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...
Tulsa Oktoberfest
If you haven’t yet made it to one of Oklahoma’s most anticipated annual festivals, you’re missing out. Tulsa Oktoberfest returns to River West Festival Park from Oct. 19-22, celebrating 44 years in the metro.
A love of Bavarian culture is at the heart of Oktoberfest, with activities to entice like bier barrel racing, stein hoisting, dachshund dog races and...
Despite the Dust Bowl and the middle of the Great Depression, Oklahoma City was a surprisingly hopping spot for new businesses and ventures. In 1937, a rooster began to crow on North Walker Avenue, where the Edgemere Park neighborhood ends and the Paseo District begins.
Through the booms and busts of the OKC economy, along with the stagnation and gentrification...
If you’re looking for a way to spend your Independence Day, Oklahoma’s got options. Tulsa offers FreedomFest at Tulsa River Parks on July 4; next is LibertyFest, running citywide in Edmond with daily activities until July 5; the Stars and Stripes River Festival, also through July 5, can be found in OKC’s Boathouse District; and the Grand Lake Fireworks...
When Chuck Lamson and his wife, Leigh, went looking for a new home in Tulsa, they found the perfect residence in downtown’s East Village. The development, called Urban 8, features eight four-story townhouses that range from 2,700 to 3,500 square feet of living, entertaining and outdoor space.
Balconies line the terraces, offering expansive views of the city that...
Germanfest, hosted by the German-American Society of Tulsa (gastulsa.org), runs May 3-5 at the GAST House. Offerings include authentic performances and music, plus food, drink and kids’ activities.
Tulsa International Mayfest (tulsamayfest.org) is back May 17-20, this time in the Arts District. This annual tradition features local and national bands, food vendors and plenty of art for sale.
Stick around downtown...
Looking for your next hot pot fix? Look no further than 100C Grill and Hot Pot in Tulsa.
But first – what is hot pot? It’s a Chinese-style of dining where a variety of ingredients are cooked in a simmering pot of broth, right at your table. With a focus on ensuring all customers get to enjoy food exactly as...
Since opening Barkeep Supply in 2018, Julia McLish has provided liquor lovers the tools, ingredients, drinkware and accessories to create cocktails they could find in Oklahoma City’s most stylish lounges, right in their own homes. With a seasonally rotating libations menu, Barkeep Supply is the perfect place to relax with a drink, made with one of the many unique...
When
Malik “Shake” Milton left Southern Methodist University for the NBA after his junior year, the Owasso High School graduate knew exactly what to expect.
Selected in the second round of last year’s NBA Draft by Dallas, Milton, 22, was quickly traded to Philadelphia on draft night. Before the season, he signed a two-way contract, meaning he would play most of...
