Go east on Tulsa’s 36th St. North, past brown and stubbly fields, bales of hay neatly stacked and then, after crossing Sheridan, turn right on a snaky narrow road past freight depots and other airport outbuildings. There, low slung and easy to miss, a building next to a big hangar comes into view: it’s Evelyn’s Soul Food.
Inside, it’s upscale...
Debuting at the St. James Theater on March 31st, 1943, Oklahoma! was a production unlike any other. Written by Oscar Hammerstein II and Richard Rodgers, it defied the established conventions for musical theater, using song, dance, dialogue and score for the ultimate purpose of supporting its storyline. Previously, musicals centered on showcasing performers’ talents, giving minimal attention to the...
Savoring The Great Outdoors
The idea of enjoying one’s home and garden to the fullest continues to drive trends this year.
“After the long quarantine in 2020, clients have put a big emphasis on their homes,” says interior designer Jennifer Welch of OKC’s Jennifer Welch Designs. “Clients have added pools, remodeled pools, added and/or updated outdoor kitchens and living areas. Some,...
Common Health Risks During Pregnancy
While pregnant, a woman’s body undergoes a multitude of changes, and with these changes come potential health risks. Among the common risks associated with pregnancy are high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and anemia.
In regards to anemia, “thankfully it’s usually a mild complication,” says Kathryn Kramer, MD, an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) with OU Health in OKC....
After receiving her bachelor’s degree in horticulture from Oklahoma State University, Casey Hentges did commercial landscaping in Dallas. There, she noticed that she enjoyed public discourse surrounding horticulture topics, and decided to return to school to get her master’s in public garden management from the University of Delaware. Hentges then got connected with the OSU Extension office in Canadian...
February is here – the month of love! Unfortunately, I don’t really have any romantic recommendations for you, but there are still some flicks on the horizon to check out, especially if you’re into comedy, action or mystery.
Searching for extreme physical violence mixed with bizarre comedy? Look no further than Jackass Forever. In the fourth film of the series,...
The state’s ready to host a variety of occasions around town.
In Tulsa, you can support the Oklahoma Aquarium on Feb. 26 at Splash! – the organization’s annual philanthropy event. Along with beautiful marine wildlife on display, patrons can enjoy craft beer, delicious bites and live entertainment. And at Expo Square, car lovers converge on Feb. 18-20 for the 58th...
Basketball is around every corner this month.
At OU, you can catch the men Feb. 9, 15 and 26, and women Feb. 5, 16 and 26, all at the Lloyd Noble Center. If you’re more of a Cowboys fan, visit the Gallagher-Iba Arena Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 21 for men and Feb. 9, 12 and 23 for women. And...
Fans of live music have it made this month.
In Tulsa, see famous rapper Nelly on Feb. 4 at the BOK Center. Stick around Tulsa’s largest music venue for the Winter Jam on Feb. 12, which brings major names in Christian rock music including Skillet, Tauren Wells and KB. At River Spirit Casino Resort, The Beach Boys drop in on...
Quincy Bakeshop is located in the Bradford House Café and has numerous goodies to try. Offerings include pastries, special orders, teas, coffee and cocktails. From the unique and quirky packages to custom designs, the bakery is led by owner, master baker and Oklahoma native Trisha O’Donoghue, who trained in Chicago at the French Pastry School. Her expertise include cake,...
