As the winter season gets into full swing, most people have some variation of traditions they look forward to – regardless of what holidays they celebrate. Christmas decorations are specifically rife with ritual. Some of these traditions have gained traction more recently, but others have a rich history.
One can go all the way back – before the advent of...
What is it that is so compelling about the idea of a ghost town? Wind blowing through tall, unkempt grasses around the crumbling remains of buildings. Ancient town signs decaying and hanging haphazardly from old posts. Buildings standing creepily derelict is enough to pique the interest of even the most casual observer. These sorts of scenes fill the imagination...
Finding the right school for your child can be challenging, especially with the variety of private educational opportunities in Oklahoma for elementary, middle or high school. With Oklahoma Magazine’s Private School Guide, you can learn more about the numerous educational institutions around the state and compare important information including student/teacher ratios, tuitions, enrollment numbers and standardized testing options. ...
No matter your interests, Oklahoma harbors a community event for you this month.
In Tulsa, Oklahoma Comic Con comes to the Cox Business Convention Center Aug. 10-11. And one of the city’s most anticipated events, the Blue Whale Comedy Festival, kicks off Aug. 22 with shows around downtown through the 24th. You can also venture over to Expo Square for...
No matter what type of performance you enjoy, Oklahoma offers something for everyone in April.
Celebrity Attractions and OKC Broadway both bring the smash-hit musical Chicago to the Tulsa PAC and Civic Center Music Hall – on April 2-3, and 9-13, respectively. Enjoy the beloved show with catchy songs, impressive dance numbers and twists you won’t see coming.
Also in both...
Stories captivate us, whether it’s sharing legends and limericks, tall tales and true accounts, or folklore and fancy dances. Stories unite, delight, educate and inspire.
“Whether fiction or nonfiction, printed or imparted, stories help us find meaning and transmit customs, culture, knowledge and morals,” says Kimberly Roblin, director of communications with Oklahoma Humanities.
Preserving and promoting Oklahoman’s stories helps guide the...
Enrich your March with some forays into the arts.
Online, Signature Symphony presents Chamber Music No. 7 on March 4. Artist director finalist Robert Franz leads the Signature Symphony musicians in a variety of rousing performances. Register at signaturesymphony.org.
The dancers at Tulsa Ballet have been hard at work to perfect Signature Series 2021, running from March 5-14 at Studio K....
Opened in January 2023 by husband and wife duo Drew Laden and Kathryn Holsten, Nomad BBQ and Deli boasts some of the tastiest smoked meats and deli sandwiches in Tulsa’s midtown area.
The crew smokes all their own items – from brisket and pulled pork to deli ham and pastrami – on locally crafted Hasty Bake smokers. They also incorporate...
As we close out the year and begin to make plans for the future, many may be considering switching up their living situations. For those who are nearing retirement age, the idea of downsizing and shedding some homeowner responsibilities may be appealing. But these same people may be wondering: What are the benefits of retirement communities? What options are...
Just as you enter Tulsa’s Prossimo Ristorante from Cherry Street, you’ll pass a lounge with pink, upholstered sofas and chairs. Before the dinner rush one afternoon, you might see a rugged and confident man sprawled in one of those chairs, taking a quick break on a long work day. The salmon order just came in, and he had to...
