From earliest childhood, Tim Swepston knew what he was born to be … or so he thought. Deep in his bones, he believed he was destined to be a painter, and if you look at the strange, primal figures and fierce, blazing colors in his paintings today (“painting keeps me sane,” he says), you know that had he chosen to...

Get Loud

Fans of live music have it made this month. In Tulsa, see famous rapper Nelly on Feb. 4 at the BOK Center. Stick around Tulsa’s largest music venue for the Winter Jam on Feb. 12, which brings major names in Christian rock music including Skillet, Tauren Wells and KB. At River Spirit Casino Resort, The Beach Boys drop in on...
This month marks the opening of a variety of performing arts seasons – and Oklahomans can enjoy the benefits. In Tulsa, Creations in Studio K runs Sept. 9-19. This annual series of new works are created by internationally-renowned choreographers, featuring Tulsa Ballet’s talented dancers. Chamber Music Tulsa brings their first act of the season to Tulsa on Sept. 24-26: the Poulenc...

The Magic Within

For magicians, their fascinations with abracadabra and all things magic stem from a variety of channels.  Brian Bailey, the owner of Top Hat Magic and Fun Shop in Tulsa, has been into magic since 1978. He loved to watch his uncle perform magic tricks. Then, two local magic shop owners helped him learn enough magic to put a show together,...
The Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, along with having an award-winning jazz band, assists people with disabilities with employment, education, independent living and more. Photos courtesy the ODRS
If you’re looking for a program that can assist with enjoying life to the fullest while better functioning with disabilities, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is ready to help.  With a slogan of “empowering people with disabilities,” the department’s dedicated staff members assist Oklahomans with disabilities navigate 25 career planning, employment, education and independent living programs. The team...
Tulsa FC, formerly the Tulsa Roughnecks, host soccer matches at ONEOK Field on April 4 and 18. Home soccer matches for the Oklahoma Energy FC are April 4, 11 and 18 at OKC’s Taft Stadium. Oklahoma first responders battle April 11 when police officers take on firefighters at the Smoke and Guns Charity Boxing Match at BOK Center; the match...

Buying Smart

Running a business is tough – regardless of the time of year. There are thousands of things to think about and even more to accomplish. Add in the holiday season and the stress can compound; shoppers come out in droves and companies hunker down for the biggest rush of the year.  “The business totally changes in the fourth quarter of...
Decisions made by the leaders of nations can affect oil supply and demand, explains Tom Seng, director of the School of Energy at the University of Tulsa, but he says the price at the pump is not all about politics.  However, Brook Simmons, president of the Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma, says the president’s actions have consequences. “The president has taken more...
As usual, holiday celebrations are happening across the state this year, but many have been re-imagined with COVID-19 safety protocols in mind. “I believe we’re still going to bring the magic to downtown Tulsa,” says Brenna Mullins, special events and festivals manager for ASM Tulsa, which hosts Arvest Winterfest. This year, the popular ice rink was moved indoors to the BOK...

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