St. John has the laidback vibe of an island that has perfected the art of leisure. Maybe that comes from being the smallest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, or perhaps it’s because two-thirds of the island is made up of a national park, a gift from Laurance Rockefeller (J.D.’s grandson) who deeded thousands of acres of rolling green hills...
Born in Poland, raised in Turkey and a resident of the U.S. since 2000, Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev has always been driven and surrounded by music. “I come from a musical family,” she says. “My mom is a violinist; my aunt is a pianist; my brother plays the cello; my husband is a bassoonist; and his entire family are all musicians.”
A...
So movies are ... back? Maybe? November proved to be a gigantic issue for bigger films, with more delays and shifts to digital platforms. Even December isn’t safe, as Dune – the science fiction book-to-film adaptation starring everyone from Javier Bardem to Zendaya – was rescheduled for October 2021.
In Theaters
For now, there are still some must-sees coming to theaters,...
Activities abound to get you into the holiday spirit this month.
In Tulsa, the Philbrook Festival runs through Dec. 26, with holiday lights, music and fun for the whole family. One of the most popular displays in the state, the Rhema Christmas Lights event at Rhema Bible College offers two million lights to stroll under this year, through Jan. 1....
Don’t forget to plan a trip to one of Oklahoma’s premier museums this month.
Ahha Tulsa offers TAC at Ahha through Dec. 19. This juried exhibition of the Tulsa Artists’ Coalition showcases 100 objects on view, representing works from a variety of local creators.
At Philbrook, Spirit of Independence runs through Jan. 3. Visit the Lower Spotlight Gallery to explore artists’...
Gear up for football galore this month. You can catch the University of Tulsa at home on Dec. 5 as they take on the University of Cincinnati. Sooner fans can watch the University of Oklahoma battle Baylor on Dec. 5 at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. And while Oklahoma State University hosts no home games this month, they...
You’ll still be able to find some holiday magic on the stage this month.
Tulsa Ballet presents The Lost Nutcracker from Dec. 17-20 at Cox Business Convention Center. This socially-distant show offers holiday-centric pieces from three world-renowed choreographers. Patrons can also purchase tickets to a virtual livestream at tulsaballet.org.
The OKC Philharmonic offers A Classic Christmas on Dec. 4-5 at Civic...
“One might not expect to see a strikingly modern home in a small, midwestern city like Tulsa,” says architect Brian Freese. “Yet, Tulsa has a rich and vibrant legacy of impressive architecture and an appreciation among its residents for quality design.”
This stunning new build is situated in one of those established neighborhoods of the 1920s and ‘30s. Newly made...
Like the people and the scene it celebrates, author Josh Crutchmer’s new book about Red Dirt music was a long time in the making.
“I started the official interviews in 2018, but I’d go to concerts in the early 2000s, and quite often, I’d just make notes,” he recalls. “So there were lots of times that someone would say something...
Oklahoma skies are a sight to see, and the state’s astronomy clubs aren’t letting the pandemic stop them from enjoying the stars.
The Oklahoma City Astronomy Club and the University of Oklahoma Lunar Sooners have created adjustments in order to stay safe but still feed their love of space and time.
The Oklahoma City club normally meets on the second Friday...
