Photography by Nathan Harmon
It took Palmer Johnson and his partner, Johnny Callison, about a year to find the perfect midtown Tulsa home, where Johnson could truly flex his long-time love and interest for interior design.
“Even as a child, I liked to rearrange my bedroom furniture constantly,” says Johnson. “I guess you could say my love of interior design is...
If you really want to know about a place, talk to the locals. I was introduced to Boston by a hard-boiled shamus named Spenser through the novels of his creator, Robert B. Parker.
In Spenser’s Boston, it’s the wise-cracking private investigator who tells us: “Boston Garden. Singular, as is the Public Garden. Boston Common is also singular. Hayshakers from New...
With a background in leadership, nonprofit management, strategic and cultural planning as well as art museum and gallery administration, Krystle Kaye was the perfect fit to take the helm at the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition in June 2017. Before joining OVAC, Kaye led projects at the Cultural Development Corporation of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University Museum of Art and...
The ‘Pros’ Abound
When you or a loved one approaches or reaches the golden years, lots of challenges may present themselves. These challenges make you consider what the next step of life looks like. But where do you go for information about retirement communities? And how do you make those really tough choices?
While aging in place may seem appealing, keep...
When Walmart closed its doors and left town two years ago, Perry’s economic prospects might have looked gloomy due to the loss of sales tax revenue. But the northern Oklahoma community of just over 5,100 residents is recovering just fine. And with recent good economic news, plus an anticipated resumption of activities as the threat of the pandemic lessens,...
Time for a career change? You might want to brush up on your networking skills before attempting to land a position that truly makes you jazzed to go to work every morning. Luckily, Oklahomans have groups to help you refine these skills.
“The best way to overcome shyness or anxiety is to come prepared to networking events,” says Andrea Pemberton,...
Teeth and Gums: The Basics
Healthy teeth and gums allow you to share a smile with confidence and can affect your overall health. For the best advice on good dental hygiene, Michael C. Fling, DDS, and Cama D. Cord, DDS, with OKC Dental Arts share their top tips.
Consistency and Technique Matter
Brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day. Electric...
In January of this year, Smithsonian Magazine named Tulsa composer and pianist Barron Ryan one of its “Ten Innovators to Watch in 2021.” In the article running under that headline, writer Rasha Aridi concentrated on Ryan’s being commissioned by Chamber Music Tulsa to write a piece in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, and how...
Whether you’d like to join a low-stakes acting class or participate in a live production, the state abounds with opportunity.
“We teach acting through improvisation, which is performance without a script. We also provide training in musical theater and film,” says Erin Scarberry, the artistic director for the Clark Youth Theatre and Clark Conservatory in Tulsa. “Many of our classes...
