On a wedge of pure pleasure just off the southeastern Georgia coast lies a resort that’s really a complex of lodgings, stretching across the private entity of Sea Island and into St. Simon’s Island. It’s called Sea Island Resort, anchored by the marvelous Roaring Twenties-era hotel that started it all, the one with the gorgeous twin iconic towers: the...
Nothing quite beats the annual outing to pick out a perfect tree for holiday celebrations. And, says Bill Jacobs of Owasso Tree Farm, “the freshest tree you can buy is one you cut yourself, grown on an Oklahoma Christmas tree farm.”
First Steps
Planning for your tree should start before you leave for a farm. Pick a spot for the tree...
If there’s one thing that’s worth spreading this holiday season, it’s the spirit of giving. At the forefront of doing good deeds are Oklahoma’s nonprofits and other charitable organizations, many of which are spearheading festivities that address their communities’ greatest needs.
No matter the cause, these places depend upon the support of others to bring their programs to life. Moreover,...
Driven by a love for rowing and paddling, Mike Knopp harbors a passion for bringing national and international sports to the Oklahoma River in his role as the executive director of the RIVERSPORT Foundation. After a successful career as a lawyer, Knopp switched lanes to establish the Oklahoma City University varsity rowing program and become the leader of the...
As we enter the penultimate month of the year, the cinematic big hitters usually come out in droves, and this November is no different. There are plenty of genres to pick from, so grab some popcorn and let’s see what’s on the way.
First up is a sci-fi drama called The Finch, starring Tom Hanks as an aging inventor and...
The month starts off honoring military veterans with a variety of events. Part of a century-old tradition, the Tulsa Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 begins with breakfast and ends with an after-party starting at VFW Post 577. Other events include Veterans Appreciation Day Nov. 6 at the Mannford Museum; the Blanchard Veterans Day Celebration Nov. 13 on Main...
Live performances are happening every weekend around the state.
Events at the Tulsa PAC abound. First up is Celebrity Attraction’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a fantastical ride through Roald Dahl’s amazing tale, running Nov. 2-7. Next is Chamber Music Tulsa’s ATOS Trio, performing Nov. 13-14 and combining the majestic sounds of a violin, cello and piano. Tulsa Symphony rounds...
Oklahomans can get into the spirit of the season early as a variety of activities and events are kicking off this month.
Utica Square’s Lights On returns Nov. 25. See the shopping center come alive with thousands of lights in a tradition over half a century old. Other highlights in Tulsa include Philbrook’s Festival of Lights, running both day and...
Daniel Auffenberg grew up in that glorious Tulsa neighborhood that stretches east from the Philbrook. He has many fond memories of his childhood, but his happiest memories are of his weekly visits to his grandmother, Dorothy Crane.
“She had such a great spirit,” says Auffenberg. “Never a mean word for anyone, always full of grace, the definition of a proper...
