Tucked behind the gates of Tulsa’s coveted Trees addition, this storied estate on Columbia Circle stands as one of the city’s finest examples of timeless architecture and enduring craftsmanship. Designed in 1940 by celebrated architect John Duncan Forsyth for the prominent Howard Whitehill family, the stone-and-frame residence remains a landmark of elegance more than eight decades later.
“With its stone...
Colin Sato’s father is from Kobe, Japan. He knows how to prepare many Japanese everyday dishes and cooked them throughout Colin’s childhood.
“He makes better karaage than we do,” Colin confesses.
Sato has many happy memories of these long-ago meals, and in Japanese, a joyful memory of bygone days is called natsukashii. If this were any other restaurant, this would be...
Afrikan Delights
Step outside your culinary comfort zone at Afrikan Delights, situated in the always bustling Mother Road Market in Tulsa. The restaurant is co-owned by Fifame Oussa Alahassa, who hails from Benin, a small nation between Ghana and Nigeria. After moving to the U.S. to further her education – she has an M.A. in public health from OSU –...
Waffle Champion
With locations in midtown OKC and north Edmond, Waffle Champion is a breakfast lover’s dream. Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., your early day meals are the stars of the show.
For those with a sweet tooth, try the s’mores waffles with torched marshmallow, chocolate ganache and graham crackers, alongside the French toast, cinnamon rolls or waffle bites. For...
A fresh batch of on-the-stage entertainment options sizzle in July.
First, celebrate Independence Day early (July 2) at America’s Birthday Bash, a patriotic concert from Signature Symphony at the TCC Van Trease PACE. For a sharp left turn, head to the Hard Rock for a performance from the high-octane Chippendales performers on July 11. Stick around the venue for author/psychic...
We may have waved goodbye to professional basketball in June, but there are plenty of other sporting events to keep your heart racing.
In Tulsa, Expo Square offers three equine events: the Pony of the Americas National Congress, July 1-8; the NRCHA Hackamore Classic, July 12-18; and the ABRA World Show, July 25-Aug. 1. Other options include Tulsa Drillers’ baseball...
Grab the family and enjoy community events all month long.
On Independence Day, you can head to Tulsa River Parks for the beloved Folds of Honor Freedomfest for great fireworks, music, food and fun. Then, head to Expo Square for the Tulsa Rock & Gem Show on July 10-12, or the Route 66 Festival, July 18 at the Gathering Place....
The blockbuster month is here at last. July has a few can’t-miss films – so head to your coldest movie theater and strap in!
First up, a horror-filled entry called Evil Dead Burn. The sixth installment in the Evil Dead franchise, this story follows a mother gathering her family together after the death of her son. The plot quickly darkens...
James Bell, President and CEO of the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation, leads efforts to support business growth and strengthen the economy. His background spans chambers of commerce, economic development and entrepreneurship. A veteran of both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army, he has advised more than 1,000 entrepreneurs and brings a service-driven approach to...
Whether it’s a decades-old fireworks show or a reimagined community gathering, Oklahoma’s Independence Day events are right around the corner.
LibertyFest, Edmond
LibertyFest has been a volunteer-led event since its founding in 1972. Eriech Tapia, president of the event, says that’s part of what makes it so special.
“The aspect of having volunteers makes it, I think, more genuine,” he explains. “We’re...
