Bluegrass & Chili Festival
You’ll want to make your way to downtown Pryor on Sept. 6-7 for the annual Bluegrass & Chili Festival. A perfect combination of live music, shopping, dining and family-friendly entertainment, there’s a reason this free event has remained an Oklahoma favorite for so long.
Just a few of the activities include a car show with 50 class...
Tribal Updates
Modoc Nation
Oklahoma’s larger tribes are reaching some major milestones in areas like economic development, education, healthcare and cultural preservation. But it’s important to note that smaller tribes are also prospering, says Modoc Nation Chief Robert Burkybile.
“We have a bit of an advantage as a small tribe,” says Burkybile, who leads the Nation of 355 citizens. “We have people...
Tulsa
Lortondale
If Lortondale is known for one thing, it’s character. The historic Tulsa neighborhood, which prides itself on its mid century modern homes, was conceptualized by Tulsa architect Donald Honn and builder Howard Grubb in the 1950s.
Originally priced between $12,750 and $16,650, the homes in Lortondale have steadily increased over time.
Empty nesters interested in settling in Lortondale can tap into...
Trends in Education: What’s New and What’s Next
The world of education is fast-moving, with existing and emerging trends impacting the scholastic landscape – including reduced enrollment barriers, an uptick in artificial intelligence usage, increased student support and high-return academic programs to help ensure students earn degrees they can truly utilize.
Higher education continues to change at a rapid pace, says...
Asher Anand Patel
Holland Hall
Attending: Brown University
Intended major: International and Public Affairs through Brown’s Watson Institute! I know that I want to work as a civil servant when I’m older, and this concentration will help me analyze topics like security and development across both foreign and domestic lenses.
Biggest influence: My student council advisor, Mrs. Philippa Kelly. Over four years of...
Celebrity Attractions
Kristin Dotson, CEO of Tulsa’s Celebrity Attractions, dubs the coming year as their “biggest season to date – with seven shows across nine playing weeks,” she says. This season also brings four Oklahoma premieres with Moulin Rouge! The Musical; Mrs. Doubtfire; Clue; and Back to the Future. With so many excellent musical options to consider, Dotson says putting...
What does it mean to truly be the best business in Oklahoma? For some, it simply means offering the highest quality services to hardworking patrons. For others, it revolves more around creating memorable experiences, a sense of security, or just the tastiest plate of food imaginable. No matter your definition, the beauty in being the best is that it...
Al Fresco Living
Built from the ground up, this luxury residence took 30 months to construct. The custom home located in Oklahoma City features an expansive floor plan of four bedrooms, four full baths, two powder rooms, two courtyards and a wine cellar that, in true Oklahoma fashion, doubles as an F5-rated storm shelter.
Bruce Bockus, chairman and architect at Bockus...
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Carolyn Kloek, MD
Ophthalmologist
Dean McGee Eye Institute, OU Health
Oklahoma City
After serving as a faculty member at Harvard Medical School for 12 years, Carolyn Kloek, MD, says her desire to make a tangible difference in healthcare outcomes drew her to the opportunity of serving in multiple roles: Chief Medical Officer at OU Health, Vice Chair for Quality and Innovation and associate...
