Savannah is a city (literally) draped in the feathery wisps of Spanish Moss trees. It’s also symbolically draped in history – with a heritage as strong as the towering, whispering pines and as steady as the rolling tides of the marsh. Aloe vera plants and palm trees soften the landscape, while florals decorate town squares, encircling the austere historic statues...

Avoiding the Wilt

Oklahoma home and business owners are known for their pride in landscaping. But how does one go about protecting plants and shrubs during the heat of an Okie summer? Diane Hambric of OSU’s Tulsa Master Gardeners says that a little extra effort and some continued education is all you need.  “During Oklahoma’s hot, dry months, it is important to pay special...
Summer draws people outdoors. Hiking, camping and other activities spent in nature means potential exposure to ticks – those creepy parasites that feed on the blood of animals and humans.  There are eight different types of ticks that live in the United States and some species can transmit bacteria, viruses and pathogens that can cause diseases in humans. Before hitting...
Nestled in the rolling Osage Hills of northeastern Oklahoma, Bartlesville is a city rich in history, culture and artistic heritage. Often referred to as a gem of the American Midwest, Bartlesville owes much of its early growth and prosperity to the discovery of “black gold” – oil – in 1905. That year marked the drilling of Oklahoma’s first commercial...

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Sunny Cearley, Barry & Frances Pitts; ARTini Havana Nights, Allied Arts, OKC Marie Oyler, Mike Neal; Hall of Fame board meeting, Oklahoma Hall of Fame, OKC Lynn Peacher, Gentra Sorem, Carol Klenda, Elaine Dodson Ryan; 90th Anniversary planning, Tulsa Town Hall Drs. Dale Bratzler, Jay Johnson, Daniel Wildes, Steven Buck, Damon Baker; Staab Legacy Award Luncheon, Osteopathic Founders Foundation, Tulsa
In the heart of midtown Tulsa, a Midwest modern style home, constructed with Oklahoma-sourced limestone, a natural colored stucco, wood timber and plate steel, stands out. And, by design, it also fits in. “My vision of modern architecture is that it is clearly of this era, and fitting and responsive to this climate, culture, geology and building practices,” says architect...
If you can think of a category to celebrate, we’ve probably got you covered within our six expansive sections – Home, Services, Health and Wellness, Shopping, Entertainment, and Dining. We toast to Oklahoma’s best bars, salute our hardworking lawyers, sing the praises of local construction companies and give a standing O to our most mouthwatering burger joints.  And remember –...
We profile a few such leaders in our new Oklahoma’s Most Influential People spotlight, a two-part series running in July and August.By Gretchen Eichenberg & Kimberly Burk Chuck Hoskin Jr. Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation Representing the largest Native American tribe in the country with nearly half a million people, Chuck Hoskin Jr., Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, has his priorities and...
Sometimes a restaurant is the fulfillment of a lifetime dream. You can usually tell when this is the case. Every dish is lavished with years of thought and care, every detail planned, flavors pop as you taste food that’s been years in the planning. And so it is with Daigoro. Phillip Phillips, said restaurant’s owner, grew up in Cleveland and...
The heat of a stove and the sizzle of a grill scare most little kids away from the kitchen. John Conway was the opposite.  “My first memories are cooking with my mom and grandmother,” says Conway. “I was frying chicken at a very early age.”  And while other kids were busy watching cartoons on Saturday mornings, Conway preferred Emeril Live. “It was...