Carolyn Kloek, MD
Ophthalmologist
Dean McGee Eye Institute, OU Health
Oklahoma City
After serving as a faculty member at Harvard Medical School for 12 years, Carolyn Kloek, MD, says her desire to make a tangible difference in healthcare outcomes drew her to the opportunity of serving in multiple roles: Chief Medical Officer at OU Health, Vice Chair for Quality and Innovation and associate...
Arizona
Tulsa drive-time to state capital: 15.5 hours
Tulsa non-stop flight time to state capital: 2.75 hours
OKC drive-time: 14 hours
OKC non-stop flight time: 2.5 hours
All times are approximate
An outdoor enthusiast’s dream, the southwestern state of Arizona beckons to travelers this summer.
Hoover Dam, on the border between Arizona and Nevada, is a testament to a nation’s ability to excel in the midst...
Luxury Lake Lodgings
Some would say part of the joy of lake living is ‘roughing it,’ but that doesn’t have to be the case. If you prefer to rest your head somewhere nice, Oklahoma offers a variety of luxury lake lodgings.
On Grand Lake’s Monkey Island, Shangri-La Resort is “northeastern Oklahoma’s family resort,” a luxury escape near Grove and Afton. The...
The Annual Trend Forecast
While the basics of a wedding haven’t changed much since the dawn of matrimony, the trends typically cycle in and out every year. We take a look at a few things that are “in” and “out” for 2025 and beyond. (Psst – remember it’s your wedding, so if you like it, do it!)
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Documentary style photos –...
If you’re driving east on Tulsa’s 41st Street, you’ll see – in the middle of a not-particularly-memorable stretch of road just past Mingo – a gleaming building. Modern, trimmed with glass, wood and polished stone. That’s El Patron, and people drive from as far away as Texas just to dine here.
David Aguilera, general manager of the restaurant, will tell...
Peacemaker Lobster and Crab Co. is hard to miss – it’s nestled in Tulsa’s Blue Dome District and offers a sprawling dining area with dark woods, light brick and teal chairs that invite you to come in and stay awhile. And while it could be said that Tulsa lacks a dynamic seafood scene, Peacemaker looks to fill in the...
When FLINT – a new American destination at the historic Colcord Hotel in Oklahoma City – reopened last August after a major renovation, it felt like a breath of fresh air. The transformation of its interior features is complemented by the food, brunch menu, artisanal cocktails and award-winning wine selection, but at the heart of it all is the...
Que Gusto
South American gourmet food is the name of the game at Que Gusto, a hole-in-the-wall joint in downtown Tulsa. Handmade, organic and grass-fed cuisine awaits. Even better, there’s ample outdoor seating so you can enjoy the skyline and people watch while you nosh.
Snacks kick off your dining experience, with options ranging from parfaits and morning oats to yucca...
While many of our major performing arts companies take the summer off, there are still plenty of shows to enjoy in June.
At the Tulsa PAC, Beatles fans won’t want to miss 1964 ... The Tribute on June 7, which will wow audiences with what many believe to be the best Beatles tribute band in existence. Don’t forget to swing...
If the summer weather is a little too sweltering for you, cool off in one of Oklahoma’s many world-class museums.
In Tulsa, Philbrook is debuting a new exhibition this month: Celia Álvarez Muñoz: Breaking the Binding. Running June 5-Aug. 25, this show is the first career retrospective of the titular conceptual artist, featuring over thirty-five artworks spanning forty years. Another...
