For many, Labor Day is merely an opportunity to have a long weekend, mark the last throes of summer weather and truly begin to embrace the back-to-school season. But just over 100 years ago, the celebration was inaugurated to commemorate a deeper purpose: the American worker had fought hard for rights and recognition and wanted to have a day...
Oklahoma is rich in natural beauty and boasts a compelling history. However, it’s also the birthplace of many talented creatives, including a diverse range of sculptors and other artists, who use an array of media to create powerful works that tell stories about the people and culture of our state.
Allan Houser, originally Haozous, was one of the most important...
Set for downtown Tahlequah on September 5 and 6, this year’s installment of the long-lived Bluegrass & Chili Festival includes a Friday night performance by the all-woman band, Sister Sadie. The group’s fiddler is Deanie Richardson, an acclaimed musician who performed and recorded with a number of country-music stars – including, in the '90s, chart-topping vocalist Patty Loveless.
And that...
Bermondsey became “London’s larder” in the 1860s when large brick warehouses were built on the Thames to store the spices, coffee, fruit, grain and sugar destined for shipment around the world. So-called provisions trades flourished in the district, including food processing, tanning, leatherworks and baking – especially baking.
The Peek Freans bakery in west Bermondsey introduced the world to an...
Whether an illness comes on gradually or you’re faced with a sudden medical emergency, knowing when and where to find the right level of care is the first step to support a positive outcome.
Kelli Koons, M.D, an internal medicine and pediatric specialist with SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee, says healthcare is best delivered when patients utilize the...
Tucked away in southeast Oklahoma, Broken Bow is a small city with a lot to offer thrill-seekers and history buffs alike. It’s a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and, as the gateway to Beavers Bend State Park, attracts visitors year-round.
Located between the Kiamichi and Ouachita mountains, Broken Bow offers a vibrant mix of natural beauty, cultural heritage and outdoor recreation,...
Enjoying Oklahoma wildlife can be part of the overall experience of living in-state. With a few tips from local experts, or from doing a little research on your own, that experience can be greatly enhanced and keep everyone – and thing – as safe as possible.
“Oklahoma is a bit of a melting pot of habitats,” says Jena Donnell with...
Courtney McPhail, Dr. Julie Yu, Justin Bell;
Canterbury Voices at Carnegie Hall, OKC
Eddy Gibbs, Bert Mackie, Dr. Mautra Staley Jones,
Dr. Michael A. Mares; Class Announcement Luncheon, Oklahoma Hall of Fame, OKC
Amber Valletta, Rachel & Mayor David Holt;
Grand Opening VIP Party, RH, OKC
Cathy & Frank Keating;
Grand Opening VIP Party, RH, OKC
Polly & Larry Nichols;
Grand Opening VIP...
Oklahoma’s Native American nations are continuously remolding the cultural and economic landscape of our state through their innovation, resilience and tradition. From thriving business enterprises to groundbreaking work in everything from film to mental health to language preservation, Native tribes are leading Oklahoma boldlyinto the future.
Native Business Updates
Media outlets were abuzz in June with stats from the latest Tribal...
Influence, when wielded well, uplifts communities, inspires people and creates lasting change. Oklahoma’s most impactful leaders, whether their areas of influence surround tribal affairs, healthcare, politics, education or business, use their platforms not for personal gain, but for building bridges and expanding opportunities for all.
We profile a few such leaders in our new Oklahoma’s Most Influential People spotlight, a...
