Paintball, oddly enough, is a go-to pandemic activity. Why? Because it’s not only contactless, but also requires the use of a mask. Luckily, a variety of paintball fields are welcoming customers during this time for some high-octane fun.
Epic Paintball Park in Oklahoma City takes its safety requirements very seriously, says owner Randy Coles.
“People are issued masks and supervised,” he says....
It’s not unusual for a manufacturing firm to offer English as a Second Language classes. But at AAON, Spanish is among the on-site courses that employees can choose from.
“We have enough Spanish-speakers in supervisory roles that it makes for increased communication,” says Gary Fields, CEO of AAON, the Tulsa-based manufacturer of semi-custom HVAC units for commercial use. He was...
Oklahoma health and fitness experts weigh in on what it takes to prepare for a 26.2-mile run.
Before Beginning
Get evaluated: David Rhodes, an orthopedic surgeon with INTEGRIS Health Edmond and winner of the 2019 OKC Memorial Marathon, suggests visiting your doctor before training begins.
“A doctor will perform a routine screening based on the patient’s age, medical problems and overall conditioning...
House plants absorb harmful components from the air, like formaldehyde and carbon dioxide, and release oxygen. That’s a win-win for their owners – and all the plants ask for in return are light, water and a bit of food.
One 6-to 8-inch houseplant can help oxygenate the environment for up to 100 square feet, says Haley Rooney, a horticulturist...
As usual, holiday celebrations are happening across the state this year, but many have been re-imagined with COVID-19 safety protocols in mind.
“I believe we’re still going to bring the magic to downtown Tulsa,” says Brenna Mullins, special events and festivals manager for ASM Tulsa, which hosts Arvest Winterfest.
This year, the popular ice rink was moved indoors to the BOK...
The City of Chandler’s official website proclaims the Lincoln County seat as “the best kept secret in central Oklahoma.”
That may be true, but the compact community – situated just off Interstate 44, midway between Tulsa and Oklahoma City – could be considered a loosely-guarded secret during this pandemic-plagued year. Officials report that Oklahomans looking for safe, enjoyable recreation have...
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.”
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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....
