Mahjong, a captivating tile-based game, has a rich and fascinating history that spans centuries. Its origins can be traced back to ancient China, where it was first played as a simple game of chance.
“The game is deeply rooted in tradition, yet continues to set the scene for cherished, uninterrupted social interactions at game tables across the globe,” says Sydney...
The summer heat is hitting its stride in Oklahoma, and with that comes an influx of insect activity. One of the state’s most prominent bugs? Bees. While these winged creatures can be a nuisance at times, they deserve to be treated with respect.
So, if you walk into your backyard and see a giant colony has made a new home...
In a state where football, basketball and softball dominate the sports scene, a water sport is making a big splash – and for evidence, one need look no farther than the north bank of the Oklahoma River.
Over the past two decades, the river – officially the North Canadian except for the seven-mile segment that runs past downtown – has...
Savannah is a city (literally) draped in the feathery wisps of Spanish Moss trees. It’s also symbolically draped in history – with a heritage as strong as the towering, whispering pines and as steady as the rolling tides of the marsh.
Aloe vera plants and palm trees soften the landscape, while florals decorate town squares, encircling the austere historic statues...
Oklahoma home and business owners are known for their pride in landscaping. But how does one go about protecting plants and shrubs during the heat of an Okie summer?
Diane Hambric of OSU’s Tulsa Master Gardeners says that a little extra effort and some continued education is all you need.
“During Oklahoma’s hot, dry months, it is important to pay special...
Summer draws people outdoors. Hiking, camping and other activities spent in nature means potential exposure to ticks – those creepy parasites that feed on the blood of animals and humans.
There are eight different types of ticks that live in the United States and some species can transmit bacteria, viruses and pathogens that can cause diseases in humans. Before hitting...
Nestled in the rolling Osage Hills of northeastern Oklahoma, Bartlesville is a city rich in history, culture and artistic heritage. Often referred to as a gem of the American Midwest, Bartlesville owes much of its early growth and prosperity to the discovery of “black gold” – oil – in 1905. That year marked the drilling of Oklahoma’s first commercial...
Sunny Cearley, Barry & Frances Pitts;
ARTini Havana Nights, Allied Arts, OKC
Marie Oyler, Mike Neal; Hall of Fame board
meeting, Oklahoma Hall of Fame, OKC
Lynn Peacher, Gentra Sorem, Carol Klenda, Elaine Dodson Ryan;
90th Anniversary planning, Tulsa Town Hall
Drs. Dale Bratzler, Jay Johnson, Daniel Wildes, Steven Buck, Damon Baker;
Staab Legacy Award Luncheon, Osteopathic Founders Foundation, Tulsa
In the heart of midtown Tulsa, a Midwest modern style home, constructed with Oklahoma-sourced limestone, a natural colored stucco, wood timber and plate steel, stands out. And, by design, it also fits in.
“My vision of modern architecture is that it is clearly of this era, and fitting and responsive to this climate, culture, geology and building practices,” says architect...
If you can think of a category to celebrate, we’ve probably got you covered within our six expansive sections – Home, Services, Health and Wellness, Shopping, Entertainment, and Dining. We toast to Oklahoma’s best bars, salute our hardworking lawyers, sing the praises of local construction companies and give a standing O to our most mouthwatering burger joints.
And remember –...
