Great Companies to Work For

Today, in an oversaturated market, it takes a lot for a business to stand out from its competitors. Sure, you’ve got flexible PTO packages and ample snacks in the break room – but for many, that just doesn’t cut it. Truly great companies are taking a holistic approach to business. Alongside embodying their mission statements in day-to-day operations, they cultivate...

White Dog Hill

Originally built in 1925 as the Clinton Country Club and Golf Course, what is now known as White Dog Hill re-opened in 2007 and has been a favorite among Clintonians ever since. Boasting spectacular views and an extensive wine list, White Dog Hill is the perfect spot for any occasion, ranging from date-night dining to family friendly fare. The...

Get Mod About It

It started with cocktail parties. “So we could see each other’s homes,” explains Terri Sadler, an early member of what became known as the Okie Mod Squad. Then, the small group created a Facebook page about all things mid-century modern and opened it to the public. “And that’s when it exploded,” says Sadler, who is also the marketing director for Fitzsimmons...
Cool off in the great indoors with a variety of art exhibitions and performances this month. Living Arts presents the Oh, Tulsa! Biennial from Aug. 4-18. The exhibition spotlights the unique talents of the Tulsa creative community in a celebration of art and culture. You can also head to 108 Contemporary for Linda Lopez & Mathew McConnell: Live from the...
By Mary Willa Allen and Tracy LeGrand All photos courtesy the businesses unless otherwise marked. Keeping it Simple Utilizing the Golden Rule, Wallace Design Collective and its CEO, Tom Hendrick, attract and retain top talent through an absence of micromanagement and extra doses of respect, creativity, professionalism and flexibility. Creating a great workplace environment “is not rocket science, in my opinion,” says Tom...
It’s the month of love – both for your significant others and for the cinema – and I’ve got a wildly diverse selection of films for you and your special someone to go see.  For your action/comedy mix, check out Love Hurts. Starring Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All at Once) as a successful real estate agent, Marvin, the movie...
Unlike a lot of his fellow Oklahomans, drummer, composer and music teacher Jared Johnson didn’t encounter John Steinbeck’s masterwork, The Grapes of Wrath, during his high school or college years because he wasn’t assigned to read it. He discovered it all on his own.  Maybe that’s part of why it had such an effect on him.  “I was probably in my...

Los Hermanos Tacos

Known for authentic Mexican recipes, Los Hermanos Tacos features Mexican plates like the Thursday only special: albondigas, and the daily option of hot and spicy Camarones a la Diabla – shrimp and diced ham sautéed in a la diabla sauce and served with rice, beans, a side salad and handmade corn tortillas. For a fresh, tangy taste of the...

Janet Dunlop

A self-described country girl from Verdigris, Janet Dunlop is a product of Claremore Public Schools. After graduating from Oklahoma State University in 1989, Dunlop planned to be a flight attendant until a serious car accident shifted her plans. After student teaching, Dunlop earned a master’s degree in school administration and a Ph.D. in education. She’s been with Broken Arrow...
Zeeco Oktoberfest Returning from Oct. 16-19 at River West Festival Park, Zeeco Oktoberfest brings authentic Bavarian culture, cuisine and entertainment to Tulsa.  Nearly a dozen massive tents welcome guests for a variety of activities – ranging from live music to competitions like stein-holding, barrel racing and the adorable, can’t-miss Daschund Dash. Those 21 and up can enjoy hundreds of German and...