FiveMoments that Changed Musical History
There’s a fundamental question about whether Oklahoma is musically different from any other state. Maybe people in Springfield, Missouri, or Little Rock, Arkansas, or, say, Bangor, Maine, also feel that their homegrown artists deserve more respect than they’ve received.
Regardless, one assertion has been made hundreds or thousands of times, especially by people familiar with Tulsa’s...
Oklahoma on Film
If there’s one popular concept that people from other states have learned about Oklahoma, it’s that the wind comes sweeping down our plains. Even though the cinematic version of Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein’s musical Oklahoma! was filmed in Arizona, the movies that are shot entirely or primarily here often reinforce a wide-open image of Oklahoma, where...
Can a thoroughly modern home exist gracefully in a traditional, historic neighborhood like Nichols Hills in Oklahoma City? Thanks to the inventive talents of an architect and interior designer duo, the answer is a resounding yes.
The first hurdle in creating this home was building on an angular-shaped lot, along with preserving some mature trees on the land. The owners...
February 25 was one of those bright and sunny days that made you glad to be alive. The streets of the Tulsa Arts District were crowded, and over at Duet, co-owner Kate Curren had a smile on her face. The line cooks joked around as they helped create a special Mardi Gras menu.
A bit farther south, Johnna Hayes was...
Quito, Ecuador, is an ideal base for cultural and ecological day trips around the country.
The charming boutique hotel Portal del Cantuña is 50 feet from a prime area, Plaza de San Francisco. Once a 19th-century Franciscan convent, the hotel retains its original columns, relics and chapel. The colonial furniture, stained glass and greenhouse lobby exude Ecuadorean style, and the...
Ridesharing services have become the norm for many Oklahomans. As the popularity of Uber and Lyft increases, so do concerns about safety, so both companies have worked to provide secure experiences for riders and drivers alike.
Kayla Whaling, with Uber media relations, says riders and drivers can call 911 through the emergency assistance feature in the Uber app. The company...
Outdoor cooking isn’t alone in appealing to aficionados.
Ernest Hemingway, after all, writes in his 1926 novel The Sun Also Rises that those with passion and knowledge about any activity share common traits; he equates the matador of a bullfight with the conductor of a classic symphony.
Given the popularity of grilling, smoking and barbecuing in Oklahoma, it’s easy to find...
Many a brewery and liquor store is offering curbside pick-up, delivery and to-go during shelter in place. Support local businesses with this handy list. If we’ve missed your store, send an email to [email protected] with the services you’re offering, your phone number and address and we will add you.
Tulsa metro:
American Solera
To-go and curbside pickup
1702 E 6th St.
(918) 949-4318
Order...
Halim Bademjoon
By Shermin Khazaeli of Ray's Café
Potato Colcannon
By Michael Paske of the Hamilton Supperette
Grilled Jumbo Sea Scallops
By Tim Swepston of Bodean
Parisian Gnocchi
By Shannon Goforth of Ludivine
Grilled Pork Tenderloin Romesco
By Angie Faughtenberry of 413 Farm
Gyudon (Beef Bowl)
By Jeff Chanchaleune of Gorō Ramen and Gun Izakaya
Grilled Lobster Over Risotto
By Jacque Siegfried of Tulsa Club’s Chamber
Mojo Rojo OKC Pinchos
By Keltan Solorio of...
