Midtown Tulsa Real Estate - Lori Cain: Oklahoma: Tulsa: Crosbie Heights

Crosbie Heights Block Party/Potluck/Fundraiser, June 13, 2010 - upcoming urban living west of downtown Tulsa

There is an awesome neighborhood slightly west of downtown Tulsa called Crosbie Heights - filled with neighborhood and community spirit. This is the second block party my husband and I have attended there, and it's hard to describe the atmosphere and relationship among the neighbors.

What had become a somewhat dilapidated neighborhood is in a full rejuvenation mode with homeowners rehabilitating homes one by one. The neighborhood association is very active and has a web site and regular meetings.

In May 2008, Scott Smith opened a neighborhood grocery and coffee shop called the Blue Jackalope where folks can walk to purchase eggs and milk or enjoy a cup of coffee.

In 2009, the neighbors began a community garden.

In Crosbie Heights, there is a magical feel of people coming together to discover the spirit of community and creativity. It's people and pet friendly.

At the block party today, we took a pasta salad and enjoyed side dishes from the other neighbors. Five bucks bought you smoked ribs, chicken, sausage and bologna cooked by a neighborhood expert.

Crosbie Heights Block Party/Potluck/Fundraiser, June 13, 2010 - upcoming urban living west of downtown Tulsa

Throughout the day, neighbors visited and snacked. Someone made a make-shift water fountain out of a hose and trash can under which the hot children could cool off.

People arrived by car, bicycle and by foot. In between the scheduled bands, individual musicians walked around playing their acoustical guitars.

My favorite spot is the community garden and I took a photo of the mission statement prominently displayed on cardboard on the picket fence surrounding the garden.

It says, "To educate through demonstration sustainable practices. Agriculture in service of humanity and the earth. And to grow food for the community!"

There were activities for the kids and it all works on the honor system. Crosbie Heights is an exemplary example of grassroots neighborhood organizing at its finest - although they may take exception to being described as organized.

Crosbie Heights is home to the Blue Jackalope, a neighborhood grocery and coffee shop, Newblock Sculpture Park, Joe Station Bark Park and the Cave House. They also welcome local community gardeners to sell their fresh produce!

If you haven't visited Crosbie Heights, try to attend their next block party or drop by the Blue Jackalope and meet some neighbors!

Lori is a residential Realtor serving the greater Tulsa area, and specializing in midtown Tulsa real estate. Please visit Lori’s web site, LoriCain.com or call 918-852-5036.

What is the Blue Jackalope anyway? Find out at the Crosbie Heights' October 4th Block Party/Fundraiser in Tulsa!

My husband and I first visited this neighborhood grocery & coffee shop to meet some friends. We now pass it every time we drive to the Joe Station Bark Park.

It's located at 306 S. Phoenix Avenue (off Charles Page Boulevard) and is open 9a-7p Monday through Friday; 8:30 a-5p Saturday and 9a-7p Sunday. They serve great sandwiches too.

The Blue Jackalope Grocery & Coffee promotes sustenance: that which sustains life and spirit; nourishment; food.

Owner, Scott Smith, is re-creating a gentler time of foraging for dinner while gettin' to know the folks around town. "It ain't just groceries and coffee: it's Community."

In the middle of Crosbie Heights, a Front Porch community where neighbors help neighbors, it's an older neighborhood just west of downtown Tulsa. We are witnessing a rebirth of sorts - once dilapidated homes being brought up to date and repaired by families and individuals wanting to live close to downtown.

I sold a house at 7th & Quanah about the time the Blue Jackalope was opening and am happy to report that it's turning out to be a huge success. It has been fun to watch its popularity grow.

The BlueJackalope Grocery & Coffee, doing its' best to support all y'all's nutritional and communal yearnings...

What is the Blue Jackalope anyway? Find out at the Crosbie Heights' October 4th Block Party/Fundraiser in Tulsa!

In his quest for community involvement, Scott is active in community gardening and is organizing the Crosbie Heights Community Farm Potluck & Music Festival to be held this October 4th. Full Moon Fiesta! 5 Bands. FREE! (bring your favorite dish)

On Sunday, October 4, 2009 the Crosbie Heights Community Farm, located at 311 S. Phoenix, will hold a block party/fundraiser. (Garden photo to right.)

Musical guests include Travis Fite, Joe Mack, Jesse Aycock, Sapien and Scales of Motion.

• Family Friendly (dogs on leashes welcome, too)
• Potluck (bring your favorite homemade dish)
• Fresh produce from the garden
• Bicycle-powered blender c/o Bike Soup co-op
• Kids Art Zone
• FREE!

The event kicks off at 2pm with the first band scheduled at 3. The Farm is located across the street from the Blue Jackalope Grocery/Café, just west of the BOK Arena on 3rd Street.

And, if you are wondering . . . the jackalope — also called an antelabbit, aunt benny, Wyoming thistled hare or stagbunny—is an imaginary animal of folklore consisting of a cross between a jackrabbit and an antelope, goat, or deer, which is usually portrayed as a rabbit with antlers.