For the last 22 years, we’ve asked Oklahomans a simple question: Who’s the best? And as always, you’ve responded with ample enthusiasm, coming out in droves to let us know your favorites. It’s been a tough year and a half, no doubt about it, but local businesses have responded to adversity with sheer Okie grit, continuing to deliver the...
It’s no secret that Independence Day is a popular holiday for Oklahomans, with numerous community events happening around the state. Tulsans can visit the Tulsa FreedomFest on July 4 at Tulsa River Parks. This much-anticipated celebration offers everything from entertainment and music to food and, of course, stunning pyrotechnics. In Edmond, LibertyFest hosts events daily through July 4. Named...
It may be sweltering, but that’s not stopping a bevy of sporting events from running in Oklahoma this month. As always, baseball reigns supreme. The Tulsa Drillers play July 1-4, 21-25, 27-31 at ONEOK Field, with firework finales after several games. In OKC, the Dodgers return to the field July 1-6, 15-20, 22-27 at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Fear not, soccer fans...
In Tulsa, 108 Contemporary presents A Luthier’s Tale: The Craft of Stringed Instruments July 2-Sept. 19. The show melds the works of local and regional artists, showcasing the art, craft and design of a variety of stringed instruments.  In OKC, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum ushers in ¡Viva México! July 9-Oct. 17 and Framework: Exploring the Artistic Process...
As the hot weather rolls into the Oklahoma plans, it will surely be nice to cool off with some theatrical entertainment. In Tulsa, Celtic Throne: The Royal Journey of Irish Dance stomps into town July 1 at the Tulsa PAC. From the legendary Brian Byrne comes a new musical score accompanying traditional Irish dance, perfect for audiences of all ages....
Oh no, it’s July in Oklahoma! That means it is currently ten billion degrees outside all the time, so it makes sense to hide out in an air-conditioned theater, right? Luckily, this month is packed with some exciting picks from multiple genres.  First up, the Marvel film Black Widow gets its long overdue release. The beginning of Phase Four in...

From the Earth

Thirteen years ago, opening a raw vegan restaurant in the middle of the country seemed like an off-the-wall idea to some. However, for Cynthia Beavers, it was something she thought was much needed, and she hoped others would agree.  Cynthia Beavers took a risk opening a vegan restaurant in Oklahoma many years ago – but it’s paid off exponentially. Photos...
Being from Tulsa, I grew up around a great selection of “classic burgers” in town. So when I began splitting my time between Tulsa and OKC, I knew I needed to find a local place to satisfy my cravings. I sampled through some great choices and found that my husband was right; my favorite would come from a spot...

Natalie Shirley

Selected as the president and CEO of OKC’s National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in 2017, Natalie Shirley is the first female leader in the museum’s history. Before taking the helm, Shirley served as president of Oklahoma State University’s OKC location, and as Gov. Mary Fallin’s Secretary of Education and Workforce Development. She was also in Gov. Brad Henry’s...
Most people experience anxiety from time to time, but for some, it’s a regular occurrence that interferes with daily life.  Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is typically characterized by a difficulty to control worry on more days than not for at least six months, with the presence of three or more symptoms. “For this disorder the key word is ‘generalized,’” says Lee...