In Tulsa, the Oklahoma Boat Expo comes to the Arvest Convention Center on Jan. 9-11, when visitors can stroll through booths featuring a variety of outdoor products. After, head to the Oklahoma Card Show on Jan. 10-11 to view (and maybe purchase) a bevy of sports cards, Pokemon cards, TCGs and other collectibles. Another community event is the Tulsa...
January is an oddity for films. Often seen as a dumping ground for low budget schlock that likely won’t bring in much revenue, I’ve managed to cobble together a hopeful list that might just break the trend.
For your crime genre fix, don’t miss Dead Man’s Wire. Based on the true story of Tony Kiritsis, the plot follows his kidnapping...
Tulsa’s 41st mayor Monroe Nichols IV has spent his first year in office prioritizing tackling homelessness, boosting student success, enhancing public safety and increasing affordable housing. We caught up with Nichols and got his thoughts on ...
... ending homelessness in Tulsa by 2030.
Our goal of reaching functional zero homelessness by 2030 is ambitious, but after one year in office,...
Even in the hardest of times, people can find joy in holiday traditions. Centered on reflection and gratitude, the holiday season is time to give back to friends, family and those less fortunate.
Organizations across the state are doing just that. Throughout December, Oklahomans can find ways to connect and make a lasting impact in their community by participating...
In 1978, Mark Carter took up welding at a vocational technical school, then transitioned to building oilfield pressure tanks and shoeing horses. For 35 years, he was a City of Moore firefighter, and he retired in 2018. Now he owns MC Iron Blacksmithing & Welding in Stillwater.
“I make anything, from hand-forged wall art, fireplace tools and table bases to...
Though many of Oklahoma’s beloved amusement parks have long since closed or been torn down, their stories reveal a fascinating glimpse into the state’s evolving culture of fun and recreation. Years ago, for those who couldn’t make it to Six Flags Over Texas, many family-owned amusement parks offered a perfect in-between stop for a vacation. Some are still operating...
Culture and history saturate the walls of Oklahoma in the form of murals, which tell stories of past and present, representing all who have called Oklahoma home.
Mural painting, one of the oldest forms of art, dates back to the Prehistoric Era. Over time, techniques have evolved, but the intents remain the same: cultural expression and social commentary.
“Murals have a...
While living solely off the land may not be practical for most people, everyone can enjoy the bounty of Oklahoma on occasion through the practice of urban foraging. Wild mushrooms, herbs and fruits can all be found in nature, and, if harvested responsibly, can be a source of nutritious, unprocessed and chemical-free food.
“Foraging is what people have done for...
Shadia Dahlal is in a hurry. The belly dancer and acclaimed playwright has a date in a few minutes.
“I’m going to have coffee with a hot young actor who wants to talk about theater,” she says breezily.
The California native, 74, sports a new hip, two new knees and a can-do attitude.
“Sometimes people my age are a drag,” she confides.
The...
Back in August of 1986, when I was working for the entertainment section of the Tulsa World, I wrote a review of a Mabee Center concert headlining singer Cristy Lane. Lane, as you might remember, was still riding fairly high at the time, thanks in great part to the huge splash made by her country-gospel chart-topper “One Day at...
