Although it’s been well over a half-century now, Edmond’s Greg Burgess still remembers with crystal clarity the first time he ever heard a Bob Wills song.
“We were horse people, and me and my dad were going to feed horses one day when ‘Roly Poly’ came on the radio,” he recalls. “I’d never heard that style of music before. I...
If you’re looking for variety on a Caribbean island, Antigua is the place for you. Also called Antigua and Barbuda, this charming island cluster is full of surprises.
The colorful port entrance immediately charms and ingratiates you. This travel writer was welcomed by jovial boat operators dancing and posing atop their boat for the camera. The barracks style buildings remind...
Never mind that Altus, population an estimated 18,000, is somewhat isolated in Oklahoma’s southwest corner. And never mind that the city is surrounded by some of the most unusual, albeit hauntingly beautiful, landscape this state can offer. Local leaders attest, with ample evidence, that the quality of life in Altus, the county seat of Jackson County, is better than...
The study of history is a quest for understanding what it means to be human, according to renowned historian H. W. Brands.
For nearly 40 years, the New York Times bestselling author and University of Texas at Austin professor has engaged and enlightened scores of students and readers about America’s past with his rich explorations of human nature and the...
Doing a World of Good
Besides the obvious contributions of providing employment and bolstering the state’s economic infrastructure, oil and gas companies help improve the quality of life for all Oklahomans with their employee volunteerism and charitable giving.
“The energy industry does a really fantastic job of supporting the communities including Oklahoma City, where our headquarters are,” says a spokesperson for...
You’re jonesing for a juicy burger? Oklahoma’s got it. How about authentic Italian and Mexican? Why, of course.
Let’s get a little more niche. You say you’re craving Sichuan cuisine? Check. Laos delicacies? Yup. Okie-style barbecue, New American, Ethiopian, French, Vietnamese? You got it.
In short, Oklahoma’s in the midst of a culinary renaissance. We’re no longer just a meat and...
It was a summer day years ago in Texas, and Aimee Hunter was visiting her grandmother on her farm. Grandma spent an hour making a potato salad for Hunter, using all ingredients grown just outside her door. Hunter took one look and blurted out “I don’t like potato salad!” Her grandma promptly burst into tears.
“So I tried a bite,”...
Whether it’s a quick bite or a special occasion, Off The Hook Eatery is the place to go in OKC. With a diverse menu and an impressive selection, Off the Hook will soon be your new seafood mainstay with its made-to-order delicacies.
Starters evoke the Cajun spirit, with fried pickles, butter frog legs and calamari, served with Sriracha ranch and...
Avery offers classic American dishes in the heart of Tulsa’s Arts Deco district. Named after the Father of Route 66 – Cyrus Avery – the restaurant blends upscale and casual dining in sleek, stylish environs.
If you’re looking for variety, The Avery has you covered. The joint – which is nestled within the Hyatt Regency Downtown – offers breakfast, lunch...
