they can. The age groups of 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8 will each have their own field to hunt for the eggs. A golden egg will be hidden in each field, which can be redeemed for a special prize. Fun!\r\n\r\n<strong>Fun and Games on Main</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 6-8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.brokenarrowok.gov/Index.aspx?page=13&amp;recordid=3370\">418 S. Main Street in Broken Arrow</a>\r\nIf fall\'s good for anything, it\'s a giant block party. Get it with Fun and Games on Main in Broken Arrow, where festival-goers get tons of free food from Reasor\'s, Ferguson Pontiac and Blue Bell Creameries, a rollover simulator, Broken Arrow Police Department\'s Special Ops team, Vince and Larry the Crash Dummies, McGruff the Crime Fighting Dog, a costume contest, a pumpkin-decorating contest and a petting zoo, all topped with enough candy to last you until Easter. It\'s all free and open to the public.\r\n\r\n<strong>SOUTHNight</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 31, starting at 4pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.spiritbankeventcenter.com/events.asp?id=2&pid=139&task=display&pcatid=&seldate=10/1/2010\">SpiritBank Event Center</a>, 105th and Memorial\r\nGet free (yes, free) games, fun and trick or treating for the whole family at this event, where there will also be a $5 concert featuring Seventh Day Slumber with special guest KJ-52. This event is hosted by <a href=\"http://scctulsa.com/#/whats-coming/south-night\">South Community Church</a>. \r\n\r\n<strong>Halloween Hysteria</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.spiritbankeventcenter.com/\">SpiritBank Event Center</a>, 105th and Memorial (<a href=\"http://www.ticketstorm.com/event/rcokstarsocialcirclepresentshalloweenhysteria/spiritbankeventcenter/tulsa/5500/\">click here to purchase tickets</a>)\r\nRcokstar Social Circle is back with Halloween Hysteria, an ultra-hip dance party for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Come in costume or come in street clothes and get your dance on with DJ ECCO, emcee MIKEY B & the rcokstar entertainers. Look also for beat boy battles, dance-offs, a fashion show and, of course, more. \r\n\r\n<h2><strong>Halloween at the Libraries</strong></h2>\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Hardesty Regional Library by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/3828084764/\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2437/3828084764_686cae2021_o.jpg\" alt=\"Hardesty Regional Library\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>After-School Halloween Crafts</strong>\r\nWhen: Wednesday, Oct. 20, 3pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Rudisill Regional Library</a>, 1520 N. Hartford Ave.\r\nListen to spooky stories, make crafts and more. This event is for ages 12 and younger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Preschool Storytime: Halloween Crafts</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Oct. 21, 10:30am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Pratt Library</a>, 3219 S. 113th W. Ave.\r\nMake Halloween crafts with your little one at Pratt Library in Sand Springs this morning. This event is for ages 5 and younger and their caregivers.\r\n\r\n<strong>Scary in Sperry!</strong>\r\nWhen: Monday, Oct. 25, 5:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Judy Z. Kishner Library</a>, 10150 N. Cincinnati Ave.\r\nJoin the Kishner folks for food, games, prizes and lots of fun for the entire family! Costumes are welcome. This event is for ages 12 and younger.\r\n\r\n<strong>Spooky Tales and Ghost Stories</strong>\r\nWhen: Tuesday, Oct. 26, 4:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Helmerich Library</a>, 5131 E. 91<sup>st</sup> St.\r\nJoin the Helmerich folks for classic Halloween stories and more. Wear a costume if you dare! Snacks are provided. This event is for ages 9-12.\r\n\r\n<strong>Get Ready for the Day of the Dead</strong>\r\nWhen: Tuesday, Oct. 26, 6:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Broken Arrow Library</a>, 300 W. Broadway Ave.\r\nMake and decorate skeletons and skulls while finding out the history behind Dia de los Muertos. This event is for ages 9 and older.\r\n\r\n<strong>Preschool Storytime: Halloween Fun</strong>\r\nWhen: Wednesday, Oct. 27, 10:30am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Zarrow Regional Library</a>, 2224 W. 51<sup>st</sup> St.\r\nHave some Halloween fun with your little one at Zarrow Regional Library this morning. This event is for ages 5 and younger and their caregivers.\r\n\r\n<strong>Old Jack\'s Lantern: Pumpkin Decorating</strong>\r\nWhen: Wednesday, Oct. 27, 4:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Nathan Hale Library</a>, 6038 E. 23<sup>rd</sup> St.\r\nKids, have you gotten around to decorating your pumpkin yet? If not, you\'d better get over to Nathan Hale Library tonight and get started! Pumpkins are provided. This event is for all ages.\r\n\r\n<strong>Preschool Storytime: Annual Halloween Parade</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Oct. 28, 10:30am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Pratt Library</a>, 3219 S. 113<sup>th</sup> W. Ave.\r\nWear costumes and bring treats to this annual Halloween parade at Pratt Library. This event is for ages 5 and younger and their caregivers.\r\n\r\n<strong>All Things Zombies</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Oct. 28, 3pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">South Broken Arrow Library</a>, 3600 S. Chestnut\r\nGet prepared for Halloween! Learn zombie history and survival plus makeup techniques for bruises and wounds. This event is for teens and tweens.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zombiefest</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Oct. 28, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Zarrow Regional Library</a>, 2224 W. 51<sup>st</sup> St.\r\nIt\'s a zombie-eat-human world out there! Get ready for Halloween by watching \"Night of the Living Dead,\" getting a zombie makeover and eating delicious brain cupcakes. This event is for teens.\r\n\r\n<strong>A Hardesty Hallo\"Wii\"n</strong>\r\nWhen: Friday, Oct. 29, 4:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Hardesty Regional Library</a>, 8316 E. 93<sup>rd</sup> St.\r\nPlay spooky Wii games and dress as your favorite video game character for a chance to win a treat. Refreshments will be provided. This event is for ages 9-12.\r\n<h2><strong>Halloween at the Parks</strong></h2>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Pumpkin Town by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4011636243/\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/4011636243_23daa69f39.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin Town\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\n<strong>Kiddie Park Spook-A-Rama</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 15-16, 6-10pm\r\nWhere: Kiddie Park in Bartlesville (<a href=\"http://www.kiddiepark.net/\">click here for directions</a>)\r\nIf you haven\'t loaded up the kids in the van and trucked them to Bartlesville for an afternoon at the Kiddie Park in Bartlesville, you\'re all sorely missing out. <a href=\"&lt;a href=\">http://www.kiddiepark.net/spookarama09.htm\"&gt;Head there this weekend</a> to put your carving skills to the test in the Great Pumpkin Contest, held both nights of the festival for kids 12 and under. Then, hit the costume parade, and don\'t forget to squeeze in some trick-or-treating for candy and prizes.\r\n\r\n<strong>Gross Goodies</strong>\r\nWhen: Monday, Oct. 25, 1pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/culture--recreation/tulsa-parks/fun-guide/holiday-and-special-events.aspx\">Whiteside Community Center</a>, 4009 S. Pittsburgh Ave.\r\nHey, kids - want to freak out your friends or family? Serve a meal with worms, vampire veins and monster eggs! Learn these gross but good-tasting recipes in the Gross Goodies cooking class at Whiteside Community Center. It\'s just the right recipe for a Halloween dinner. Ages 6 to 12. Cost is $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>Carnival Spooktacular</strong>\r\nWhen: Tuesday, Oct. 26, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/culture--recreation/tulsa-parks/fun-guide/holiday-and-special-events.aspx\">Reed Park</a>, 4233 S. Yukon Ave.\r\nJoin other ghosts and goblins for this spooky, kooky carnival. Play fun games in a safe, indoor environment. Games are 25 cents each. Ages 2 to 11. Free and open to the public.\r\n\r\n<strong>Pumpkin Party &amp; Parade</strong>\r\nWhen: Wednesday, Oct. 27, 9am and 10:15am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/culture--recreation/tulsa-parks/fun-guide/holiday-and-special-events.aspx\">Whiteside Community Center</a>, 4009 S. Pittsburgh Ave.\r\nYou are officially invited to this special Halloween party! Look for a parade, games and even a few snacks. For ages 2 1/2-5 years. All participants must be pre-enrolled - call (918) 746-5040. Cost is $7.\r\n\r\n<strong>Halloween Carnival</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Oct. 28, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/culture--recreation/tulsa-parks/fun-guide/holiday-and-special-events.aspx\">Whiteside Community Center</a>, 4009 S. Pittsburgh Ave.\r\nJoin the ghosts and goblins at Whiteside for fun, safe Halloween experience. $5 admission for kids ages 2-8, which includes unlimited games. Adults and kids under 2 are free.\r\n\r\n<strong>Flashlight Candy Scramble</strong>\r\nWhen: Thursday, Oct. 28, 7:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/culture--recreation/tulsa-parks/fun-guide/holiday-and-special-events.aspx\">Lacy Park</a>, 2134 N. Madison Place\r\nKids will have fun hunting for wrapped candy in the dark! Please bring a flashlight and container for your goodies! Ages 12 and under. Please bring a canned good donation to a local food pantry. Prizes. Ages 1 to 12. Free\r\n\r\n<strong>Fall Furry Scurry</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 10:30am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/culture--recreation/tulsa-parks/fun-guide/holiday-and-special-events.aspx\">Hicks Park</a>, 3443 S. Mingo Road\r\nJoin the folks at Hicks for a fun-filled morning of canine cavorting. This year\'s Fall Furry Scurry will consist of a fun run for dogs and their owners. Look for a 1/2-mile fun walk and a 1-mile fun run. A few local pet-related businesses will be on hand to showcase their products and services. Stick around after the run for dog-related games and door prizes. Fun-run participants <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org\">must pre-register by October 15th</a>. Registration for the fun run is $15 and includes an event t-shirt. Please call (918) 669-6355 if you have any questions or to register.','Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Kids','There\'s so much going on in Tulsa this Halloween that I\'ve made three - three! - lists of activities and events so that you\'ll have the easiest and happiest time possible putting together your spooktacular itinerary for this year. I\'m going to kick things off with all the stuff the kids won\'t want to miss this Halloween season.','inherit','open','open','','2918-revision-21','','','2010-10-28 08:17:03','2010-10-28 13:17:03','',2918,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/2918-revision-21/',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wptdt_posts` VALUES (3395,1,'2010-10-29 08:02:11','2010-10-29 13:02:11','<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Pumpkin Town by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4012382768/\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2431/4012382768_f5e2f0e6ef.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin Town\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\nThere\'s so much going on in Tulsa this Halloween that I\'ve made three - <em>three!</em> - lists of activities and events so that you\'ll have the easiest and happiest time possible putting together your spooktacular itinerary for this year.\r\n\r\nI\'m going to kick things off with all the stuff the kids won\'t want to miss this Halloween season. From free, community events to more costly ways to get your scare on, here\'s the list among lists of ways to make the children happy, starting this very weekend.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<h2><strong>Halloween Out and About</strong></h2>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Sand Springs Soap Box Derby Race 2009 by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4011626007/\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2505/4011626007_c07ff7cea9.jpg\" alt=\"Sand Springs Soap Box Derby Race 2009\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a></div>\r\n\r\n<strong>Pumpkin Patches Galore</strong>\r\nWhen: Now-Halloween\r\nWhere: All over Tulsa\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/09/pumpkin-patches-in-tulsa/\">Click here for a mega-list of the pumpkin patches in the Tulsa area</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Corn Maize</strong>\r\nWhen: Now-Nov. 7; Friday, 5-10pm; Saturday, 10am-10pm; Sunday, 12-10pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsamaize.com/\">32506 E. 61st Street in Broken Arrow</a>\r\nThere\'s more to do at the Tulsa Corn Maize than just get lost. Let me count the ways: A paintball shooting range; campfires; a haunted maze; a cow train; hay rides; rubber ducky races; and a corn box (<a href=\"http://www.tulsamaize.com/photos/Tulsa%20Corn%20Maize%20036.jpg\">you have to see it to believe it</a>). Admission is $6 per youth aged 4-12, free for kids 3 and under and $8 for adults.\r\n\r\n<strong>Halloween Festival at The Castle of Muskogee</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 30 and Halloween, 6-10pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://okcastle.com/Halloween.html\">The Castle at Muskogee</a>, 3400 Fern Mountain Road\r\nFun for kids and the young at heart alike, The Castle delivers ten spooktacular things to do that range from not-so-scary to really-really-scary, all across a 60-acre Halloween-themed park. From the sinister, fog-shrounded forest to the carnival atmosphere of Halloween Land, everyone is sure to find performances and activities they\'ll never forget. Check out the ticket combos, which range $16-$26, <a href=\"&lt;a href=\">http://www.okcastle.com/halloween-2008.html</a>\"&gt; and are available from The Castle Web site.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sand Springs Fright Night</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7pm\r\nWhere: Prattville, 41st Street and Highway 97, in Sand Springs\r\nIf you’re in the Sand Springs neck of the Tulsa-area woods this weekend, fet two frightful nights of fun in Prattville, where you can check out a haunted house, games, prizes, Jupiter Jumps and free candy, all in a free, safe, indoor environment. Score!\r\n\r\n<strong>Camp Cute &amp; Spooky</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7-9pm\r\nWhere: Discoveryland!\r\nKids 10 and under can hit the trail to west Tulsa <a href=\"http://discoverylandusa.com/halloween.shtml\">for an evening of great Halloween fun at the Discoveryland! entertainment complex</a> (note: The dates on the website have not been updated, so be sure to copy the dates on this website into your calendar). Catch everything from a trick-or-treat trail through a lighted enchanted forest to a haystack jump to the \"Monster Mash\" dance stage to caramel apples and smores. Admission is $6 (but look what I found - <a href=\"http://dland.redrockcustomhomes.com/campcoupon.html\">a $1-off coupon</a>!) and includes all activities. Don\'t forget to don those costumes!\r\n\r\n<strong>HallowZOOeen</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29-Halloween, 6:30-8:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"https://payment.iwsok.com/tulsazoo2009/OnlineStore/Tickets/productDetail.cfm?productID=11\">Tulsa Zoo &amp; Living Museum</a>, in Mohawk Park off of 36th Street North between Sheridan and Mingo\r\nGet wild this Halloween and <a href=\"&lt;a href=\">http://tulsazoo.org/</a>\"&gt;bring your boys and \"ghouls\" to trick-or-treat at the wildest neighborhood in town. A spooky (but not too scary) Halloween adventure is planned at this 21st annual HallowZOOeen. Get treats at Goblin Stops, play games and see zoo mascots as you roam the trick-or-treat trail. General admission is $7 (or $6 for members), and kids under 2 who are not trick-or-treating will be admitted free.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hallowmarine</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29-31, 10am-6pm (last paid admission is one hour prior to closing)\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://okaquarium.org/events.php?subPageName=events\">Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks</a>\r\nGreat ready for Halloween on the high seas - <a href=\"http://okaquarium.org/\">the Oklahoma Aquarium is spooky (and salty!)</a> with carnival games, a trick-or-treat trail, haunted feed shows and plenty of pirates handing out tricks and treats. Admission is $7 per youth, $10 per adult. Members get $1 off admission.\r\n\r\n<strong>Luchaween 2010</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: Elote Cafe, 514 S. Boston Ave.\r\nDon’t miss the first exhibition match of the off season of the Elote Luchador Wrestling Federation tonight, <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/luchadores\">guaranteed to be the best costume party in town this Halloween weekend</a>. Look for luchador matches starting at 8pm and going strong until 11:30pm. By the way, the matches will be kid friendly from 8-10pm. Look also for costume contests throughout the night, along with cash prizes and beer merchandise from the beer sponsors at the event. Let the ELWF help you to create a Halloween to remember this year.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trunk or Treat with Tulsa Police Department</strong>\r\nWhere: Riverside Division of Tulsa Police Department, 7515 Riverside Parkway\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 5-7pm\r\nLooking for a safe place on Halloween? Join the TPD tonight for games, candy and a Halloween safety briefing. Until 7pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mummy and Son Halloween Dance</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bixby-Community-Center/111279292232877\">Bixby Community Center</a>, 211 N. Cabaniss Ave.\r\nAt this annual Mummy &amp; Son Halloween dance there will be dance competitions, and a costume contest for those who dare to dress up, too. Plenty of refreshments will be on hand. Cost is $5 per person.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Run</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, starting at 7am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://tulsarun.com/schedule.asp\">Downtown Tulsa</a>\r\nKids and adults alike can dress up and run in <a href=\"http://tulsarun.com/\">Tulsa\'s favorite way to burn a few hundred calories, the annual Tulsa Run</a>. Register by Saturday, Oct. 23, to pay the regular $30 to race the 5K or 15K, or $15 for the 2K fun run. It all gets started bright and early (and chilly!) the morning before Halloween, with a finish line festival, including candy bars for the kids and warm coffee and cold beer for grown-ups, waiting at the end. <a href=\"http://tulsarun.com/\">Check the Tulsa Run Web site for more details and to register</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>BooHaHa</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, starting at 7am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://brooksidetheplacetobe.com/index.php?/boo-haha.html\">Brookside, between 33rd and 49th Streets</a>\r\nStarting at 7am with a pancake breakfast at the Brookside Lion\'s Club, one of Tulsa\'s most beloved districts will be transformed into a Halloween treat for the 20th year in a row. The Kids\' Zone opens at 10am, and trick-or-treating gets into gear at noon. The children\'s costume contest will commence in the Food Pyramid parking lot at 1pm, followed by the pets\' costume contest. Stick around for the annual BooHaHa Parade at 2pm, from 33rd-49th Streets. It\'s all free and open to the public.\r\n\r\n<strong>K. Renee\'s Fall Family Carnival</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 9am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159604894064176&amp;index=1\">K. Renee\'s Uniform Closet</a>, 5557 E. 41st St.\r\nJoin K. Renee\'s as they spend the day in true carnival fashion. Look for clowns, bobbing for apples, face painting, cotton candy, pie-eating contest, a Jupiter Jump\", and more.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fall Festival with the Tulsa Oilers</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 11am-4pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162773763749360&amp;index=1\">Oilers Ice Center</a>, 6413 S. Mingo Road\r\nEnjoy games, food, Jupiter Jump, slides and glow skate for only $10, skate rental included.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mommy & Me: Halloween Cupcakes</strong>\r\nWhen: 11am-2pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://maps.google.com/maps?&q=8256+E.+71st+Street,Tulsa,US\">All Things Cake</a>, 8256 E. 71st Street\r\nHead to All Things Cake with your favorite budding pastry artist and decorate cupcakes together this Saturday at this come-and-go cake party. Until 2pm. Register by calling (918) 994-4490.\r\n\r\n<strong>Skeleton Making Workshop</strong>\r\nWhen: 1pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.livingarts.org/\">Living Arts</a>, 307 E. Brady Street\r\nLiving Arts presents a workshop for anyone who would like to build a Skeleton for Dia de Los Muertos. Skeletons have been used for centuries by the Mexicans to show how people do not need to fear Death, but can actually dance and play with Death. It is a fun, cultural activity that will better enable students of all ages to understand the Celebration of Dia de Los Muertos. Erin Turner will lead the workshop. And don’t forget that on Nov. 1 Living Arts will present the annual Dia de Los Muertos Arts Festival in downtown Tulsa. The second of these three workshops is today from 1-4pm, and that’s when you’ll paint your skeleton. The third portion of the class is the actual festival, where you’ll showcase your skeleton and dance with it at the Dia de Los Muertos Arts Festival.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fall Carnival to Kick Off Fun and Games on Main</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 4-5:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.brokenarrowok.gov/Index.aspx?page=13&amp;recordid=3661\">Central Park Community Center</a>, 1500 S. Main Street in Broken Arrow\r\nParents with children ages 3-10 are invited to participate in this carnival where each child gets 12 free tickets to try out the games of luck and skill. Then, at 5:45pm, set the kids off on the Annual Pumpkin Hunt at the Central Park Softball Fields, just west of the Community Center. Children ages 3-8 will get a chance to run and gather as many candy-filled, pumpkin-colored plastic eggs as they can. The age groups of 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8 will each have their own field to hunt for the eggs. A golden egg will be hidden in each field, which can be redeemed for a special prize. Fun!\r\n\r\n<strong>Fun and Games on Main</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 6-8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.brokenarrowok.gov/Index.aspx?page=13&amp;recordid=3370\">418 S. Main Street in Broken Arrow</a>\r\nIf fall\'s good for anything, it\'s a giant block party. Get it with Fun and Games on Main in Broken Arrow, where festival-goers get tons of free food from Reasor\'s, Ferguson Pontiac and Blue Bell Creameries, a rollover simulator, Broken Arrow Police Department\'s Special Ops team, Vince and Larry the Crash Dummies, McGruff the Crime Fighting Dog, a costume contest, a pumpkin-decorating contest and a petting zoo, all topped with enough candy to last you until Easter. It\'s all free and open to the public.\r\n\r\n<strong>Halloween Hysteria</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.spiritbankeventcenter.com/\">SpiritBank Event Center</a>, 105th and Memorial (<a href=\"http://www.ticketstorm.com/event/rcokstarsocialcirclepresentshalloweenhysteria/spiritbankeventcenter/tulsa/5500/\">click here to purchase tickets</a>)\r\nRcokstar Social Circle is back with Halloween Hysteria, an ultra-hip dance party for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Come in costume or come in street clothes and get your dance on with DJ ECCO, emcee MIKEY B & the rcokstar entertainers. Look also for beat boy battles, dance-offs, a fashion show and, of course, more. \r\n\r\n<strong>Scary Okie Karaoke</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://maps.google.com/maps?&q=311+S.+Madison+Ave.,Tulsa,US\">The Coffee House at Youth Services of Tulsa</a>, 311 S. Madison Ave. \r\nGet free coffee, tea, wi-fi, cappuccino, hot chocolate, ping pong and, most important, karaoke and a costume contest at the Coffee House at Youth Services of Tulsa this Halloween weekend. Perfect for kids age 12-18. Until 11pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>Scary, Spooky, and Weird Soda Tasting</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.idaredboutique.com/\">Ida Red Boutique</a>, 3336 S. Peoria Ave.\r\nTry a variety of strange and unusual sodas at the home of Tulsa’s greatest soda variety to celebrate Halloween tonight. Cost is $5. \r\n\r\n<strong>Trick or Treating at RiverWalk Crossing</strong>\r\nWhen: 8:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.riverwalkcrossingjenks.com/\">Riverwalk Crossing in Jenks</a>\r\nGo trick-or-treating (and maybe sneak in a little shopping, too) at RiverWalk Crossing tonight. Be sure not to miss the Hurricane Mason concert at the Amphitheater, either.\r\n\r\n<strong>SOUTHNight</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 31, starting at 4pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.spiritbankeventcenter.com/events.asp?id=2&pid=139&task=display&pcatid=&seldate=10/1/2010\">SpiritBank Event Center</a>, 105th and Memorial\r\nGet free (yes, free) games, fun and trick or treating for the whole family at this event, where there will also be a $5 concert featuring Seventh Day Slumber with special guest KJ-52. This event is hosted by <a href=\"http://scctulsa.com/#/whats-coming/south-night\">South Community Church</a>. \r\n\r\n<h2><strong>Halloween at the Libraries</strong></h2>\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Hardesty Regional Library by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/3828084764/\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2437/3828084764_686cae2021_o.jpg\" alt=\"Hardesty Regional Library\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Hardesty Hallo\"Wii\"n</strong>\r\nWhen: Friday, Oct. 29, 4:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Hardesty Regional Library</a>, 8316 E. 93<sup>rd</sup> St.\r\nPlay spooky Wii games and dress as your favorite video game character for a chance to win a treat. Refreshments will be provided. This event is for ages 9-12.\r\n\r\n<h2><strong>Halloween at the Parks</strong></h2>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Pumpkin Town by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4011636243/\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/4011636243_23daa69f39.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin Town\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\n\r\n<strong>Fall Furry Scurry</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 10:30am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/culture--recreation/tulsa-parks/fun-guide/holiday-and-special-events.aspx\">Hicks Park</a>, 3443 S. Mingo Road\r\nJoin the folks at Hicks for a fun-filled morning of canine cavorting. This year\'s Fall Furry Scurry will consist of a fun run for dogs and their owners. Look for a 1/2-mile fun walk and a 1-mile fun run. A few local pet-related businesses will be on hand to showcase their products and services. Stick around after the run for dog-related games and door prizes. Fun-run participants <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org\">must pre-register by October 15th</a>. Registration for the fun run is $15 and includes an event t-shirt. Please call (918) 669-6355 if you have any questions or to register.','Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Kids','There\'s so much going on in Tulsa this Halloween that I\'ve made three - three! - lists of activities and events so that you\'ll have the easiest and happiest time possible putting together your spooktacular itinerary for this year. I\'m going to kick things off with all the stuff the kids won\'t want to miss this Halloween season.','inherit','open','open','','2918-revision-23','','','2010-10-29 08:02:11','2010-10-29 13:02:11','',2918,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/2918-revision-23/',0,'revision','',0),(3541,1,'2010-11-06 16:00:08','2010-11-06 21:00:08','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3525\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1639-3/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3525\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1639.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMy husband and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary last month. In a world where something like half of all marriages end in divorce, we feel lucky to have made it this far.\r\n\r\nWe\'ve certainly had our share of ups and downs - maybe even more than our share, especially early in our marriage. But, we have a secret that, through the years, has kept things exciting. And spicy.\r\n\r\nAnd, yeah, sometimes fattening. I\'m talking about the art and romance that is the lunch date.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!--more-->\r\n[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\nThere\'s just something about taking a break from the worries of the work day and ditching your co-workers to meet your spouse for lunch instead. It feels like something someone would do early on in a love affair, to not be able to make it the whole day without seeing the object of one\'s affections.\r\n\r\nThe key to this is to not do it very often. It has to feel special and out-of-the-ordinary to work its magic. And where you meet doesn\'t really matter. Unlike the case with a dinner date, there\'s no pressure to pick the swankiest joint in town.\r\n\r\nIn fact, last time my husband and I met for a lunch date, it was at Junkyard Dawg. And we shared a hot dog and a dog bowl of chili and a root beer and stared into each other\'s eyes.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/08/junkyard-dawg-candid-camera/\">And took some most unflattering photos of each other mid-bite</a>. But don\'t worry. You don\'t have to be like us.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3525\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1639-3/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3525\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1639.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nGood news! We had another lunch date this week. This time we opted for a few seats at the bar at <a href=\"http://www.ikeschilius.com/\">Ike\'s Chili</a>, at 5941 E. Admiral Place.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3526\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1652-4/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3526\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1652.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI have a confession to make: Before our lunch date last week, I\'d never eaten at Ike\'s. I know! Bad Okie, bad. Because I really have no excuse for being a native Tulsan and not having eaten at what the folks at Ike\'s claims is the oldest restaurant in the entire state, the home of a 112-year chili recipe.\r\n\r\nI\'m gonna go ahead and blame my parents for this one. Sometimes it\'s just easier that way.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3531\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1668/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3531\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1668-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe chili at Ike\'s - which I\'d judge as a well-balanced, approachable variety that can be appreciated by novices and chili experts alike, and by folks who were raised on just about any of America\'s regional versions of the stuff - is served in various ways. For instance, you can order it on a Frito pie ($5.49 for the small version that comes with the special, or $6.89 for a large), as above.\r\n\r\nOr, you can order a burger and smother it with chili, like so:\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3534\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1677-3/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3534\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1677-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis here is the most popular burger at Ike\'s: the humbly named Chili Cheese Burger.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3535\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1680-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3535\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1680-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIt\'s $7.99 worth of beef topped with, well, more beef. And, as its name describes, cheese. And it\'s served with a huge side of seasoned waffle fries.\r\n\r\nAnd it\'s worth every penny, especially since all chili, Ike\'s included, only gets better after a night in the fridge. And you\'ll definitely need to take some of this sucker home with you. I think that if you try to eat it all in one sitting you might slip into a chili coma on the way back to the office.\r\n\r\nWhich would probably make your boss pretty mad.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3535\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1680-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3535\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1680-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nChili at Ike\'s also comes on spaghetti, three-way, fries, coneys, tamales and in pint- and quart-sized to-go cups. In other words, if it\'s on the menu, you can order it doused in Ike\'s signature combo of tomatoes, beef and spices.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3529\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1662-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3529\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1662-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nYou weirdos who don\'t like chili have options at Ike\'s, too. For instance, see the above - the Ike\'s Burger ($5.99), complete with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and mayo or mustard.\r\n\r\nOr, you can order your burger with jalapenos and bacon ($6.99) or with Head Country BBQ sauce ($5.99). Either way, you\'ll have a true, Okie-fied meal on your hands. Or, you can opt for a chicken tenders basket ($7.29) or a hot dog ($2.09). Ain\'t no shame in any of it.\r\n\r\nMy apologies to my vegetarian readers, though. You might just be out of luck this time. That is, unless you\'re just looking for some dessert.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3536\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1684/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3536\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1684-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIke\'s offers a variety of cobblers for dessert each day. On the chalkboard the day we visited were peach, cherry and blackberry, each $3.25.\r\n\r\nAfter we saw some pass us on the way to another table we were tempted to order one of each kind, but after an Ike\'s Burger, a Chili Cheese Burger and a Frito Pie, that would have been just unreasonable. Crazy. Plain ol\' inadvisable.\r\n\r\nBut that doesn\'t change that we seriously considered doing it anyway.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3537\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1688/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3537\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1688-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn the end, we opted for the blackberry. And we added a scoop of vanilla ice cream to really party things up. All told, we spent $4 on our little down-home, date day treat.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3538\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1689/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3538\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1689-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI think I ate more than my half. Don\'t tell my husband. He\'s the kind who exacts revenge for such things.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3538\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1689/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3538\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1689-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nOne of the cool things about Ike\'s is that it\'s a laid-back, greasy-spoon sort of place. You practically expect to see familiar faces there.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3532\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1675-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3532\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1675-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nWait - no, seriously. That guy really does look familiar.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3533\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1676-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3533\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1676-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThat\'s because it\'s Chris Trail, the guy who, in addition to heading up a family business and guarding a secret chili recipe that\'s been in Tulsa since 1908, <a href=\"http://www.tulsacouncil.org/councilors/district-5.aspx\">is the city councilor for District 5 here in the city of Tulsa</a>.\r\n\r\nSo if you live in District 5 and you wanna give Chris a piece of your mind about this, that or the other, you don\'t have to call or e-mail him, You can just go to Ike\'s. That way you can state your case and eat some chili at the same time.\r\n\r\nBonus!\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3527\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1658-3/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3527\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1658-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThere\'s a different special every day the doors are open at Ike\'s, which makes life easy for budget-conscious people (like those who blog for a living). In fact, even without the specials it\'s tough to spend more than $10 on a meal at Ike\'s. You\'d have to do something crazy to get that kind of job done - something like ordering a 32-ounce cup of chili straight up.\r\n\r\nRead: This is <em>not</em> a dare. In other words, this is my please-don\'t-send-me-your-hospital-bills plea.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3540\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1702-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3540\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1702-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThere\'s quite a history behind what goes on day in and day out at Ike\'s Chili. <a href=\"http://ikeschilius.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=57&amp;Itemid=63\">Get the essentials of the story from the Queen of Good Things herself, Martha Stewart</a>. Be sure to check out <a href=\"&lt;object width=&quot;500&quot; height=&quot;400&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/DWNrfkMLncI?fs=1&amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;color1=0x234900&amp;amp;color2=0x4e9e00&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/DWNrfkMLncI?fs=1&amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;color1=0x234900&amp;amp;color2=0x4e9e00&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot; width=&quot;500&quot; height=&quot;400&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;\">this video from Discover Oklahoma</a>, too.\r\n\r\nOr, you can stop by for a live version from the staff at Ike\'s. Everyone there is proud of their story, and especially if you can find a few seats at the bar during lunch time like my husband and I did last week, you don\'t have to ask very loud to get the scoop.\r\n\r\nThat is, if you can stop eating long enough to ask.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ike\'s Chili</strong>\r\nWhere: 5941 E. Admiral Place (just south of I-244, just west of Sheridan)\r\nWhen: Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm; Saturday, 10am-3pm\r\nCall: (918) 835-3304\r\nWeb: <a href=\"http://www.ikeschilius.com/\">IkesChiliUS.com</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/58/630690/restaurant/North-Tulsa/Ikes-Chili-Tulsa\"><img style=\"border: none; width: 130px; height: 36px;\" src=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/630690/minilink.gif\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili on Urbanspoon\" /></a>','Ike\'s Chili','Ike\'s Chili claims to be the oldest restaurant in the state of Oklahoma, and it\'s home to a 112-year-old chili recipe. And history tastes delicious, y\'all.','publish','open','open','','ikes-chili-food-review','','http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/08/junkyard-dawg-candid-camera/\nhttp://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/08/junkyard-dawg-candid-camera/','2011-05-03 09:16:51','2011-05-03 15:16:51','',0,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?p=3541',0,'post','',14),(7931,1,'2011-05-03 08:10:18','2011-05-03 14:10:18','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3525\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1639-3/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3525\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1639.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMy husband and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary last month. In a world where something like half of all marriages end in divorce, we feel lucky to have made it this far.\r\n\r\nWe\'ve certainly had our share of ups and downs - maybe even more than our share, especially early in our marriage. But, we have a secret that, through the years, has kept things exciting. And spicy.\r\n\r\nAnd, yeah, sometimes fattening. I\'m talking about the art and romance that is the lunch date.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!--more-->\r\n[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\nThere\'s just something about taking a break from the worries of the work day and ditching your co-workers to meet your spouse for lunch instead. It feels like something someone would do early on in a love affair, to not be able to make it the whole day without seeing the object of one\'s affections.\r\n\r\nThe key to this is to not do it very often. It has to feel special and out-of-the-ordinary to work its magic. And where you meet doesn\'t really matter. Unlike the case with a dinner date, there\'s no pressure to pick the swankiest joint in town.\r\n\r\nIn fact, last time my husband and I met for a lunch date, it was at Junkyard Dawg. And we shared a hot dog and a dog bowl of chili and a root beer and stared into each other\'s eyes.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/08/junkyard-dawg-candid-camera/\">And took some most unflattering photos of each other mid-bite</a>. But don\'t worry. You don\'t have to be like us.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3525\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1639-3/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3525\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1639.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nGood news! We had another lunch date this week. This time we opted for a few seats at the bar at <a href=\"http://www.ikeschilius.com/\">Ike\'s Chili</a>, at 5941 E. Admiral Place.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3526\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1652-4/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3526\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1652.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI have a confession to make: Before our lunch date last week, I\'d never eaten at Ike\'s. I know! Bad Okie, bad. Because I really have no excuse for being a native Tulsan and not having eaten at what the folks at Ike\'s claims is the oldest restaurant in the entire state, the home of a 112-year chili recipe.\r\n\r\nI\'m gonna go ahead and blame my parents for this one. Sometimes it\'s just easier that way.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3531\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1668/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3531\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1668-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe chili at Ike\'s - which I\'d judge as a well-balanced, approachable variety that can be appreciated by novices and chili experts alike, and by folks who were raised on just about any of America\'s regional versions of the stuff - is served in various ways. For instance, you can order it on a Frito pie ($5.49 for the small version that comes with the special, or $6.89 for a large), as above.\r\n\r\nOr, you can order a burger and smother it with chili, like so:\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3534\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1677-3/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3534\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1677-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis here is the most popular burger at Ike\'s: the humbly named Chili Cheese Burger.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3535\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1680-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3535\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1680-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIt\'s $7.99 worth of beef topped with, well, more beef. And, as its name describes, cheese. And it\'s served with a huge side of seasoned waffle fries.\r\n\r\nAnd it\'s worth every penny, especially since all chili, Ike\'s included, only gets better after a night in the fridge. And you\'ll definitely need to take some of this sucker home with you. I think that if you try to eat it all in one sitting you might slip into a chili coma on the way back to the office.\r\n\r\nWhich would probably make your boss pretty mad.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3535\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1680-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3535\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1680-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nChili at Ike\'s also comes on spaghetti, three-way, fries, coneys, tamales and in pint- and quart-sized to-go cups. In other words, if it\'s on the menu, you can order it doused in Ike\'s signature combo of tomatoes, beef and spices.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3529\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1662-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3529\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1662-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nYou weirdos who don\'t like chili have options at Ike\'s, too. For instance, see the above - the Ike\'s Burger ($5.99), complete with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and mayo or mustard.\r\n\r\nOr, you can order your burger with jalapenos and bacon ($6.99) or with Head Country BBQ sauce ($5.99). Either way, you\'ll have a true, Okie-fied meal on your hands. Or, you can opt for a chicken tenders basket ($7.29) or a hot dog ($2.09). Ain\'t no shame in any of it.\r\n\r\nMy apologies to my vegetarian readers, though. You might just be out of luck this time. That is, unless you\'re just looking for some dessert.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3536\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1684/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3536\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1684-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIke\'s offers a variety of cobblers for dessert each day. On the chalkboard the day we visited were peach, cherry and blackberry, each $3.25.\r\n\r\nAfter we saw some pass us on the way to another table we were tempted to order one of each kind, but after an Ike\'s Burger, a Chili Cheese Burger and a Frito Pie, that would have been just unreasonable. Crazy. Plain ol\' inadvisable.\r\n\r\nBut that doesn\'t change that we seriously considered doing it anyway.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3537\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1688/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3537\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1688-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn the end, we opted for the blackberry. And we added a scoop of vanilla ice cream to really party things up. All told, we spent $4 on our little down-home, date day treat.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3538\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1689/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3538\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1689-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI think I ate more than my half. Don\'t tell my husband. He\'s the kind who exacts revenge for such things.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3538\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1689/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3538\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1689-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nOne of the cool things about Ike\'s is that it\'s a laid-back, greasy-spoon sort of place. You practically expect to see familiar faces there.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3532\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1675-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3532\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1675-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nWait - no, seriously. That guy really does look familiar.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3533\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1676-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3533\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1676-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThat\'s because it\'s Chris Trail, the guy who, in addition to heading up a family business and guarding a secret chili recipe that\'s been in Tulsa since 1908, <a href=\"http://www.tulsacouncil.org/councilors/district-5.aspx\">is the city councilor for District 5 here in the city of Tulsa</a>.\r\n\r\nSo if you live in District 5 and you wanna give Chris a piece of your mind about this, that or the other, you don\'t have to call or e-mail him, You can just go to Ike\'s. That way you can state your case and eat some chili at the same time.\r\n\r\nBonus!\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3527\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1658-3/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3527\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1658-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThere\'s a different special every day the doors are open at Ike\'s, which makes life easy for budget-conscious people (like those who blog for a living). In fact, even without the specials it\'s tough to spend more than $10 on a meal at Ike\'s. You\'d have to do something crazy to get that kind of job done - something like ordering a 32-ounce cup of chili straight up.\r\n\r\nRead: This is <em>not</em> a dare. In other words, this is my please-don\'t-send-me-your-hospital-bills plea.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3540\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/11/ikes-chili-food-review/dsc_1702-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3540\" title=\"Ike\'s Chili\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1702-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThere\'s quite a history behind what goes on day in and day out at Ike\'s Chili. <a href=\"http://ikeschilius.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=57&amp;Itemid=63\">Get the essentials of the story from the Queen of Good Things herself, Martha Stewart</a>. Be sure to check out <a href=\"&lt;object width=&quot;500&quot; height=&quot;400&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/DWNrfkMLncI?fs=1&amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;color1=0x234900&amp;amp;color2=0x4e9e00&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/DWNrfkMLncI?fs=1&amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;color1=0x234900&amp;amp;color2=0x4e9e00&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot; width=&quot;500&quot; height=&quot;400&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;\">this video from Discover Oklahoma</a>, too.\r\n\r\nOr, you can stop by for a live version from the staff at Ike\'s. Everyone there is proud of their story, and especially if you can find a few seats at the bar during lunch time like my husband and I did last week, you don\'t have to ask very loud to get the scoop.\r\n\r\nThat is, if you can stop eating long enough to ask.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ike\'s Chili</strong>\r\nWhere: 5941 E. Admiral Place (just south of I-244, just west of Sheridan)\r\nWhen: Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm; Saturday, 10am-3pm\r\nCall: (918) 835-3304\r\nWeb: <a href=\"http://www.ikeschilius.com/\">IkesChiliUS.com</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/58/630690/restaurant/North-Tulsa/Ikes-Chili-Tulsa\"><img style=\"border: none; width: 130px; height: 36px;\" src=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/630690/minilink.gif\" alt=\"Ike\'s Chili on Urbanspoon\" /></a>','Ike\'s Chili','Ike\'s Chili claims to be the oldest restaurant in the state of Oklahoma, and it\'s home to a 112-year-old chili recipe. And history tastes delicious, y\'all.','inherit','open','open','','3541-revision-8','','','2011-05-03 08:10:18','2011-05-03 14:10:18','',3541,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/05/3541-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(3398,1,'2010-10-29 08:04:52','2010-10-29 13:04:52','<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Pumpkin Town by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4012382768/\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2431/4012382768_f5e2f0e6ef.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin Town\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\nThere\'s so much going on in Tulsa this Halloween that I\'ve made three - <em>three!</em> - lists of activities and events so that you\'ll have the easiest and happiest time possible putting together your spooktacular itinerary for this year.\r\n\r\nI\'m going to kick things off with all the stuff the kids won\'t want to miss this Halloween season. From free, community events to more costly ways to get your scare on, here\'s the list among lists of ways to make the children happy, starting this very weekend.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<h2><strong>Halloween Out and About</strong></h2>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Sand Springs Soap Box Derby Race 2009 by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4011626007/\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2505/4011626007_c07ff7cea9.jpg\" alt=\"Sand Springs Soap Box Derby Race 2009\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /></a></div>\r\n\r\n<strong>Pumpkin Patches Galore</strong>\r\nWhen: Now-Halloween\r\nWhere: All over Tulsa\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/09/pumpkin-patches-in-tulsa/\">Click here for a mega-list of the pumpkin patches in the Tulsa area</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Corn Maize</strong>\r\nWhen: Now-Nov. 7; Friday, 5-10pm; Saturday, 10am-10pm; Sunday, 12-10pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsamaize.com/\">32506 E. 61st Street in Broken Arrow</a>\r\nThere\'s more to do at the Tulsa Corn Maize than just get lost. Let me count the ways: A paintball shooting range; campfires; a haunted maze; a cow train; hay rides; rubber ducky races; and a corn box (<a href=\"http://www.tulsamaize.com/photos/Tulsa%20Corn%20Maize%20036.jpg\">you have to see it to believe it</a>). Admission is $6 per youth aged 4-12, free for kids 3 and under and $8 for adults.\r\n\r\n<strong>Halloween Festival at The Castle of Muskogee</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 30 and Halloween, 6-10pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://okcastle.com/Halloween.html\">The Castle at Muskogee</a>, 3400 Fern Mountain Road\r\nFun for kids and the young at heart alike, The Castle delivers ten spooktacular things to do that range from not-so-scary to really-really-scary, all across a 60-acre Halloween-themed park. From the sinister, fog-shrounded forest to the carnival atmosphere of Halloween Land, everyone is sure to find performances and activities they\'ll never forget. Check out the ticket combos, which range $16-$26, <a href=\"&lt;a href=\">http://www.okcastle.com/halloween-2008.html</a>\"&gt; and are available from The Castle Web site.\r\n\r\n<strong>Scary Sage</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 11:30am; Oct. 30, \r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://maps.google.com/maps?&q=3131+S.+Sheridan+Road,Tulsa,US\">Clary Sage</a>, 3131 S. Sheridan Road.\r\nLooking for a haunted house-style event with a C.S.I. theme? Check out this event at Clary Sage, which shows off the skills of the cosmetology, esthetics and nail technician students there. Think you can find the murderer? If you can, you get a prize. Look also for a kids’ room with games, candy, face painting and nail art. Everyone who attends the event is encouraged to bring a canned food donation, too. Until 2:30pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sand Springs Fright Night</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7pm\r\nWhere: Prattville, 41st Street and Highway 97, in Sand Springs\r\nIf you’re in the Sand Springs neck of the Tulsa-area woods this weekend, fet two frightful nights of fun in Prattville, where you can check out a haunted house, games, prizes, Jupiter Jumps and free candy, all in a free, safe, indoor environment. Score!\r\n\r\n<strong>Camp Cute &amp; Spooky</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7-9pm\r\nWhere: Discoveryland!\r\nKids 10 and under can hit the trail to west Tulsa <a href=\"http://discoverylandusa.com/halloween.shtml\">for an evening of great Halloween fun at the Discoveryland! entertainment complex</a> (note: The dates on the website have not been updated, so be sure to copy the dates on this website into your calendar). Catch everything from a trick-or-treat trail through a lighted enchanted forest to a haystack jump to the \"Monster Mash\" dance stage to caramel apples and smores. Admission is $6 (but look what I found - <a href=\"http://dland.redrockcustomhomes.com/campcoupon.html\">a $1-off coupon</a>!) and includes all activities. Don\'t forget to don those costumes!\r\n\r\n<strong>HallowZOOeen</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29-Halloween, 6:30-8:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"https://payment.iwsok.com/tulsazoo2009/OnlineStore/Tickets/productDetail.cfm?productID=11\">Tulsa Zoo &amp; Living Museum</a>, in Mohawk Park off of 36th Street North between Sheridan and Mingo\r\nGet wild this Halloween and <a href=\"&lt;a href=\">http://tulsazoo.org/</a>\"&gt;bring your boys and \"ghouls\" to trick-or-treat at the wildest neighborhood in town. A spooky (but not too scary) Halloween adventure is planned at this 21st annual HallowZOOeen. Get treats at Goblin Stops, play games and see zoo mascots as you roam the trick-or-treat trail. General admission is $7 (or $6 for members), and kids under 2 who are not trick-or-treating will be admitted free.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hallowmarine</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29-31, 10am-6pm (last paid admission is one hour prior to closing)\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://okaquarium.org/events.php?subPageName=events\">Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks</a>\r\nGreat ready for Halloween on the high seas - <a href=\"http://okaquarium.org/\">the Oklahoma Aquarium is spooky (and salty!)</a> with carnival games, a trick-or-treat trail, haunted feed shows and plenty of pirates handing out tricks and treats. Admission is $7 per youth, $10 per adult. Members get $1 off admission.\r\n\r\n<strong>Luchaween 2010</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: Elote Cafe, 514 S. Boston Ave.\r\nDon’t miss the first exhibition match of the off season of the Elote Luchador Wrestling Federation tonight, <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/luchadores\">guaranteed to be the best costume party in town this Halloween weekend</a>. Look for luchador matches starting at 8pm and going strong until 11:30pm. By the way, the matches will be kid friendly from 8-10pm. Look also for costume contests throughout the night, along with cash prizes and beer merchandise from the beer sponsors at the event. Let the ELWF help you to create a Halloween to remember this year.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trunk or Treat with Tulsa Police Department</strong>\r\nWhere: Riverside Division of Tulsa Police Department, 7515 Riverside Parkway\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 5-7pm\r\nLooking for a safe place on Halloween? Join the TPD tonight for games, candy and a Halloween safety briefing. Until 7pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mummy and Son Halloween Dance</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bixby-Community-Center/111279292232877\">Bixby Community Center</a>, 211 N. Cabaniss Ave.\r\nAt this annual Mummy &amp; Son Halloween dance there will be dance competitions, and a costume contest for those who dare to dress up, too. Plenty of refreshments will be on hand. Cost is $5 per person.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tulsa Run</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, starting at 7am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://tulsarun.com/schedule.asp\">Downtown Tulsa</a>\r\nKids and adults alike can dress up and run in <a href=\"http://tulsarun.com/\">Tulsa\'s favorite way to burn a few hundred calories, the annual Tulsa Run</a>. Register by Saturday, Oct. 23, to pay the regular $30 to race the 5K or 15K, or $15 for the 2K fun run. It all gets started bright and early (and chilly!) the morning before Halloween, with a finish line festival, including candy bars for the kids and warm coffee and cold beer for grown-ups, waiting at the end. <a href=\"http://tulsarun.com/\">Check the Tulsa Run Web site for more details and to register</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>BooHaHa</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, starting at 7am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://brooksidetheplacetobe.com/index.php?/boo-haha.html\">Brookside, between 33rd and 49th Streets</a>\r\nStarting at 7am with a pancake breakfast at the Brookside Lion\'s Club, one of Tulsa\'s most beloved districts will be transformed into a Halloween treat for the 20th year in a row. The Kids\' Zone opens at 10am, and trick-or-treating gets into gear at noon. The children\'s costume contest will commence in the Food Pyramid parking lot at 1pm, followed by the pets\' costume contest. Stick around for the annual BooHaHa Parade at 2pm, from 33rd-49th Streets. It\'s all free and open to the public.\r\n\r\n<strong>K. Renee\'s Fall Family Carnival</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 9am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159604894064176&amp;index=1\">K. Renee\'s Uniform Closet</a>, 5557 E. 41st St.\r\nJoin K. Renee\'s as they spend the day in true carnival fashion. Look for clowns, bobbing for apples, face painting, cotton candy, pie-eating contest, a Jupiter Jump\", and more.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fall Festival with the Tulsa Oilers</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 11am-4pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162773763749360&amp;index=1\">Oilers Ice Center</a>, 6413 S. Mingo Road\r\nEnjoy games, food, Jupiter Jump, slides and glow skate for only $10, skate rental included.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mommy & Me: Halloween Cupcakes</strong>\r\nWhen: 11am-2pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://maps.google.com/maps?&q=8256+E.+71st+Street,Tulsa,US\">All Things Cake</a>, 8256 E. 71st Street\r\nHead to All Things Cake with your favorite budding pastry artist and decorate cupcakes together this Saturday at this come-and-go cake party. Until 2pm. Register by calling (918) 994-4490.\r\n\r\n<strong>Skeleton Making Workshop</strong>\r\nWhen: 1pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.livingarts.org/\">Living Arts</a>, 307 E. Brady Street\r\nLiving Arts presents a workshop for anyone who would like to build a Skeleton for Dia de Los Muertos. Skeletons have been used for centuries by the Mexicans to show how people do not need to fear Death, but can actually dance and play with Death. It is a fun, cultural activity that will better enable students of all ages to understand the Celebration of Dia de Los Muertos. Erin Turner will lead the workshop. And don’t forget that on Nov. 1 Living Arts will present the annual Dia de Los Muertos Arts Festival in downtown Tulsa. The second of these three workshops is today from 1-4pm, and that’s when you’ll paint your skeleton. The third portion of the class is the actual festival, where you’ll showcase your skeleton and dance with it at the Dia de Los Muertos Arts Festival.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fall Carnival to Kick Off Fun and Games on Main</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 4-5:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.brokenarrowok.gov/Index.aspx?page=13&amp;recordid=3661\">Central Park Community Center</a>, 1500 S. Main Street in Broken Arrow\r\nParents with children ages 3-10 are invited to participate in this carnival where each child gets 12 free tickets to try out the games of luck and skill. Then, at 5:45pm, set the kids off on the Annual Pumpkin Hunt at the Central Park Softball Fields, just west of the Community Center. Children ages 3-8 will get a chance to run and gather as many candy-filled, pumpkin-colored plastic eggs as they can. The age groups of 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8 will each have their own field to hunt for the eggs. A golden egg will be hidden in each field, which can be redeemed for a special prize. Fun!\r\n\r\n<strong>Fun and Games on Main</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 6-8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.brokenarrowok.gov/Index.aspx?page=13&amp;recordid=3370\">418 S. Main Street in Broken Arrow</a>\r\nIf fall\'s good for anything, it\'s a giant block party. Get it with Fun and Games on Main in Broken Arrow, where festival-goers get tons of free food from Reasor\'s, Ferguson Pontiac and Blue Bell Creameries, a rollover simulator, Broken Arrow Police Department\'s Special Ops team, Vince and Larry the Crash Dummies, McGruff the Crime Fighting Dog, a costume contest, a pumpkin-decorating contest and a petting zoo, all topped with enough candy to last you until Easter. It\'s all free and open to the public.\r\n\r\n<strong>Halloween Hysteria</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.spiritbankeventcenter.com/\">SpiritBank Event Center</a>, 105th and Memorial (<a href=\"http://www.ticketstorm.com/event/rcokstarsocialcirclepresentshalloweenhysteria/spiritbankeventcenter/tulsa/5500/\">click here to purchase tickets</a>)\r\nRcokstar Social Circle is back with Halloween Hysteria, an ultra-hip dance party for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Come in costume or come in street clothes and get your dance on with DJ ECCO, emcee MIKEY B & the rcokstar entertainers. Look also for beat boy battles, dance-offs, a fashion show and, of course, more. \r\n\r\n<strong>Scary Okie Karaoke</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://maps.google.com/maps?&q=311+S.+Madison+Ave.,Tulsa,US\">The Coffee House at Youth Services of Tulsa</a>, 311 S. Madison Ave. \r\nGet free coffee, tea, wi-fi, cappuccino, hot chocolate, ping pong and, most important, karaoke and a costume contest at the Coffee House at Youth Services of Tulsa this Halloween weekend. Perfect for kids age 12-18. Until 11pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>Scary, Spooky, and Weird Soda Tasting</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.idaredboutique.com/\">Ida Red Boutique</a>, 3336 S. Peoria Ave.\r\nTry a variety of strange and unusual sodas at the home of Tulsa’s greatest soda variety to celebrate Halloween tonight. Cost is $5. \r\n\r\n<strong>Trick or Treating at RiverWalk Crossing</strong>\r\nWhen: 8:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.riverwalkcrossingjenks.com/\">Riverwalk Crossing in Jenks</a>\r\nGo trick-or-treating (and maybe sneak in a little shopping, too) at RiverWalk Crossing tonight. Be sure not to miss the Hurricane Mason concert at the Amphitheater, either.\r\n\r\n<strong>SOUTHNight</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 31, starting at 4pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.spiritbankeventcenter.com/events.asp?id=2&pid=139&task=display&pcatid=&seldate=10/1/2010\">SpiritBank Event Center</a>, 105th and Memorial\r\nGet free (yes, free) games, fun and trick or treating for the whole family at this event, where there will also be a $5 concert featuring Seventh Day Slumber with special guest KJ-52. This event is hosted by <a href=\"http://scctulsa.com/#/whats-coming/south-night\">South Community Church</a>. \r\n\r\n<h2><strong>Halloween at the Libraries</strong></h2>\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Hardesty Regional Library by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/3828084764/\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2437/3828084764_686cae2021_o.jpg\" alt=\"Hardesty Regional Library\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Hardesty Hallo\"Wii\"n</strong>\r\nWhen: Friday, Oct. 29, 4:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Hardesty Regional Library</a>, 8316 E. 93<sup>rd</sup> St.\r\nPlay spooky Wii games and dress as your favorite video game character for a chance to win a treat. Refreshments will be provided. This event is for ages 9-12.\r\n\r\n<h2><strong>Halloween at the Parks</strong></h2>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Pumpkin Town by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4011636243/\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/4011636243_23daa69f39.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin Town\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\n\r\n<strong>Fall Furry Scurry</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 10:30am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cityoftulsa.org/culture--recreation/tulsa-parks/fun-guide/holiday-and-special-events.aspx\">Hicks Park</a>, 3443 S. Mingo Road\r\nJoin the folks at Hicks for a fun-filled morning of canine cavorting. This year\'s Fall Furry Scurry will consist of a fun run for dogs and their owners. Look for a 1/2-mile fun walk and a 1-mile fun run. A few local pet-related businesses will be on hand to showcase their products and services. Stick around after the run for dog-related games and door prizes. Fun-run participants <a href=\"http://www.tulsaparks.org\">must pre-register by October 15th</a>. Registration for the fun run is $15 and includes an event t-shirt. Please call (918) 669-6355 if you have any questions or to register.','Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Kids','There\'s so much going on in Tulsa this Halloween that I\'ve made three - three! - lists of activities and events so that you\'ll have the easiest and happiest time possible putting together your spooktacular itinerary for this year. I\'m going to kick things off with all the stuff the kids won\'t want to miss this Halloween season.','inherit','open','open','','2918-revision-24','','','2010-10-29 08:04:52','2010-10-29 13:04:52','',2918,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/2918-revision-24/',0,'revision','',0),(3399,1,'2010-10-29 06:52:31','2010-10-29 11:52:31','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4027936286/\" title=\"No Kids Halloween by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/4027936286_34b98c3bc8_z.jpg?zz=1\" width=\"403\" height=\"640\" alt=\"No Kids Halloween\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\nSome times all a person needs is to hire a babysitter, grab a date and set out for a little adult entertainment. And what\'s wrong with that, especially at this most spooky of times - Halloween weekend?\r\n\r\nHere are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<strong>Midnight Movie: Dead Alive</strong>\r\nWhen: Friday and Saturday, midnight\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.circlecinema.com/\">Circle Cinema</a>, 12 S. Lewis Ave.\r\nA young man\'s mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey. She gets sick and dies, at which time she comes back to life, killing and eating dogs, nurses, friends and neighbors. And if you\'ve never been to the Midnight Movie at Circle Cinema, this would be the perfect time to give it a try.\r\n\r\n<strong>Psycho Path Haunted Attraction</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com/\">15157 E. 106th Street North in Sperry</a>\r\nThe woods are shrouded by a blanket of fog. All you can see is the narrow path taking you deeper and deeper into the darkness, where creatures wait behind every twist and turn. Your blood suddenly runs cold - you\'ve realized there\'s no turning back. The Psycho Path may be your only way home. Yikes! When there\'s a haunted path, a spooky ride-through and a haunted house, there\'s sure to be scares and screams for all. Tickets range $8-40; <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com\">visit the Psycho Path site for details and ticket sales</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>The 13th Ward Haunted Attraction</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29-31, Starting at 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://the13thward.com/\">220 South Elm Street in Jenks</a>\r\nVisitors welcome, residents wanted, victims certain – with more than 40,000 square feet of terrifying entertainment, The 13th Ward promises to submerge you into a chaotic dimension where savage patients run uncontrolled and illusions are reality. It’s not for the faint of heart, to say the least. See it every night from now until Halloween until 11pm. Admission starts at $18.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Rocky Horror Show</strong>\r\nWhen: 29 and 30, 7:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\r\nCheck out the only musical in Tulsa that will rock your face off this weekend. Hear the classics – Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet and The Time Warp – and see Tulsa performer Chad Oliverson as the one, the only Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Get your tickets soon – several of the sections at The Joint are already sold out. <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">Tickets start at $35</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Hex House</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 30 and 31, 7:30-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.darktulsa.com/\">Southeast corner of 71st and Memorial, next to Incredible Pizza</a>\r\nHex House claims to be Tulsa\'s only extreme haunted attraction. One thing\'s for sure: It\'s not for children. Not for the faint of heart, Hex House promises to stupefy and terrify.\r\n\r\n<strong>Howl-O-Ween</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 5:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.thecanebrake.com/\">The Canebrake</a>, 33241 E. 732nd Road in Wagoner\r\nHead east to The Canebrake for the spooky dinner buffet, stay for the band, dancing, door prizes and fun. This is an adults-only party, but everyone had better wear a costume! Buffet is $30 and includes tax and tip. Make your reservations by calling (918) 485-1810. Until midnight.\r\n\r\n<strong>Scream Country Haunted Forest</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7:30-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.screamcountry.com/\">Deep in the woods of Drumright</a>\r\nLocated deep in the woods, haunting more than 40 acres of dark, twisting forest, Scream Country will be scaring the pants off Oklahomans for the 12 year in a row in 2009. See the haunted forest, the haunted house (a.k.a. Dead Block, the world\'s first maximum security zombie prison) and the corn mayhem, all with one ticket. Admission is $18, or skip the line and pay $35 for a scream pass. You can also grab a combo pass and see Evil Dead: The Musical - now with 33 percent more blood. Spooky!\r\n\r\n<strong>Luchaween</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Elote Cafe</a>, 514 S. Boston Ave..\r\nDon’t miss the first exhibition match of the off season of the Elote Luchador Wrestling Federation tonight, guaranteed to be the best costume party in town this Halloween weekend. <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Look for luchador matches starting at 8pm and going strong until 11:30pm</a> (click that link for a complete line-up). By the way, the matches will be kid friendly from 8-10pm. Look also for costume contests throughout the night, along with cash prizes and beer merchandise from the beer sponsors at the event. Let the ELWF help you to create a Halloween to remember this year.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dead Sexy, Rock n Roll Zombie Burlesque</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.nightingaletheater.com/~jeffwok/webcal/view_entry.php?id=458&amp;date=20101029\">Nightingale Theater</a>, 1416 E. Fourth Street\r\nThe Rock \'n\' Roll Zombie burlesque troop, Dead Sexy, will spew out blood-spattered, good ol\' rock \'n\' roll, tough-girl hits from the 70\'s and 60\'s whilst revealing flesh and brains. The funk \'n\' roll band Night of the Comet will be risking their lives to start the show and will support the re-animated girl corpses in what should be quite a gory, sexy evening.\r\n\r\n<strong>Halloween Bash at PINK</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/people/Pink-Bar/1223935921\">PINK</a>, 18th and Boston\r\nJes from VH1′s Rock of Love will be at PINK to host the nastiest halloween party in the 918. Look for $1,000 in prizes for the costume contest, too.\r\n\r\n<strong>RiverParks Spooky Spoke CX Race and Ride</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 4pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.riverparks.org/\">71st Street and Riverside Drive</a>\r\nFeeling like a bike ride this Halloween weekend? Check out this race and family free fun ride. Watch out for spooks and goblins along the way! Costumes are encouraged. Come as you are NOT. Registration opens at 4:00pm and closes 30 minutes prior to start of each race. One-day and annual USAC licenses will be on sale. Races will be held rain, sleet, or snow. Races will be run in low light conditions and lights are not required but are recommended. Parking is available near Helmerich Park near the volleyball area. Overflow parking will be at the parking lot north of 71st street. Registration will be located at the volleyball courts. Races start at 6pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>Assimilation Halloween Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, Starting at 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/themarquee\">The Marquee</a>, 222 N. Main Street\r\nCheck out music by DJ Bone, DJ DeathJest, End: the DJ, DJ Parasight, DJ Sokmonkey, DJ Protokol, DJ Stigmatik and DJ 950 David and see sci-fi horror visuals provided by VJ Xylo Sesame and VJ William. Look also for a costume contest, giveaways and cash prizes. And don’t miss Zombie Walk 2010, y’all – the entry fee for that is $3. Admission is $6 in advance or in costume, $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hard Rock Casino Tulsa Halloween Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107134626019914&amp;ref=ts\">Hard Rock Hotel and Casino</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\r\nCrossland will perform live in the Sequoyah Ballroom at the Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino, and special guest host Vince Neil from Motley Crue will be there, too. Look for $5,000 in costume prize giveaways, no cover, and a party that will last all night long.\r\n\r\n<strong>Freakers Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7:15pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cainsballroom.com/\">Cain’s Ballroom</a>, 423 N. Main Street\r\nCan you believe that there’s a Halloween party in Tulsa that will celebrate its 36th birthday this year? Well, believe it, baby. The 36th Annual Freakers Ball will feature a $1000 Costume Contest and live tunes by Ghosts, Bait, Triple Fang, City of Tulsa Pipes &amp; Drums, Tony Romanello &amp; The Black Jackets, Oklahombres, Bad Things, Acoustic Freight Train, William Jospeh, Mariachi Tulsa, Color9, Acoustic Ross, tHE pORTRAYL, Silver Medals and Ill Fated. If you’d love a little homegrown music with your ghouls and goblins this Halloween, don’t miss this party. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $9 in advance, $10 at the door.\r\n\r\n<strong>Spider Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148954385140424&amp;ref=ts\">IDL Ballroom</a>, 230 E. First Street (1st and Detroit)\r\nThree rooms, three DJ styles, one cover charge. Plus, get Steve Cluck as your grand marshall of festivities and a variety of games, contests and other ghoulish activities. And don’t you dare show up without a costume. To help, Theatre Tulsa has offered to rent costumes exclusively to Spider Ball attendees at $10 per costume ($50 deposit). Their costume shop will be open Friday night (Oct. 29) 5-8pm specifically for Spider Ball attendees.\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Latin Halloween Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 E. Second Street\r\nHave you heard about the Grand Latin Halloween Party at Crowne Plaza this weekend? Here are the details: Be sure to wear your costume since there are $300 in costume contest prizes ready for the taking, live salsa, merengue and latin pop music, two dance floors and a full bar, all until the week hour of 3 in the morning. Admission is $15.\r\n\r\n<strong>Evil Dead: The Musical</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 11:30pm (doors at 11:15pm)\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.evildeadthemusical.com/\">Broomstick Theater</a>, 51853 W. 101st Street South in Drumright\r\nThis live stage show takes all the elements of the cult classic horror films, Evil Dead 1, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness then combines them to make one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time. The songs in the show are completely off the wall as well. Titles like \"All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons\" and \"What the F*@k was That\" will have you rolling in your seats, and screaming for more and more blood. Choose tickets in the non-splatter zone, or go balls-to-the-wall and opt for the full-on splatter zone seats. Either way, you\'re bound to have a hilarious time. Tickets start at $20.','Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults','Here are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.','inherit','open','open','','3309-revision-9','','','2010-10-29 06:52:31','2010-10-29 11:52:31','',3309,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3309-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(3400,1,'2010-10-29 09:38:04','2010-10-29 14:38:04','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4027936286/\" title=\"No Kids Halloween by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/4027936286_34b98c3bc8_z.jpg?zz=1\" width=\"403\" height=\"640\" alt=\"No Kids Halloween\" /></a></p>\n\nSome times all a person needs is to hire a babysitter, grab a date and set out for a little adult entertainment. And what\'s wrong with that, especially at this most spooky of times - Halloween weekend?\n\nHere are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.\n\n<!--more-->\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\n\n<strong>Psycho Path Haunted Attraction</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7-11pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com/\">15157 E. 106th Street North in Sperry</a>\nThe woods are shrouded by a blanket of fog. All you can see is the narrow path taking you deeper and deeper into the darkness, where creatures wait behind every twist and turn. Your blood suddenly runs cold - you\'ve realized there\'s no turning back. The Psycho Path may be your only way home. Yikes! When there\'s a haunted path, a spooky ride-through and a haunted house, there\'s sure to be scares and screams for all. Tickets range $8-40; <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com\">visit the Psycho Path site for details and ticket sales</a>.\n\n<strong>The 13th Ward Haunted Attraction</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29-31, Starting at 7pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://the13thward.com/\">220 South Elm Street in Jenks</a>\nVisitors welcome, residents wanted, victims certain – with more than 40,000 square feet of terrifying entertainment, The 13th Ward promises to submerge you into a chaotic dimension where savage patients run uncontrolled and illusions are reality. It’s not for the faint of heart, to say the least. See it every night from now until Halloween until 11pm. Admission starts at $18.\n\n<strong>The Rocky Horror Show</strong>\nWhen: 29 and 30, 7:30pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\nCheck out the only musical in Tulsa that will rock your face off this weekend. Hear the classics – Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet and The Time Warp – and see Tulsa performer Chad Oliverson as the one, the only Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Get your tickets soon – several of the sections at The Joint are already sold out. <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">Tickets start at $35</a>.\n\n<strong>The Hex House</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29, 30 and 31, 7:30-11pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.darktulsa.com/\">Southeast corner of 71st and Memorial, next to Incredible Pizza</a>\nHex House claims to be Tulsa\'s only extreme haunted attraction. One thing\'s for sure: It\'s not for children. Not for the faint of heart, Hex House promises to stupefy and terrify.\n\n<strong>Howl-O-Ween</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29, 5:30pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.thecanebrake.com/\">The Canebrake</a>, 33241 E. 732nd Road in Wagoner\nHead east to The Canebrake for the spooky dinner buffet, stay for the band, dancing, door prizes and fun. This is an adults-only party, but everyone had better wear a costume! Buffet is $30 and includes tax and tip. Make your reservations by calling (918) 485-1810. Until midnight.\n\n<strong>Scream Country Haunted Forest</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7:30-11pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.screamcountry.com/\">Deep in the woods of Drumright</a>\nLocated deep in the woods, haunting more than 40 acres of dark, twisting forest, Scream Country will be scaring the pants off Oklahomans for the 12 year in a row in 2009. See the haunted forest, the haunted house (a.k.a. Dead Block, the world\'s first maximum security zombie prison) and the corn mayhem, all with one ticket. Admission is $18, or skip the line and pay $35 for a scream pass. You can also grab a combo pass and see Evil Dead: The Musical - now with 33 percent more blood. Spooky!\n\n<strong>Luchaween</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Elote Cafe</a>, 514 S. Boston Ave..\nDon’t miss the first exhibition match of the off season of the Elote Luchador Wrestling Federation tonight, guaranteed to be the best costume party in town this Halloween weekend. <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Look for luchador matches starting at 8pm and going strong until 11:30pm</a> (click that link for a complete line-up). By the way, the matches will be kid friendly from 8-10pm. Look also for costume contests throughout the night, along with cash prizes and beer merchandise from the beer sponsors at the event. Let the ELWF help you to create a Halloween to remember this year.\n\n<strong>Dead Sexy, Rock n Roll Zombie Burlesque</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.nightingaletheater.com/~jeffwok/webcal/view_entry.php?id=458&amp;date=20101029\">Nightingale Theater</a>, 1416 E. Fourth Street\nThe Rock \'n\' Roll Zombie burlesque troop, Dead Sexy, will spew out blood-spattered, good ol\' rock \'n\' roll, tough-girl hits from the 70\'s and 60\'s whilst revealing flesh and brains. The funk \'n\' roll band Night of the Comet will be risking their lives to start the show and will support the re-animated girl corpses in what should be quite a gory, sexy evening.\n\n<strong>Halloween Bash at PINK</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 9pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/people/Pink-Bar/1223935921\">PINK</a>, 18th and Boston\nJes from VH1′s Rock of Love will be at PINK to host the nastiest halloween party in the 918. Look for $1,000 in prizes for the costume contest, too.\n\n<strong>Midnight Movie: Dead Alive</strong>\nWhen: Friday and Saturday, midnight\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.circlecinema.com/\">Circle Cinema</a>, 12 S. Lewis Ave.\nA young man\'s mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey. She gets sick and dies, at which time she comes back to life, killing and eating dogs, nurses, friends and neighbors. And if you\'ve never been to the Midnight Movie at Circle Cinema, this would be the perfect time to give it a try.\n\n<strong>Thriller Dance Class</strong>\nWhen: 1pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.idaredboutique.com/\">Ida Red Boutique</a>, 3336 S. Peoria Ave. \nHeather Hall from Studio One will be teaching the Dance from the classic Michael Jackson Thriller video. This class was quite a hit last year, so you might wanna show up early to make sure to get a spot.\n\n<strong>RiverParks Spooky Spoke CX Race and Ride</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, 4pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.riverparks.org/\">71st Street and Riverside Drive</a>\nFeeling like a bike ride this Halloween weekend? Check out this race and family free fun ride. Watch out for spooks and goblins along the way! Costumes are encouraged. Come as you are NOT. Registration opens at 4:00pm and closes 30 minutes prior to start of each race. One-day and annual USAC licenses will be on sale. Races will be held rain, sleet, or snow. Races will be run in low light conditions and lights are not required but are recommended. Parking is available near Helmerich Park near the volleyball area. Overflow parking will be at the parking lot north of 71st street. Registration will be located at the volleyball courts. Races start at 6pm.\n\n<strong>Assimilation Halloween Ball</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, Starting at 6pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/themarquee\">The Marquee</a>, 222 N. Main Street\nCheck out music by DJ Bone, DJ DeathJest, End: the DJ, DJ Parasight, DJ Sokmonkey, DJ Protokol, DJ Stigmatik and DJ 950 David and see sci-fi horror visuals provided by VJ Xylo Sesame and VJ William. Look also for a costume contest, giveaways and cash prizes. And don’t miss Zombie Walk 2010, y’all – the entry fee for that is $3. Admission is $6 in advance or in costume, $10.\n\n<strong>Hard Rock Casino Tulsa Halloween Party</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107134626019914&amp;ref=ts\">Hard Rock Hotel and Casino</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\nCrossland will perform live in the Sequoyah Ballroom at the Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino, and special guest host Vince Neil from Motley Crue will be there, too. Look for $5,000 in costume prize giveaways, no cover, and a party that will last all night long.\n\n<strong>Freakers Ball</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7:15pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cainsballroom.com/\">Cain’s Ballroom</a>, 423 N. Main Street\nCan you believe that there’s a Halloween party in Tulsa that will celebrate its 36th birthday this year? Well, believe it, baby. The 36th Annual Freakers Ball will feature a $1000 Costume Contest and live tunes by Ghosts, Bait, Triple Fang, City of Tulsa Pipes &amp; Drums, Tony Romanello &amp; The Black Jackets, Oklahombres, Bad Things, Acoustic Freight Train, William Jospeh, Mariachi Tulsa, Color9, Acoustic Ross, tHE pORTRAYL, Silver Medals and Ill Fated. If you’d love a little homegrown music with your ghouls and goblins this Halloween, don’t miss this party. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $9 in advance, $10 at the door.\n\n<strong>Spider Ball</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148954385140424&amp;ref=ts\">IDL Ballroom</a>, 230 E. First Street (1st and Detroit)\nThree rooms, three DJ styles, one cover charge. Plus, get Steve Cluck as your grand marshall of festivities and a variety of games, contests and other ghoulish activities. And don’t you dare show up without a costume. To help, Theatre Tulsa has offered to rent costumes exclusively to Spider Ball attendees at $10 per costume ($50 deposit). Their costume shop will be open Friday night (Oct. 29) 5-8pm specifically for Spider Ball attendees.\n\n<strong>Grand Latin Halloween Party</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\nWhere: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 E. Second Street\nHave you heard about the Grand Latin Halloween Party at Crowne Plaza this weekend? Here are the details: Be sure to wear your costume since there are $300 in costume contest prizes ready for the taking, live salsa, merengue and latin pop music, two dance floors and a full bar, all until the week hour of 3 in the morning. Admission is $15.\n\n<strong>Evil Dead: The Musical</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, 11:30pm (doors at 11:15pm)\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.evildeadthemusical.com/\">Broomstick Theater</a>, 51853 W. 101st Street South in Drumright\nThis live stage show takes all the elements of the cult classic horror films, Evil Dead 1, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness then combines them to make one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time. The songs in the show are completely off the wall as well. Titles like \"All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons\" and \"What the F*@k was That\" will have you rolling in your seats, and screaming for more and more blood. Choose tickets in the non-splatter zone, or go balls-to-the-wall and opt for the full-on splatter zone seats. Either way, you\'re bound to have a hilarious time. Tickets start at $20.','Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults','Here are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.','inherit','open','open','','3309-revision-10','','','2010-10-29 09:38:04','2010-10-29 14:38:04','',3309,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3309-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(3401,1,'2010-10-29 09:38:39','2010-10-29 14:38:39','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4027936286/\" title=\"No Kids Halloween by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/4027936286_34b98c3bc8_z.jpg?zz=1\" width=\"403\" height=\"640\" alt=\"No Kids Halloween\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\nSome times all a person needs is to hire a babysitter, grab a date and set out for a little adult entertainment. And what\'s wrong with that, especially at this most spooky of times - Halloween weekend?\r\n\r\nHere are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<strong>Psycho Path Haunted Attraction</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com/\">15157 E. 106th Street North in Sperry</a>\r\nThe woods are shrouded by a blanket of fog. All you can see is the narrow path taking you deeper and deeper into the darkness, where creatures wait behind every twist and turn. Your blood suddenly runs cold - you\'ve realized there\'s no turning back. The Psycho Path may be your only way home. Yikes! When there\'s a haunted path, a spooky ride-through and a haunted house, there\'s sure to be scares and screams for all. Tickets range $8-40; <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com\">visit the Psycho Path site for details and ticket sales</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>The 13th Ward Haunted Attraction</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29-31, Starting at 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://the13thward.com/\">220 South Elm Street in Jenks</a>\r\nVisitors welcome, residents wanted, victims certain – with more than 40,000 square feet of terrifying entertainment, The 13th Ward promises to submerge you into a chaotic dimension where savage patients run uncontrolled and illusions are reality. It’s not for the faint of heart, to say the least. See it every night from now until Halloween until 11pm. Admission starts at $18.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Rocky Horror Show</strong>\r\nWhen: 29 and 30, 7:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\r\nCheck out the only musical in Tulsa that will rock your face off this weekend. Hear the classics – Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet and The Time Warp – and see Tulsa performer Chad Oliverson as the one, the only Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Get your tickets soon – several of the sections at The Joint are already sold out. <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">Tickets start at $35</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Hex House</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 30 and 31, 7:30-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.darktulsa.com/\">Southeast corner of 71st and Memorial, next to Incredible Pizza</a>\r\nHex House claims to be Tulsa\'s only extreme haunted attraction. One thing\'s for sure: It\'s not for children. Not for the faint of heart, Hex House promises to stupefy and terrify.\r\n\r\n<strong>Howl-O-Ween</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 5:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.thecanebrake.com/\">The Canebrake</a>, 33241 E. 732nd Road in Wagoner\r\nHead east to The Canebrake for the spooky dinner buffet, stay for the band, dancing, door prizes and fun. This is an adults-only party, but everyone had better wear a costume! Buffet is $30 and includes tax and tip. Make your reservations by calling (918) 485-1810. Until midnight.\r\n\r\n<strong>Scream Country Haunted Forest</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7:30-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.screamcountry.com/\">Deep in the woods of Drumright</a>\r\nLocated deep in the woods, haunting more than 40 acres of dark, twisting forest, Scream Country will be scaring the pants off Oklahomans for the 12 year in a row in 2009. See the haunted forest, the haunted house (a.k.a. Dead Block, the world\'s first maximum security zombie prison) and the corn mayhem, all with one ticket. Admission is $18, or skip the line and pay $35 for a scream pass. You can also grab a combo pass and see Evil Dead: The Musical - now with 33 percent more blood. Spooky!\r\n\r\n<strong>Luchaween</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Elote Cafe</a>, 514 S. Boston Ave..\r\nDon’t miss the first exhibition match of the off season of the Elote Luchador Wrestling Federation tonight, guaranteed to be the best costume party in town this Halloween weekend. <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Look for luchador matches starting at 8pm and going strong until 11:30pm</a> (click that link for a complete line-up). By the way, the matches will be kid friendly from 8-10pm. Look also for costume contests throughout the night, along with cash prizes and beer merchandise from the beer sponsors at the event. Let the ELWF help you to create a Halloween to remember this year.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dead Sexy, Rock n Roll Zombie Burlesque</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.nightingaletheater.com/~jeffwok/webcal/view_entry.php?id=458&amp;date=20101029\">Nightingale Theater</a>, 1416 E. Fourth Street\r\nThe Rock \'n\' Roll Zombie burlesque troop, Dead Sexy, will spew out blood-spattered, good ol\' rock \'n\' roll, tough-girl hits from the 70\'s and 60\'s whilst revealing flesh and brains. The funk \'n\' roll band Night of the Comet will be risking their lives to start the show and will support the re-animated girl corpses in what should be quite a gory, sexy evening.\r\n\r\n<strong>Halloween Bash at PINK</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/people/Pink-Bar/1223935921\">PINK</a>, 18th and Boston\r\nJes from VH1′s Rock of Love will be at PINK to host the nastiest halloween party in the 918. Look for $1,000 in prizes for the costume contest, too.\r\n\r\n<strong>Midnight Movie: Dead Alive</strong>\r\nWhen: Friday and Saturday, midnight\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.circlecinema.com/\">Circle Cinema</a>, 12 S. Lewis Ave.\r\nA young man\'s mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey. She gets sick and dies, at which time she comes back to life, killing and eating dogs, nurses, friends and neighbors. And if you\'ve never been to the Midnight Movie at Circle Cinema, this would be the perfect time to give it a try.\r\n\r\n<strong>Thriller Dance Class</strong>\r\nWhen: 1pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.idaredboutique.com/\">Ida Red Boutique</a>, 3336 S. Peoria Ave. \r\nHeather Hall from Studio One will be teaching the Dance from the classic Michael Jackson Thriller video. This class was quite a hit last year, so you might wanna show up early to make sure to get a spot.\r\n\r\n<strong>RiverParks Spooky Spoke CX Race and Ride</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 4pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.riverparks.org/\">71st Street and Riverside Drive</a>\r\nFeeling like a bike ride this Halloween weekend? Check out this race and family free fun ride. Watch out for spooks and goblins along the way! Costumes are encouraged. Come as you are NOT. Registration opens at 4:00pm and closes 30 minutes prior to start of each race. One-day and annual USAC licenses will be on sale. Races will be held rain, sleet, or snow. Races will be run in low light conditions and lights are not required but are recommended. Parking is available near Helmerich Park near the volleyball area. Overflow parking will be at the parking lot north of 71st street. Registration will be located at the volleyball courts. Races start at 6pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>Assimilation Halloween Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, Starting at 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/themarquee\">The Marquee</a>, 222 N. Main Street\r\nCheck out music by DJ Bone, DJ DeathJest, End: the DJ, DJ Parasight, DJ Sokmonkey, DJ Protokol, DJ Stigmatik and DJ 950 David and see sci-fi horror visuals provided by VJ Xylo Sesame and VJ William. Look also for a costume contest, giveaways and cash prizes. And don’t miss Zombie Walk 2010, y’all – the entry fee for that is $3. Admission is $6 in advance or in costume, $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hard Rock Casino Tulsa Halloween Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107134626019914&amp;ref=ts\">Hard Rock Hotel and Casino</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\r\nCrossland will perform live in the Sequoyah Ballroom at the Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino, and special guest host Vince Neil from Motley Crue will be there, too. Look for $5,000 in costume prize giveaways, no cover, and a party that will last all night long.\r\n\r\n<strong>Freakers Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7:15pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cainsballroom.com/\">Cain’s Ballroom</a>, 423 N. Main Street\r\nCan you believe that there’s a Halloween party in Tulsa that will celebrate its 36th birthday this year? Well, believe it, baby. The 36th Annual Freakers Ball will feature a $1000 Costume Contest and live tunes by Ghosts, Bait, Triple Fang, City of Tulsa Pipes &amp; Drums, Tony Romanello &amp; The Black Jackets, Oklahombres, Bad Things, Acoustic Freight Train, William Jospeh, Mariachi Tulsa, Color9, Acoustic Ross, tHE pORTRAYL, Silver Medals and Ill Fated. If you’d love a little homegrown music with your ghouls and goblins this Halloween, don’t miss this party. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $9 in advance, $10 at the door.\r\n\r\n<strong>Spider Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148954385140424&amp;ref=ts\">IDL Ballroom</a>, 230 E. First Street (1st and Detroit)\r\nThree rooms, three DJ styles, one cover charge. Plus, get Steve Cluck as your grand marshall of festivities and a variety of games, contests and other ghoulish activities. And don’t you dare show up without a costume. To help, Theatre Tulsa has offered to rent costumes exclusively to Spider Ball attendees at $10 per costume ($50 deposit). Their costume shop will be open Friday night (Oct. 29) 5-8pm specifically for Spider Ball attendees.\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Latin Halloween Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 E. Second Street\r\nHave you heard about the Grand Latin Halloween Party at Crowne Plaza this weekend? Here are the details: Be sure to wear your costume since there are $300 in costume contest prizes ready for the taking, live salsa, merengue and latin pop music, two dance floors and a full bar, all until the week hour of 3 in the morning. Admission is $15.\r\n\r\n<strong>Evil Dead: The Musical</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 11:30pm (doors at 11:15pm)\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.evildeadthemusical.com/\">Broomstick Theater</a>, 51853 W. 101st Street South in Drumright\r\nThis live stage show takes all the elements of the cult classic horror films, Evil Dead 1, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness then combines them to make one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time. The songs in the show are completely off the wall as well. Titles like \"All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons\" and \"What the F*@k was That\" will have you rolling in your seats, and screaming for more and more blood. Choose tickets in the non-splatter zone, or go balls-to-the-wall and opt for the full-on splatter zone seats. Either way, you\'re bound to have a hilarious time. Tickets start at $20.','Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults','Here are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.','inherit','open','open','','3309-revision-11','','','2010-10-29 09:38:39','2010-10-29 14:38:39','',3309,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3309-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(3402,1,'2010-10-29 09:52:28','2010-10-29 14:52:28','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2993\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/stuff-to-do-at-tulsa-pumpkin-patches/dsc_1600/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2993\" title=\"Pumpkin Town\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC_1600-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin Town\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\n\nThere aren\'t many among us who wouldn\'t say that the ol\' pocketbook could just as easily be one of those magazine ad models that gets bashed for being too skinny as the holder of your money. But you know what? This Halloween, it\'s no big deal. There\'s lots to do in Tulsa to celebrate this spooky holiday for exactly zero dollars.\n\nHere\'s the list.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!--more-->\n[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\n<strong>Scary Sage</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29, starting at 11:30am\nWhere: <a href=\"http://maps.google.com/maps?&amp;q=3131+S.+Sheridan+Road,Tulsa,US\">Clary Sage</a>, 3131 S. Sheridan Road.\nLooking for a haunted house-style event with a C.S.I. theme? Check out this event at Clary Sage, which shows off the skills of the cosmetology, esthetics and nail technician students there. Think you can find the murderer? If you can, you get a prize. Look also for a kids’ room with games, candy, face painting and nail art. Everyone who attends the event is encouraged to bring a canned food donation, too. Until 2:30pm.\n\n<strong>A Hardesty Hallo\"Wii\"n</strong>\nWhen: Friday, Oct. 29, 4:30pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Hardesty Regional Library</a>, 8316 E. 93<sup>rd</sup> St.\nPlay spooky Wii games and dress as your favorite video game character for a chance to win a treat. Refreshments will be provided. This event is for ages 9-12.\n\n<strong>Sand Springs Fright Night</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7pm\nWhere: Prattville, 41st Street and Highway 97, in Sand Springs\nIf you’re in the Sand Springs neck of the Tulsa-area woods this weekend, fet two frightful nights of fun in Prattville, where you can check out a haunted house, games, prizes, Jupiter Jumps and free candy, all in a free, safe, indoor environment. Score!\n\n<strong>Luchaween 2010</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\nWhere: Elote Cafe, 514 S. Boston Ave.\nDon’t miss the first exhibition match of the off season of the Elote Luchador Wrestling Federation tonight, <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/luchadores\">guaranteed to be the best costume party in town this Halloween weekend</a>. Look for luchador matches starting at 8pm and going strong until 11:30pm. By the way, the matches will be kid friendly from 8-10pm. Look also for costume contests throughout the night, along with cash prizes and beer merchandise from the beer sponsors at the event. Let the ELWF help you to create a Halloween to remember this year.\n\n<strong>Trunk or Treat with Tulsa Police Department</strong>\nWhere: Riverside Division of Tulsa Police Department, 7515 Riverside Parkway\nWhen: Oct. 29, 5-7pm\nLooking for a safe place on Halloween? Join the TPD tonight for games, candy and a Halloween safety briefing. Until 7pm.\n\n<strong>BooHaHa</strong>\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, starting at 7am\nWhere: <a href=\"http://brooksidetheplacetobe.com/index.php?/boo-haha.html\">Brookside, between 33rd and 49th Streets</a>\nStarting at 7am with a pancake breakfast at the Brookside Lion\'s Club, one of Tulsa\'s most beloved districts will be transformed into a Halloween treat for the 20th year in a row. The Kids\' Zone opens at 10am, and trick-or-treating gets into gear at noon. The children\'s costume contest will commence in the Food Pyramid parking lot at 1pm, followed by the pets\' costume contest. Stick around for the annual BooHaHa Parade at 2pm, from 33rd-49th Streets. It\'s all free and open to the public.\n\n<strong>K. Renee\'s Fall Family Carnival</strong>\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 9am\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159604894064176&amp;index=1\">K. Renee\'s Uniform Closet</a>, 5557 E. 41st St.\nJoin K. Renee\'s as they spend the day in true carnival fashion. Look for clowns, bobbing for apples, face painting, cotton candy, pie-eating contest, a Jupiter Jump\", and more.\n\n<strong>Thriller Dance Class</strong>\nWhen: 1pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.idaredboutique.com/\">Ida Red Boutique</a>, 3336 S. Peoria Ave.\nHeather Hall from Studio One will be teaching the Dance from the classic Michael Jackson Thriller video. This class was quite a hit last year, so you might wanna show up early to make sure to get a spot.\n\n<strong>Fall Carnival to Kick Off Fun and Games on Main</strong>\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 4-5:30pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.brokenarrowok.gov/Index.aspx?page=13&amp;recordid=3661\">Central Park Community Center</a>, 1500 S. Main Street in Broken Arrow\nParents with children ages 3-10 are invited to participate in this carnival where each child gets 12 free tickets to try out the games of luck and skill. Then, at 5:45pm, set the kids off on the Annual Pumpkin Hunt at the Central Park Softball Fields, just west of the Community Center. Children ages 3-8 will get a chance to run and gather as many candy-filled, pumpkin-colored plastic eggs as they can. The age groups of 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8 will each have their own field to hunt for the eggs. A golden egg will be hidden in each field, which can be redeemed for a special prize. Fun!\n\n<strong>RiverParks Spooky Spoke CX Race and Ride</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, 4pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.riverparks.org/\">71st Street and Riverside Drive</a>\nFeeling like a bike ride this Halloween weekend? Check out this race and family free fun ride. Watch out for spooks and goblins along the way! Costumes are encouraged. Come as you are NOT. Registration opens at 4:00pm and closes 30 minutes prior to start of each race. One-day and annual USAC licenses will be on sale. Races will be held rain, sleet, or snow. Races will be run in low light conditions and lights are not required but are recommended. Parking is available near Helmerich Park near the volleyball area. Overflow parking will be at the parking lot north of 71st street. Registration will be located at the volleyball courts. Races start at 6pm.\n\n<strong>Fun and Games on Main</strong>\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 6-8pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.brokenarrowok.gov/Index.aspx?page=13&amp;recordid=3370\">418 S. Main Street in Broken Arrow</a>\nIf fall\'s good for anything, it\'s a giant block party. Get it with Fun and Games on Main in Broken Arrow, where festival-goers get tons of free food from Reasor\'s, Ferguson Pontiac and Blue Bell Creameries, a rollover simulator, Broken Arrow Police Department\'s Special Ops team, Vince and Larry the Crash Dummies, McGruff the Crime Fighting Dog, a costume contest, a pumpkin-decorating contest and a petting zoo, all topped with enough candy to last you until Easter. It\'s all free and open to the public.\n\n<strong>Scary Okie Karaoke</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://maps.google.com/maps?&amp;q=311+S.+Madison+Ave.,Tulsa,US\">The Coffee House at Youth Services of Tulsa</a>, 311 S. Madison Ave.\nGet free coffee, tea, wi-fi, cappuccino, hot chocolate, ping pong and, most important, karaoke and a costume contest at the Coffee House at Youth Services of Tulsa this Halloween weekend. Perfect for kids age 12-18. Until 11pm.\n\n<strong>Trick or Treating at RiverWalk Crossing</strong>\nWhen: 8:30pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.riverwalkcrossingjenks.com/\">Riverwalk Crossing in Jenks</a>\nGo trick-or-treating (and maybe sneak in a little shopping, too) at RiverWalk Crossing tonight. Be sure not to miss the Hurricane Mason concert at the Amphitheater, either.\n\n<strong>SOUTHNight</strong>\nWhen: Oct. 31, starting at 4pm\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.spiritbankeventcenter.com/events.asp?id=2&amp;pid=139&amp;task=display&amp;pcatid=&amp;seldate=10/1/2010\">SpiritBank Event Center</a>, 105th and Memorial\nGet free (yes, free) games, fun and trick or treating for the whole family at this event, where there will also be a $5 concert featuring Seventh Day Slumber with special guest KJ-52. This event is hosted by <a href=\"http://scctulsa.com/#/whats-coming/south-night\">South Community Church</a>.','Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For Free','','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision','','','2010-10-29 09:52:28','2010-10-29 14:52:28','',3396,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3396-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(3403,1,'2010-10-29 09:53:13','2010-10-29 14:53:13','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-2993\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/stuff-to-do-at-tulsa-pumpkin-patches/dsc_1600/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2993\" title=\"Pumpkin Town\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC_1600-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin Town\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThere aren\'t many among us who wouldn\'t say that the ol\' pocketbook could just as easily be one of those magazine ad models that gets bashed for being too skinny as the holder of your money. But you know what? This Halloween, it\'s no big deal. There\'s lots to do in Tulsa to celebrate this spooky holiday for exactly zero dollars.\r\n\r\nHere\'s the list.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<strong>Scary Sage</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, starting at 11:30am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://maps.google.com/maps?&amp;q=3131+S.+Sheridan+Road,Tulsa,US\">Clary Sage</a>, 3131 S. Sheridan Road.\r\nLooking for a haunted house-style event with a C.S.I. theme? Check out this event at Clary Sage, which shows off the skills of the cosmetology, esthetics and nail technician students there. Think you can find the murderer? If you can, you get a prize. Look also for a kids’ room with games, candy, face painting and nail art. Everyone who attends the event is encouraged to bring a canned food donation, too. Until 2:30pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>A Hardesty Hallo\"Wii\"n</strong>\r\nWhen: Friday, Oct. 29, 4:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsalibrary.org/\">Hardesty Regional Library</a>, 8316 E. 93<sup>rd</sup> St.\r\nPlay spooky Wii games and dress as your favorite video game character for a chance to win a treat. Refreshments will be provided. This event is for ages 9-12.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sand Springs Fright Night</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7pm\r\nWhere: Prattville, 41st Street and Highway 97, in Sand Springs\r\nIf you’re in the Sand Springs neck of the Tulsa-area woods this weekend, fet two frightful nights of fun in Prattville, where you can check out a haunted house, games, prizes, Jupiter Jumps and free candy, all in a free, safe, indoor environment. Score!\r\n\r\n<strong>Luchaween 2010</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: Elote Cafe, 514 S. Boston Ave.\r\nDon’t miss the first exhibition match of the off season of the Elote Luchador Wrestling Federation tonight, <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/luchadores\">guaranteed to be the best costume party in town this Halloween weekend</a>. Look for luchador matches starting at 8pm and going strong until 11:30pm. By the way, the matches will be kid friendly from 8-10pm. Look also for costume contests throughout the night, along with cash prizes and beer merchandise from the beer sponsors at the event. Let the ELWF help you to create a Halloween to remember this year.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trunk or Treat with Tulsa Police Department</strong>\r\nWhere: Riverside Division of Tulsa Police Department, 7515 Riverside Parkway\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 5-7pm\r\nLooking for a safe place on Halloween? Join the TPD tonight for games, candy and a Halloween safety briefing. Until 7pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>BooHaHa</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, starting at 7am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://brooksidetheplacetobe.com/index.php?/boo-haha.html\">Brookside, between 33rd and 49th Streets</a>\r\nStarting at 7am with a pancake breakfast at the Brookside Lion\'s Club, one of Tulsa\'s most beloved districts will be transformed into a Halloween treat for the 20th year in a row. The Kids\' Zone opens at 10am, and trick-or-treating gets into gear at noon. The children\'s costume contest will commence in the Food Pyramid parking lot at 1pm, followed by the pets\' costume contest. Stick around for the annual BooHaHa Parade at 2pm, from 33rd-49th Streets. It\'s all free and open to the public.\r\n\r\n<strong>K. Renee\'s Fall Family Carnival</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 9am\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159604894064176&amp;index=1\">K. Renee\'s Uniform Closet</a>, 5557 E. 41st St.\r\nJoin K. Renee\'s as they spend the day in true carnival fashion. Look for clowns, bobbing for apples, face painting, cotton candy, pie-eating contest, a Jupiter Jump\", and more.\r\n\r\n<strong>Thriller Dance Class</strong>\r\nWhen: 1pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.idaredboutique.com/\">Ida Red Boutique</a>, 3336 S. Peoria Ave.\r\nHeather Hall from Studio One will be teaching the Dance from the classic Michael Jackson Thriller video. This class was quite a hit last year, so you might wanna show up early to make sure to get a spot.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fall Carnival to Kick Off Fun and Games on Main</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 4-5:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.brokenarrowok.gov/Index.aspx?page=13&amp;recordid=3661\">Central Park Community Center</a>, 1500 S. Main Street in Broken Arrow\r\nParents with children ages 3-10 are invited to participate in this carnival where each child gets 12 free tickets to try out the games of luck and skill. Then, at 5:45pm, set the kids off on the Annual Pumpkin Hunt at the Central Park Softball Fields, just west of the Community Center. Children ages 3-8 will get a chance to run and gather as many candy-filled, pumpkin-colored plastic eggs as they can. The age groups of 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8 will each have their own field to hunt for the eggs. A golden egg will be hidden in each field, which can be redeemed for a special prize. Fun!\r\n\r\n<strong>RiverParks Spooky Spoke CX Race and Ride</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 4pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.riverparks.org/\">71st Street and Riverside Drive</a>\r\nFeeling like a bike ride this Halloween weekend? Check out this race and family free fun ride. Watch out for spooks and goblins along the way! Costumes are encouraged. Come as you are NOT. Registration opens at 4:00pm and closes 30 minutes prior to start of each race. One-day and annual USAC licenses will be on sale. Races will be held rain, sleet, or snow. Races will be run in low light conditions and lights are not required but are recommended. Parking is available near Helmerich Park near the volleyball area. Overflow parking will be at the parking lot north of 71st street. Registration will be located at the volleyball courts. Races start at 6pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fun and Games on Main</strong>\r\nWhen: Saturday, Oct. 30, 6-8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.brokenarrowok.gov/Index.aspx?page=13&amp;recordid=3370\">418 S. Main Street in Broken Arrow</a>\r\nIf fall\'s good for anything, it\'s a giant block party. Get it with Fun and Games on Main in Broken Arrow, where festival-goers get tons of free food from Reasor\'s, Ferguson Pontiac and Blue Bell Creameries, a rollover simulator, Broken Arrow Police Department\'s Special Ops team, Vince and Larry the Crash Dummies, McGruff the Crime Fighting Dog, a costume contest, a pumpkin-decorating contest and a petting zoo, all topped with enough candy to last you until Easter. It\'s all free and open to the public.\r\n\r\n<strong>Scary Okie Karaoke</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://maps.google.com/maps?&amp;q=311+S.+Madison+Ave.,Tulsa,US\">The Coffee House at Youth Services of Tulsa</a>, 311 S. Madison Ave.\r\nGet free coffee, tea, wi-fi, cappuccino, hot chocolate, ping pong and, most important, karaoke and a costume contest at the Coffee House at Youth Services of Tulsa this Halloween weekend. Perfect for kids age 12-18. Until 11pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trick or Treating at RiverWalk Crossing</strong>\r\nWhen: 8:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.riverwalkcrossingjenks.com/\">Riverwalk Crossing in Jenks</a>\r\nGo trick-or-treating (and maybe sneak in a little shopping, too) at RiverWalk Crossing tonight. Be sure not to miss the Hurricane Mason concert at the Amphitheater, either.\r\n\r\n<strong>SOUTHNight</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 31, starting at 4pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.spiritbankeventcenter.com/events.asp?id=2&amp;pid=139&amp;task=display&amp;pcatid=&amp;seldate=10/1/2010\">SpiritBank Event Center</a>, 105th and Memorial\r\nGet free (yes, free) games, fun and trick or treating for the whole family at this event, where there will also be a $5 concert featuring Seventh Day Slumber with special guest KJ-52. This event is hosted by <a href=\"http://scctulsa.com/#/whats-coming/south-night\">South Community Church</a>.','Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For Free','There aren\'t many among us who wouldn\'t say that the ol\' pocketbook could just as easily be one of those magazine ad models that gets bashed for being too skinny as the holder of your money. But you know what? This Halloween, it\'s no big deal. There\'s lots to do in Tulsa to celebrate this spooky holiday for exactly zero dollars.','inherit','open','open','','3396-revision-2','','','2010-10-29 09:53:13','2010-10-29 14:53:13','',3396,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3396-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(3404,1,'2010-10-29 10:36:29','2010-10-29 15:36:29','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3405\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa/dsc07764/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3405\" title=\"Pumpkins\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC07764.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkins\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn case you\'ve missed them, three (packed! exciting!) lists of Halloween things to do in Tulsa this year have been published here at TDT.\r\n\r\nHere are the links.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-kids-2010/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the KIds</a>. Looking to stock your kids up on trick-or-treat candy until Easter? The events and activities contained in this list are how you\'re gonna do it. Look for plenty of info on parades, fall festivals and pumpkin patches in this list, too.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-the-adults/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults</a>. Want the most bang for your babysitter buck? Check out the parties and events on this list.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-free/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For Free</a>. Money a little tight this Halloween? Do this list of activities, each of which costs exactly zero dollars in whcih to participate.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/tag/halloween/\">All Halloween TDT posts</a>. For everything from a Halloween playlist to an interview with a Tulsa ghost hunter, check out these posts. And get scared.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nEnjoy!','All Things Halloween 2010 in Tulsa','','publish','open','open','','halloween-2010-in-tulsa','','http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-kids-2010/\nhttp://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-the-adults/\nhttp://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-free/','2010-10-29 10:57:26','2010-10-29 15:57:26','',0,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?p=3404',0,'post','',5),(3405,1,'2010-10-29 10:34:17','2010-10-29 15:34:17','','Pumpkins','','inherit','open','open','','dsc07764','','','2010-10-29 10:34:17','2010-10-29 15:34:17','',3404,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC07764.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3406,1,'2010-10-29 10:35:31','2010-10-29 15:35:31','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=3405\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3405\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC07764.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkins\" title=\"Pumpkins\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3405\" /></a>\n\nIn case you\'ve missed them, three (packed! exciting!) lists of Halloween things to do in Tulsa this year have been published here at TDT. \n\nHere are the links.\n\n<!--more-->\n\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-kids-2010/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the KIds</a>. Looking to stock your kids up on trick-or-treat candy until Easter? The events and activities contained in this list are how you\'re gonna do it. Look for plenty of info on parades, fall festivals and pumpkin patches in this list, too.\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-the-adults/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults</a>. Want the most bang for your babysitter buck? Check out the parties and events on this list.\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-free/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For Free</a>. Money a little tight this Halloween? Do this list of activities, each of which costs exactly zero dollars in whcih to participate. \n\nEnjoy! ','All Things Halloween 2010 in Tulsa','','inherit','open','open','','3404-revision','','','2010-10-29 10:35:31','2010-10-29 15:35:31','',3404,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3404-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(3407,1,'2010-10-29 10:36:29','2010-10-29 15:36:29','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3405\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=3405\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3405\" title=\"Pumpkins\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC07764.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkins\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn case you\'ve missed them, three (packed! exciting!) lists of Halloween things to do in Tulsa this year have been published here at TDT.\r\n\r\nHere are the links.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-kids-2010/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the KIds</a>. Looking to stock your kids up on trick-or-treat candy until Easter? The events and activities contained in this list are how you\'re gonna do it. Look for plenty of info on parades, fall festivals and pumpkin patches in this list, too.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-the-adults/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults</a>. Want the most bang for your babysitter buck? Check out the parties and events on this list.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-free/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For Free</a>. Money a little tight this Halloween? Do this list of activities, each of which costs exactly zero dollars in whcih to participate.\r\n\r\nEnjoy!','All Things Halloween 2010 in Tulsa','','inherit','open','open','','3404-revision-2','','','2010-10-29 10:36:29','2010-10-29 15:36:29','',3404,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3404-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(3408,1,'2010-10-29 10:36:29','2010-10-29 15:36:29','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3405\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa/dsc07764/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3405\" title=\"Pumpkins\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC07764.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkins\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn case you\'ve missed them, three (packed! exciting!) lists of Halloween things to do in Tulsa this year have been published here at TDT.\r\n\r\nHere are the links.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-kids-2010/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the KIds</a>. Looking to stock your kids up on trick-or-treat candy until Easter? The events and activities contained in this list are how you\'re gonna do it. Look for plenty of info on parades, fall festivals and pumpkin patches in this list, too.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-the-adults/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults</a>. Want the most bang for your babysitter buck? Check out the parties and events on this list.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-free/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For Free</a>. Money a little tight this Halloween? Do this list of activities, each of which costs exactly zero dollars in whcih to participate.\r\n\r\nEnjoy!','All Things Halloween 2010 in Tulsa','','inherit','open','open','','3404-revision-3','','','2010-10-29 10:36:29','2010-10-29 15:36:29','',3404,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3404-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(3409,1,'2010-10-29 10:38:15','2010-10-29 15:38:15','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3405\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa/dsc07764/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3405\" title=\"Pumpkins\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC07764.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkins\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn case you\'ve missed them, three (packed! exciting!) lists of Halloween things to do in Tulsa this year have been published here at TDT.\r\n\r\nHere are the links.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-kids-2010/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the KIds</a>. Looking to stock your kids up on trick-or-treat candy until Easter? The events and activities contained in this list are how you\'re gonna do it. Look for plenty of info on parades, fall festivals and pumpkin patches in this list, too.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-the-adults/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults</a>. Want the most bang for your babysitter buck? Check out the parties and events on this list.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-free/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For Free</a>. Money a little tight this Halloween? Do this list of activities, each of which costs exactly zero dollars in whcih to participate.\r\n\r\nEnjoy!','All Things Halloween 2010 in Tulsa','','inherit','open','open','','3404-revision-4','','','2010-10-29 10:38:15','2010-10-29 15:38:15','',3404,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3404-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(3410,1,'2011-09-30 07:08:41','2011-09-30 13:08:41','<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa/dsc07764/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3405\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3405\" title=\"Pumpkins\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC07764.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkins\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a>\n\nIn case you\'ve missed them, three (packed! exciting!) lists of Halloween things to do in Tulsa this year have been published here at TDT.\n\nHere are the links.\n\n<!--more-->\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-kids-2010/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Kids</a>. Looking to stock your kids up on trick-or-treat candy until Easter? The events and activities contained in this list are how you\'re gonna do it. Look for plenty of info on parades, fall festivals and pumpkin patches in this list, too.</li>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-the-adults/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults</a>. Want the most bang for your babysitter buck? Check out the parties and events on this list.</li>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-free/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For Free</a>. Money a little tight this Halloween? Do this list of activities, each of which costs exactly zero dollars in whcih to participate.</li>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/tag/halloween/\">All Halloween TDT posts</a>. For everything from a Halloween playlist to an interview with a Tulsa ghost hunter, check out these posts. And get scared.</li>\n</ul>\nEnjoy!','All Things Halloween 2010 in Tulsa','','inherit','open','open','','3404-autosave','','','2011-09-30 07:08:41','2011-09-30 13:08:41','',3404,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3404-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(3411,1,'2010-10-29 10:38:15','2010-10-29 15:38:15','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3405\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa/dsc07764/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3405\" title=\"Pumpkins\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC07764.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkins\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn case you\'ve missed them, three (packed! exciting!) lists of Halloween things to do in Tulsa this year have been published here at TDT.\r\n\r\nHere are the links.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-kids-2010/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the KIds</a>. Looking to stock your kids up on trick-or-treat candy until Easter? The events and activities contained in this list are how you\'re gonna do it. Look for plenty of info on parades, fall festivals and pumpkin patches in this list, too.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-the-adults/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults</a>. Want the most bang for your babysitter buck? Check out the parties and events on this list.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-free/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For Free</a>. Money a little tight this Halloween? Do this list of activities, each of which costs exactly zero dollars in whcih to participate.\r\n\r\nEnjoy!','All Things Halloween 2010 in Tulsa','','inherit','open','open','','3404-revision-5','','','2010-10-29 10:38:15','2010-10-29 15:38:15','',3404,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3404-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(3412,1,'2010-10-29 10:54:41','2010-10-29 15:54:41','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3405\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa/dsc07764/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3405\" title=\"Pumpkins\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC07764.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkins\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn case you\'ve missed them, three (packed! exciting!) lists of Halloween things to do in Tulsa this year have been published here at TDT.\r\n\r\nHere are the links.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-kids-2010/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the KIds</a>. Looking to stock your kids up on trick-or-treat candy until Easter? The events and activities contained in this list are how you\'re gonna do it. Look for plenty of info on parades, fall festivals and pumpkin patches in this list, too.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-the-adults/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults</a>. Want the most bang for your babysitter buck? Check out the parties and events on this list.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-free/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For Free</a>. Money a little tight this Halloween? Do this list of activities, each of which costs exactly zero dollars in whcih to participate.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/tag/halloween/\">All Halloween TDT posts</a>. For everything from a Halloween playlist to an interview with a Tulsa ghost hunter, check out these posts. And get scared. \r\n\r\nEnjoy!','All Things Halloween 2010 in Tulsa','','inherit','open','open','','3404-revision-6','','','2010-10-29 10:54:41','2010-10-29 15:54:41','',3404,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3404-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(3413,1,'2010-10-29 10:54:41','2010-10-29 15:54:41','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3405\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa/dsc07764/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3405\" title=\"Pumpkins\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC07764.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkins\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn case you\'ve missed them, three (packed! exciting!) lists of Halloween things to do in Tulsa this year have been published here at TDT.\r\n\r\nHere are the links.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-kids-2010/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the KIds</a>. Looking to stock your kids up on trick-or-treat candy until Easter? The events and activities contained in this list are how you\'re gonna do it. Look for plenty of info on parades, fall festivals and pumpkin patches in this list, too.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-the-adults/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults</a>. Want the most bang for your babysitter buck? Check out the parties and events on this list.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-free/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For Free</a>. Money a little tight this Halloween? Do this list of activities, each of which costs exactly zero dollars in whcih to participate.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/tag/halloween/\">All Halloween TDT posts</a>. For everything from a Halloween playlist to an interview with a Tulsa ghost hunter, check out these posts. And get scared. \r\n\r\nEnjoy!','All Things Halloween 2010 in Tulsa','','inherit','open','open','','3404-revision-7','','','2010-10-29 10:54:41','2010-10-29 15:54:41','',3404,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3404-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(3414,1,'2010-10-29 10:57:26','2010-10-29 15:57:26','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3405\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa/dsc07764/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3405\" title=\"Pumpkins\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC07764.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkins\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn case you\'ve missed them, three (packed! exciting!) lists of Halloween things to do in Tulsa this year have been published here at TDT.\r\n\r\nHere are the links.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-kids-2010/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the KIds</a>. Looking to stock your kids up on trick-or-treat candy until Easter? The events and activities contained in this list are how you\'re gonna do it. Look for plenty of info on parades, fall festivals and pumpkin patches in this list, too.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-the-adults/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults</a>. Want the most bang for your babysitter buck? Check out the parties and events on this list.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/halloween-2010-in-tulsa-for-free/\">Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For Free</a>. Money a little tight this Halloween? Do this list of activities, each of which costs exactly zero dollars in whcih to participate.</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/tag/halloween/\">All Halloween TDT posts</a>. For everything from a Halloween playlist to an interview with a Tulsa ghost hunter, check out these posts. And get scared.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nEnjoy!','All Things Halloween 2010 in Tulsa','','inherit','open','open','','3404-revision-8','','','2010-10-29 10:57:26','2010-10-29 15:57:26','',3404,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3404-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(3415,1,'2010-10-29 09:40:37','2010-10-29 14:40:37','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4027936286/\" title=\"No Kids Halloween by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/4027936286_34b98c3bc8_z.jpg?zz=1\" width=\"403\" height=\"640\" alt=\"No Kids Halloween\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\nSome times all a person needs is to hire a babysitter, grab a date and set out for a little adult entertainment. And what\'s wrong with that, especially at this most spooky of times - Halloween weekend?\r\n\r\nHere are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<strong>Psycho Path Haunted Attraction</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com/\">15157 E. 106th Street North in Sperry</a>\r\nThe woods are shrouded by a blanket of fog. All you can see is the narrow path taking you deeper and deeper into the darkness, where creatures wait behind every twist and turn. Your blood suddenly runs cold - you\'ve realized there\'s no turning back. The Psycho Path may be your only way home. Yikes! When there\'s a haunted path, a spooky ride-through and a haunted house, there\'s sure to be scares and screams for all. Tickets range $8-40; <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com\">visit the Psycho Path site for details and ticket sales</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>The 13th Ward Haunted Attraction</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29-31, Starting at 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://the13thward.com/\">220 South Elm Street in Jenks</a>\r\nVisitors welcome, residents wanted, victims certain – with more than 40,000 square feet of terrifying entertainment, The 13th Ward promises to submerge you into a chaotic dimension where savage patients run uncontrolled and illusions are reality. It’s not for the faint of heart, to say the least. See it every night from now until Halloween until 11pm. Admission starts at $18.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Rocky Horror Show</strong>\r\nWhen: 29 and 30, 7:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\r\nCheck out the only musical in Tulsa that will rock your face off this weekend. Hear the classics – Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet and The Time Warp – and see Tulsa performer Chad Oliverson as the one, the only Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Get your tickets soon – several of the sections at The Joint are already sold out. <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">Tickets start at $35</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Hex House</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 30 and 31, 7:30-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.darktulsa.com/\">Southeast corner of 71st and Memorial, next to Incredible Pizza</a>\r\nHex House claims to be Tulsa\'s only extreme haunted attraction. One thing\'s for sure: It\'s not for children. Not for the faint of heart, Hex House promises to stupefy and terrify.\r\n\r\n<strong>Howl-O-Ween</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 5:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.thecanebrake.com/\">The Canebrake</a>, 33241 E. 732nd Road in Wagoner\r\nHead east to The Canebrake for the spooky dinner buffet, stay for the band, dancing, door prizes and fun. This is an adults-only party, but everyone had better wear a costume! Buffet is $30 and includes tax and tip. Make your reservations by calling (918) 485-1810. Until midnight.\r\n\r\n<strong>Scream Country Haunted Forest</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7:30-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.screamcountry.com/\">Deep in the woods of Drumright</a>\r\nLocated deep in the woods, haunting more than 40 acres of dark, twisting forest, Scream Country will be scaring the pants off Oklahomans for the 12 year in a row in 2009. See the haunted forest, the haunted house (a.k.a. Dead Block, the world\'s first maximum security zombie prison) and the corn mayhem, all with one ticket. Admission is $18, or skip the line and pay $35 for a scream pass. You can also grab a combo pass and see Evil Dead: The Musical - now with 33 percent more blood. Spooky!\r\n\r\n<strong>Luchaween</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Elote Cafe</a>, 514 S. Boston Ave..\r\nDon’t miss the first exhibition match of the off season of the Elote Luchador Wrestling Federation tonight, guaranteed to be the best costume party in town this Halloween weekend. <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Look for luchador matches starting at 8pm and going strong until 11:30pm</a> (click that link for a complete line-up). By the way, the matches will be kid friendly from 8-10pm. Look also for costume contests throughout the night, along with cash prizes and beer merchandise from the beer sponsors at the event. Let the ELWF help you to create a Halloween to remember this year.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dead Sexy, Rock n Roll Zombie Burlesque</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.nightingaletheater.com/~jeffwok/webcal/view_entry.php?id=458&amp;date=20101029\">Nightingale Theater</a>, 1416 E. Fourth Street\r\nThe Rock \'n\' Roll Zombie burlesque troop, Dead Sexy, will spew out blood-spattered, good ol\' rock \'n\' roll, tough-girl hits from the 70\'s and 60\'s whilst revealing flesh and brains. The funk \'n\' roll band Night of the Comet will be risking their lives to start the show and will support the re-animated girl corpses in what should be quite a gory, sexy evening.\r\n\r\n<strong>Halloween Bash at PINK</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/people/Pink-Bar/1223935921\">PINK</a>, 18th and Boston\r\nJes from VH1′s Rock of Love will be at PINK to host the nastiest halloween party in the 918. Look for $1,000 in prizes for the costume contest, too.\r\n\r\n<strong>Midnight Movie: Dead Alive</strong>\r\nWhen: Friday and Saturday, midnight\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.circlecinema.com/\">Circle Cinema</a>, 12 S. Lewis Ave.\r\nA young man\'s mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey. She gets sick and dies, at which time she comes back to life, killing and eating dogs, nurses, friends and neighbors. And if you\'ve never been to the Midnight Movie at Circle Cinema, this would be the perfect time to give it a try.\r\n\r\n<strong>Thriller Dance Class</strong>\r\nWhen: 1pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.idaredboutique.com/\">Ida Red Boutique</a>, 3336 S. Peoria Ave. \r\nHeather Hall from Studio One will be teaching the Dance from the classic Michael Jackson Thriller video. This class was quite a hit last year, so you might wanna show up early to make sure to get a spot.\r\n\r\n<strong>RiverParks Spooky Spoke CX Race and Ride</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 4pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.riverparks.org/\">71st Street and Riverside Drive</a>\r\nFeeling like a bike ride this Halloween weekend? Check out this race and family free fun ride. Watch out for spooks and goblins along the way! Costumes are encouraged. Come as you are NOT. Registration opens at 4:00pm and closes 30 minutes prior to start of each race. One-day and annual USAC licenses will be on sale. Races will be held rain, sleet, or snow. Races will be run in low light conditions and lights are not required but are recommended. Parking is available near Helmerich Park near the volleyball area. Overflow parking will be at the parking lot north of 71st street. Registration will be located at the volleyball courts. Races start at 6pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>Assimilation Halloween Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, Starting at 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/themarquee\">The Marquee</a>, 222 N. Main Street\r\nCheck out music by DJ Bone, DJ DeathJest, End: the DJ, DJ Parasight, DJ Sokmonkey, DJ Protokol, DJ Stigmatik and DJ 950 David and see sci-fi horror visuals provided by VJ Xylo Sesame and VJ William. Look also for a costume contest, giveaways and cash prizes. And don’t miss Zombie Walk 2010, y’all – the entry fee for that is $3. Admission is $6 in advance or in costume, $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hard Rock Casino Tulsa Halloween Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107134626019914&amp;ref=ts\">Hard Rock Hotel and Casino</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\r\nCrossland will perform live in the Sequoyah Ballroom at the Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino, and special guest host Vince Neil from Motley Crue will be there, too. Look for $5,000 in costume prize giveaways, no cover, and a party that will last all night long.\r\n\r\n<strong>Freakers Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7:15pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cainsballroom.com/\">Cain’s Ballroom</a>, 423 N. Main Street\r\nCan you believe that there’s a Halloween party in Tulsa that will celebrate its 36th birthday this year? Well, believe it, baby. The 36th Annual Freakers Ball will feature a $1000 Costume Contest and live tunes by Ghosts, Bait, Triple Fang, City of Tulsa Pipes &amp; Drums, Tony Romanello &amp; The Black Jackets, Oklahombres, Bad Things, Acoustic Freight Train, William Jospeh, Mariachi Tulsa, Color9, Acoustic Ross, tHE pORTRAYL, Silver Medals and Ill Fated. If you’d love a little homegrown music with your ghouls and goblins this Halloween, don’t miss this party. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $9 in advance, $10 at the door.\r\n\r\n<strong>Spider Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148954385140424&amp;ref=ts\">IDL Ballroom</a>, 230 E. First Street (1st and Detroit)\r\nThree rooms, three DJ styles, one cover charge. Plus, get Steve Cluck as your grand marshall of festivities and a variety of games, contests and other ghoulish activities. And don’t you dare show up without a costume. To help, Theatre Tulsa has offered to rent costumes exclusively to Spider Ball attendees at $10 per costume ($50 deposit). Their costume shop will be open Friday night (Oct. 29) 5-8pm specifically for Spider Ball attendees.\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Latin Halloween Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 E. Second Street\r\nHave you heard about the Grand Latin Halloween Party at Crowne Plaza this weekend? Here are the details: Be sure to wear your costume since there are $300 in costume contest prizes ready for the taking, live salsa, merengue and latin pop music, two dance floors and a full bar, all until the week hour of 3 in the morning. Admission is $15.\r\n\r\n<strong>Evil Dead: The Musical</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 11:30pm (doors at 11:15pm)\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.evildeadthemusical.com/\">Broomstick Theater</a>, 51853 W. 101st Street South in Drumright\r\nThis live stage show takes all the elements of the cult classic horror films, Evil Dead 1, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness then combines them to make one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time. The songs in the show are completely off the wall as well. Titles like \"All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons\" and \"What the F*@k was That\" will have you rolling in your seats, and screaming for more and more blood. Choose tickets in the non-splatter zone, or go balls-to-the-wall and opt for the full-on splatter zone seats. Either way, you\'re bound to have a hilarious time. Tickets start at $20.','Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults','Here are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.','inherit','open','open','','3309-revision-12','','','2010-10-29 09:40:37','2010-10-29 14:40:37','',3309,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3309-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(3416,1,'2010-10-29 11:00:07','2010-10-29 16:00:07','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4027936286/\" title=\"No Kids Halloween by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/4027936286_34b98c3bc8_z.jpg?zz=1\" width=\"403\" height=\"640\" alt=\"No Kids Halloween\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\nSome times all a person needs is to hire a babysitter, grab a date and set out for a little adult entertainment. And what\'s wrong with that, especially at this most spooky of times - Halloween weekend?\r\n\r\nHere are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\n<strong>Psycho Path Haunted Attraction</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com/\">15157 E. 106th Street North in Sperry</a>\r\nThe woods are shrouded by a blanket of fog. All you can see is the narrow path taking you deeper and deeper into the darkness, where creatures wait behind every twist and turn. Your blood suddenly runs cold - you\'ve realized there\'s no turning back. The Psycho Path may be your only way home. Yikes! When there\'s a haunted path, a spooky ride-through and a haunted house, there\'s sure to be scares and screams for all. Tickets range $8-40; <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com\">visit the Psycho Path site for details and ticket sales</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>The 13th Ward Haunted Attraction</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29-31, Starting at 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://the13thward.com/\">220 South Elm Street in Jenks</a>\r\nVisitors welcome, residents wanted, victims certain – with more than 40,000 square feet of terrifying entertainment, The 13th Ward promises to submerge you into a chaotic dimension where savage patients run uncontrolled and illusions are reality. It’s not for the faint of heart, to say the least. See it every night from now until Halloween until 11pm. Admission starts at $18.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Rocky Horror Show</strong>\r\nWhen: 29 and 30, 7:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\r\nCheck out the only musical in Tulsa that will rock your face off this weekend. Hear the classics – Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet and The Time Warp – and see Tulsa performer Chad Oliverson as the one, the only Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Get your tickets soon – several of the sections at The Joint are already sold out. <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">Tickets start at $35</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Hex House</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 30 and 31, 7:30-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.darktulsa.com/\">Southeast corner of 71st and Memorial, next to Incredible Pizza</a>\r\nHex House claims to be Tulsa\'s only extreme haunted attraction. One thing\'s for sure: It\'s not for children. Not for the faint of heart, Hex House promises to stupefy and terrify.\r\n\r\n<strong>Howl-O-Ween</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 5:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.thecanebrake.com/\">The Canebrake</a>, 33241 E. 732nd Road in Wagoner\r\nHead east to The Canebrake for the spooky dinner buffet, stay for the band, dancing, door prizes and fun. This is an adults-only party, but everyone had better wear a costume! Buffet is $30 and includes tax and tip. Make your reservations by calling (918) 485-1810. Until midnight.\r\n\r\n<strong>Scream Country Haunted Forest</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7:30-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.screamcountry.com/\">Deep in the woods of Drumright</a>\r\nLocated deep in the woods, haunting more than 40 acres of dark, twisting forest, Scream Country will be scaring the pants off Oklahomans for the 12 year in a row in 2009. See the haunted forest, the haunted house (a.k.a. Dead Block, the world\'s first maximum security zombie prison) and the corn mayhem, all with one ticket. Admission is $18, or skip the line and pay $35 for a scream pass. You can also grab a combo pass and see Evil Dead: The Musical - now with 33 percent more blood. Spooky!\r\n\r\n<strong>Luchaween</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Elote Cafe</a>, 514 S. Boston Ave..\r\nDon’t miss the first exhibition match of the off season of the Elote Luchador Wrestling Federation tonight, guaranteed to be the best costume party in town this Halloween weekend. <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Look for luchador matches starting at 8pm and going strong until 11:30pm</a> (click that link for a complete line-up). By the way, the matches will be kid friendly from 8-10pm. Look also for costume contests throughout the night, along with cash prizes and beer merchandise from the beer sponsors at the event. Let the ELWF help you to create a Halloween to remember this year.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dead Sexy, Rock n Roll Zombie Burlesque</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.nightingaletheater.com/~jeffwok/webcal/view_entry.php?id=458&amp;date=20101029\">Nightingale Theater</a>, 1416 E. Fourth Street\r\nThe Rock \'n\' Roll Zombie burlesque troop, Dead Sexy, will spew out blood-spattered, good ol\' rock \'n\' roll, tough-girl hits from the 70\'s and 60\'s whilst revealing flesh and brains. The funk \'n\' roll band Night of the Comet will be risking their lives to start the show and will support the re-animated girl corpses in what should be quite a gory, sexy evening.\r\n\r\n<strong>Halloween Bash at PINK</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/people/Pink-Bar/1223935921\">PINK</a>, 18th and Boston\r\nJes from VH1′s Rock of Love will be at PINK to host the nastiest halloween party in the 918. Look for $1,000 in prizes for the costume contest, too.\r\n\r\n<strong>Midnight Movie: Dead Alive</strong>\r\nWhen: Friday and Saturday, midnight\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.circlecinema.com/\">Circle Cinema</a>, 12 S. Lewis Ave.\r\nA young man\'s mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey. She gets sick and dies, at which time she comes back to life, killing and eating dogs, nurses, friends and neighbors. And if you\'ve never been to the Midnight Movie at Circle Cinema, this would be the perfect time to give it a try.\r\n\r\n<strong>Thriller Dance Class</strong>\r\nWhen: 1pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.idaredboutique.com/\">Ida Red Boutique</a>, 3336 S. Peoria Ave. \r\nHeather Hall from Studio One will be teaching the Dance from the classic Michael Jackson Thriller video. This class was quite a hit last year, so you might wanna show up early to make sure to get a spot.\r\n\r\n<strong>RiverParks Spooky Spoke CX Race and Ride</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 4pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.riverparks.org/\">71st Street and Riverside Drive</a>\r\nFeeling like a bike ride this Halloween weekend? Check out this race and family free fun ride. Watch out for spooks and goblins along the way! Costumes are encouraged. Come as you are NOT. Registration opens at 4:00pm and closes 30 minutes prior to start of each race. One-day and annual USAC licenses will be on sale. Races will be held rain, sleet, or snow. Races will be run in low light conditions and lights are not required but are recommended. Parking is available near Helmerich Park near the volleyball area. Overflow parking will be at the parking lot north of 71st street. Registration will be located at the volleyball courts. Races start at 6pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>Assimilation Halloween Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, Starting at 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/themarquee\">The Marquee</a>, 222 N. Main Street\r\nCheck out music by DJ Bone, DJ DeathJest, End: the DJ, DJ Parasight, DJ Sokmonkey, DJ Protokol, DJ Stigmatik and DJ 950 David and see sci-fi horror visuals provided by VJ Xylo Sesame and VJ William. Look also for a costume contest, giveaways and cash prizes. And don’t miss Zombie Walk 2010, y’all – the entry fee for that is $3. Admission is $6 in advance or in costume, $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hard Rock Casino Tulsa Halloween Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107134626019914&amp;ref=ts\">Hard Rock Hotel and Casino</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\r\nCrossland will perform live in the Sequoyah Ballroom at the Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino, and special guest host Vince Neil from Motley Crue will be there, too. Look for $5,000 in costume prize giveaways, no cover, and a party that will last all night long.\r\n\r\n<strong>Freakers Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7:15pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cainsballroom.com/\">Cain’s Ballroom</a>, 423 N. Main Street\r\nCan you believe that there’s a Halloween party in Tulsa that will celebrate its 36th birthday this year? Well, believe it, baby. The 36th Annual Freakers Ball will feature a $1000 Costume Contest and live tunes by Ghosts, Bait, Triple Fang, City of Tulsa Pipes &amp; Drums, Tony Romanello &amp; The Black Jackets, Oklahombres, Bad Things, Acoustic Freight Train, William Jospeh, Mariachi Tulsa, Color9, Acoustic Ross, tHE pORTRAYL, Silver Medals and Ill Fated. If you’d love a little homegrown music with your ghouls and goblins this Halloween, don’t miss this party. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $9 in advance, $10 at the door.\r\n\r\n<strong>Spider Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148954385140424&amp;ref=ts\">IDL Ballroom</a>, 230 E. First Street (1st and Detroit)\r\nThree rooms, three DJ styles, one cover charge. Plus, get Steve Cluck as your grand marshall of festivities and a variety of games, contests and other ghoulish activities. And don’t you dare show up without a costume. To help, Theatre Tulsa has offered to rent costumes exclusively to Spider Ball attendees at $10 per costume ($50 deposit). Their costume shop will be open Friday night (Oct. 29) 5-8pm specifically for Spider Ball attendees.\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Latin Halloween Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 E. Second Street\r\nHave you heard about the Grand Latin Halloween Party at Crowne Plaza this weekend? Here are the details: Be sure to wear your costume since there are $300 in costume contest prizes ready for the taking, live salsa, merengue and latin pop music, two dance floors and a full bar, all until the week hour of 3 in the morning. Admission is $15.\r\n\r\n<strong>Evil Dead: The Musical</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 11:30pm (doors at 11:15pm)\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.evildeadthemusical.com/\">Broomstick Theater</a>, 51853 W. 101st Street South in Drumright\r\nThis live stage show takes all the elements of the cult classic horror films, Evil Dead 1, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness then combines them to make one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time. The songs in the show are completely off the wall as well. Titles like \"All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons\" and \"What the F*@k was That\" will have you rolling in your seats, and screaming for more and more blood. Choose tickets in the non-splatter zone, or go balls-to-the-wall and opt for the full-on splatter zone seats. Either way, you\'re bound to have a hilarious time. Tickets start at $20.','Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults','Here are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.','inherit','open','open','','3309-revision-13','','','2010-10-29 11:00:07','2010-10-29 16:00:07','',3309,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3309-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(4174,1,'2010-12-02 10:00:00','2010-12-02 15:00:00','','Confessions - Kitchen Helper','','inherit','open','open','','4031-revision','','','2010-12-02 10:00:00','2010-12-02 15:00:00','',4031,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4031-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(5733,1,'2011-02-07 23:17:24','2011-02-08 04:17:24','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5719\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/summer-on-my-mind/dsc_0741/\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-5719  aligncenter\" title=\"River Parks\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_0741.jpg\" alt=\"River Parks\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a></p>\nFlipping through my Twitter stream this evening I saw this little tidbit from <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/juliechin\">a local meteorologist</a>: If we get another three inches in the snow storm that\'s scheduled to pummel Tulsa tomorrow afternoon with the third frosty fist in the space of a week, February 2011 will go down in history as Tulsa\'s snowiest month ever.\n\nIf we get just a shade under five inches, we\'ll have the snowiest season ever on record here in our city.\n\nThis is the same city, by the way, that gives us just a few weeks of spring before scorching us with 95-degree high temps in the beginning of June - you know, to match the percentage point of the humidity that hangs over us like a stinky, sweaty cloud for months on end.\n\nBut still, as several inches of snow still hide my frozen lawn from view, stinky and sweaty doesn\'t sound half bad right about now.\n\n<!--more-->\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5719\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/summer-on-my-mind/dsc_0741/\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-5719  aligncenter\" title=\"River Parks\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_0741.jpg\" alt=\"River Parks\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a></p>\nThe lazy mornings spent splashing around at River Parks. My bright, mango-polished toenails peeking up at me from a pair of strappy sandals. Kids walking by with snocones of every color in the rainbow.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5720\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/summer-on-my-mind/dsc00414/\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-5720  aligncenter\" title=\"Tulsa Parks\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC00414.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Parks\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a></p>\nSpending the time between dinner and bedtime at one of Tulsa\'s many public playgrounds.\n\nBecause yes, there\'s actually daylight between those two times here in Tulsa during the summer. Daylight, yes - 4 o\'clock sunsets, no.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-1725\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/09/chandler-park/dsc_0693/\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-1725  aligncenter\" title=\"Chandler Park\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/DSC_0693.jpg\" alt=\"Chandler Park\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a></p>\nPicnics.\n\nOh, the picnics.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5722\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/summer-on-my-mind/x2_1e60d94/\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-5722  aligncenter\" title=\"Cherry Street Farmers Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/x2_1e60d94.jpeg\" alt=\"Cherry Street Farmers Market\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a></p>\nOrange chipotle cream Cosmic Cones from the <a href=\"http://www.cherrystreetfarmersmarket.com/\">Cherry Street Farmers Market</a>.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5723\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/summer-on-my-mind/dsc_0702/\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-5723  aligncenter\" title=\"Linnaeus Garden\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_0702.jpg\" alt=\"Linnaeus Garden\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a></p>\nVisits to Tulsa\'s many magazine-cover worthy gardens.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5724\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/summer-on-my-mind/dsc_0684-2/\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-5724  aligncenter\" title=\"Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_0684.jpg\" alt=\"Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a></p>\nThe skies.\n\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5725\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/summer-on-my-mind/dsc_0132/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5725\" title=\"ONEOK Field\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_0132-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"ONEOK Field\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\n\nNights spent sprawled on a homemade quilt on the lawn at ONEOK Field, the sound of cracking bats reporting from the field.\n\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5726\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/summer-on-my-mind/dsc_0651/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5726\" title=\"Summer\'s Fifth Night Utica Square\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_0651-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Summer\'s Fifth Night Utica Square\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\n\nSummer\'s Fifth Night at <a href=\"http://www.uticasquare.com/\">Utica Square</a>.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><code><a title=\"Stonehorse Cafe by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/3374851924/\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3374851924_18573c01a7.jpg\" alt=\"Stonehorse Cafe\" width=\"500\" height=\"344\" /></a></code></p>\nDining alfresco - perhaps the signature way to take a meal in Tulsa, Oklahoma.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5727\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/summer-on-my-mind/dsc04941/\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-5727  aligncenter\" title=\"Woodward Park\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC04941.jpg\" alt=\"Woodward Park\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a></p>\nThe squirrels that get to live the good life at Woodward Park.\n\n<code><a title=\"DSC_0597 by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4663335101/\"><img src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4663335101_2038134bbe.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0597\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></code>\n\nSwimming.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5728\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/summer-on-my-mind/picture-1-12/\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-5728  aligncenter\" title=\"QuikTrip\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Picture-1.png\" alt=\"QuikTrip\" width=\"477\" height=\"634\" /></a></p>\nThe 49-cent fountain drink from QuikTrip.\n\nOh, my stars.\n\nKnowing that yet more (according to the latest models, perhaps much more) snow lies just on the other side of tomorrow, it\'s almost overwhelming to think of all the things that summer brings.\n\nBut now, at least we\'re all thinking about it together.','Summer On My Mind','As several inches of snow still hide my frozen lawn from view, stinky and sweaty doesn\'t sound half bad right about now.','inherit','open','open','','5718-autosave','','','2011-02-07 23:17:24','2011-02-08 04:17:24','',5718,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5718-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(4176,1,'2010-12-02 22:30:20','2010-12-03 03:30:20','','Confessions - Kitchen Helper','','inherit','open','open','','4031-revision-2','','','2010-12-02 22:30:20','2010-12-03 03:30:20','',4031,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/4031-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(5980,1,'2011-02-16 14:23:28','2011-02-16 19:23:28','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5970\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1881/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5970\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1881.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIt\'s the middle of February, and the start of Tulsa\'s farmers\' market season is still a few months away.\r\n\r\nBut on Saturday morning I came home with an armload of farm-fresh goodies and such a huge, stupid grin on my face that my husband could have sworn the Cherry Street Farmers Market had opened for business.\r\n\r\nNo such luck on that front just yet, but thanks to <a href=\"http://www.cleanfoodtulsa.locallygrown.net/\">Tulsa Clean Food Market</a>, I\'m wintering over just fine.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nI signed up for TCFM over a year ago <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2009/11/food-cooperative-sprouts-in-off-season/\">when I wrote a story about them for Tulsa Business Journal</a>, but thanks to encouragement from <a href=\"http://errantcook.blogspot.com/\">Tulsa blogger Jennifer Bengel</a>, I finally placed my first order last week.\r\n\r\nAnd I\'m so, so glad I did.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5971\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1884/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5971\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1884-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLook at these eggs. I could snuggle up to them. Whisper sweet nothings into their beautiful, happy little shells.\r\n\r\nLet\'s just say I was overjoyed at the thought of not having to eat grocery store eggs with my breakfast this week.\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5969\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1877-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5969\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_18771.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\n*quiver*\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5973\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1892/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5973\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1892-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nHere\'s how Tulsa Clean Food Market works: You head to the website and click <a href=\"http://www.cleanfoodtulsa.locallygrown.net/user/signin\">sign in</a>. See the part that says Don\'t Yet Have an Account? That\'s where you want to be.\r\n\r\nAfter you\'re all signed up and signed in, it\'s time to go shopping. Get your virtual shopping carts ready, people, because TCFM offers everything from butter to luxury bath soaps to buffalo burgers.\r\n\r\nHere\'s a sampling of the other items available via TCFM:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Baked foods: Pizza crust, blueberry cream scones, French baguettes, maple pecan pies and an assortment of cookies</li>\r\n	<li>Bath and body: Coconut lime verbena lotion, an assortment of flavored lip balms,  insect repellent, body powder and soaps galore</li>\r\n	<li>Beef: 75 total ordering options, from hormone-free to organic to grass-fed. Wow.</li>\r\n	<li>Lamb. Lots and lots and lots of lamb.</li>\r\n	<li>Pork. Bacon, Andouille sausage, bangers, chorizo, ham, bratwurst, hot dogs and, if can believe it, more.</li>\r\n	<li>Cheese: From ricotta to Monterey jack. While I know it\'s not cheese, I just want to say that there\'s creme fraiche, too. And yogurt. And yogurt cheese. Think about <em>that</em>.</li>\r\n	<li>Cheesecakes and chocolates. From <a href=\"http://lunabread.blogspot.com/\">Lunabread</a> and <a href=\"http://wagoncreekcreamery.com/\">Wagon Creek Creamery</a>. Mmm.</li>\r\n	<li>Spices. They\'ve got your espresso rub, your American jerk, your lavender sugar, your whole peppercorns - about 40 choices in all.</li>\r\n	<li>Pickles. And olives, too.</li>\r\n	<li>And butter. Sweet, delicious butter.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5974\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1893/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5974\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1893-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd it all comes from 18 Oklahoma-based vendors, many of whom you\'ll recognize from our local farmers\' markets. And like the folks at TCFM like to say, there are absolutely no mystery products.\r\n\r\nEw. Mystery products.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5972\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1891/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5972\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1891-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLook! Just six ingredients. And I can pronounce each and every one of them, even on a bad day.\r\n\r\nI love non-mystery products.\r\n\r\nOnce you load up your cart to the point that it\'s three figures because it\'s been a long time since October when the farmers\' markets closed for the winter in this town, you check out. But, you don\'t have to pay at that time. You do that when you pick up your goodies on delivery day.\r\n\r\nThe next pick-up date is Feb. 26, which means that if you\'re going to order, you need to do it by <strong>this Friday evening</strong>. You\'ll find your order (and probably lots of your friends from farmers\' market season, as I gleefully discovered) at Centennial Park, at 6th and Peoria, between 9-11am.\r\n\r\nAnd you\'ll love that you don\'t have to spend a lot of time at pick up. Rather than have to gather your goods from vendor after vendor, what you need is batched together and ready to go, quick-and-dirty style. Just remember to bring a reusable shopping bag and you\'ll be golden.\r\n\r\nBy the way, there are two more TCFM delivery dates this season: March 12, and March 26. And just after that, lettuce and arugula and asparagus will start to trickle in, and the farmers markets will once again line our streets.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5975\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1897/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5975\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1897-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf this isn\'t a nice way to tide oneself over, I don\'t know what is.','Tulsa Clean Food Market: The Online, Wintertime Farmers\' Market','Thanks to Tulsa Clean Food Market, I\'m wintering over just fine.','inherit','open','open','','5960-revision-5','','','2011-02-16 14:23:28','2011-02-16 19:23:28','',5960,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5960-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(5978,1,'2011-02-16 14:22:44','2011-02-16 19:22:44','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5970\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1881/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5970\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1881.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIt\'s the middle of February, and the start of Tulsa\'s farmers\' market season is still a few months away.\r\n\r\nBut on Saturday morning I came home with an armload of farm-fresh goodies and such a huge, stupid grin on my face that my husband could have sworn the Cherry Street Farmers Market had opened for business.\r\n\r\nNo such luck on that front just yet, but thanks to <a href=\"http://www.cleanfoodtulsa.locallygrown.net/\">Tulsa Clean Food Market</a>, I\'m wintering over just fine.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nI signed up for TCFM over a year ago <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2009/11/food-cooperative-sprouts-in-off-season/\">when I wrote a story about them for Tulsa Business Journal</a>, but thanks to encouragement from <a href=\"http://errantcook.blogspot.com/\">Tulsa blogger Jennifer Bengel</a>, I finally placed my first order last week.\r\n\r\nAnd I\'m so, so glad I did.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5971\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1884/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5971\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1884-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLook at these eggs. I could snuggle up to them. Whisper sweet nothings into their beautiful, happy little shells.\r\n\r\nLet\'s just say I was overjoyed at the thought of not having to eat grocery store eggs with my breakfast this week.\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5969\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1877-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5969\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_18771.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\n*quiver*\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5973\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1892/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5973\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1892-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nHere\'s how Tulsa Clean Food Market works: You head to the website and click <a href=\"http://www.cleanfoodtulsa.locallygrown.net/user/signin\">sign in</a>. See the part that says Don\'t Yet Have an Account? That\'s where you want to be.\r\n\r\nAfter you\'re all signed up and signed in, it\'s time to go shopping. Get your virtual shopping carts ready, people, because TCFM offers everything from butter to luxury bath soaps to buffalo burgers.\r\n\r\nHere\'s a sampling of the other items available via TCFM:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Baked foods: Pizza crust, blueberry cream scones, French baguettes, maple pecan pies and an assortment of cookies</li>\r\n	<li>Bath and body: Coconut lime verbena lotion, an assortment of flavored lip balms,  insect repellent, body powder and soaps galore</li>\r\n	<li>Beef: 75 total ordering options, from hormone-free to organic to grass-fed. Wow.</li>\r\n	<li>Lamb. Lots and lots and lots of lamb.</li>\r\n	<li>Pork. Bacon, Andouille sausage, bangers, chorizo, ham, bratwurst, hot dogs and, if can believe it, more.</li>\r\n	<li>Cheese: From ricotta to Monterey jack. While I know it\'s not cheese, I just want to say that there\'s creme fraiche, too. And yogurt. And yogurt cheese. Think about <em>that</em>.</li>\r\n	<li>Cheesecakes and chocolates. From <a href=\"http://lunabread.blogspot.com/\">Lunabread</a> and <a href=\"http://wagoncreekcreamery.com/\">Wagon Creek Creamery</a>. Mmm.</li>\r\n	<li>Spices. They\'ve got your espresso rub, your American jerk, your lavender sugar, your whole peppercorns - about 40 choices in all.</li>\r\n	<li>Pickles. And olives, too.</li>\r\n	<li>And butter. Sweet, delicious butter.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5974\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1893/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5974\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1893-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd it all comes from 18 Oklahoma-based vendors, many of whom you\'ll recognize from our local farmers\' markets. And like the folks at TCFM like to say, there are absolutely no mystery products.\r\n\r\nEw. Mystery products.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5972\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1891/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5972\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1891-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLook! Just six ingredients. And I can pronounce each and every one of them, even on a bad day.\r\n\r\nI love non-mystery products.\r\n\r\nOnce you load up your cart to the point that it\'s three figures because it\'s been a long time since October when the farmers\' markets closed for the winter in this town, you check out. But, you don\'t have to pay at that time. You do that when you pick up your goodies on delivery day.\r\n\r\nThe next pick-up date is Feb. 26, which means that if you\'re going to order, you need to do it by <strong>this Friday evening</strong>. You\'ll find your order (and probably lots of your friends from farmers\' market season, as I gleefully discovered) at Centennial Park, at 6th and Peoria, between 9-11am.\r\n\r\nAnd you\'ll love that you don\'t have to spend a lot of time at pick up. Rather than have to gather your goods from vendor after vendor, what you need is batched together and ready to go, quick-and-dirty style. Just remember to bring a reusable shopping bag and you\'ll be golden.\r\n\r\nBy the way, there are two more TCFM delivery dates this season: March 12, and March 26. And just after that, lettuce and arugula and asparagus will start to trickle in, and the farmers markets will once again line our streets.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5975\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1897/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5975\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1897-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf this isn\'t a nice way to tide oneself over, I don\'t know what is.','Tulsa Clean Food Market: The Online, Wintertime Farmers\' Market','Thanks to Tulsa Clean Food Market, I\'m wintering over just fine.','inherit','open','open','','5960-revision-3','','','2011-02-16 14:22:44','2011-02-16 19:22:44','',5960,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5960-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(5979,1,'2011-02-16 14:23:28','2011-02-16 19:23:28','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5970\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1881/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5970\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1881.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIt\'s the middle of February, and the start of Tulsa\'s farmers\' market season is still a few months away.\r\n\r\nBut on Saturday morning I came home with an armload of farm-fresh goodies and such a huge, stupid grin on my face that my husband could have sworn the Cherry Street Farmers Market had opened for business.\r\n\r\nNo such luck on that front just yet, but thanks to <a href=\"http://www.cleanfoodtulsa.locallygrown.net/\">Tulsa Clean Food Market</a>, I\'m wintering over just fine.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nI signed up for TCFM over a year ago <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2009/11/food-cooperative-sprouts-in-off-season/\">when I wrote a story about them for Tulsa Business Journal</a>, but thanks to encouragement from <a href=\"http://errantcook.blogspot.com/\">Tulsa blogger Jennifer Bengel</a>, I finally placed my first order last week.\r\n\r\nAnd I\'m so, so glad I did.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5971\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1884/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5971\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1884-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLook at these eggs. I could snuggle up to them. Whisper sweet nothings into their beautiful, happy little shells.\r\n\r\nLet\'s just say I was overjoyed at the thought of not having to eat grocery store eggs with my breakfast this week.\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5969\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1877-2/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5969\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_18771.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a>\r\n\r\n*quiver*\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5973\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1892/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5973\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1892-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nHere\'s how Tulsa Clean Food Market works: You head to the website and click <a href=\"http://www.cleanfoodtulsa.locallygrown.net/user/signin\">sign in</a>. See the part that says Don\'t Yet Have an Account? That\'s where you want to be.\r\n\r\nAfter you\'re all signed up and signed in, it\'s time to go shopping. Get your virtual shopping carts ready, people, because TCFM offers everything from butter to luxury bath soaps to buffalo burgers.\r\n\r\nHere\'s a sampling of the other items available via TCFM:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Baked foods: Pizza crust, blueberry cream scones, French baguettes, maple pecan pies and an assortment of cookies</li>\r\n	<li>Bath and body: Coconut lime verbena lotion, an assortment of flavored lip balms,  insect repellent, body powder and soaps galore</li>\r\n	<li>Beef: 75 total ordering options, from hormone-free to organic to grass-fed. Wow.</li>\r\n	<li>Lamb. Lots and lots and lots of lamb.</li>\r\n	<li>Pork. Bacon, Andouille sausage, bangers, chorizo, ham, bratwurst, hot dogs and, if can believe it, more.</li>\r\n	<li>Cheese: From ricotta to Monterey jack. While I know it\'s not cheese, I just want to say that there\'s creme fraiche, too. And yogurt. And yogurt cheese. Think about <em>that</em>.</li>\r\n	<li>Cheesecakes and chocolates. From <a href=\"http://lunabread.blogspot.com/\">Lunabread</a> and <a href=\"http://wagoncreekcreamery.com/\">Wagon Creek Creamery</a>. Mmm.</li>\r\n	<li>Spices. They\'ve got your espresso rub, your American jerk, your lavender sugar, your whole peppercorns - about 40 choices in all.</li>\r\n	<li>Pickles. And olives, too.</li>\r\n	<li>And butter. Sweet, delicious butter.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5974\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1893/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5974\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1893-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd it all comes from 18 Oklahoma-based vendors, many of whom you\'ll recognize from our local farmers\' markets. And like the folks at TCFM like to say, there are absolutely no mystery products.\r\n\r\nEw. Mystery products.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5972\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1891/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5972\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1891-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLook! Just six ingredients. And I can pronounce each and every one of them, even on a bad day.\r\n\r\nI love non-mystery products.\r\n\r\nOnce you load up your cart to the point that it\'s three figures because it\'s been a long time since October when the farmers\' markets closed for the winter in this town, you check out. But, you don\'t have to pay at that time. You do that when you pick up your goodies on delivery day.\r\n\r\nThe next pick-up date is Feb. 26, which means that if you\'re going to order, you need to do it by <strong>this Friday evening</strong>. You\'ll find your order (and probably lots of your friends from farmers\' market season, as I gleefully discovered) at Centennial Park, at 6th and Peoria, between 9-11am.\r\n\r\nAnd you\'ll love that you don\'t have to spend a lot of time at pick up. Rather than have to gather your goods from vendor after vendor, what you need is batched together and ready to go, quick-and-dirty style. Just remember to bring a reusable shopping bag and you\'ll be golden.\r\n\r\nBy the way, there are two more TCFM delivery dates this season: March 12, and March 26. And just after that, lettuce and arugula and asparagus will start to trickle in, and the farmers markets will once again line our streets.\r\n\r\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-5975\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/tulsa-clean-food-market-the-online-wintertime-farmers-market/dsc_1897/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5975\" title=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_1897-500x332.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Clean Food Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf this isn\'t a nice way to tide oneself over, I don\'t know what is.','Tulsa Clean Food Market: The Online, Wintertime Farmers\' Market','Thanks to Tulsa Clean Food Market, I\'m wintering over just fine.','inherit','open','open','','5960-revision-4','','','2011-02-16 14:23:28','2011-02-16 19:23:28','',5960,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2011/02/5960-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(3422,1,'2010-10-30 22:19:53','2010-10-31 03:19:53','','adultshalloween','','inherit','open','open','','adultshalloween','','','2010-10-30 22:19:53','2010-10-31 03:19:53','',3309,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/adultshalloween.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3423,1,'2010-10-29 11:01:26','2010-10-29 16:01:26','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"No Kids Halloween by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4027936286/\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/4027936286_34b98c3bc8_z.jpg?zz=1\" alt=\"No Kids Halloween\" width=\"403\" height=\"640\" /></a></p>\r\nSome times all a person needs is to hire a babysitter, grab a date and set out for a little adult entertainment. And what\'s wrong with that, especially at this most spooky of times - Halloween weekend?\r\n\r\nHere are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n<strong>Psycho Path Haunted Attraction</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com/\">15157 E. 106th Street North in Sperry</a>\r\nThe woods are shrouded by a blanket of fog. All you can see is the narrow path taking you deeper and deeper into the darkness, where creatures wait behind every twist and turn. Your blood suddenly runs cold - you\'ve realized there\'s no turning back. The Psycho Path may be your only way home. Yikes! When there\'s a haunted path, a spooky ride-through and a haunted house, there\'s sure to be scares and screams for all. Tickets range $8-40; <a href=\"http://www.psychopathhaunt.com\">visit the Psycho Path site for details and ticket sales</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>The 13th Ward Haunted Attraction</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29-31, Starting at 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://the13thward.com/\">220 South Elm Street in Jenks</a>\r\nVisitors welcome, residents wanted, victims certain – with more than 40,000 square feet of terrifying entertainment, The 13th Ward promises to submerge you into a chaotic dimension where savage patients run uncontrolled and illusions are reality. It’s not for the faint of heart, to say the least. See it every night from now until Halloween until 11pm. Admission starts at $18.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Rocky Horror Show</strong>\r\nWhen: 29 and 30, 7:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\r\nCheck out the only musical in Tulsa that will rock your face off this weekend. Hear the classics – Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet and The Time Warp – and see Tulsa performer Chad Oliverson as the one, the only Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Get your tickets soon – several of the sections at The Joint are already sold out. <a href=\"http://tickets.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9\">Tickets start at $35</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Hex House</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 30 and 31, 7:30-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.darktulsa.com/\">Southeast corner of 71st and Memorial, next to Incredible Pizza</a>\r\nHex House claims to be Tulsa\'s only extreme haunted attraction. One thing\'s for sure: It\'s not for children. Not for the faint of heart, Hex House promises to stupefy and terrify.\r\n\r\n<strong>Howl-O-Ween</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 5:30pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.thecanebrake.com/\">The Canebrake</a>, 33241 E. 732nd Road in Wagoner\r\nHead east to The Canebrake for the spooky dinner buffet, stay for the band, dancing, door prizes and fun. This is an adults-only party, but everyone had better wear a costume! Buffet is $30 and includes tax and tip. Make your reservations by calling (918) 485-1810. Until midnight.\r\n\r\n<strong>Scream Country Haunted Forest</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 7:30-11pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.screamcountry.com/\">Deep in the woods of Drumright</a>\r\nLocated deep in the woods, haunting more than 40 acres of dark, twisting forest, Scream Country will be scaring the pants off Oklahomans for the 12 year in a row in 2009. See the haunted forest, the haunted house (a.k.a. Dead Block, the world\'s first maximum security zombie prison) and the corn mayhem, all with one ticket. Admission is $18, or skip the line and pay $35 for a scream pass. You can also grab a combo pass and see Evil Dead: The Musical - now with 33 percent more blood. Spooky!\r\n\r\n<strong>Luchaween</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Elote Cafe</a>, 514 S. Boston Ave..\r\nDon’t miss the first exhibition match of the off season of the Elote Luchador Wrestling Federation tonight, guaranteed to be the best costume party in town this Halloween weekend. <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/news-events\">Look for luchador matches starting at 8pm and going strong until 11:30pm</a> (click that link for a complete line-up). By the way, the matches will be kid friendly from 8-10pm. Look also for costume contests throughout the night, along with cash prizes and beer merchandise from the beer sponsors at the event. Let the ELWF help you to create a Halloween to remember this year.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dead Sexy, Rock n Roll Zombie Burlesque</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29, 8pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.nightingaletheater.com/~jeffwok/webcal/view_entry.php?id=458&amp;date=20101029\">Nightingale Theater</a>, 1416 E. Fourth Street\r\nThe Rock \'n\' Roll Zombie burlesque troop, Dead Sexy, will spew out blood-spattered, good ol\' rock \'n\' roll, tough-girl hits from the 70\'s and 60\'s whilst revealing flesh and brains. The funk \'n\' roll band Night of the Comet will be risking their lives to start the show and will support the re-animated girl corpses in what should be quite a gory, sexy evening.\r\n\r\n<strong>Halloween Bash at PINK</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 29 and 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/people/Pink-Bar/1223935921\">PINK</a>, 18th and Boston\r\nJes from VH1′s Rock of Love will be at PINK to host the nastiest halloween party in the 918. Look for $1,000 in prizes for the costume contest, too.\r\n\r\n<strong>Midnight Movie: Dead Alive</strong>\r\nWhen: Friday and Saturday, midnight\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.circlecinema.com/\">Circle Cinema</a>, 12 S. Lewis Ave.\r\nA young man\'s mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey. She gets sick and dies, at which time she comes back to life, killing and eating dogs, nurses, friends and neighbors. And if you\'ve never been to the Midnight Movie at Circle Cinema, this would be the perfect time to give it a try.\r\n\r\n<strong>Thriller Dance Class</strong>\r\nWhen: 1pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.idaredboutique.com/\">Ida Red Boutique</a>, 3336 S. Peoria Ave.\r\nHeather Hall from Studio One will be teaching the Dance from the classic Michael Jackson Thriller video. This class was quite a hit last year, so you might wanna show up early to make sure to get a spot.\r\n\r\n<strong>RiverParks Spooky Spoke CX Race and Ride</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 4pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.riverparks.org/\">71st Street and Riverside Drive</a>\r\nFeeling like a bike ride this Halloween weekend? Check out this race and family free fun ride. Watch out for spooks and goblins along the way! Costumes are encouraged. Come as you are NOT. Registration opens at 4:00pm and closes 30 minutes prior to start of each race. One-day and annual USAC licenses will be on sale. Races will be held rain, sleet, or snow. Races will be run in low light conditions and lights are not required but are recommended. Parking is available near Helmerich Park near the volleyball area. Overflow parking will be at the parking lot north of 71st street. Registration will be located at the volleyball courts. Races start at 6pm.\r\n\r\n<strong>Assimilation Halloween Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, Starting at 6pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/themarquee\">The Marquee</a>, 222 N. Main Street\r\nCheck out music by DJ Bone, DJ DeathJest, End: the DJ, DJ Parasight, DJ Sokmonkey, DJ Protokol, DJ Stigmatik and DJ 950 David and see sci-fi horror visuals provided by VJ Xylo Sesame and VJ William. Look also for a costume contest, giveaways and cash prizes. And don’t miss Zombie Walk 2010, y’all – the entry fee for that is $3. Admission is $6 in advance or in costume, $10.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hard Rock Casino Tulsa Halloween Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107134626019914&amp;ref=ts\">Hard Rock Hotel and Casino</a>, 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa\r\nCrossland will perform live in the Sequoyah Ballroom at the Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino, and special guest host Vince Neil from Motley Crue will be there, too. Look for $5,000 in costume prize giveaways, no cover, and a party that will last all night long.\r\n\r\n<strong>Freakers Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 7:15pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cainsballroom.com/\">Cain’s Ballroom</a>, 423 N. Main Street\r\nCan you believe that there’s a Halloween party in Tulsa that will celebrate its 36th birthday this year? Well, believe it, baby. The 36th Annual Freakers Ball will feature a $1000 Costume Contest and live tunes by Ghosts, Bait, Triple Fang, City of Tulsa Pipes &amp; Drums, Tony Romanello &amp; The Black Jackets, Oklahombres, Bad Things, Acoustic Freight Train, William Jospeh, Mariachi Tulsa, Color9, Acoustic Ross, tHE pORTRAYL, Silver Medals and Ill Fated. If you’d love a little homegrown music with your ghouls and goblins this Halloween, don’t miss this party. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $9 in advance, $10 at the door.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Max Retropub Halloween Party and Costume Contest</strong>\r\nWhen: 9pm\r\nWhere: The Max Retropub, 114 S. Elgin Ave.\r\nGet a costume contest with a $100 grand prize along with a specialty Ghostbusters-themed “Slimer” drink at Tulsa’s home for all that is ’80s. Look also for live entertainment and giveaways.\r\n\r\n<strong>Spider Ball</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148954385140424&amp;ref=ts\">IDL Ballroom</a>, 230 E. First Street (1st and Detroit)\r\nThree rooms, three DJ styles, one cover charge. Plus, get Steve Cluck as your grand marshall of festivities and a variety of games, contests and other ghoulish activities. And don’t you dare show up without a costume. To help, Theatre Tulsa has offered to rent costumes exclusively to Spider Ball attendees at $10 per costume ($50 deposit). Their costume shop will be open Friday night (Oct. 29) 5-8pm specifically for Spider Ball attendees.\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Latin Halloween Party</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 9pm\r\nWhere: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 E. Second Street\r\nHave you heard about the Grand Latin Halloween Party at Crowne Plaza this weekend? Here are the details: Be sure to wear your costume since there are $300 in costume contest prizes ready for the taking, live salsa, merengue and latin pop music, two dance floors and a full bar, all until the week hour of 3 in the morning. Admission is $15.\r\n\r\n<strong>Evil Dead: The Musical</strong>\r\nWhen: Oct. 30, 11:30pm (doors at 11:15pm)\r\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.evildeadthemusical.com/\">Broomstick Theater</a>, 51853 W. 101st Street South in Drumright\r\nThis live stage show takes all the elements of the cult classic horror films, Evil Dead 1, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness then combines them to make one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time. The songs in the show are completely off the wall as well. Titles like \"All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons\" and \"What the F*@k was That\" will have you rolling in your seats, and screaming for more and more blood. Choose tickets in the non-splatter zone, or go balls-to-the-wall and opt for the full-on splatter zone seats. Either way, you\'re bound to have a hilarious time. Tickets start at $20.','Halloween 2010 in Tulsa: For the Adults','Here are some ideas for you 21-and-over folks on how to get the most bang for your babysitter buck - or, if you\'re single or sans offspring, how to avoid all the kids and their Toy Story and Yo Gabba Gabba costumes and candy-stealing antics.','inherit','open','open','','3309-revision-14','','','2010-10-29 11:01:26','2010-10-29 16:01:26','',3309,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/3309-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(6101,1,'2010-12-16 12:33:22','2010-12-16 17:33:22','<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita Restaurant in Tulsa, Oklahoma\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596293446/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/4596293446_3ace17be93_o.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita Restaurant in Tulsa, Oklahoma\" width=\"425\" height=\"640\" /></a></div>\r\nIf you still think Tulsa\'s Casa Bonita closed forever in 2005, you\'re not the only one.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate banner=\"8\"]</p>\r\n\r\nNative Tulsans remember Casa Bonita as the go-to family-friendly dining spot of the \'70s, \'80s and \'90s. Maybe you took your kids and spent an entire afternoon eating sopapillas and playing games in the arcade. Maybe you went there on a school bus for a field trip in the fifth grade.\r\n\r\nEither way, most of us T-Town originals have fond memories of Casa Bonita, the half-theme park, half-Tex-Mex restaurant at 21st and Sheridan.\r\n\r\nBut several years ago, much to the chagrin of us locals, Casa Bonita closed seemingly forever. The space reopened shortly after as Casa Viva, another family-oriented Mexican place, but things just weren\'t the same.\r\n\r\nBut then, in 2008, Casa Bonita re-opened. The dining room had been restored to its former kitschy glory, the Disney World-like play place we had all loved knowing was right in our back yard.\r\n\r\nWhen I mentioned <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/tashadoestulsa\">on Twitter</a> that I\'d be celebrating Cinco de Mayo at Casa Bonita with my family and friends, I saw a variety of reactions. First and foremost was the response from the know-it-alls \"informing\" me that Casa Bonita has been closed for years.\r\n\r\nDuh, Tasha. What kind of Tulsa blogger are you, anyway?\r\n\r\nBesides that came warnings about the Casa Bonita urban legend that has seemed to stand the test of time - that dinner there guarantees a night of praying to the porcelain god.\r\n\r\nWhich, of course, only made me want to go to Casa Bonita more. I ain\'t skeered.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596290536/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3645/4596290536_a9c305d717.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"332\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\nAnd as my husband will tell you, what Tasha wants, Tasha gets. Except when it comes to gold-plated toilet seats and a lifetime supply of my favorite Aveda shampoo. Those things are simply not in the cards, it seems.\r\n\r\nAt least, not until I win the lottery.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596290390/\"><img src=\"http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1173/4596290390_00b4322a8e.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\nSpeaking of my husband, he\'d never been to Casa Bonita before - at least, not recently enough to remember how things are done around there.\r\n\r\nFor his sake and for anyone out there who has yet to venture to this Tulsa tradition in the form of an Alamo-esque amusement park that just happens to also serve food, here\'s a guide on how to do Casa Bonita, TDT-style.\r\n\r\n<strong>Step 1: Enter the mouth of the beast</strong>.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4595674295/\"><img src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4595674295_b4369821e1.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"500\" height=\"338\" /></a></div>\r\nWhich seems easy enough to do, right? Except, no one can seem to do it without pointing out to the rest of his/her party that \"casa bonita\" means \"beautiful house\" in Spanish, followed by a conversation about how funny it is that Spanish switches the places of nouns and adjectives.\r\n\r\nYou\'d think kids in Spanish 101 would be the only ones with a proclivity toward this type of behavior, but no.\r\n\r\nJust no.\r\n\r\n<strong>Step 2: File in line. </strong>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4595674389/\"><img src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4595674389_760cf10fac.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"332\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\nI remember Sunday afternoons when the line to order at Casa Bonita would wrap around that corner and extend all the way to the front door.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596290876/\"><img src=\"http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1142/4596290876_b5af410210.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"332\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\nWhich wasn\'t the case when we visited. We thought the place would be packed given the spirit of the holiday.\r\n\r\nSadly for C-to-the-B, we were wrong. Maybe it\'s busier at lunchtime.\r\n\r\n<strong>Step 3: Order.</strong>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596290986/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3302/4596290986_9885a57be5.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\nThe menu is one of the simplest in town - it\'s quick-and-dirty style, with no surprises or opportunities for confusion. Simply order a combo meal and a drink (or, in the case of kids\' meals, just the combo - drinks are part of the package) and, boom, you\'re done. You don\'t even have to pay yet.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4595674881/\"><img src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4595674881_b715cd6350.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"332\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\nFor two adults and a toddler, we spent about $25 including tip. Which isn\'t bad at all, considering our family of three usually averages $10 per plate here in Tulsa.\r\n\r\nBy the way, the service we got at the order counter was superb. There we found patience (don\'t let it ever be said that food writers are the indecisive ones when it comes time to order - my husband almost always takes that prize when we go out to eat), speed and a friendly smile.\r\n\r\nAnd that\'s the best way to start a meal, right there.\r\n\r\n<strong>4. Proceed to the trays and silverware. </strong>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596291760/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/4596291760_e46601ba65.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4595675265/\"><img src=\"http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1382/4595675265_82c2c5f56d.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\nGet a load of that face.\r\n\r\n\"Mom, to where in heck have you brought me? My little mind, it reels!\"\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4595675023/\"><img src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4595675023_4d97c9f66f.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4595675153/\"><img src=\"http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1089/4595675153_976015a3e4.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4595674745/\"><img src=\"http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1131/4595674745_92fa01106e.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"332\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596291980/\"><img src=\"http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1072/4596291980_9b5caccd8f.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596292136/\"><img src=\"http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1011/4596292136_dc7971840c.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"332\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\nEvery native Tulsan remembers these multi-colored napkins, right? I mean, right? They\'re a virtual mainstay of my childhood, I swear.\r\n\r\n<strong>5: Pick up your order. </strong>\r\n\r\nThar she blows!\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596292254/\"><img src=\"http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1217/4596292254_86cb3874f9.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\nWell, almost. Our stuff was still on the way.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596291876/\"><img src=\"http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1259/4596291876_ff4e99b47f.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\nHere\'s where the staff helps diners get to their tables.\r\n\r\nIt\'s also when diners get their first feel for the full scope of the quirkiness and kitschiness and downright weirdness of all that is Casa Bonita decor.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596292462/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/4596292462_66723581b1.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"332\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\nThe color.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596292568/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/4596292568_41a964ac88.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\nThe fantastic.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596293004/\"><img src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4596293004_3f091a1599.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\nThe imitation.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596292898/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/4596292898_c3297332b7.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"332\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\nThe incongruity!\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596294596/\"><img src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4596294596_687463c438.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\nYes, that\'s a cave.\r\n\r\nActually, it\'s a \"cave.\" Or, as I like to call it, The Cave, The Cave, The Cave! With an exclamation point or five.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4595678303/\"><img src=\"http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1064/4595678303_226133bc87.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"332\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\nAnd yes, you can eat in The Cave, The Cave, The Cave.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596294794/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/4596294794_0928ca57ae.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"332\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\nIt\'s romantic, actually. Not that anyone has ever taken me on a date to Casa Bonita or anything. But if someone ever does, they\'d better make sure we sit in the cave. If not, that person can bet that they\'ll be doing dishes after supper the next night. And they\'ll have vacuuming duty, too.\r\n\r\nMaybe even decorative bed pillow arranging duty. That\'s the <em>worst</em>.\r\n\r\nFor those of you who assume that a meal at Casa Bonita spells a call in to work the next morning with vague references to descriptors like \"burning\" and \"explosive,\" I\'m happy to report that all who dined with me at CB on Cinco de Mayo are not only still living, but experienced no discomfort after suppertime whatsoever.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4595676651/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3411/4595676651_09acf107eb.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\nIn fact, the food was decent. Meaning, really decent. Meaning, I\'ve kinda been craving it ever since. Except for the salsa - it\'s just sad. But everything else was tasty. And Tex-Mexy.\r\n\r\nAnd cheesy.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596293212/\"><img src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4596293212_c290333788.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\n<strong>6: Raise the flag when you need an extra fork, a refill or whatever would require the attention of the waitstaff. </strong>\r\n\r\nThis is my very favorite part about dining at Casa Bonita.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596293376/\"><img src=\"http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1007/4596293376_0f4e33276f.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"332\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\nThe flag!\r\n\r\nHere\'s how it works: a flag in the down position means all is well. It\'s the all-clear in the Casa Bonita world. It means every one at the table is happy, and it\'s a signal to the waitstaff they can tend to other duties.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596293446/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/4596293446_3bb06073a5.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"332\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\nA flag in the raised position is a cry for help. We need napkins! We need more chips! We need some time, love and tenderness!\r\n\r\nBy the way, don\'t be that guy who raises the flag to \"make sure it works.\" Or the guy who has never been to Casa Bonita and raises and lowers it a few times to, you know, test the waters, and then forgets to lower the flag again.\r\n\r\nIf a waitress stops by to ask if everything is okay four times in the span of 45 seconds, you know it\'s because you forgot to lower the dang flag.\r\n\r\n<strong>7: After supper\'s gone, order sopapillas. </strong>\r\n\r\nThis is my second-favorite part about dining at Casa Bonita.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596293746/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3319/4596293746_3104d30a8a.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\nIn case you\'ve never heard of a sopapilla, here\'s the story: They\'re fried pockets of dough. And...that\'s about it. Oh, and they\'re extra delicious with cinnamon, sugar and honey.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596293638/\"><img src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4596293638_bbdc61ef4b.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\nThe folks at Casa Bonita like to keep things simple. The sopapillas there are brought to the table after diners request them after dinner with honey only.\r\n\r\nWhich, honestly, is perfectly fine by me. No muss, no fuss.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4595677385/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/4595677385_15c67f02dd.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\nDude.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4595677479/\"><img src=\"http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1011/4595677479_e33d43ba6a.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\nThe only thing that could make that photo any more delicious-looking is if the honey were coming out of a bottle shaped like a bear.\r\n\r\nI\'m Tasha Ball, and I\'m just sayin\'.\r\n\r\nThe next step in a proper Casa Bonita dining experience would be to visit the arcade, where there\'s claw machines, skee ball and prizes galore. But a certain someone had been trying for the better part of a week to get over a cold and could no longer manage the sensory overload of our dinner outing.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4595677913/\"><img src=\"http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1406/4595677913_971ef23d8b.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\nYeah, blondie. I\'m talking about you.\r\n\r\nSo, we headed instead to <strong>Step No. 9: Visit the treasure room. </strong>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4595678029/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/4595678029_6d3a59d3f5.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"332\" height=\"500\" /></a></div>\r\nEvery kid is given a gold, plastic coin at the table after the tickets are paid. Those coins are redeemable for a toy from the chest in the Treasure Room.\r\n\r\nThe toys are nothing to write home about, of course. We came away with an inch-long plastic airplane. But I think we all know what happens when you throw together a couple of toddlers and a chest full of super-cheap plastic toys.\r\n\r\nThat\'s right. A veritable feeding frenzy.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Casa Bonita by Tasha Does Tulsa, on Flickr\" href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashadoestulsa/4596294512/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/4596294512_93dc85eb4e.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Bonita\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" /></a></div>\r\nAnd it was good.\r\n\r\nAnd that\'s how it\'s done, folks - that\'s how you do Casa Bonita.\r\n\r\nWhat are your favorite memories of CB? Do you wish you could have <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=372159&amp;id=445726255306\">a Casa Bonita t-shirt</a>?\r\n\r\nIf you\'ve never been to Casa Bonita, will you be loading up the kids to give it a try? Tell it like it is in the comments.','Do Casa Bonita, TDT-Style','Most of us T-Town originals have fond memories of Casa Bonita, the half-theme park, half-Tex-Mex restaurant at 21st and Sheridan.','inherit','open','open','','594-revision-3','','','2010-12-16 12:33:22','2010-12-16 17:33:22','',594,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/594-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4119,1,'2010-12-02 09:48:15','2010-12-02 14:48:15','','Haikey Creek Park Pecans','','inherit','open','open','','dsc_1632','','','2010-12-02 09:48:15','2010-12-02 14:48:15','',4028,'http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_1632.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4384,1,'2010-12-10 10:48:51','2010-12-10 15:48:51','<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3917\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/tasha-does-tulsa-gift-guide-2010/blu_grey_gradient_gallery/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3917\" title=\"TDT Gift Guide 2010\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/blu_grey_gradient_gallery-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"TDT Gift Guide 2010\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /></a>\n\nTulsa\'s pretty rad, and the rest of the state isn\'t too shabby, either. So wouldn\'t it be cool if you could give what makes Oklahoma so great as a gift this Christmas?\n\nGood news - you can. Here are my picks of the top heartland gifts - the serious, the silly and the hip as hell - that\'s sure to offer something that\'ll please the Okie-proud on your list this year.\n\n<!--more-->\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[adrotate group=\"2\" banner=\"8\"]</p>\n\n<strong>Wait!</strong> Before you get started, remember that you can get any gifts listed here that are available in the Tulsa area delivered straight to your door by You Buy We Fly 918. <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/tasha-does-tulsa-gift-guide-2010/\">Click here to get the special 10-percent delivery discount for TDT readers</a>.\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"https://aok.ok.gov/b2c/images/AOK-0314Vb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" /></p>\n<strong>Bombs Away Warrior Crew T-Shirt</strong>.\nBombs Away is owned and operated by the Oklahoma City artist, Dustin Oswald, is this is just one of the bad-ass t-shirts that he\'s come up with.\nPrice: $22\nGet it: <a href=\"https://aok.ok.gov/b2c/itemDetail.aspx?itemId=AOK-0314V&amp;mainCat=2\">OkieBoutique</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"https://www.mockbros.com/images/chaps/100-08.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" /></p>\n<strong>Mock Brothers Saddlery Rodeo Gear Chaps</strong>\nAround since 1941, Mock Brothers Saddlery is an Oklahoma institution. While I absolutely wouldn\'t mind if any of you guys out there want to purchase a pair of these chaps and wear them around in my general vicinity, you might want to check out Mock Brothers for yourself and see if you can\'t find something for your Okie wardrobe that\'s less...awesome and dream-inducing. Find it off of Highway 412 at 177th W. Ave., west of Sand Springs.\nPrice: Starting at $325\nGet it: <a href=\"https://www.mockbros.com/rodeogr.htm#chaps\">Mock Brothers Saddlery</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"https://aok.ok.gov/b2c/images/AOK-0021b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" /></p>\n<strong>Tulsa Driller Charm</strong>\nIt\'s one of the quirkiest landmarks in the country, and you can wear a charm-sized replica of it on a necklace, on a bracelet, in your nose - you know, wherever you like to wear your charms.\nPrice: $8\nGet it: <a href=\"https://aok.ok.gov/b2c/itemDetail.aspx?itemId=AOK-0021&amp;mainCat=7\">OkieBoutique</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"https://aok.ok.gov/b2c/images/AOK-0001b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" /></p>\n<strong>Oklahoma Travel Journal</strong>\nEver wish you had a way to record all of your Oklahoma experiences? Look no further. This journal is here to help. Plus, it\'s cute as all get out.\nPrice: $15.99\nGet it: <a href=\"https://aok.ok.gov/b2c/itemDetail.aspx?itemId=AOK-0001&amp;mainCat=23\">OkieBoutique</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/30466_105883572796042_100001231986457_35162_3339370_n-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" /></p>\n<strong>Luchador Calendar</strong>\n<a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/10/interview-with-a-luchador/\">Did you know that Tulsa has its own luchador wrestling league</a>? It\'s true. Now you can give the gift of the bad-ass T-Town luchadors in calendar form, just in time to put the smack down on the other gifts under the tree this holiday season.\nPrice: $15\nWhere: <a href=\"http://elotetulsa.com/luchadores\">Elote Cafe</a>\n\n<strong>Colors of Oklahoma Music</strong>\nThere are at least three great selling points to this book: First, it\'s written by Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame inductee John Wooley, a venerable expert on Oklahoma music. Second, it\'s about, well, Oklahoma music. Third, it\'s available at Ida Red, one of my favorite stores for all things Tulsa, Oklahoma, and kick-ass local music (oh, and TOMS). You might enjoy giving this gift more than the recipient enjoys receiving it, but I don\'t know - you\'ll just have to rock-paper-scissors for it and let me know how it turns out.\nPrice: $17.95\nWhere: <a href=\"http://idaredboutique.com/store/colors-of-oklahoma-music-by-john-wooley/\">Ida Red</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-4349\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/okie-centric-tdt-holiday-gift-guide-2010/img_0565/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4349\" title=\"Tulsa\'s Haunted Memories\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/IMG_0565.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa\'s Haunted Memories\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a></p>\n<strong>Tulsa Haunted Memories</strong>\nTulsa has its own ghosts of Christmas past, and you can add the gift of their stories, gathered and researched by the founder of Tulsa Spirit Tours and a member of the <a href=\"http://www.pittok.com/\">Paranormal Investigation Team of Tulsa</a>, to your loved ones\' stockings this season.\nPrice: $24.99\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.stevessundrybooksmags.com/photo_gallery.htm\">Steve\'s Sundry</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-4360\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/okie-centric-tdt-holiday-gift-guide-2010/picture-2-5/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4360\" title=\"A Studio\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Picture-2.png\" alt=\"A Studio\" width=\"454\" height=\"438\" /></a></p>\n<strong>A Studio Concert Posters</strong>\nWant a poster to commemorate the time you saw your favorite band at Cain\'s Ballroom? Or the show at Brady Theater where you reconnected with a long-lost friend? Check out these posters at Dwelling Spaces, designed by the ultra-hip and nice guys behind Tulsa\'s own A Studio. All the cool kids are doing it.\nPrice: $10-25\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.dwellingspaces.net/site/dwelling_spaces/section/72\">Dwelling Spaces</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"http://www.tulsametrofirefighterscalendar.com/images/0-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></p>\n<strong>Tulsa Metro Hottest Firefighters Calendar</strong>\nThe thought that the average Tulsan could just bump into any of the gorgeous, highly chiseled guys featured in this calendar totally blows my mind. Hello, dusty, hunky fireman at the gas pump next to mine. Howdy, group of guys from the station who stopped in at Reasor\'s for dinner fixin\'s and are flexing their biceps as they sack their own groceries in the check-out next to me. Hi there, Mr. Firefighter who showed up at my house because I may or may not have called 911 just to see if I could land a tall, dark and handsome first responder. But rather than risk legal action by intentionally sounding a false alarm, you could just buy this calendar. (Don\'t be like me.)\nPrice: $15\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.stevessundrybooksmags.com/\">Steve\'s Sundry Books &amp; Magazines</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"http://www.dwellingspaces.net/images/data/products/551_lg_img.jpg.mxw600.mxh600.jpg?1275249253\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" /></p>\n<strong>Bigfoot Sticker</strong>\nHe exists! At least, that\'s what we all want to believe, isn\'t it? Everyone on your shopping list is going to want to show their support of the Great Hairy One with this decal for their ride. Look for Bigfoot t-shirts, too.\nPrice: $4\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.dwellingspaces.net/site/dwelling_spaces/product/551\">Dwelling Spaces</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5071039442_d588259ac2_z.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" /></p>\n<strong>Pickles</strong>\nThere\'s not much that\'s more thoroughly Oklahoma than a fried pickle, and there aren\'t many Okies who\'d be too proud to accept them as gifts. Spring for these, made right here in Oklahoma in a little town called LaHoma. LaHoma, Oklahoma - say that three times fast. Photo from <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/boonecountydemocrats/\">BooneCoDems on Flickr</a>.\nPrice: $12\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.ladonnasonline.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=73_116&amp;products_id=429\">LaDonna\'s Fancy Foods</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"http://www.dwellingspaces.net/images/data/products/561_lg_img.jpg.mxw600.mxh600.jpg?1280683511\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" /></p>\n<strong>Blue Whale T-Shirt</strong>\nThe t-shirt addict on your list is bound to love this tee, emblazoned with the image of everyone\'s favorite Route 66 landmark, the Blue Whale of Catoosa.\nPrice: $25\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.dwellingspaces.net/site/dwelling_spaces/product/561\">Dwelling Spaces</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1199.snc4/155117_466873272103_145235792103_5803589_4575394_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" /></p>\n<strong>Golden Driller Throw Pillow</strong>\nEveryone on your guest list already has the <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=186866&amp;id=145235792103\">Golden Driller Shirt</a> (and if they don\'t, what the heck are you good for??) - now it\'s time to put the Golden Driller where the heart is.\nPrice: $30\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.dwellingspaces.net/\">Dwelling Spaces</a>\n\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-4361\" href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/12/okie-centric-tdt-holiday-gift-guide-2010/img_0553/\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4361\" title=\"Tulsa Ballet\" src=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/IMG_0553.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsa Ballet\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" /></a>\n\n<strong>Autographed Ballet Slippers</strong>\nThe little girl in me jumped around and did a happy dance when I first stumbled upon these autographed ballerina shoes at the Tulsa Ballet\'s Leaps &amp; Grounds Cafe &amp; Boutique. The ones pictured were danced in and signed by soloist <a href=\"http://tulsaballet.org/staff.asp?id=90&amp;task=staffdisplay&amp;staffid=59\">Soo Youn Cho</a>, who was featured as Jordan in The Great Gatsby, and she also plays a role in Marcello Angelini\'s The Nutcracker. This is the only time you\'re going to be able to give used shoes as a gift for Christmas and not only be able to get away with it, but to also secure the biggest neck hug of your life from your favorite Tulsa Ballet fan. Don\'t forget that the <a href=\"http://www.tulsaballet.org/general.asp?id=235\">2011 Tulsa Ballet calendar</a> ($15) would make a great stocking stuffer - I\'ve seen it and the photography and design that went into this project are just stunning.\nPrice: $9\nWhere: <a href=\"http://tulsaballet.org/general.asp?id=96\">Tulsa Ballet Leaps &amp; Grounds Cafe &amp; Boutique</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0043/1452/products/AdmiralTwin_web_large.jpg?1288355117\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" /></p>\n<strong>Admiral Twin T-Shirt</strong>\nGot a friend who\'s mourning Tulsa\'s loss of the Admiral Twin Drive-In? Of course you do - who isn\'t? Every Tulsan has fond (and funky) memories of this mid-century landmark. Help the folks on your shopping list show their pride, support and love of our fallen twin screens.\nPrice: $20\nWhere: <a href=\"http://boomtowntees.com/products/admiral-twin\">Boomtown Tees</a> (the online listing shows the shirt as unavailable, but it is, in fact, available - I double-checked)\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"http://www.mayabrenner.com/store/pc/catalog/s_neck_states_ok_big.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" /></p>\n<strong>Oklahoma Necklace</strong>\nYou saw it first on <a href=\"http://www.thepioneerwoman.com/\">ThePioneerWoman.com</a>, and I loved it so much that I couldn\'t resist showcasing here at TashaDoesTulsa.com, too. For the fancy lady in your life who deserves a gift that\'s a cut above.\nPrice: $130-300 (price = bling factor)\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.mayabrenner.com/store/pc/Oklahoma-5p144.htm\">MayaBrenner.com</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"http://www.tulsahistory.org/wp/wp-content/gallery/photographic-repoductions/1980.63.182C.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></p>\n<strong>Historic Tulsa Photographs</strong>\nFor the person on your nice list who has everything, there\'s nothing like a print of historic Tulsa images that stops visitors to a home or office in their tracks. I should know. I\'m known as The Gawker in some circles.\nPrice: Varies\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.tulsahistory.org/learn/collections-and-research/photographs-for-sale/\">Tulsa Historical Society</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"http://www.oklahomarock.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/newtulsasound.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></p>\n<strong>The New Tulsa Sound</strong>\nEveryone could use a break from the same old Christmas songs this holiday season. Gift that gift this year, plus one that keeps on giving the gift of local music by the likes of Paul Benjamin Band, Gogo Plumbay, The Panda Resistance, Jesse Aycock, Sage Flower, Vandevander, Dead Sea Choir and Travis Fite with only one purchase - a copy of The New Tulsa Sound lets you do it. <a href=\"http://www.thecolonytulsa.com/#456/soundcloud\">Get a free preview of every track on the album here</a>.\nPrice: $9.99\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ColonyPresents\">Online</a>, <a href=\"http://www.idaredboutique.com/\">Ida Red</a>, <a href=\"http://www.dwellingspaces.net/\">Dwelling Spaces</a>, <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tulsa-OK/Shades-of-Brown/133998289971491\">Shades of Brown</a>, Cherry Street Coffeehouse, Starship Records, <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/getcolonized\">The Colony</a>, <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/fasslerhall\">Fassler Hall</a> and <a href=\"http://www.mcnellies.com/\">McNellies</a> (yeah, you\'ve got options, baby)\n\n<object classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"496\" height=\"304\" codebase=\"http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"src\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/q0-YZ2pLuMM?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;color1=0x234900&amp;color2=0x4e9e00\" /><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" /><embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"496\" height=\"304\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/q0-YZ2pLuMM?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;color1=0x234900&amp;color2=0x4e9e00\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"></embed></object>\n\n<strong>Oklahoma Films</strong>\nDVDs make some of the best stocking stuffers, but don\'t settle for the $5 bin at Wal-Mart. Check out these movies instead, each filmed in Oklahoma. I have my eyes on The Outsiders set myself.\nPrice: $10-$26.98\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.reddirtemporium.com/filmedinok.php\">Red Dirt Emporium</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"http://www.simplypersonalized.com/images/products/hp-your-town-satellite-jigsaw.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></p>\n<strong>Your Favorite Oklahoma Place, Puzzle Style</strong>\nJust think - your pick of your favorite 24 square miles of our state, in print, on a 400-piece puzzle. It\'s based on an extract from the US Geological Survey mapping centered on your address of choice. The completed puzzle measures 12.25 X 18.5 inches and covers an area 6 miles east-to-west and 4 miles north-to-south with your given address at the center.\nPrice: $39.95\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.maps.com/map.aspx?cid=1478&amp;pid=17513\">Maps.com</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"http://www.earthstores.com/gilcreasemuseumshop/images/zuniturq5.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></p>\n<strong>Zuni Turquoise Jewelry</strong>\nI love this ring. I want this ring. My guess is that any lady on your gift list would, too. There\'s lots of jewelry available at the Gilcrease Museum gift shop, a rich source of Native American art, bronze statues, jewelry in turquoise, coral and silver, clothes and accessories, and there\'s bound to be something that\'ll put sparkles in the eyes of that special Okie someone.\nPrice: Ranges\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.earthstores.com/gilcreasemuseumshop/\">Gilcrease Museum</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"http://blueridgeblog.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/12/13/alpaca_kisses.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" /></p>\n<strong>Alpacas</strong>\nNicole Kidman has them, so why shouldn\'t you? Besides, this is the cutest darned thing you could put under the Christmas tree, I\'m pretty sure - that is, if you can fit an alpaca under a Christmas tree. Photo from <a href=\"http://blueridgeblog.blogs.com/\">Blue Ridge Blog</a>.\nPrice: $15,000\nWhere: <a href=\"http://www.brokenarrowalpacas.com/ForSale.htm\">Broken Arrow Alpacas</a>\n\n<strong>What Okie-centric gifts will you be giving this Christmas? </strong> Don\'t forget to check out <a href=\"http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/category/gift-guide/\">the Gift Guide category</a> here at TDT for even more Tulsa and Oklahoma gift ideas.','Oklahoma Gifts: TDT Holiday Gift Guide 2010','Tulsa\'s pretty rad, and the rest of the state isn\'t too shabby, either. Wouldn\'t it be cool if you could give the essence of Oklahoma as a gift this Christmas? 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