WHAT'S NEW WITH DISCOVER OKLAHOMA

Created in 1998, Oklahoma Vintage Guitar has been at their downtown El Reno location just a short time, and as the name indicates, they sell vintage guitars... but you can also purchase new ones here as well. But this small town Oklahoma business is an international affair shipping guitars all over the world, some as far away as Australia, Russia and China. Even though they deal throughout the world, their business is a down home family affair, and they are devoted to taking care of their customers.

Codie Finnegan is honored to have been chosen as Oklahoma's Main Street Program Manager of the Year. With Codie's help and guidance, the community has come together to preserve much of the historic downtown. The newly added Heritage Express Trolley provides a convenient, albeit nostalgic way to tour the area. You won't want to miss the Annual Fried Onion Burger Day Festival held every May!

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Distinctive Decor on Main Street in Duncan is the place to go if you're in need of a cookbook, have a hankering for some boysenberry jam, or are in desperate need of a pair of onion goggles. And yes, you can find cookware, fancy plates and a variety of coffee makers. But their biggest market is online... shipping 75 to 100 orders per day all over the U.S. and to 200 countries. During the holidays it's more like 200 to 300 orders per day. So come visit on site and enjoy Duncan's Main Street while you're here... or go online and shop till you drop.

The premise of Main Street is to encourage economic development within the context of historic preservation. Resuscitating a forgotten downtown district can be daunting…and that’s what folks in Oklahoma’s Main Street Center do… walk you through it. So pick a Main Street town... whether it be Durant, Newkirk, Hobart or one of the many others and spend a day... it will lift your spirits.

Like a lot of us, sometimes you just need a small town escape, to be swept away by new faces and charming places. The next time you find yourself there… find your way here…to Newkirk. And after you've enjoyed viewing the native limestone buildings, you'll want to go inside to savor what local merchants are up to... Here are a few to try:

Main Street Bakery, 126 S Main, 580-362-2522
Rippit Quilt Shoppe, 114 S Main, 580-362-1234
Stagecoach Bar-B-Q, 400 W. South St, 580-362-3160
Lil Tepa Café, 724 N Main, 580-362-1193

Behind an unassuming store front on Main Street in Hobart is the Tommy Franks Leadership Institue & Museum, but you don't appreciate the scope of the museum until you are inside. The museum is filled with memorabilia from the life of one of Oklahoma's most famous military leaders, from his high school days in Wynnewood to his leadership roll as Commander of United States Central Command.

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February in these parts would not be the same without Frederick’s Fantastic Oyster Fry. It’s been happening as long as anybody can remember. You get slaw, chips, bread and iced tea... and oysters, of course. You also have a whole lot of fun!

Frederick’s Fantastic 2010 Oyster Fry is on Saturday, February 20th. Ticket numbering begins at 3 p.m, serving at 4:00 p.m. beginning with ticket number one. Other activities are the Arts & Crafts Show, starting at 11 a.m - 7:00 p.m.

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