Winter is here and with it comes the usual headaches for anyone forced to venture into the cold. Oklahoma, which doesn’t usually see a lot of snow, gets its fair share of ice and sleet, which can make travel treacherous.
The state’s largest population centers – Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Lawton – get about one 4-inch snowfall every few years,...
Breaking the Burnout Cycle
The strain of daily life, a busy work schedule, caring for kids and other surprise stressors can leave us feeling overwhelmed, immobilized and completely burned out.
Sarah McClanahan, D.O., a psychiatrist and the executive director of behavioral health at Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital in Tulsa, shares that one of the most effective ways to prevent stress...
Plant
Serving food that “loves you back,” Plant is an all-day cafe with a variety of plant-based, gluten-, soy- and dairy-free, locally sourced goodies. The menu begins with the beverages, from freshly squeezed orange juice and chai lattes to boozy offerings like wine, champagne and sangria.
Smoothies and smoothie bowls are another popular get, with a variety of add-ins to tempt,...
The bison, the scissortail flycatcher and the rose rock are some of Oklahoma’s most recognizable state symbols. However, many may not realize that the state has 34 official designations, which range from beverages to astronomical objects.
The Oklahoma legislature is responsible for the designation of these symbols, which pass through a formal legislative process like any other statute. These symbols...
Oklahoma teems with community events.
In Tulsa, head to the Global Gatherings World Festival on Aug. 9 at the Gathering Place to learn about the various cultures represented within the city lines. Next up, venture to the Arvest Convention Center for Oklahoma Comic Con on Aug. 9-10, then head to the Greenwood Film Festival Aug 10-14. The event, happening at...
Referred to as “one of Earth’s most beautiful places,” Sedona, Ariz. will knock your socks off. And when it does, your socks – and your shoes – will be coated with the dust of sandstone rocks and erosional wilderness from the sun-drenched trails.
It’s a breathtaking arrival into this geological wonder, with endless vistas of copper rocks and ruddy buttes...
The Oklahoma filmmaking community continues to grow year after year. Jeremy and Kara Choate, a husband and wife creative duo from Tahlequah, have joined those ranks.
Their first film, Tenkiller, debuted in November 2022. It follows an eighteen-year-old machinist who struggles with the death of his best friend, the divorce of his parents and the general violence of his life....
The holidays are here! Ironically, I’ve got no festive films for the December list, but there are plenty of other great looking choices for the winter season. So grab a coat and head out to the theater – it’s time to see some movies!
First up, a slasher comedy film called Get Away. Starring Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead)...
If you grew up in Tulsa and are old enough to have listened to the radio on your commute, you probably remember John Erling, a local radio personality on KRMG. Among his many contributions to the city’s culture and community over the years, perhaps his most enduring legacy is Voices of Oklahoma, an oral history of the state curated...
… state investment in tourism.
How much money is appropriated for marketing is an ongoing discussion with the legislature and the governor’s office, but … our marketing budget must be competitive with other states. There is a clear return on investment for money spent to market your state. Many studies over a number of years prove this. Michigan and Texas...
