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...
Chess has been a popular game of strategy for over 500 years. But with the release of Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit, this activity has had it’s second coming for younger generations. Chess enthusiasts are seeing a surge in online games, and while clubs are currently taking a time-out from in-person meet-ups, they’re seeing the potential for more growth when...
Canadian County is one of the nation’s fastest growing counties, and Yukon sits on the county’s east side. Two drovers, the Spencer brothers, founded Yukon on the Chisholm Trail in 1891, and they immediately brought the railroad through town, naming the primary thoroughfare “Spencer Avenue.” Known today as Main Street or Route 66, Yukon’s historic corridor sparkles with architectural...
Tulsa native and Impressionist-style painter Derek Penix credits his wife for his No. 1 ranking in the ArtDataIntel top artist lists, a compendium tracking competitions over time.
“She has the blame for my awards,” says Penix. “I don’t remember when this began, but years ago, my wife said we should enter national shows. I said I wasn’t ready, others...
The long-awaited First Americans Museum has a story to tell to the world, and the visitor experience is vital to the mission.
But the museum will also honor the cultures of the 39 tribes based in Oklahoma, with features not so easily recognized by non-Natives.
“The entire project was designed to align with the cardinal directions, so the special times of...
