There are plenty of ways to appreciate Halloween this month. Partake in the 2,000-year-old tradition with special programming and events that will frighten, fascinate ... or both.
Family Festivities
P Bar Farms’ Haunted Corn MazeOct. 6-28 1002 Old 66 Rd., Hydro
Get ready for a night of excitement and exploration at P Bar Farms’ Haunted Corn Maze in Hydro. Founded in 2001, the...
Practicing a few holiday decorating safety tips can go a long way towards keeping the “joy” in this joyous season. District chief Scott Douglas of the Oklahoma City Fire Department shares some simple but effective ways to keep your family safe and sound as you enjoy holiday decorating, but stresses that the No. 1 rule to follow is to...
Jeremiah Matthew Davis, the inaugural director at OKC-based Oklahoma Contemporary, serves in the primary leadership role for the institution and is helping to grow it into a new, central location downtown. With seven years under his belt at the art center, Davis has overseen a variety of curatorial programming while working to strengthen youth and adult education programs.
Originally from...
With a new year upon us, many people are stopping to take inventory and formulate new goals. To achieve any objective, it is often necessary (not to mention easier) to first form new habits that will push us all in the right direction.
But how can lofty goals become second nature habits?
Psychology Today informs us of the obvious: as human...
The live music experience is one that’s hard to match. Something about the atmosphere, hearing the music being played right in front of you and the sense of community in the crowd gives you goosebumps. Luckily for live-music-lovin’ Okies, there’s a wealth of talented folks in the state – and they could be playing right in your neighborhood.
Thelma’s Peach,...
Missing large amounts of school is a problem for students. And being chronically absent – defined as missing 10% or more of instruction in an academic year – can have serious ramifications for students in a variety of ways.
Tulsa Public Schools, the state’s largest public school district, has a student population in which 40% are categorized as chronically absent....
Like any great production or event, festivals require meticulous planning. Event organizers are responsible for bringing together various vendors, planning activities and cultivating unique experiences that will leave visitors excited to return the next year.
This spring, Oklahoma’s annual festivals are expected to draw upwards of 400,000 people. Learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at some of...
Oklahoma’s Secretary of Agriculture for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF), Blayne Arthur was sworn into the position in January 2019. The first woman to hold the office, Arthur has been heavily involved in agricultural policy for over a decade.
A Chickasha native, Arthur spent her early life raising livestock and produce with her family. Upon graduation...
Nestled in the piney woods of southeastern Oklahoma, Idabel is about 100 miles from the Louisiana state line. Dining options include a McDonald’s, several pizza shops ... and a tiny barbecue joint run by a 2024 James Beard semifinalist.
Chef Tabb Singleton nearly burst into tears when he heard the news of said nomination – it was the culmination of...
Forming good habits can be tough full stop, but especially hard when it comes to money. However, learning how to manage your family’s finances can provide you and your loved ones with a greater sense of security and a better quality of life.You can get on the right track with a little help.
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