For a hearty and nutrious meal that supports local, venture to OKC’s 30th Street Market. An artistan bakery, coffee shop, sandwhich shop and market, 30th Street is also a dog-friendly hotspot perfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Cafe items include a bevy of sandwiches, like the Italian, with salami, soppressata, genoa, provolone, olive tapenade, mixed greens and mayo on Ciabatta;...
While many of Oklahoma’s major performing arts companies are taking the summer off, there are still ample options for on-the-stage entertainment. In Tulsa, head to the Tulsa Spotlight Theatre every Saturday in July for The Drunkard and the Olio, America’s longest-running play. If you prefer the casino, Hard Rock offers the comedic chops of Gabriel Iglesias on July 12, as...
After a truly electric basketball season that saw the OKC Thunder in the NBA finals, it’s time to wave goodbye to b-ball and immerse ourselves in other sporting options this summer. In Tulsa, the Drillers take ONEOK Field throughout the month of July. Additionally, you can enjoy the Pony of the Americas National Congress, July 4-11, the ABRA World Show,...
There’s an event for everyone this July. In Tulsa, cinephiles should visit the Circle Cinema Film Festival on July 11-15, or take the monthly Tulsa Foundation for Architecture tour, July 12 starting in downtown. You also won’t want to miss Florigami in the Garden, a stunning exhibit at Tulsa Botanic Garden running through Sept. 21.  In OKC, enjoy Red, White &...
The July heat is in full effect. I’ve got a good set of films you can catch – with wonderfully cool AC blowing the entire time – so hopefully something catches your eye.  First up, an action comedy titled Heads of State. Starring John Cena of WWE fame as the President of the United States and Idris Elba (Luther) as...

Keith Reed

Keith Reed, RN, MPH, CPH, is Oklahoma’s Commissioner of Health, and has worked for the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) for 25 years. Reed, who got his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from NSU, also has his Masters of Public Health from OU. Alongside his dedication to the OSDH, Reed is a member of the Oklahoma Air National...

A Jam-Packed June

Summer’s here, and some of Oklahoma’s most exciting experiences and events are in full swing. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, spectator extraordinaire or film buff, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Saint Francis Tulsa Tough  Deemed the “Super Bowl of cycling,” Tulsa Tough is celebrating 19 years of bicycle races this year. The three-day event, running June 6-8, features round-the-clock criterium...
Route 66 travelers will not want to miss a fun little place smack dab in a hidden gem downtown space: the Bristow Route 66 Toy Museum. Run by toy enthusiast Bret Fadely and his trusty front-door greeter, the green Sinclair dinosaur, the museum claims to be “Bristow’s Largest Toy Museum.” This is most likely an accurate assessment. Walking through the...
Oklahoma police departments are increasingly using drones with thermal imaging for their operations, and this imaging identifies heat signatures that are invisible to the naked dye. Especially helpful in low light or adverse conditions, drones with thermal imaging capabilities help law various enforcement operations, including search and rescue, tactical situations and crime scene investigations, as well as detecting and...
Freedom. Emancipation. Liberation. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, which officially took place in Texas on June 19, 1865. Only recognized as a federal holiday starting in 2021, Juneteenth became the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was adopted in 1983. But Black communities across the country have long celebrated this pivotal...