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February arrives with more solid choices than I expected, so settle in as we go through ‘em. First up is Argylle. A spy action slash comedy directed by Matthew Vaughn (the Kingsman franchise), the film tells the story of Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard – Jurassic World), an introverted yet popular spy novelist. She is drawn into the espionage world...

Tony L. Corbell

Photo courtesy Tony Corbell
Executive director of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, Tony Corbell spent the majority of his career in photography. His accomplishments in that industry are extensive; he’s photographed world leaders, astronauts, models, celebrities and musicians, as well as taught photography workshops and seminars, and published myriad photographic works.  A couple of years ago, Corbell got involved with the OMHOF and...

Mood-Boosting Foods

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just eat our way into great moods, all while remaining healthy? Well, recent research claims that goal is well within the realm of possibilities. According to the Mayo Clinic, serotonin and dopamine play a major role in affecting our brain chemistry through the intake of certain foods. While it is no surprise to...

Scene

Stephanie Swicker, Debbie Lindsey, Shelly Douglas, Nathan Hart; Go Red for Women, American Heart Association, OKC Cathy Keating, Jane Jayroe Gamble; 2023 Induction Ceremony, Oklahoma Hall of Fame, OKC Leslie Lawson, Natalie Dooley, Karen Wille; AWARE Luncheon, Alzheimer’s Association, Oklahoma Chapter, Tulsa Jaiden Ford, Janieire Hagen, Nyla Lovell, Marjorie Atwood; Art Party, Tulsa Girls Art School Lori Decter Wright, Lyndon Meyer, Sarah Coburn, Aaron Beck; Sarah Coburn Benefit Concert, Tulsa...
The Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award is given by the Tulsa Library Trust and Tulsa City-County Library. Its purpose is to give formal recognition to acclaimed authors who have written a distinguished body of work and made a major contribution to the field of literature and letters. Alongside the recognition, the honoree receives a $40,000 cash prize and...

Staying Together

The 1990s axiom that “it takes a village” is proved year-round in the northern Oklahoma town of Tonkawa, where the community spirit is paramount in pulling off events such as giant Christmas and Independence Day celebrations, and the city’s very own film festival.   “We have many community partners,” says Cristy Crumrine, executive director of the Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce, which...
Every year, approximately 2.8 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and one in 60 people are living with a permanent brain injury-related disability, reports the Brain Injury Association of America.  Donald Thomas Schleicher, D.O., M.S., a neurosurgeon with Warren Clinic Neurosurgery in Tulsa, says that the qualifications for a traumatic brain injury are “any injury to the head...
Unexpected and delightful, the Albanian Riviera provides quite the getaway. Whether you travel directly there or ferry over from the Greek island of Corfu, you’ll enjoy your time in this enigmatic country. Often overlooked as a Mediterranean country, Albania has stunning coastal scenery, as well as gloriously untamed vegetation. Located in the Ionian Sea, Albania sits within the serenity of...

Jump-Start Your Year

Forming Healthy Habits If your list of New Year resolutions includes any health goals, a great place to start is improving your immune system – especially as the cold and flu season lingers on.  “Remaining generally healthy is the best way to boost your immune system,” says Catherine Mims, M.D., an internal medicine-pediatrics physician with OU Health in Oklahoma City. “Having...
Young Pros: What Do They Want? First, we should pose the question: What do young professionals want in their neighborhoods? Of course, we can’t speak for everyone, but generally young professionals want to live in a place that:  Has other young professionals. From networking opportunities to social events, young people want to be around other young people. Is affordable. Often, the words...