Only in OKlahoma Show

We did not chicken out on the Polar Plunge, we promise!

The Polar Plunge got rescheduled for 2/12/22 due to intense ice, but we were there and we were hungry.

Medicine Park, Oklahoma began in 1908, when it was founded as the state's first resort town. The founder, John William Elmer Thomas, fell in love with every aspect of it, from the unique cobblestone deposits, to the mountains and plains that surrounded the town, to the wilderness beyond the horizon.  Today it is one of the most relaxing getaways around.

Redbone Indian Tacos is a more than a taco-truck.  If your Kiowa grandmother made you delicious Indian Tacos, then you will love this place, if you didn't have a Kiowa grandmother, then you have missed out and you will love this place.

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You have plans for February?   We are discussing some of the fun events happening throughout Oklahoma during the month of February.  If you want to find something new to do this month, check out the show.   Chili Bike is an annual ride in February. The ride raises money for maintenance of mountain bike trails at Lake McMurtry in Stillwater, Oklahoma.   Nestled 10 miles outside of Stillwater OK, Lake McMurtry is the perfect family friendly getaway. Try out a kayak rental, soak up some Oklahoma sun or check out one of Oklahoma's most Spectacular sunsets.   Stillwater is a small college town located between Oklahoma's two largest cities, Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Home of Oklahoma State University, legendary Eskimo Joe's Restaurant, Hideaway Pizza and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum.   The annual SWOSU Jazz Festival welcomes astounding musicians to showcase their work. You can enjoy the sounds of renowned jazz musicians during this event at Weatherford's Southwest Oklahoma State University.   SWOSU - Southwestern Oklahoma State University was established in 1901 and is a Top Oklahoma University. Located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, SWOSU offers affordable and reputable graduate and undergraduate degree programs online and on-campus.   Weatherford, Oklahoma is a Route 66 town and much more. This small city is full of charm, museums and great dining spots.   Grand Lake Renaissance Festival is Grand Lake's Premiere Renaissance Festival and is produced by Williams Entertainment Company.   Grove, Oklahoma is a laid back, lakeside community set in the rolling foothills of the Ozark Mountains in Oklahoma's Green Country.   An Affair of the Heart, one of the largest arts and craft shows in the United States, is known for its quality and variety of merchandise.   OKC Fairgrounds is one of the largest and busiest event facilities in the country and is to events, concerts, rodeos, auto racing and much more.   Oklahoma City offers plenty of interesting things to do and boasts big-league attractions, including the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Basketball team. You can explore the revitalized downtown area, the Bricktown Entertainment District, top-notch museums, kid-friendly activities or the abundant night-life.   Gaslight Theatre is Northwest Oklahoma's oldest and most active community theatre. Performances include comedies, dramas, and musicals. They also do children's theatre, kids' drama camp, and free Shakespeare in the Park.   Enid, Oklahoma was founded during the opening of the Cherokee Outlet in the Land Run of 1893, and is named after Enid, a character in Alfred, Lord Tennyson's Idylls of the King.   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #events  #February #jazz  #cycle #festival #concert #stillwater #music #roleplaying #weatherford #grove #affairoftheheart #okc #theatre #enid #burrito #blanchard #medicinepark

We went all in at the World Series of Poker!   There are still a few days for you to win it all, but in the meantime, we are going to share the details of our run at the WSOP Circuit Events at the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma.    The World Series of Poker Circuit is a series of poker tournaments held annually at a variety of casinos since 2005 as a build-up to the World Series of Poker (WSOP). All Championship events are competed in no limit Texas hold 'em; preliminary events may be different poker variants.   Choctaw Casino and Resort Durant offers over 7,400 slot machines, over 100 table games, and a state-of-the-art poker room.  There are 16 restaurants, multiple performance venues, a bowling alley, an arcade, and six movie theatres.  Their hotel and spa are top notch and they are a world class convention and entertainment center.   Durant Known as the "Magnolia Capital of Oklahoma," Durant offers everything from downtown shopping to outdoor adventures. Originally settled by a family of French-Choctaw origin, Durant boasts a unique combination of small-town charm and a highly celebrated Native American heritage in southern Oklahoma.   Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness, and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship.   Frommer's is a travel guide book series created by Arthur Frommer in 1957. Frommer's has since expanded to include more than 350 guidebooks as well as other media.   The First Americans Museum is a museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma was previously known as the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum. Visitors will experience the collective histories of 39 distinctive First American Nations. First Americans Museum (FAM) will share the cultural diversity, history, and contributions of the First Americans.   The Greenwood Rising: Black Wall Street History Center is an educational hub to tell Greenwood's story of Tragedy to Triumph and provides a platform for important discussions about Black Wall Street, history and race relations.   The Bob Dylan Center, opening in May 2022 will serve to educate, motivate and inspire visitors using the creativity of all of Bob Dylan's works.   Subscribe to the Only in OK Show.   Check out our sponsor for this episode - TAILBOARD APPAREL   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #itunes #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #wsop #rt66  #attraction #tourism #poker #casino

Are you ready to ride the rails?  Join us as we discuss the only rail trolley in the state, the Heritage Express Trolley in El Reno, Oklahoma.   We also discuss a story out of the Tulsa World about the Oklahoma State Park system.   Take a tour of El Reno aboard the only rail-based trolley in Oklahoma, the Heritage Express Trolley.  This 48 seat, fully restored 1924 Brill Motor Car with climate control takes visitors through downtown El Reno. Visitors can exit and board again later after enjoying a great meal at one of the unique restaurants or browsing any of El Reno's specialty shops.   The historic city of El Reno, Oklahoma lies at the crossroads of Route 66 and the Chisholm Trail, now known as U.S. Highway 81. It has plenty of Historic Landmarks and RT66 attractions and sights plus we hear you may find some famous onion burgers.   The Canadian County Historical Museum in El Reno is recognized as one of Oklahoma's outstanding museums. Located in historic Heritage Park the museum sits on the 98th Meridian, which is an important marker from the state's territorial days.   The Tulsa World is the daily newspaper for the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and primary newspaper for the northeastern and eastern portions of Oklahoma.   The Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation is a department of the government of Oklahoma within the Tourism and Branding Cabinet. The Department is responsible for regulating Oklahoma's tourism industry and for promoting Oklahoma as a tourist destination.   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #rails #trolley #attraction #tourism #parks #ok #rt66

You wanna make a run at a $1,000,000 prize pool?   If so, then you should be all in as we take you to the World Series of Poker Circuit Events at the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma.    The World Series of Poker Circuit is a series of poker tournaments held annually at a variety of casinos since 2005 as a build-up to the World Series of Poker (WSOP). All Championship events are competed in no limit Texas hold'em; preliminary events may be different poker variants.   Choctaw Casino and Resort Durant offers over 7,400 slot machines, over 100 table games, and a state-of-the-art poker room. There are 16 restaurants, multiple performance venues, a bowling alley, an arcade, and six movie theatres. Their hotel and spa are top notch and they are a world class convention and entertainment center.   Durant Known as the "Magnolia Capital of Oklahoma," Durant offers everything from downtown shopping to outdoor adventures. Originally settled by a family of French-Choctaw origin, Durant boasts a unique combination of small-town charm and a highly celebrated Native American heritage in southern Oklahoma.   The Oklahoma City Sentinel is a monthly printed and online news source serving Downtown, Central and Northwest Oklahoma City.   Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness, and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship.   Only in OK Show.   Check out our sponsor for this episode - MasterThreads   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #itunes #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #wsop #rt66  #attraction #tourism #poker #casino

Do you have a New Year's resolution?   If you do and it is do more fun stuff in Oklahoma...you are in luck!   On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we discuss some of the fun events happening throughout the Oklahoma during January.  If you want to find something new to do this month, check out the show.   Lace up your ice skates and head to Snowflake Winter Festival Ice Skating in downtown Tahlequah. The Snowflake Ice Rink is a professional-sized ice rink offering everything you need to experience all the joys of gliding and sliding on the ice. Bring your bundled up family and leave with lasting memories and hearts filled with holiday cheer.   Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the capital of the Cherokee Nation, has been named one of the Top 100 Best Small Towns in America. Tour the recreated ancient Cherokee village of Diligwa, located at the Cherokee Heritage Center for a dose of culture. Float down what many consider the state's best canoe waterway, the Illinois River, or make a big splash at Lake Tenkiller. Wander through the Tahlequah Original Historic Townsite District, an area where the street signs are written in English and Cherokee, and test your luck at Cherokee Casino Tahlequah next.   Roger and Hammerstein's beloved "Oklahoma!" in a completely fresh format at Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City. This special production by OKC Broadway has been reimagined for the 21st century by Daniel Fish, featuring a darker, more psychological approach to the story. Experience this Tony Award winner for the Best Revival of a Musical and see "Oklahoma!" in a new light.   The Civic Center Music Hall is a performing arts center located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was constructed in 1937 as Municipal Auditorium and renamed in 1966. The facility includes the Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre, the Freede Little Theatre, CitySpace, the Meinders Hall of Mirrors and the Joel Levine Rehearsal Hall.   Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is a very family-friendly city for entertainment, shopping and a diverse food scene.   Visit to Foss State Park on January 1 for a free guided hike. Meet at the Cedar Point shelter above the marina at 2pm and get ready for an approximately two-mile hike on the Great Western Trail. Be sure to bring your binoculars, a camera, water and appropriate dress for a cool-weather hike.   Foss State Park is located in western Oklahoma on Foss Lake. Recreational activities include hiking, biking, disc golf, horseback riding, fishing, boating, swimming, kayaking and camping. Facilities include RV campsites, 10 of which have full-hookups.   Foss is a small town on Route 66 in western Oklahoma that has the remains of the vintage Kobel's Place Service Station, and an original old West steel jail cell.   Oklahoma Boat Expo will be held at The Cox Business Convention Center in downtown Tulsa January 7th-9th 2022. Find the biggest dealers with the latest in boats, watercraft, watersports, Rv's and just about everything you can think of to do outdoors.   Cox Business Convention Center offers over 275,000 square foot of flexible event space, Oklahoma's largest banquet space, and in-house catering, AV, IT, and more.   Tulsa is Oklahoma's second-largest city, where visitors will find world-class attractions including the acclaimed Tulsa Zoo, the Philbrook and Gilcrease museums among other top cultural attractions such as the Tulsa Ballet and Tulsa Opera, lively entertainment, casinos, sporting events, dining, shopping, family fun and outdoor escapes.   Scotfest Burns Night is an evening celebrating the life and work of the beloved Scottish poet Robert "Rabbie" Burns, the Bard of Ayrshire, Scotland. Includes performances by the Tulsa Metro Pipe Band, Tullamore, Highland Dance by the Ladymon School of Scottish Dance.  VIP Tickets include: Bottle of Single Malt Whisky at the table, Bottles of wine at the table, Specialty chocolate at the table, Priority Seating close to the Dance Floor, Priority access to buffet/food, Cheese Board with Fruit and Crackers at the table
and more.   2 Hip Chicks Roadshow is a traveling event show bringing you the latest in fashion, crafts, salvaged, upcycled, repurposed furniture, good ole junk and more.   The Oklahoma State Fair Park is one of the largest state fair park facilities in the nation and is a top attraction venue in Oklahoma City. In addition to the annual Oklahoma State Fair in early fall, the fairgrounds is host to hundreds of metro events including auto racing, horse shows, rodeos, concerts, conventions, exhibitions, classes and many more.   My So Called Band is a musical tribute to one of the greatest eras of music, the 90s. They play all of your '90s and early 2000s favorites including rock, grunge, country, R&B, hip hop, and pop.   The Vanguard is a cozy music venue located in historic Brady district in downtown Tulsa, OK.   The 2022 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire takes place January 10-15, 2022, atop the clay of the Tulsa Expo Raceway. The event is contested under the massive roof of the SageNet Center in Tulsa, Okla.   Tulsa Expo Square hosts hundreds of events every year.   Jump in the Millennium Falcon and journey to Tatooine, Alderaan and beyond with a complete showing of "Star Wars: A New Hope" on a giant screen in high-definition, with John Williams’ Oscar-winning score played live by Tulsa Symphony. Luke Skywalker leaves his home planet, battles the evil empire and learns the ways of the Force in the iconic film that started it all. Don't miss this intergalactic musical experience at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center for one night only.   Tulsa Symphony resonates throughout the Tulsa community and Northeastern Oklahoma as the professional orchestra that educates, entertains, and inspires through creative and innovative programming. Tulsa Symphony prides itself on enriching the Tulsa community and beyond through musical excellence, education and community service. Serving as the cornerstone of the arts in Tulsa, Tulsa Symphony partners and collaborates with Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa Chorale, Philbrook Museum, Gilcrease Museum and Oklahoma Aquarium.   Built by the City of Tulsa and funded by the people of Tulsa, the Tulsa Performing Arts Center opened its doors in March 1977 as the City’s new municipal theatre. The first concert took place on March 19, 1977, featuring the Tulsa Philharmonic and jazz great Ella Fitzgerald.   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #Attraction #events  #January #NewYear #plays #festival #concert #racing #music #boats #hike

Happy Christmas!

You probably know it as 'Twas the Night Before Christmas...

Please enjoy a reading of the Poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas, written by Clement Clarke Moore and read by our very own Brett Manzer.

 

Have you been naughty or nice?   Doesn't matter, because all are welcome to listen as we take you on a North Pole Adventure in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.    The North Pole Adventure is a 25,000sqft replica of Santa's North Pole, complete with lots of activities for kids of all ages, and parents as well. Meet Santa, Mrs Claus, lots of Elves and even two of Santa's LIVE Reindeer. Lots of family fun for the holidays.   Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness, and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship.   Reservation Dogs is an American teen comedy-drama streaming television series created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi for FX Productions. It is a notable first in that it features all Indigenous writers and directors, along with an almost entirely Indigenous North American cast and production team. It is also the first series to be filmed entirely in Oklahoma.   Killers of the Flower Moon is an upcoming American Western crime drama film directed and produced by Martin Scorsese, and written by Eric Roth based on the 2017 nonfiction book of the same name by David Grann.   The Oklahoma Film + Music Office works to promote the state as a viable hub for film, television and music production as well as further develop opportunities for workforce, business and community growth within these sectors.   Only in OK Show.   News Story   Check out our sponsor for this episode - MasterThreads   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #itunes #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #christmas #movies  #attraction #tourism #arts #film

The Chickasha Festival of Light has over 3.5 MILLION LIGHTS, and we are shining  one more light on all there is to do at this event.   The Chickasha Festival of Light has been recognized as one of the top ten holiday light shows in the nation and features over 3.5 million twinkling lights. The Festival of Light is an admission free event so that everyone may experience the magic and spirit of Christmas.   Chickasha is the perfect place. Located less than 40 minutes from Oklahoma City and Norman, this beautiful historic town offers an exclusive array of unique attractions, shopping and dining experiences. The locals of Chickasha take great pride in preserving their heritage and enriching the community through art and events highlighting the unique town.   Opening the bakery doors in 2016, Shollie's Sweets has created an abundance of sweets ranging from delicious chocolate chip cookies to hand-painted dragons and castles. http://onlyinokshow.com/shollies-sweets   Chickasha Wings, Inc. was founded in 2003 by Mitch Williams to provide safe, efficient and affordable aircraft rental and instruction from Chickasha Airport in Chickasha, Oklahoma. You can train for any certificate, starting at the Sport Pilot License and going all the way through to Commercial, Multi-Engine, Instrument Rating.   The Rock Island Train Depot is located at the East end of Historic Downtown Chickasha. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1985, the Rock Island Train Depot is the oldest remaining piece of monumental architecture in the community. When the rail line crossed the Washita River in 1892, the city of Chickasha was founded to serve as a passenger and rail freight station. The railroad was vital to Chickasha becoming an important trade and transportation center in south central Oklahoma.   The Chickasha Community Theatre works to enhance the Fine Arts education of the local youth, advance the cultural life of the area and they maintain a professionally equipped theatre for performing artists and shows.   Reba Nell McEntire, also known as Reba, is an country music singer, actress and businesswoman. She is often referred to as "the Queen of Country," having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Since the 1970s, Reba has placed over 100 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, 25 of which reached the number one spot.   Matt Pinnell is an American politician serving as the 17th lieutenant governor of Oklahoma, since 2019. Pinnell is also serving as the first Oklahoma Secretary of Tourism & Branding. http://onlyinokshow.com/lt-governor-matt-pinnell   Opening late 2022: Reba’s Place in Atoka, OK is a combination restaurant, bar, live music venue and retail store brought to life by country music superstar Reba McEntire. https://www.koco.com/article/reba-mcentire-bringing-dining-and-entertainment-venue-to-oklahoma/38367087   Atoka, Oklahoma was settled by the Choctaw and named in 1867 by a Baptist missionary for Chief Atoka, whose name means "ball ground" in English.   The Choctaw Nation is a Native American territory covering about 6,952,960 acres, occupying portions of southeastern Oklahoma in the United States. The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest federally recognized tribe in the United States and the second-largest Indian reservation in area after the Navajo.   Check out our sponsor: Holliday Tax Group   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #Attraction #events  #December #Christmas #reba #historic #carriage #plays #festival #choctaw #chickasha #atoka