TULSA
A weekend in Oklahoma doesn't mean two days of rednecks and cow pastures. Oklahoma actually contains cities; you know, metropolitan areas with art museums, shopping and tourist attractions. With only about a four-hour drive from Lawrence, Tulsa is a delightful getaway from the stresses of academic life.
You can see the largest bronze structure in the world, the Praying Hands (left) at Oral Roberts University, 7777 S. Lewis Ave. These overwhelmingly enormous hands are 60 feet tall and weigh a hefty 30 tons. Visit another world record breaker with the largest freestanding statue in the world, the 76-foot-tall Golden Driller in front of the Tulsa Fair Grounds. Made of plaster and concrete, this giant oil man wears a size 393DDD shoe. The statue stands with a human-sized penguin at its feet, clothed appropriately in overalls and a hardhat. Much like Jayhawks On Parade, this penguin is one of many on display throughout the Tulsa area. All were bought and dressed thematically to raise money for the penguin exhibit at the Tulsa Zoo.
Tulsa is also home to two renowned art museums. Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Road, is the gorgeous, former mansion of Waite Phillips, Phillips 66 founder. Collections include Native American, Renaissance and Baroque art. The museum also houses several Bouguereau paintings and Egyptian artifacts. The famous gardens are in the midst of renovations, but the mansion itself with its architectural splendor is worth the visit. Gilcrease Museum, 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Road, contains galleries filled with works featuring the American West, American Portraits and 19th Century
America.
Tired of Lawrence's shopping and bar scene? Brookside, located from 31st to 51st streets, all on Peoria Avenue, caters to both forms of entertainment. The strip specializes in unusual stores, restaurants and bars many unique to Tulsa. The Brook Restaurant and Bar, 3403 S. Peoria Ave., is a favorite of locals and college students.
For those over 21 who want music and dancing, head downtown to The Voodoo Room, 201 N. Main St. You pay one cover price and can enter any three of the diverse, thematic rooms. The main room, the voodoo room contains a stage for disc jockeys and bands, as well as a large dance floor. When your blistery feet need a break, you can head into the piano bar and sing along with two hysterical pianists. This room is chill, but the energy is high and the laughter loud. For something quieter, grab a seat in the classy martini lounge. It has a Manhattan feel, great martinis and you'll not lose your voice trying to have a conversation.
If you are 18 or over hit up the Midnight Rodeo,9379 E.46th St., for a mix of two-stepping,line dancing and hip-hop music.The club has plenty of dancing and sitting space, as well as pool tables.
For more Tulsa information, visit the Convention and Visitors Bureau Web site, www.visittulsa.com.
Julie Jones
The Homecoming Steering Committee would like to congratulate the Homecoming 2003 Winners...
Overall Winners Kappa Alpha Theta and Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Chalk 'N Rock Alpha Gamma Delta and Phi Kappa Tau
Jayhawk Can'struction Kappa Alpha Theta and Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Office Decorations Chancellor's Office and Watkins Health Center
Dec the Halls Oliver Hall
Mural Competition Lewis Hall
Spirit Song Tie-Kappa Alpha Theta and Sigma Alpha Epsilon / Alpha Gamma Delta and Phi Kappa Tau
Parade Winners
Decorated Vehicle - AASU and HALO
Non-moving Parts Float - Kappa Alpha Theta and Sigma
Alpha Epsilon
Moving Parts Float - Kappa Kappa Gamma and Theta Chi
Pizza Eating Contest Joel Mcody: Fairway, KS (1 and 1/4 slices left) Zach Johnson: Topeka, KS (1/2 slice left) Morgan Shirley: Overland Park, KS (3 and 1/2 slices left) Jeremy A. Burns: Fairfax, VA (4 crusts left)
JAYHAWK GENERATIONS
BRINGING BACK THE CLASSICS
Thank you to all participants for making Homecoming 2003 an unforgettable week!
thursday, october 30. 2003
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