Entertainment in Great Plains
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Saloon No 10
Saloon No 10 is hands-down the best saloon in Deadwood, with dark paneled walls and sawdust on the floor (though slot machines have slipped in to detract from the atmosphere). The original Saloon No 10, where Wild Bill took a serious loss at the gambling table, stood across the street, but the building burned to the ground and the owners brought the bar over here.
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Discoveryland!
Whether you're a boy or a girl you won't be able to say no to this high energy outdoor production of Oklahoma! A Western musical revue and Native American dancers kick things off, and a pre-show dinner is available. It's 10 miles west of Tulsa.
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Midnight Star
Another notable hooch house in Deadwood is the Midnight Star, owned by actor Kevin Costner and his brother. Costumes and photos from his movies fill the building. You can have a few beers while admiring Kev's jerkin from 'Prince of Thieves'.
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Crown Center
Crown Center is home to a number of theater companies, including the American Heartland Theatre (www.ahtkc.com) which, mounts Broadway-style shows, and the Coterie Theatre (www. coterietheatre.org) an acclaimed children's theater.
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Truman Sports Complex
Major League Baseball's Royals (www.kcroyals.com), Major League Soccer's Wizards (www.kcwizards.com) and the NFL's Chiefs (www.kcchiefs.com), the top ticket in town, play at side-by-side stadiums in the Truman Sports Complex.
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TapWerks
Bad at making decisions? Then don't come here. This comfy place in Bricktown serves over 150 bottled beers and has another 100 on tap. The food's not bad either and there's live music on weekends.
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Blueberry Hill
St Louis native Chuck Berry still rocks the small basement bar here at least one Wednesday a month. The $30 tickets sell out very quickly. The venue hosts smaller-tier bands on the other nights.
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St Louis Symphony Orchestra
Grand Center, west of downtown, is the heart of St Louis' theater scene and home of the St Louis Symphony Orchestra, which has 50 free tickets for most performances.
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Mutual Musicians Foundation
Also at 18th & Vine, this little spot has hosted after-hours jams since 1930. Nowadays they take place on Friday and Saturday nights and don't kick off until about 1am.
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Unicorn Theatre
For an industrial center that was once a giant stockyard, KC's theater scene is more happening than you'd expect. The Unicorn stages contemporary, thought-provoking works.
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Bricktown Brewery
A large microbrewery in Bricktown, with revelers splayed out across large rooms enjoying pool, darts and just being spectators. Always hopping and has a decent food menu.
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John D Mcgurk's
The city's favorite pub oozes charm inside, where there's live Irish music many nights, but you can't beat the backyard garden. The steaky menu is a cut above pub fare.
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Blue Room
This slick club, part of the American Jazz Museum, hosts shows on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Weekday shows usually have no cover charge.
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Shanti
Meaning 'peace' in Sanskrit, Shanti is the Bohemian heart of Soulard. It hosts a popular Tuesday open mike and folk-bluegrass-rock acts most other nights.
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Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
Tulsa's beautiful Union Station has new life as the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. For most of the year there are Sunday concerts at 5pm.
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Jade Room
One of several good bars and clubs here, the Jade Room is ideal for sitting outside on a balmy night with a brew and planning your next move.
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Stage Center
This funky, hamster-house-looking building has two theaters and a cabaret room hosting contemporary plays, musicals and other events.
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Cain's Ballroom
Rising rockers grace the same boards where Bob Wills played Western swing in the 1930s and the Sex Pistols caused confusion in 1978.
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Westport Coffeehouse
This laid-back place off the main drag has good coffee and specialty teas. Look for live music, comedy, art films and more at night.
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Urban
Lounge on pillows, play Ping-Pong and sample exotic cocktails like lemongrass mojitos at Urban. It draws a diverse crowd.
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Red Rooster Bar & Grill
Classic OKC dive bar with a cheap beer-only line-up (and good burgers) and enough cigarette smoke to give nonsmokers the habit.
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Muny
The Municipal Opera (aka 'Muny') hosts nightly summer musicals outdoors in Forest Park; some of the 12,000 seats are free.
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Bricktown Ballpark
To make a complete night of it in the district, watch the Triple A Redhawks play at Bricktown Ballpark.
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Starlite Drive-in Theatre
At night, thrill to a double feature at the Starlite Drive-In Theatre, where it still seems to be 1965.
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Clementines
Men in leather to Levis will enjoy Clementines, a long-running favorite with good bar food.
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