Tracy Letts
The acclaimed actor-playwright-screenwriter has roots in the state ... and he wants his young son to appreciate them.
Tracy Letts hasn’t been back to Oklahoma from New York as much as he’d like in the past few years, but that will soon change.
His son, Haskell Letts – named for a grandfather named for Charles Haskell, Oklahoma’s first governor –...
Zeeco is a cutting edge company with a storied history.
This year is the company’s 40th anniversary in its current iteration, although CEO Darton Zink says the principal business – combustion technology – has been in the family for 90 years.
The family’s original business, the John Zink Company, was founded by Darton Zink’s grandfather in 1929. Zink’s father, Jack, served...
“I was always drawn to acting in school,” says Presley, whose latest film, The Great Alaskan Race, premiered in October. “I was fortunate [because] I’d leave football practice and go to musical practice. It’s a different platform but still a platform for performance.”
Planning and teamwork
Oklahomans work diligently well before the holidays to ensure festive activities and performances abound.
One product of such teamwork is The Christmas Show, a Broadway-style production in Oklahoma City.
“A year in advance, our music director and show director begin planning a new production,” says Susan Webb with the OKC Philharmonic. “It takes people with many skill sets, and...
What makes a company appealing to potential employees depends on who you ask. Some common answers, however, remain consistent across the board: flexible hours; substantial vacation days; quality insurance benefits; retirement packages; a strong pool of coworkers and management. Other draws are the intangible perks: a collaborative work environment; a sense of feeling appreciated; room for creativity and out-of-the-box...
Oklahoma City’s beloved Ludivine raised stakes from its original north Hudson Avenue location in April and relocated to a swanky, remodeled mid-century structure in the heart of OKC’s midtown.
Chef de cuisine Shannon Goforth moved with the restaurant and enjoys the new digs and increased traffic, along with welcoming additional clientele to the Ludivine family.
“It was a little harder at...
For many, Thanksgiving means an extra long weekend to enjoy time with friends and family. Whether you want to catch a game, enjoy beautiful lights, see a show or meet up with Santa Claus, our list includes 17 great activities to try this weekend in Tulsa, OKC and around the state.
In Tulsa
Rhema Christmas Lights – Through Jan. 1
Over two...
Billed as a “powerhouse duo for the ages,” Oklahoma natives Sandi Patty and Kristin Chenoweth take the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center stage at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 in a presentation of yuletide carols and classics.
“It is astounding that these two have never been in concert together, and that these two Oklahoma natives and award-winning artists will be side...
The pulse of your Pet’s health
Veterinarians say medical advancements extend their patients’ lives
Advancements and research in veterinary medicine mean animals today have better health outcomes and longer lives than they did a decade ago. “The biggest development I’ve seen has been better understanding of and treatment for degenerative heart conditions,” says veterinarian Rachel Vazquez of Oklahoma City’s Warwick...
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Meghan Synco
Executive chef, Hal Smith Restaurants, OKC
Sun-dried tomato macaroni and cheese
Straight out of culinary school, Meghan Synco jumped right in the middle of some impressive food gigs. She joined the team at the Oklahoma Golf and Country Club and specialized in molecular gastronomy and banquets. She moved to Whiskey Cake, where...
