Calling to the Good
By Kelly Hurd
#TheSmilesAreAlwaysFree
Calling to the Good Oct 03, 2019
Killers of the Flower Moon at The Water Bird Gallery in Fairfax, Oklahoma
What a treat it was to sit down with Danette Daniels, owner of The Water Bird Gallery in Fairfax, Oklahoma, and visit with her about The Water Bird venue/gallery/museum - as well as hear her Osage perspective on Killers of the Flower Moon and even get the story on the use of her historic building for filming the movie!
Danette has a heart for her community and its history. She is also making a positive difference one smile at a time!
(Writing an article for the Bartlesville Monthly Magazine is what originally initiated this interview - but it was just so good it needed to go onto a podcast as well! )
Check out her store at WaterBirdGallery.com
Meet Cecil & Cathy!
You're invited to join us around the dining room table as Cecil and Cathy McGarrah, owners of The Cottages on the Prairie in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, tell us a little of their back story to starting an AirBNB business, as well as disclosing a few insider tips on how to #LiveLikeALocal when you come for a visit to Osage County, Oklahoma!
https://www.thecottagesontheprairie.com/ #TheSmilesAreAlwaysFree
*One note - Maria Tallchief, mentioned in this podcast, was from Fairfax, Oklahoma and you can learn more on her and the theater built by her father at https://www.tallchieftheater.com/ #SaveTheTallChief
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Sitting Down w/the Lodging Gal in Pawhuska
Join Kelly Hurd and Michelle Loftis at the dining room table up in the hills outside of Pawhuska as they talk of Michelle's journey to becoming the lodging go-to gal for folks planning a trip to Pawhuska. If you're thinking of visiting the home of Food Network's Pioneer Woman or the place where Martin Scorsese's movie - "Killers of the Flower Moon," starring Leonardo DiCaprio - was filmed, then you don't want to miss this episode!
Wolf Creek Ranch
Enjoy a visit with Mark and Kelly Spencer, owners of the Wolf Creek Ranch just north of Pawhuska where you can trail ride, hike, and enjoy the western way of life!
Osagin' It with Kenyon Lomax of Prairie Sky Jewelry Co.
From Cowboys & Indians magazine to the back pastures of Osage County, Oklahoma - Kenyon Lomax, owner of Prairie Sky Jewelry Co. takes time to sit down with The Tourism Gal and transparently share about her journey to almost overnight success as well as the hard work and vision before it happened.
From the Steer Roping Capital of the World - Pawhuska, Oklahoma
Tune in as Rod and Ashlee Hartness tell the story of how Pawhuska came to be known as the Steer Roping Capital of the World, as well as visit about the upcoming Buddy Hartness Memorial Senior Steer Roping, their Bed & Bath just outside of Pawhuska, and their family.
For information on the Hartness Ranch Bed & Bath: https://visittheosage.com/places/hartness-ranch/
The Old West Buffalo Co.
Just west of Pawhuska on Hwy 60, there's an Osage County experience you don't want to miss! Neil and Teresa Fisher left Colorado and moved their business to Oklahoma - bringing with them a herd of bison, like no other!
Talking Indian Relay Horse Races with Jim Stevens
Here's all the information you've been looking for on the upcoming Indian Relay Horse Races coming up Memorial Day weekend at Osage Downs in Pawhuska. Join us as we sit down with Mr. Jim Stevens for a behind-the-scenes look into this original event.
At The Drummond Ranch With Steve Boaldin
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look into the life of well-known western artist, Steve Boaldin, as he took a break from filming out on The Drummond Ranch in Osage County, Oklahoma for an interview with The Tourism Gal. To see more and take a look at the amazing work of this American icon, check out ArtOfACowboy.com
#OsageCountyOklahoma
#TheCowboyNeverRidesAway
Cha' Tullis - Live From Hominy, Oklahoma
Meet the Legend and the Hero, the artist and the artisan - Mr. Cha' Tullis, owner of the Cha' Tullis Gallery in Hominy, Oklahoma. Listen in as The Tourism Gal had a little "sit down" with the man who really knows how to paint the town!
Let 'Er Buck with Hardy Braden - Osage Bronc Days
Pour yourself a cup of coffee and listen in as we visit with Saddle Bronc champ, NFR qualifier, and Oklahoma's own - Hardy Braden from Welch, Oklahoma! Make plans to attend the PRCA's Osage Bronc Days in Pawhuska on March 26 & 27th at 7:30 pm each evening for 40 of the top broncs paired with 40 of the top saddle bronc riders in the country! All this excitement will be followed by an after-party you don't want to miss! Tickets can be purchased at www.FlatLandTickets.com. Find out more at VisitTheOsage.com
Bacon, Beans, and Limousines
From the ranch in Oklahoma to South America to South Africa to around the globe - Will Rogers was a man who left his mark everywhere he went. We are glad to claim him as our own up here in northeastern Oklahoma. In this episode, we sit down with Visit Claremore's Tanya Andrews and visit about the mark Oklahoma's Native Son left on Claremore and Osage Co.
It's also the year for the 75th Will Rogers Stampede in Claremore as well as the 75th Annual Cavalcade Rodeo in Pawhuska this summer! Y'all come see us where #TheSmilesAreAlwaysFree - or as Will might say, it's the land of Bacon, Beans, and Limousines! ;)
VisitTheOsage.com
VisitClaremore.org
The Outsiders Museum with Danny O'Connor
Located on the edge of the Osage is a little piece of history paired with a big slice of personality. On the edges of Osage County, but filmed within the Osage - is what has now become The Outsider's House Museum owned by former rapper, Danny O'Connor. Join in on this insightful conversation about what brought a California rapper to lay down one lifestyle to invest himself into another.
Note: Due to inclement weather, this podcast was recorded via Zoom.
Ora Brown - Where Cowboy and Class Converge in Legendary Style
Join The Tourism Gal and Ora Brown around the hat bar in Osage Outfitters as they discuss Ora's life as a cowboy, stunt man, aspiring actor, and legend in his own time! Pull up a chair - this is a good one!
Around the Hat Bar with Country Music's Luke Christenson
Pull up a chair with The Tourism Gal and country music's Luke Christenson in Pawhuska, Oklahoma around the Hat Bar in Osage Outfitters on Kihekah Ave. Listen in as Luke talks about putting family first and how he makes it work out on the road - as well as hear about his latest upcoming song related to the soon-coming movie, "Killers of the Flower Moon."
Plus - Luke sings us out on this one!
Cody and Lauren Garnett
Pull up a chair and listen to the back story and the love story of Pawhuska's Cody & Lauren Garnett - owners of the Buckin' Flamingo, the Flamingo's Nest, the Great Osage Auction & Trading Co., and the Ben Johnson Cowboy Museum.
SpringStreet in the Osage
Join The Tourism Gal around her dining room table with SpringStreet as they talk about the past, present, and future of the band; Bluegrass and the power of music in general, the Tallgrass Music Festival, and even a little good old fashioned patriotism! They even perform on this episode of Osagin' It!
The Gathering at the Roc - For the Discerning Man...
Pull up a chair in the office of the Hot Rod Garage in Sand Springs where old is made new and vintage takes on a style all its own! Listen in as The Tourism Gal visits with Jason Smith and Brandon McCullough, creators of The Gathering at the Roc. They're discussing an upcoming vintage car show that looks like none other and will be taking place at Woolaroc, oil tycoon Frank Phillip's ranch on October 31, 2020.he office of the Hot Rod Garage in Sand Springs where old is made new and vintage takes on a style all its own! Listen in as The Tourism Gal visits with Jason Smith and Brandon McCullough, creators of The Gathering at the Roc. They're discussing an upcoming vintage car show that looks like none other and will be taking place at Woolaroc, oil tycoon Frank Phillip's ranch on October 31, 2020.
Osagin' It with Gracee Shriver!!!
Up and coming country music star, Gracee Shriver, took time from her busy schedule to sit down with the Tourism Gal while in the Osage and visit about The Voice, how she writes her songs, Zoom calls with Brad Paisley, and more!
Coffee With Author, Julie Sneed Womack
If you haven't yet read Tea With Isabel, you might want to get yourself a copy! Set in Osage County, Oklahoma - author Julie Sneed Womack captures your attention from the beginning and never drops it all the way to the last page! Listen in as Julie Sneed Womack tells about how the novel came to be and what is coming next!
Solid Rock Soap Co.
Join us on the back porch of the farmhouse where Solid Rock Soap Co. calls home and listen in as owner, Jamie Crouch, tells of how it all began and even tells some of her secrets to successful soap making! From goat milking to soap making - you'll enjoy this visit between the Tourism Gal and the Solid Rock Soap Gal!
#OsageCountyOklahoma where #TheSmilesAreAlwaysFree :)
Woolaroc with the King of the County, Mr. Bob Fraser
Join Woolaroc's CEO, Mr. Bob Fraser and the Tourism Gal up on the screened-in porch at the Lodge at Woolaroc. Listen in as Bob tells of the timeless history and living legacy of oil tycoon Frank Phillips. Re-live the days of outlaws, oil deals, and cattle barons as Bob lets you in on an inside look at the ranch.
Way Up North!
From furs to fun and gloves to glamour -- you'll find it on the north end of Kihekah Ave.!! Don't stop short when you're shopping Pawhuska, Osage County, Oklahoma - be sure to visit the Sunset Ridge Gallery, The GypsyCowgirl, and the Pawhuska Marketplace.😊
From fancy to fabulous, and casual to glamorous - from consignment to refinement - it's all there and loaded with personality! Stay tuned, the Tourism Gal will be taking you behind the scenes of these three businesses with their owners in an upcoming blog post at TheTourismGal.Blogspot.com as well as right here on this new Osagin' It podcast episode entitled "Way Up North!"
Osagin' It with Molly Lawson - Cowboy Photography Through A Cowgirl's Lens
Pull up a chair around the table at Mandy's Cafe' in Shidler, Oklahoma, and join Molly Lawson of MHeart Artistry & Studio and the Tourism Gal as they discuss western photography, Molly's upcoming Cowboys of Oklahoma Art Show, and the art of being a cowboy's wife.
The Cowboys of Oklahoma Art Show will take place at The Ben Johnson Cowboy Museum in Pawhuska, Oklahoma - July 13 - 31, 2020.
Osage County, Oklahoma - where #TheSmilesAreAlwaysFree
Jay Adcock - Rawhide on Osagin' It
Jay Adcock is a legend in the western world in the area of rawhide. Join us around his dining room table in his cowboy kitchen way out in the pasture north of Pawhuska for this episode of Osagin' It. Then, come see us in Osage County, Oklahoma!
Jim Halsey - Country Music Legend
He has managed and produced artists such as Hank Thompson, Roy Clark, Minnie Pearl, the Oak Ridge Boys, and the list goes on. Listen in as Mr. Jim Halsey takes us down memory road from Hee Haw to Las Vegas with some of country music's greats - and then hear about his upcoming plans in Pawhuska, Osage County, Oklahoma at the Constantine Theater!
Fixer Upper Interview with Mr. Jimmy Don Holmes
When else can you sit down and listen to Jimmy Don tell of when he first met Chip and Joanna Gaines AND Ladd & Ree Drummond?? From the Fixer Upper Silos to the Pioneer Woman's kitchen -- Jimmy Don Holmes is becoming an American icon. Take a moment and give this episode a listen as we hopped into his High Country pickup where he took a moment to visit about how it all began --- and where it all is headed -- which may include Osage County! He makes a little announcement here and we are excited to be the ones to get to share what may be in the works. Get ready for a little "Fixer Upper Mixer Upper" with the Osage County Tourism gal, Jimmy Don Holmes, and his good friend Frank White. Here we go... :)
The One Arm Bandit
It was Saturday night at Mandy's Cafe in Shidler, Oklahoma and I walked into a loaded table -- loaded with personality, that is. Come along for the ride and join us at the table on steak night and listen to John Payne -- famous rodeo performer -- tell a few stories and hear how he came to be called the One Arm Bandit. Everyone in the restaurant had an ear tuned in to our table and the laughs were abundant. But then again, we were in the Osage where the smiles are always free!