The Oklahoma City Thunder return to the hardwood with NBA preseason games at Tulsa’s BOK Center on Oct. 8 and at OKC’s Chesapeake Energy Arena on Oct. 16. The team has its home opener Oct. 25 against Washington and hosts Golden State and Portland on Oct. 27 and 30, respectively.
The 42nd Tulsa Run, with 2K, 5K and 15K events,...
If you’re ever in the mood to go looking for television pioneers, you could start right here in our state. Among those who made lasting marks in ’50s TV are Claremore native Patti Page, who had three shows on two different networks through most of that decade, complementing her numerous hit records; Tulsa’s Blake Edwards, who created the archetypal...
What many would call an underrated gem, Fait Maison – an upscale French restaurant in Edmond – is undoubtedly the stop for a special occasion.
Some may bristle at the concept of French fine dining – equating it to a stuffy atmosphere or unfriendly service. Not so! Fait Maison excels in superior service in a warm, comfortable and unrushed environment....
Oklahoma City’s beloved Ludivine raised stakes from its original north Hudson Avenue location in April and relocated to a swanky, remodeled mid-century structure in the heart of OKC’s midtown.
Chef de cuisine Shannon Goforth moved with the restaurant and enjoys the new digs and increased traffic, along with welcoming additional clientele to the Ludivine family.
“It was a little harder at...
In his 47th season coaching football, Butch Davis is a gridiron lifer.
For Davis – born in Tahlequah, a graduate of Bixby High School, and in his third season as head coach at Florida International University in Miami – the seeds for his long tenure in the game were sown in Oklahoma.
“My father was a high school coach at Grove...
If you see someone experiencing a cardiac event, calling 911 may not be enough. But what else can you do to help?
“Accidents and emergencies can happen to anyone, anytime,” says Misti McClellan, executive director of the central and southwest chapters of the American Red Cross. “We encourage everyone to learn first aid, CPR and how to use an...
Through July 21, Roadside Neon at Tulsa’s 108 Contemporary features the work of neon artist Todd Sanders, who depicts the Route 66 landscape with stunning signage.
In Oklahoma City on July 19, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum debuts the Passport exhibition, taking the viewer into the expansive worlds of several Western artists. Also at the National Cowboy Museum,...
A ranch-style home in Tulsa is one for the history books. The original owner, a U.S. Navy veteran, designed the house while he was on a ship coming back from World War II. His family asked, “Why are you building a home so far out of town?”
Today, Midtown is a hub of activity and the former sailor and his...
Casinos around the state bring excellent acts to the stage.
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa (hardrockcasinotulsa.com) features Steve Earle and The Dukes on May 2; Robert Cray on May 3; Alanis Morissette on May 8; Jonny Lang on May 9; Chicks With Hits on May 11; Good Charlotte on May 18; and the Nitro Comedy Tour on May 25.
The...
Many families have quilts that have been passed down through the years. Sometimes, there’s a story attached to the quilt, while other times it’s a total mystery. But Martha Ray, retired director of historic homes with the Oklahoma Historical Society, couldn’t let those fables go untold.
Ray was part of the restoration process at homes all over Oklahoma. She “got...
