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We had a late lunch at R&J Lounge and Supper Club in Oklahoma City one afternoon following a doctor’s appointment. If you prefer quiet, mid afternoon is a great time to go! There were a couple ladies seated at the bar, but other than that, we had the place to ourselves. So, I didn’t have my big camera with me – I’m too chicken to leave it in the car around the city – so this is iPhoneography at it’s core.

It is located in the Midtown area at 320 NW 10th St. We had read that it is a little hard to find since the signage isn’t really visible from the road and you need to look for “the door”. So, I took a pic of the sign and the door – scroll to the bottom for a screen shot of the exact location. It’s worth finding!

Everything in The R&J Lounge and Supper Club is retro styling…..including the beer.

The decor reminded me of something from a mafia movie setting….and a little bit of home (there were lots of supper clubs in the Ft. Leonard Wood, MO area!)

From R&J’s website: “…seeking inspiration in vintage menus from the 1950s and 1960s, to create an original menu and time-honored atmosphere. The brightest ideas from the mid-20th century are incorporated into every aspect of the classic, sentimental flavors of The R&J experience.” (rjsupperclub.com)

I had a BLT and fries. It was very yummy.

Chris had a lobster roll. He said it was excellent!

If you’re familiar with Oklahoma City, this simple map image will show you exactly where to go.

The Centennial Land Run Monument is a must see if you’re in the Oklahoma City area. Sometimes referred to as the Oklahoma Land Run Monument, it is designed to commemorate the Oklahoma land run of 1889. At noon on April 22, 1889, more than two million acres of Indian Territory in Oklahoma were opened up for settlement. Cannons were fired and the run (race) was on!

It was referred to as “Harrison’s Horserace” as President Benjamin Harrison is the one who issued the proclamation to open the “unassigned land”.

The sculptures depicting the Land Run are referred to as “heroic size” meaning they are one and a half times “life size”. Trust me, they are huge. If you take the time to walk up and really look at the sculptures, you will notice all of the intricate detail put into each piece.

I actually took these photos last year, and as I understand it, more sculptures have been added since then. Which means, more pictures this year!

When the Centennial Land Run Monument is completed, it will be one of the largest freestanding bronze art sculptures in the world. It will span over 365 feet and be 36 feet wide (and 16 feet tall!). There will be 45 individual pieces when all is said and done.

To get to the Centennial Land Run Monument, just go to the far end of the Bass Pro Shop parking lot (lower Bricktown, right along I-40) – you can’t miss it.

**p.s. look at my last photo with people standing next to the sculptures to get an idea of the size