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Around Town Any time is appropriate to watch a silent film, but this month might be especially good to do so. Too few people have seen works from the first 30-plus years of film history – a real shame, given the treasures that exist. Watching a silent film is a different experience than catching a talkie, but, once you get...

The Rooftop

In the historic Rose District, this joint is Broken Arrow’s only rooftop bar and pizza place, with plenty of indoor seating, too. Appetizers include traditional bruschetta; a soup of the day; Caprese salad with tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil and balsamic reduction; and spinach artichoke dip baked in a “boat” of Cuban bread. Pizzas can come on traditional or gluten-free cauliflower crusts....
Cuinton White really needed his 4-H leader beside him as he prepared to deliver a calf, but a virtual experience would have to do. “He called me and said he had a small herd of heifers, and had just found one calving,” says Justin Wagner, a Cimarron County extension agent. “So I put him on FaceTime.” Wagner instructed White to get...
A Rich History The first documented round of golf played in Oklahoma was in 1900 at Guthrie Country Club, seven years before the former Indian Territory gained statehood. In the century-plus since, the Sooner State has developed a colorful golf history. With plenty of great private and public courses for all skill levels open and developing around the state, Oklahoma has...
From art and sporting events to barrel racing and rodeos, Oklahoma is chock-full of events around the town. For art enthusiasts, visit 108 Contemporary from Aug. 5-Sept. 25 to view Kite & Natani Notah: In the Realm of Miracles. Another stop in Tulsa should be at Philbrook to view Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism, on view through Sept....

Headin’ Downtown

OKC Grub Vast Nestled at the top of the 50-story Devon Tower, Vast offers fine dining and an exquisite panorama of the city. vastokc.com Patrono Patrono is a fantastic place to nab sophisticated yet affordable Italian fare before a show at the Civic Center Music Hall. patronookc.com Kitchen 324 Another feather in the cap of the Good Egg Dining Group, Kitchen 324 is a favorite...

Torchy’s Tacos

From an Austin, Texas, food truck to more than 60 locations in four states, Torchy’s treats Tulsans and OKC diners to what founder Mike Rypka calls “Damn Good” tacos. Each location has a slightly different look and aura, but every Torchy’s shop has partnerships with ingredient providers from around the world. The company also uses renewable napkins, cutlery and...
Slaughterville was not the most elegant name for a town, local residents had to admit. Some even toyed with the idea of changing it … but that was before People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals offered an alternative. In exchange for changing the name of the Cleveland County town to the more animal-friendly Veggieville, as the group proposed in...

A Farewell to Summer

On Sept. 7, Tulsa’s beloved Great Raft Race returns to the banks of the Arkansas River. Teams compete to create the best hand-made raft and race down to the aquatic finish line.  Adjusting to pandemic protocols, the Greek Street Drive-Thru runs Sept. 11-12 and 18-19 at 12th and Guthrie. Enjoy delicious Greek eats to-go. In Keifer, the Let It Be Arts...

A Slice of Delight

Amy Cakes, Norman. Photo courtesy Amy Cakes