Stephanie Swicker, Debbie Lindsey, Shelly Douglas, Nathan Hart;
Go Red for Women, American Heart Association, OKC
Cathy Keating, Jane Jayroe Gamble;
2023 Induction Ceremony, Oklahoma
Hall of Fame, OKC
Leslie Lawson, Natalie Dooley, Karen Wille;
AWARE Luncheon, Alzheimer’s Association,
Oklahoma Chapter, Tulsa
Jaiden Ford, Janieire Hagen, Nyla Lovell, Marjorie Atwood;
Art Party, Tulsa Girls Art School
Lori Decter Wright, Lyndon Meyer, Sarah Coburn, Aaron Beck;
Sarah Coburn Benefit Concert, Tulsa...
The Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award is given by the Tulsa Library Trust and Tulsa City-County Library. Its purpose is to give formal recognition to acclaimed authors who have written a distinguished body of work and made a major contribution to the field of literature and letters. Alongside the recognition, the honoree receives a $40,000 cash prize and...
The 1990s axiom that “it takes a village” is proved year-round in the northern Oklahoma town of Tonkawa, where the community spirit is paramount in pulling off events such as giant Christmas and Independence Day celebrations, and the city’s very own film festival.
“We have many community partners,” says Cristy Crumrine, executive director of the Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce, which...
Every year, approximately 2.8 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and one in 60 people are living with a permanent brain injury-related disability, reports the Brain Injury Association of America.
Donald Thomas Schleicher, D.O., M.S., a neurosurgeon with Warren Clinic Neurosurgery in Tulsa, says that the qualifications for a traumatic brain injury are “any injury to the head...
Unexpected and delightful, the Albanian Riviera provides quite the getaway. Whether you travel directly there or ferry over from the Greek island of Corfu, you’ll enjoy your time in this enigmatic country. Often overlooked as a Mediterranean country, Albania has stunning coastal scenery, as well as gloriously untamed vegetation.
Located in the Ionian Sea, Albania sits within the serenity of...
Forming Healthy Habits
If your list of New Year resolutions includes any health goals, a great place to start is improving your immune system – especially as the cold and flu season lingers on.
“Remaining generally healthy is the best way to boost your immune system,” says Catherine Mims, M.D., an internal medicine-pediatrics physician with OU Health in Oklahoma City. “Having...
Young Pros: What Do They Want?
First, we should pose the question: What do young professionals want in their neighborhoods? Of course, we can’t speak for everyone, but generally young professionals want to live in a place that:
Has other young professionals. From networking opportunities to social events, young people want to be around other young people.
Is affordable. Often, the words...
Community Events
You’re probably feeling a little ho hum after the departure of all things festive. Fear not – there are plenty of community events to experience in 2024. Whether as a spectator or a participant, you’ll find goodies in OKC and Tulsa alike.
OKC
Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival, March 22-24. Held at the National Cowboy Museum & Western Heritage...
Chef Kevin Lee has palate-forming childhood memories of waking up to a seafood breakfast – pulled fresh from the ocean that morning and prepared by his grandparents in Korea.
“I’ve always enjoyed food,” he says. “Both sides of the family are great cooks. On my father’s side, my grandmother was a trained chef, and on mom’s side, my grandmother is...
Nestled somewhat inconspicuously amongst a sea of downtown Tulsa’s white and gray buildings is a colorful mural, which beckons you into a new restaurant. In the heart of the Arts District, Rosa Cantina resides in Mixco’s old locale. Inside, the decor is lighter than before, with Mexican influences, an open dining room and a friendly staff.
The succinct menu focuses...
