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...

Getting Active

We’re closing out some seasons, opening others, and getting excited for some outdoor sporting shenanigans this April. The Tulsa Drillers are back and better than ever at the ONEOK Stadium this month. You can catch them at home April 3, 9-14, 23-28 and 30. At the BOK Center, enjoy the last of the Tulsa Oilers’ hockey season, April 5 and...
It’s time to celebrate spring and socialize at a variety of community events. At Tulsa’s Circle Cinema, the Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival runs April 7-11, with a variety of cinema gems from creators around the world. Tulsa Town Hall welcomes documentary storyteller Dawn Porter on April 12 to the Tulsa PAC. Catch the last few weeks of Tulsa Botanic Blooms...
April arrives with a wide array of film choices for whatever cinematic palate you may have. This month also marks the birthday of Mary Willa Allen, Managing Editor here at Oklahoma Magazine. Please plan accordingly, as she honestly deserves all the gifts and more.   For your action thriller, take a look at Monkey Man. Written and directed by Dev...

Teresa Rose

Executive director of the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma (CFO), Teresa Rose earned her bachelor’s degree and juris doctor from Oklahoma City University. After, she traversed the state, representing school districts in 150 communities. Following stints with Chesapeake Energy Corporation and the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Rose landed at CFO, utilizing her expertise in law, community relations, government and philanthropy....

Insurance 101

Health Insurance What is it? At its core, health insurance is an agreement between you and a health insurance provider, stating that the provider will pay all or some of any qualifying medical expenses you incur. Matt Brown, life and health insurance agent with the Tulsa-based office of Rich & Cartmill, Inc., explains the essence of health insurance in simple terms. “I think...
In March 1943, the musical Oklahoma! – based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Claremore native Lynn Riggs – made its Broadway debut. More than 2,000 performances later, the Rodgers & Hammerstein production ended its run as one of the most successful shows ever to play the Great White Way, bringing our state incalculable positive attention.  Now, 81...

Your Inner Picasso

It’s been said that creating art can be good for the soul and for mental health, but what if you think you don’t have any artistic aptitude? That’s where local classes and teachers can step in to help you reach your potential. A variety of classes are held locally, and for people who don’t have experience or feel they don’t...
With March’s arrival, the green-themed holiday that’s a favorite for many also makes its appearance. St. Patrick’s Day, associated with Irish traditions, dance, music, food, drink and general revelry, inspires a host of Oklahoma-based celebrations. Sham-ROCK The Gardens Located in Oklahoma City at the Myriad Botanical Gardens, Sham-ROCK on March 17 has something for everyone, from face painting to vendor booths...

Business is Booming

An aerial view of northeastern Oklahoma depicts the megalithic handiworks of heavy highway construction company Becco Contractors Inc. Projects range from highway and bridge constructions like the Gilcrease extension over the Arkansas River to the almost finished widening of Yale Avenue from 81st to 91st.  Holding both helicopter and plane licenses, Becco’s general superintendent Chad Smith is familiar with that...