A Man on the Go

You have to move quickly if you want to catch Mike Clark for a chat. He’s busy, after all. The New Orleans native is often found creating innovative dishes and entire menus as chef de cuisine at the Drake, one of OKC’s most popular seafood restaurants, helmed by A Good Egg Dining Group. That, and he’s also the head...

Kicking Off 2025

If your New Year’s resolution is to get more involved in the arts in Oklahoma, we have you covered. In Tulsa, support local by visiting Theatre Tulsa’s Oliver! at the PAC, running Jan. 10-16. Stick around the venue for Wagner’s Tristan and Isoldes, courtesy Tulsa Symphony, on Jan. 11. One of the world’s most beloved musicals, Les Misérables, returns to...

Flying High

If you’re feeling a bit bummed about the end of the holidays, fear not – community events abound. In Tulsa, bundle up to enjoy the First Friday Art Crawl, Jan. 3 downtown. New exhibitions, live music, snacks and a cash bar help that festive feeling stick around a little longer. Similar events can be found in OKC’s Paseo District, also...

Adrenaline-Pumping Action

Basketball – both collegiate and professional – rules the January calendar. TU plays at home, Tulsa’s Reynolds Center, throughout the month, with games on Jan. 1, 11, 21, 26 and 29 for men and Jan. 4, 8, 15 and 25 for women. The Sooners have games at Norman’s Lloyd Noble Center on Jan. 2, 12, 16 and 26 for...
Oh no, it’s January! Generally a month dedicated to quitting recently started New Year’s resolutions, January also serves as a dumping ground for garbage films destined to hopefully make a quick profit before disappearing from the public eye. From the rubble I’ve gathered a few that might rise above, but only time will tell!  First up is one of the...

Will Lufburrow

President and CEO of Goodwill Central Oklahoma, Will Lufburrow boasts over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit industry. Before taking the OKC helm in July 2024, Lufburrow served as chief operating officer at Goodwill South Texas.  Lufburrow, who is known for fostering a culture of innovation and driving sustainable business practices, brings a rounded knowledge of retail donation operations...
The season of gathering and giving is here — and Oklahomans have myriad opportunities to celebrate and give back. Decking the Halls Bundle up and head to our major metros for two winter wonderlands that bring a bit of the North Pole to Oklahoma. More than 600,000 twinkling lights will illuminate Oklahoma City as Downtown in December dazzles community members with ice...

Firearm Safety 101

Firearms safety is paramount for responsible gun ownership. To ensure it, individuals must adopt specific practices in handling, storing and using firearms, as well as obtain training and continuing education from certified professionals.  Safe Storage Proper storage is important in preventing unauthorized access and accidents. Firearms should always be stored unloaded in a secure location, such as a locked safe or...

Yay or Neigh

Of the fifty states, Oklahoma ranks No. 2 for the economic impact/gross domestic product of the horse industry – sitting at 0.64% with 252,700 horses, right behind Kentucky.   Within the sector, horse breeding – a science-focused effort on producing genetically superior horses – requires a large financial investment with, typically, a strong ROI. Foals are raised for racing, competition,...
Finding beauty in the details of ordinary things: that is the theme of Tulsa artist Jeanie Gooden’s new book Findings: Translations, released in November.  “I love the small things,” Gooden says. “I love to encourage people to look around them. Somebody might be looking at a waterfall and I might be looking at a rock in the other direction because...