Began in the 1960s, disc golf is quite popular in the U.S., with over 7,300 venues to play nationwide. (Consequently, that’s 75% of the world’s total courses!) In Oklahoma itself, disc golf’s avid enthusiasts are spreading the word about this ever-growing activity. Disc golf is a sport in which players throw a disc at an intended target, aiming to complete...
How to Make a Smooth Transition  When it comes to remodeling, expect the unexpected, do your due diligence, budget wisely and prepare for the inevitable dust of it all. Most of all, the experts agree, have a plan. “Every project, large or small, needs an owner-approved plan,” says Kent Hoffman, owner of Kent Hoffman Construction in Oklahoma City. “By spending money...
Nestled within the Farm Shopping Center in Tulsa, hidden gem OISHI Sushi and Ramen offers cozy ambiance, delicious and varied plates, plus plenty of bang for your buck.  Kick off with egg rolls, edamame, miso soup, fried egg or tempura. Then, venture to the plethora of signature rolls at OISHI. Just a few of the stand-outs include the Happy Roll,...
We enter April filled with anticipation and hopefulness for a normality we have not felt in a long while. This month brings a lot of atmospheric and horror-centric films, so grab the popcorn and a hand to hold – we’ve got some wild ones! Starting with the spooky, we have You Won’t Be Alone. A directorial debut for Goran Stolevski,...
The summer months, despite the often oppressive heat, also bring with them prime vacationing time. A popular weekend getaway in Oklahoma often involves a cabin and a lake – a much needed respite from the worries of everyday life. Below are some options for the coming weeks and months, filled with not only cabins as a home away from...
Despite the cold, there’s plenty to do in Oklahoma this month. In Tulsa, visit the PAC for a presentation and talk from Jean Chatzky – renowned journalist, editor and finance expert – on Jan. 13, courtesy Tulsa Town Hall. If you resolution is to get fit, try the Go Short, Go Long, Go Very Long event on Jan. 21 at...
Get Moving Once you’ve decided to commit to a new exercise routine or just healthier choices across the board, you don’t want to lose momentum. It’s important to plan ways to stay motivated.  John Jackson, personal trainer and owner of Impact Fitness in Tulsa, says your fitness, nutrition and health should be a lifestyle – and not just a block of...

A Plethora of Genres

For red dirt music, check out Whiskey Myers at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Catoosa on April 2. Join the celebration of global and local music April 10-11 at the OK Roots Global Bash at Tulsa’s Guthrie Green, with food and novelty vendors, performance art, circus acts, drumming and family-friendly activities. Smokey Robinson presents decades of soulful hits...
On a morning not long ago, as James Robert Webb sat gazing out his hotel room window at the Nashville skyline, he found himself recalling another room, another view, and another time. The memory came from a couple of decades earlier in his life, back when he was a student at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee.   “My friends and...
Natural Bridge Caverns, San Antonio, Texas Photo courtesy Travel Texas
Arkansas Big Al is not just any old fish – he’s one of 66 tagged fish released May 2 into Lakes Hamilton and Catherine near Hot Springs. And if you catch him by 5 p.m. July 31, you will be $20,000 richer. Not a bad return on the investment of an Arkansas fishing license. “It’s really fun for us, just waiting...