Are you suffering from cabin fever? Does the promise of spring have you and your family longing for green spaces and adventure? Have no fear, there’s something for everyone in this issue! OCE Magazine is your guide to the best that Oklahoma has to offer every month.

We’d like to thank former Governor George Nigh and his staff at the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation for their help with this issue. In our 10 Questions feature this month, Mr. Nigh gives you a virtual tour of our great state and offers some terrific vacation ideas. The only challenge you’ll have is deciding where to go first! If you need some professional advice, just give their office a call, visit one of the 12 Tourism Information Centers or go online to www.TravelOk.com. They’ll help you plan the perfect vacation!

St. Patrick’s Day is this month—so find a four leaf clover and visit one of Oklahoma’s over 80 casinos. You’ll find gaming action that rivals Las Vegas—poker, slots, blackjack...even horse racing. If you’re looking for some tournament action, we’ve included a listing of poker tournaments across the state. Check out our Thrill Seeker’s Guide to find the casino nearest your destination...we’ve noted which casinos feature on- site dining, live entertainment and lodging. You can have a great dinner, do a little dancing and find your own pot of gold without stepping out in the cool air!

On this month’s cover, you’re sure to recognize the Cherokee Casino in Catoosa. Our feature story highlights this Vegas style Casino and Resort. This resort offers the ultimate in a resort vacation—fine dining, beautiful golf course, indoor-outdoor pool, fitness room and, of course, top-notch casino action. Whether your game is blackjack, poker or the slots—you’ll find what you’re looking for in a stylish, comfortable environment. Don’t forget to sign up for the Player’s Club while you’re there—membership definitely has its privileges!

And if you haven’t visited the Gilcrease Museum’s After Lewis & Clark: The Forces of Change, 1806-1871 exhibit yet, make plans to do so soon! Located in Tulsa, the Gilcrease Museum is one of the country’s best facilities for the preservation and study of American art and history. And don’t worry—this is not some stuffy “don’t touch” museum! With interactive exhibits, amazing gardens and a friendly, knowledgeable crew of staff and volunteers, children and adults will have a great time. And don’t miss dining at the Osage Restaurant—try the buffalo burger!

With this, our third issue, I’d like to take a moment and thank those who’ve made our magazine an overnight success! First, special thanks to the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation for all of their support in bringing Oklahoma’s treasures to our readers. We’re all lucky to have such a great resource within our state!

Second, thanks to the museums and other contributors who’ve submitted fabulous articles. Your contributions keep our readers “in the know”! And last, but not least, thank you to our growing list of advertisers. Your support allows us to distribute our magazine free of charge to apx. 30,000 readers every month!

I’d like to encourage our readers to support all of these organizations that make OCE Magazine a reality. After all, it’s because of them that OCE Magazine is Oklahoma’s premier guide to gaming in Native America.

May the luck of the Irish be with you,

Jhane Myers
Editor-in-chief
OCE Magazine