It’s been said that creating art can be good for the soul and for mental health, but what if you think you don’t have any artistic aptitude? That’s where local classes and teachers can step in to help you reach your potential.
A variety of classes are held locally, and for people who don’t have experience or feel they don’t...
With March’s arrival, the green-themed holiday that’s a favorite for many also makes its appearance. St. Patrick’s Day, associated with Irish traditions, dance, music, food, drink and general revelry, inspires a host of Oklahoma-based celebrations.
Sham-ROCK The Gardens
Located in Oklahoma City at the Myriad Botanical Gardens, Sham-ROCK on March 17 has something for everyone, from face painting to vendor booths...
An aerial view of northeastern Oklahoma depicts the megalithic handiworks of heavy highway construction company Becco Contractors Inc. Projects range from highway and bridge constructions like the Gilcrease extension over the Arkansas River to the almost finished widening of Yale Avenue from 81st to 91st.
Holding both helicopter and plane licenses, Becco’s general superintendent Chad Smith is familiar with that...
Henry Tankersley has a collection of items from late 19th and early 20th century drugstores – glassware, old advertising signs and even some antique Coca-Cola items.
“I have an entire museum at my house,” he says.
But his favorite piece is a four-foot-tall mortar and pestle, made from colorful stained and leaded glass, lit from the inside. It was a piece...
Competitive figure skating is a captivating sport that demands a unique blend of grace, strength and precision. Behind the mesmerizing performances on the ice lies a world of dedication, devotion and relentless training.
“Competitive figure skating requires a commitment to training, on- and off-ice, specific to our sport,” says Jackie Brenner, the director of figure skating at Arctic Edge Ice...
European honey bees are the most commonly used species as a U.S. pollinator. In fact, bees are used to pollinate over 100 commercially grown crops in North America, making beekeeping one of Oklahoma’s activities with the most buzz – whether as a hobby or a business.
“The Oklahoma Apiary Act allows any Oklahoman to have bees,” says Steve Easom, owner...
When March arrives, it usually brings some blessedly warmer weather with it. It’s also the month of spring break for the kiddos, which means it’s time for a quick vacation. If traveling outside the state isn’t in your plans, Oklahoma has plenty of excellent spots to visit.
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge & Visitors Center
Located near Lawton, the mountains offer a...
On April 8, Oklahomans will experience the Great North American Eclipse, which will last one hour, seven minutes and 58 seconds. As a total eclipse of the sun, the path of the solar eclipse in its totality may be viewed from Sinaloa and Coahuila, Mexico, into the Del Rio, Texas area, all the way through northeastern Maine, and into...
Mallory Eagle says she fell in love with music “in the womb.”
The story goes that when her mother was pregnant with her, she attended a ZZ Top concert. Her mom told her later that “she kicked through the entire show – on beat.”
Eagle is still kicking up fun through her own music, which she describes as “roots country with...
The live music experience is one that’s hard to match. Something about the atmosphere, hearing the music being played right in front of you and the sense of community in the crowd gives you goosebumps. Luckily for live-music-lovin’ Okies, there’s a wealth of talented folks in the state – and they could be playing right in your neighborhood.
Thelma’s Peach,...
