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...

Scene July 2021

Referred to as “one of Earth’s most beautiful places,” Sedona, Ariz. will knock your socks off. And when it does, your socks – and your shoes – will be coated with the dust of sandstone rocks and erosional wilderness from the sun-drenched trails.  It’s a breathtaking arrival into this geological wonder, with endless vistas of copper rocks and ruddy buttes...
It started when Leatha Pierce, a volunteer for LIFE Senior Services in Tulsa, asked Bob Wiles to put together a band for a big fundraising event. She knew Wiles was the man for the job. Not only had he been a founding member of the Red Dirt Rangers, that trailblazing Stillwater band; he also knew and regularly jammed with...
Most of Joe Slack’s artwork is no small feat, and that’s putting it lightly. After all, one of his pieces spans two city blocks.  The native Oklahoman creates sculptures out of weathering Corten steel and painted metals. You’ve probably seen his vibrant and quirky modern artwork around town; his sculptures can be seen all over – from Norman to midtown...