New York Times bestselling novelist Amor Towles distinctly remembers the day – five decades ago – when he decided he wanted to be a writer.
“My first grade teacher invited her friend David McCord, who wrote juvenile poetry, to come speak to our class. He read some of his poetry to us and then signed books. It was the greatest...
Unexpected and delightful, the Albanian Riviera provides quite the getaway. Whether you travel directly there or ferry over from the Greek island of Corfu, you’ll enjoy your time in this enigmatic country. Often overlooked as a Mediterranean country, Albania has stunning coastal scenery, as well as gloriously untamed vegetation.
Located in the Ionian Sea, Albania sits within the serenity of...
The performance art of opera has a commanding presence in both Tulsa and Oklahoma City, but what exactly does it take to become an expert in the field?
Education
The vast majority of opera singers have a bachelor’s degree in music, with many opting to get a master’s, too.
“Music majors take individual voice lessons weekly, take courses in music theory and...
Henry Tankersley has a collection of items from late 19th and early 20th century drugstores – glassware, old advertising signs and even some antique Coca-Cola items.
“I have an entire museum at my house,” he says.
But his favorite piece is a four-foot-tall mortar and pestle, made from colorful stained and leaded glass, lit from the inside. It was a piece...
May has arrived and with it, a variety of films to enjoy. There are a panoply of genres this month, so grab some overpriced – but entirely necessary – popcorn and head into the theater.
Start the month off with a bang and check out The Fall Guy. Based on a 1980s television series of the same name, the film...
If the summer weather is a little too sweltering for you, cool off in one of Oklahoma’s many world-class museums.
In Tulsa, Philbrook is debuting a new exhibition this month: Celia Álvarez Muñoz: Breaking the Binding. Running June 5-Aug. 25, this show is the first career retrospective of the titular conceptual artist, featuring over thirty-five artworks spanning forty years. Another...
Community events can be found just about everywhere this July. Strap in!
Firstly, the state beckons for Independence Day celebrations. A few of the (many, many) highlights include Tulsa FreedomFest, July 4 at the River Parks; LibertyFest, through July 4 across Edmond; the Laverne 4th of July Celebration, July 3-4 on Jane Jayroe Blvd.; Freedom Fest, July 3-4 at Yukon’s...
In the heart of Oklahoma City’s bustling Midtown, a new restaurant burst onto the scene like a fever dream of pink velvet and wisteria blossoms. JK by Chef King, the brainchild of culinary mavericks Josh Balan and King Dey, opened its doors in August of last year, bringing a dash of Miami glitz and Asian-French fusion to the Sooner...
Just the thought of running a marathon can be intimidating.
Whether you love running and just haven’t had time to participate in an event, or you want to challenge yourself to get truly in shape, there are steps you can take to get both your body and your mind ready.
“Start with a visit to the doctor if you don’t...
