Local Flavors

Cow & Cabbage A combined specialty grocer and restaurant celebrating Oklahoma’s agricultural heritage, Cow and Cabbage on Tulsa’s Cherry Street aims to support local farmers and enhance food accessibility, all while serving up delectable dishes to hungry diners.  The grocer side of Cow and Cabbage provides everything from regionally raised meats to produce, dairy, eggs, soups, sauces, broths and butters.  On the...
Cocktail Corner Sometimes, we all need a little cheer in our cups. Whether you’re hosting friends from out of town or just want to go out and indulge, you can enjoy holiday cocktails at the following locales: The Vault, Tulsa: The restaurant offers seasonal drinks, as well as a Holiday Cocktail Class so you can bring the magic home. Miracle at Social...

Festivity on Stage

If you’re looking for a holiday-themed, on-the-stage event this month, Oklahoma is teeming.  In Tulsa, the PAC remains the hub for all things performing arts. Start the month with A Christmas Carol from the American Theater Company, running Dec. 4-23. Next up at the venue is Tulsa Ballet’s The Nutcracker, returning as an audience favorite from Dec. 7-21. And if...
If you’re looking for a break from the holiday chaos, sporting events provide an adrenaline-fueled respite.  In Tulsa, the Oilers take the ice at the BOK Center throughout the month. If you’d prefer to take a trip to Expo Square, try the Pride Invitational on Dec. 11-14; the Tulsa Holiday Winter Circuit on Dec. 27-30; or the Tulsa Shootout, one...

A Jolly Good Time

You’ll be sure to have a packed schedule this month, with community events galore. In Tulsa, try the Nutcracker Festival on Dec. 5-6 at Expo Square, with holiday-themed activities, food and drink plus live presentations. Keep the festivity going with the Rudolph Run at Fleet Feet Sports Broken Arrow, where runners can enjoy a 5K or fun-run in costume. Tulsa...
The end of the year is upon us and December gifts us with a multitude of new and interesting films to see. Before or after all the festivities for the month, make sure to carve out some time to catch one (or all) of these flicks.  For a horror thriller during these jolly times, check out Dust Bunny. After a...

Jodi Lewis

President and CEO of Leadership Oklahoma, Jodi Lewis spends her days overseeing statewide programs, fundraising efforts and community engagement initiatives. A Bristow native and Oklahoma State University graduate, Lewis has devoted herself to advancing nonprofits and fostering leadership across Oklahoma. We caught up with Lewis and got her thoughts on ...  ... how Leadership Oklahoma’s mission is shaping the future...

Serving More Than Meals

In celebration of the holiday, Oklahoma nonprofits are serving up traditional Thanksgiving meals to people who need them most. For those served, a warm meal represents more than just dinner service; it’s an opportunity to connect and experience a sense of belonging.   “We’ve been serving for as long as I’ve been here,” says Erin Goodin, president and CEO...
High-speed internet service is no longer a luxury — it has become almost as essential as electricity, clean water and transportation in living one’s everyday life in the U.S. Luckily, Oklahoma will be provided with high-speed internet service through three grant programs administered by the Oklahoma Broadband Office. The programs will build out high-speed internet service to unserved and underserved...
Even before he learned how to write, Hernán Díaz knew words were his thing. “I always knew I wanted to be a writer. I grew up in a rather bookish home, which helped. But as a child, I never wanted to become an astronaut or a firefighter. An unexplainable love of language, which has been with me forever, was my...