February, the month of love, returns to us with pretty much no romantic films for its entire duration. Not to worry – there are still plenty of good movies to enjoy for a Valentine’s Day date, or just as a way to escape the cold for a little while.
Right out the gate, we have Knock at the Cabin. Directed...
Happening around town in Bartlesville, the OKM Musical Festival runs June 9-13. For the past 38 years, the festival has bought celebrated concert artists and music education programs to northeast Oklahoma. Highlights of this year’s event include performances from Balourdet Quartet, Catherine Russell, Josh Turner and Verona Quartet. Learn more at okmmusic.org.
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Tulsa Juneteenth Festival June...
The BOK Center is a hotspot for sporting events this month. Don’t miss the Big 12 Wrestling Championships on March 6-7, where some of the best college wrestlers in the game compete for top prizes. Then, the Tulsa Oilers also take on Wichita, Allen and Kansas City this month on March 14, 20, 21, 31.
Visit Expo Square for the...
A century ago, pedestrians and the occasional horse-drawn conveyance ruled the streets. Therefore, the largest metropolitan areas in Oklahoma were laid out accordingly – to maximize pedestrian considerations. But the introduction of automobiles into everyday life brought about a lot of change that would have long-lasting effects.
“Automobile ownership became the natural way that people got around,” says Justin Henry,...
Much has changed in our world in the last 125 years – and higher education has not been immune. When the University of Tulsa was founded as Henry Kendall College just before the turn of the 20th century, the school looked entirely different than it does today, except for one element: dedication to students.
TU’s origins extend to the Presbyterian...
What to Order if You Like …
Maybe you’re getting a little tired of the same ol’ same ol’. After all, a vodka soda, Old Fashioned or gin and tonic can only get you so far. If you’re looking to switch up your drink order for a night, try one of the following.
If you like citrus, order:
Tom Collins – Gin,...
If you’re on the hunt for a quick lunch or snack stop, Ah-Sigh-E may be your new favorite dining destination. Brimming with acai bowls, smoothies and coffee confections, the restaurant is a must-visit for health-conscious eaters.
A popular bowl is the Red, White and Blue – replete with a blend of acai, strawberries, blueberries, dark sweet cherries, banana, unsweetened almond...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) names antibiotic resistance as one of the greatest public health challenges of our time. Approximately 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur in the United States each year, resulting in more than 35,000 deaths. These infections are often caused by ‘superbugs,’ a term coined for microorganisms that have developed a resistance to commonly...
The impact of an arrest, criminal charge, eviction or family court litigation can devastate someone psychologically and financially. Add to those stressors the reality of being a single mother in poverty, perhaps with a mental illness, and the barriers to recovery may feel insurmountable.
This situation is common in Oklahoma, which has the highest female incarceration rate in the country;...
In his 47th season coaching football, Butch Davis is a gridiron lifer.
For Davis – born in Tahlequah, a graduate of Bixby High School, and in his third season as head coach at Florida International University in Miami – the seeds for his long tenure in the game were sown in Oklahoma.
“My father was a high school coach at Grove...
