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)...

Ken Busby

Executive director and CEO of the Route 66 Alliance, Ken Busby has been heavily involved with Tulsa’s art and nonprofit scenes for decades. He previously served as executive director of the Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa; the director of development for Tulsa Zoo Friends; and the director of communication for Gilcrease Museum. A Tulsa native and University of...

Super Lawyers 2024

Increasing Immunity

As cold and flu season begins, how to avoid being sick becomes a hot topic, along with the many products on the market claiming to boost the immune system. To understand what’s essential to strengthen our immunity to common ailments, Linda Sullivan, D.O., a family medicine physician with Saint Francis Health System in Tulsa, provides some insight. “People often think...
Although retired from the Air Force, Alfonso Garza Jr. and Leo Webster remain actively involved in a vital mission: supporting, educating and collaborating with fellow veterans. Both have a passion for connecting these people with programs and services ranging from education to healthcare to housing. In fact, Garza – the programs administrator for the Veterans Mental Health and Suicide Prevention...
Elevators. They take us to upper floors and down to basements, saving steps and making multi-floor buildings and skyscrapers viable for living and working.  “It’s something many people don’t consider in their daily lives, but as common as the automobile or airplane as a method of moving people safely,” says Brandon Shultz, branch manager for Schindler Elevators and Escalators...
Tim Long discovered his love for painting at an early age.  “I was encouraged by my parents, teachers and classmates,” says Long. “Around third grade, I realized I was pretty good at art and knew it was something I wanted to do. I checked out a book from the school library called Indian Values: Past and Present by Lu Celia...

Uplifting Women

Created as a state commission in 1994, the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women (OCSW) is committed to improving the lives of Oklahoma women and girls. “The Commission is the official voice for women at the state capitol, serving in an advisory capacity to the governor, legislature and state agencies on quality of life and economic opportunity issues,” says...

Going Long

Coming off a stellar performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, OSU alum Jacob Fincham-Dukes of Harrogate, England, is still relishing in a dream come true. He represented his country in the long jump and placed in the top five. “It has been something that I’ve been dreaming about for almost the last decade,” Fincham-Dukes says. “The energy was...

Year-End Tax Planning

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s crucial for individuals to make financial preparations to put themselves in the best position heading into the new year. Here are some tips to help jumpstart your taxes. Analyze and Assess  Start by reviewing your budget and expenditures. Analyze where you spent more or less than anticipated and adjust your budget for the upcoming...