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Leave nothing unsaid by clearly communicating your feelings, your love, and values to your children by writing a Legacy Letter. For parents of all ages. Get your Free Guide HERE.

Restaurants

Mother Road Market Blends New Businesses and Flavors

Mother Road Market, under the helm of the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation, is sizzling with new additions. Already a hub of delicious eats and creative retail concepts, the Mother Road is set to diversify further with the entry of even more local businesses ready to serve Tulsans and travelers alike.

• Green Chic: Southwood Home & Garden, a boutique store that opened in June 2023, offers a charming collection of houseplants, gifts, and décor, making it a green paradise for home (and garden!) enthusiasts.

• Culinary Diversity: This summer, prepare for Gambill’s Jewish Deli with traditional dry-cured pastrami and house-made bagels. Not to mention Pure Food + Juice, a fresh concept that promises plant-based cuisine and a full juice bar.

Get to know all of Mother Road Market's new roomies HERE.

Community

FunBox, 'World's Largest Bounce Park', is Set to Liven Up Jenks

The Jenks Chamber of Commerce has just announced an exciting addition that's bound to get everyone, young and old, getting their bounce on.

• Bounce Into Fun: FunBox, known as the "World's Largest Bounce Park," is slated to open on the Oklahoma Aquarium campus at the end of September. With 20,000 square feet of inflatable fun, the park will cost $22 for a 90-minute session, and toddlers and seniors (please be careful, Nana.) enter for free when accompanied by a ticket holder. The exact opening date will be announced soon.

• More Than Just Play: Founded by visionary entrepreneur Antonio Nieves, it isn't just about fun. It is committed to making a difference, especially for children in foster care. FunBox supports local foster care charities and offers free private sessions for foster children and their families as part of its initiative.

To find out more about FunBox, or if you represent a foster care charity interested in collaborating, visit their website HERE.

Events

Emmy Award-Winning Bluey Live Show Bounces into Tulsa Performing Arts Center Tulsa

Tulsa, prepare to meet the beloved Heeler family in person! Bluey, the Emmy Award-winning animated preschool series, is bringing its first live stage show, "Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show," to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center on July 15-16.

• Bluey Comes Alive: Fans of all ages can catch the Heeler family in action during four showtimes. This animated family will be brought to life using puppetry, live actors, and iconic sets. The storyline is an original creation by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, complemented by new music from the show's composer, Joff Bush.

• When and Where: The shows are scheduled for Saturday, July 15, at 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 6:30 pm, and Sunday, July 16 at 2:00 pm Tickets are available at CelebrityAttractions.com and can be purchased by phone at 918-596-7111 Monday – Friday, 10:30 am – 5:30 pm.

The show promises to deliver the same loveable charm that's made the series a hit on Disney Junior, Disney Channel, and Disney+. Don't miss this opportunity to enter the three-dimensional world of Bluey and his family. Get your tickets HERE.

Business

Chickasaw Nation Sets Sights on Economic Expansion with Good Springs Capital Investment

The Chickasaw Nation is not only focused on economic progress. They are passionate about fostering a thriving community for Chickasaw citizens. The recent investment in Good Springs Capital, a new private investment firm, embodies this goal, blending financial acumen with a commitment to Chickasaw's cultural revitalization and communal prosperity.

• Strategic Investment: This strategic partnership with Good Springs Capital aims to support and propel founder and entrepreneur-led companies with high growth potential. The firm, helmed by former Alleghany Capital veterans David Van Geyzel and Udi Toledano, combines management expertise and financial resources, much like a perfect blend of ingredients for a transformative economic recipe.

• Beyond Financials: This investment is about more than financial returns. The collaboration with Good Springs Capital aims to create job opportunities for Chickasaw citizens, broaden the Nation's economic diversification efforts, and contribute to the local community's progress. This partnership is another step in the Chickasaw Nation's journey toward delivering enhanced services and opportunities to its citizens.

Keep an eye out for future developments and get the current details HERE.

Community

The Legacy Letter Challenge is Inspiring Parents to Pen Powerful Love Letters for Their Children

Embracing the profound impact of parental love, the Legacy Letter Challenge empowers parents to pen heartfelt letters that leave a lasting legacy for their children.

• Heartfelt Genesis: On May 23, 2003, founder Blake Brewer's life was changed forever when his father drowned during a family vacation leaving behind a letter that would shape who he would become. This tragedy led to the birth of the Legacy Letter Challenge, aiming to help one million parents pen impactful letters to their children. The mission symbolizes the transformative power of one man's loving letter, making a monumental change in the lives of many even after his death.

• Meet The Change-maker: Brewer, a father and husband, draws inspiration from his late father's legacy to encourage others to establish profound connections with their kids. Brewer is devoted to making every child feel the everlasting love of their parents through a letter in the spirit of continuing the impactful tradition his dad started. Because your legacy matters.

Watch the video for the full story HERE.

Tulsa Daily Picks

In other news

• Kid Genius: A 12-year-old boy in Tulsa has created his own amusement park in his backyard, and it is set to open Tuesday night.

• Sixth Sense: Theresa Caputo, the star of TLC's 'Long Island Medium,' is bringing her live show to River Spirit Casino's The Cove, where she will connect with the audience and deliver healing messages from departed loved ones, so make sure you send your dead uncle a sign not to say anything weird about you.

• Play Ball: Day 2 of the MLB draft saw several Oklahoma college players chosen, including five from Oklahoma State University and three from Oral Roberts University.

• All In The Family: Reverend Steve Whitaker is retiring as CEO of John 3:16 Mission, with his son, Steven M. Whitaker, taking over the position, marking the second generation of Whitakers to hold the CEO title at the non-profit organization that has been serving Tulsa's homeless community for the past 70 years.

• Limb Rules: The City of Tulsa will begin collecting tree limbs from last month's severe weather, with residents asked to stack them in five feet or fewer piles at the curb, avoiding placement around mailboxes and ensuring they are free of other storm debris.

• Magic City Serving Magic: Join NEFF Brewing and Magic City Books for a special Pint Night this Thursday at 5 pm, featuring stout and sour beer floats and a limited edition pint glass to benefit the Tulsa Literary Coalition, supporting book discussion groups, panel discussions, lectures, free writing workshops, and more.

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