A Dance of Timing

Early Saturday morning, rain or shine, in freezing snow or Saharan heat, a long line forms on a quiet stretch of Utica Avenue. Regulars are there by 8:00 a.m., laden with chairs, books and coffee. Their goal? Grabbing goodies from Cat Cox’s Country Bird Bakery, which is open only on Saturday morning, and which offers the most glorious, pillowy,...

Tasty Tidbits

Bún Box Melding innovation with authenticity, Bún Box is inspired by the vibrant essence of Vietnamese food and can be found at 2600 N. Classen in OKC. Enjoy the classic bún boxes, with fillings like chicken, pork and vegetables. Other delectable dishes include lemongrass pork and rice, pan seared chicken and rice and vegan options for the herbivores. Spring rolls...
In OKC, the Civic Center welcomes a handful of exciting options. Begin with OKC Broadway’s MJ the Musical, which follows pop icon Michael Jackson on his Dangerous World Tour. The show runs Oct. 1-6, and then ventures to the Tulsa PAC, courtesy Celebrity Attractions, for a run from Oct. 15 to 20. Also at the Civic is OKC Philharmonic’s...
Send the Tulsa FC off in style during their last soccer matches of the season, Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at ONEOK Field. Then, venture to H.A. Chapman Stadium to cheer on the University of Tulsa’s Golden Hurricane as they take on regular season football foes Oct. 5 and 26. At the BOK Center, the Tulsa Oilers take...
In Tulsa, one of the most anticipated events of the year returns: Tulsa Oktoberfest. Running Oct.17-20, the festival offers carnival rides, refreshing beverages, authentic cuisine, rousing competitions, live music and so much more at River West Festival Park. The same weekend, visit the Kendall Whittier Art Festival for some extra outdoor fun. Get ready to “come on down” at...
October, the month of spooky times and delicious candy, has arrived. Although I’ve sadly got no horror flicks for you this month, there are plenty of other excellent choices to get you out of the house and into a theater. First up is Joker: Folie a Deux. Pretentious name aside, this is the follow up to 2019’s wildly successful Joker,...

Steven Jenkins

The Bob Dylan Center, located in downtown Tulsa, showcases the life and works of the prolific American singer-songwriter. The museum opened in May 2022 following the purchase of Dylan’s archive to the George Kaiser Family Foundation and the University of Tulsa.  Steven Jenkins, the museum’s director, spent extensive time in the San Francisco Bay area before taking on this role,...

Al Fresco Living

Built from the ground up, this luxury residence took 30 months to construct. The home, located in Oklahoma City, features an expansive floor plan of four bedrooms, four full baths, two powder rooms, two courtyards and a wine cellar that, in true Oklahoma fashion, doubles as an F5-rated storm shelter. The project was a true team effort, with major players...
As one of Oklahoma’s fastest-growing suburbs, Jenks has been the site of many exciting developments. These projects aim to improve the quality of life for residents and position Jenks as a recreational destination.  Tulsa Premium Outlets, also known as the Simon Outlet Mall, which opened in August, has been one of the most highly anticipated developments in the city, costing...
While you may think you have to pay admission to view some of Oklahoma’s most iconic pieces of art, the truth is many of them are free and visible in the great outdoors. We explore just a few of the public monuments, statues and sculptures that depict Oklahoma history.  The Pioneer Woman The Pioneer Woman statue is a 17-foot, 12,000-pound bronze...