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Rooted in the legacy of Black Wall...
Marco Herrera cuts an imposing figure – larger than many bears – but that’s not what you notice first: it’s his intellect. In fact, when he first moved to Tulsa, he was a Ph.D. candidate. However, as he said at the time and later repeated to me, “there are too many Ph.D.s in the world, and too few good...
Barrio’s Fine Mexican Dishes
With Barrio’s, located at 1000 N. Hudson Ave. in OKC, the origin story may be just as rich and delicious as the menu itself. Although it’s part of A Good Egg Dining Group, the restaurant’s heart lies with the Barrios family, whose legacy stretches across several OKC concepts. Beginning with Juan Barrios at Cheever’s Café in...
Big Al’s
Big Al’s offers a quick, feel-good option for Tulsa diners seeking lighter fare without sacrificing flavor. Known for its health-forward menu, the joint blends classic comfort food with fresher ingredients, so diners leave happy – and ready to take on the rest of the day.
Wraps and sandwiches range from a zesty Baja chicken to a hearty roast beef...
“You want to make a béchamel, you need to have butter, flour, make a roux, then you add milk. That’s what a béchamel is,” says executive chef Patrick Hart at OKC’s The Jones Assembly at 901 W Sheridan Ave. “Okay. Then you can say, what if I want to toast my flour, you know, the way mine tastes might...
May is chock-full of performances for those looking to escape the May heat.
At the Tulsa PAC, start with Tulsa Symphony’s Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 on May 2, followed by the final performances of Marilyn through May 3 courtesy OKC Ballet. Celebrity Attractions returns this month with another blockbuster: The Wiz, running May 5-10. (OKC Broadway also brings the show...
Sports enthusiasts have plenty to cheer for this month.
In Tulsa, head to the BOK Center on May 1 for the WWE Smackdown, with famous wrestlers including Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre and Jade Cargill. Stick around the venue for Tulsa Oilers football games May 3, 16 and 30, or enjoy America’s favorite past-time at ONEOK Field May 1-3, 12-17 and...
There’s no doubt about it: May is festival month in the Sooner State.
In Tulsa, start with GermanFest, May 1-3 at 2301 E. 15th St., then head over to the Black Wall Street Rally, May 14-16 in the Greenwood District – packed with family-friendly events and the perfect stop for motorcycle enthusiasts. After, you can take a quick trip to...
May is here! Maybe you’ll see some films! Maybe you won’t! I can’t tell you what to do, but I may be able to give you some ideas! Am I losing my mind? Also maybe!
For some bone breaking action, take a look at Mortal Kombat II. A sequel to the 2021 film Mortal Kombat, the film looks to expand...
Kristin Dotson arrived in Tulsa in 1996 and joined Celebrity Attractions when the staff could fit around a single table. Today, she leads the company, presenting nationally touring Broadway in three regional markets. Over the years, she has worked in nearly every corner of the business, from box office to marketing to programming, eventually rising to CEO in 2017....
