As trolley cars that ran on rails, early 20th century interurban cars often carried about 60 people. These cars were cleaner than railroad compartments because they usually ran on electric power from overhead lines. They were also created for passenger comfort.
The words “interurban” and “streetcar” are sometimes used interchangeably. However, streetcars moved people short distances within a city. On...
Many people have harbored an interest in horses at one time or another, especially in Oklahoma, where the animal is as ubiquitous as farms and tall grass plains. And what better way to indulge a love of all things equine than to watch live horse racing?
The activity can seem complicated, with a high barrier to entry for the casual...
Top collegiate athletes don’t have to clunk helmets or make three-pointers; sometimes, elite athletes wear big hair bows and take a 15-foot spinning plunge into their teammates’ arms.
Cheerleaders Caylin Cannady and Maggie Grappe often devote around 25 hours a week during football season to training and fitness.
“And then we have school,” says Grappe, a pre-med student. “It’s a lot.”
Grappe...
Tulsa Opera presents The Second Hurricane, running from June 11-12 at the Tulsa PAC. The opera tells the story of a storm-ravaged American town and a group of high schoolers that offer help to a nearby county, only to get stranded themselves. Just in time for summer, Celebrity Attractions brings Oklahoma! to the PAC from June 17-19. This gritty...
When Josh Caffey was growing up, he ate a lot of grilled cheese sandwiches.
“We didn’t have lots of money,” he explains, “so we had it as a staple. We loved grilled cheese, but it gets old having the same sandwich every night. So we invented ways of having fancy grilled cheese sandwiches. Now everyone’s in on that act ......
On June 13th, an Oklahoma mother-daughter duo will fly to Chicago to receive a highly coveted award that, until now, has never been claimed by an Oklahoma restaurant or chef. The James Beard Foundation Awards, often referred to as the “Academy Awards” of the food industry, honor the talent behind America’s culinary culture.
For 91-year-old Florence Jones, receiving word that...
Draped like a cape across Colombia’s Caribbean coast, the port city of Cartagena is a lively mix of Spanish culture, colonial history and carefree beach life – and it’s catching on.
The city of red tiled roofs, vibrant house colors, horse-drawn carriages, cobblestone streets and salsa is suddenly on everyone’s must-see list.
In the 16th century, the Spanish built walls...
Arkansas
“There’s so much to do in Arkansas this summer, and you can find trip ideas and inspiration at arkansas.com,” says Leah DiPietro, deputy chief of communications for the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. “We also have a calendar of events that includes festivals and concerts going on in the state. Our 2022 Travel Guide is also available...
Castle Connolly Top Doctors is a healthcare research company and the official source for Top Doctors for over 25 years. Castle Connolly’s established nomination survey, research, screening and selection process involves many hundreds of thousands of physicians as well as academic medical centers, specialty hospitals and regional and community hospitals all across the nation.
The online nominations process – located...
Healthcare professionals are crucial to the success of our state – evident in the last two years more than ever. To honor their work and dedication, Castle Connolly has put together an exclusive Top Doctors listing, showcasing Oklahoma’s brightest and most innovative physicians. After reviewing nominations from doctors, health systems and hospitals, Castle Connolly creates the listing with physicians in virtually every field of medicine. Read on for additional profiles with featured doctors, as well as a modicum of health topics that may be relevant to you.
