Stephanie Stump, a lifelong Tulsan and labor and employment attorney, is currently serving as Discovery Lab’s interim executive director and CEO, helping lead the search for the museum’s next leader. No stranger to the Discovery Lab, Stump is the former board president and a founding board member of the museum, and even served as president during the museum’s expansion,...
Jennifer Samford of Pauls Valley decided last summer to try her hand – literally – at one of Oklahoma’s most unusual and sometimes nerve wracking variations on fishing: noodling.
Noodling is fishing by hand, without the use of rods, bait, nets or any other kind of equipment. A wise addition is a pair of cotton gloves – and bravery, because...
Snorkeling and scuba diving are exciting ways to explore the underwater world, but safety should always come first. Whether you’re floating on the surface or diving deep below, knowing how to protect yourself is critical for the best experience possible.
Safety Precautions
Before heading into the water, ensure your gear is in excellent condition. Snorkels, masks, fins and wetsuits should fit...
As the long-time home of the United States Army’s Field Artillery, Fort Sill is a major army training installation located in southwest Oklahoma. A mere 90 minutes from Oklahoma City, the fort encompasses over 94,000 acres and is adjacent to Lawton, which is the county seat of Comanche County. Fort Sill is the nation’s most complete original fort remaining...
For centuries, glassblowing was shrouded in prestige and mystery. Known as masters of the craft, Venetian glass blowers were isolated on the island of Murano in an attempt to keep their trade secrets safe. They faced severe consequences, including death, for sharing their techniques.
Artists from around the world have since reclaimed the art form, rediscovering old techniques and forging...
In February, brand Abercrombie & Fitch launched a new clothing line, co-designed with a native Tulsan and Los Angeles-based fashion designer: Marshall Danzy Taulbert. Taulbert says getting to this milestone was an experience he didn’t see coming.
In November of 2023, Taulbert learned that Abercrombie might consider him for a new collaboration – but it wasn’t until March of 2024...
The Oklahoma National Stockyards is for sale, but “new ownership does not mean that everything has to change,” says president Jerry Reynolds.
“There has been a lot of interest, and we have had offers. We are not under contract,” Reynolds said in late February. “All the people that have expressed interest, they know the importance of the stockyards continuing on...
Confused about cryptocurrency? Baffled by Bitcoin? Dumbfounded by Dogecoin? Join the crowd. Digital currency is an interesting, inventive and perplexing field.
As a currency, crypto is still in its infancy; the technology was only created in 2008 and began circulating in 2009. Awareness has grown about the uses and potential of cryptocurrency but, with that, concerns also have arisen about...
A real life field of dreams is taking shape as a group of civic, business, sports and cultural leaders unite to re-energize the sport of soccer in Oklahoma City.
“It’s exciting when you can bring people from different communities, different cultures and different languages together and connect them all through this wonderful sport of soccer – or football,” says Jorge Hernández,...
During her time as a New York-based performer, Tulsa’s Lynette Bennett rehearsed and recorded with a young piano player named Barry Manilow, got a kiss from Johnny Carson on his late-night TV show (after making him an honorary Campfire Girl), and broke bread with the classic Hollywood-star likes of Rita Hayworth and Betty Grable. Plus, along with her roles...
