Gift wrapping is an art form that takes center stage at the holidays. A beautifully wrapped present adds an element of surprise and excitement to gift-giving. Like other creative arts, gift wrapping is a skill — one that demands practice.
Mother-daughter duo Brenda Thomason and Britton Green co-own Paper + More, an Oklahoma City boutique specializing in fine stationery and...
Annie Baze, Allie Dodson; Bingo for Babies,
Infant Crisis Services, OKC
Marnie Taylor, Nick Gallo, Carly Cowan;
Members’ meeting, Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, OKC
Ruth Ann & Craig Regens, Kaleigh Ewing, Reyna & Miguel
Figueroa; Maestro’s Ball, Oklahoma City Philharmonic
Amey Pierce, John Salame; ArtNow: Materials and Boundaries opening, Oklahoma Contemporary
Arts Center, OKC
Grant Hitch, Issac Hanson, Duane Allen, Daphne Dowdy;
Tulsa...
Impressive businesses don’t just offer top-notch products and services; they also make employees proud to be involved. Across Oklahoma, standout employers are redefining success — building work cultures on innovation, balance and true purpose.
Empowering leadership, investing in the community and developing employee-first initiatives, these businesses prove that healthy workplaces drive thriving economies. The following pages spotlight the organizations raising...
Making Spirits Bright
Hosting the family? Attending a holiday gathering with pals? Alone at home and bored? These cocktails are just the ticket.
The Holiday Cocktail
1.5 oz. Grapefruit Vodka
.5 oz. Aperol
.75 oz. Simple syrup
.5 oz. Fresh lemon juice
A Berry White Christmas
2 oz. Spiced rum
2 bar spoons Cranberry preserve
1 oz. Lime juice
.5 oz Vanilla orgeat
Upgraded Eggnog
1 Egg
1 oz. Heavy cream
.5 oz. Maple syrup
.25...
If you’ve never enjoyed a Latin American brunch in an old tire shop, you’re missing out.
At Café Kacao, located on 33rd and Classen in Oklahoma City, the stories are as spellbinding as the handmade tortillas and orange zest latte.
Get up at the crack of dawn and join the stomach-grumblers’ line outside the building, wrapped in a stunning blue-green-purple floral...
Cow & Cabbage
A combined specialty grocer and restaurant celebrating Oklahoma’s agricultural heritage, Cow and Cabbage on Tulsa’s Cherry Street aims to support local farmers and enhance food accessibility, all while serving up delectable dishes to hungry diners.
The grocer side of Cow and Cabbage provides everything from regionally raised meats to produce, dairy, eggs, soups, sauces, broths and butters.
On the...
Cocktail Corner
Sometimes, we all need a little cheer in our cups. Whether you’re hosting friends from out of town or just want to go out and indulge, you can enjoy holiday cocktails at the following locales:
The Vault, Tulsa: The restaurant offers seasonal drinks, as well as a Holiday Cocktail Class so you can bring the magic home.
Miracle at Social...
If you’re looking for a holiday-themed, on-the-stage event this month, Oklahoma is teeming.
In Tulsa, the PAC remains the hub for all things performing arts. Start the month with A Christmas Carol from the American Theater Company, running Dec. 4-23. Next up at the venue is Tulsa Ballet’s The Nutcracker, returning as an audience favorite from Dec. 7-21. And if...
If you’re looking for a break from the holiday chaos, sporting events provide an adrenaline-fueled respite.
In Tulsa, the Oilers take the ice at the BOK Center throughout the month. If you’d prefer to take a trip to Expo Square, try the Pride Invitational on Dec. 11-14; the Tulsa Holiday Winter Circuit on Dec. 27-30; or the Tulsa Shootout, one...
You’ll be sure to have a packed schedule this month, with community events galore.
In Tulsa, try the Nutcracker Festival on Dec. 5-6 at Expo Square, with holiday-themed activities, food and drink plus live presentations. Keep the festivity going with the Rudolph Run at Fleet Feet Sports Broken Arrow, where runners can enjoy a 5K or fun-run in costume. Tulsa...
