Just a couple of blocks off Oklahoma 66, down Pine Street in Catoosa, sits the D.W. Correll Museum, an incredible repository of rocks, minerals, fossils, antique cars and carriages, jewelry, bottles and decanters, toys, model ships and autos – and more. There’s so much, in fact, that the collection takes up two buildings.
At every turn, you’ll find something intriguing....
Oklahoma houses a variety of colleges with well-respected music programs, but several academies that focus solely on the music also exist for students of all ages.
Oklahoma Music Academy, located in Tulsa, offers private lessons and tutoring for guitar, drums, voice, piano and bass guitar.
“We also offer a rock band style ensemble class for qualified students that focuses on contemporary...
Fab Lab Tulsa is providing a pathway for Oklahomans to improve their world by building, prototyping, experimenting and fabricating.
The lab, a not-for-profit that aims to empower the Tulsa community, offers education and programming that teaches innovation, design-thinking, problem-solving and change-making. In addition, the lab provides open and equitable access to advanced manufacturing and digital fabrication tools, equipment, and technology.
“Fab...
The history of Oklahoma often gets obscured by the fact that many don’t think back past preliminary European contact. But there was a rich history here many millennia before the first Europeans arrived – and archeology is the way to study these prehistoric civilizations.
“Knowing what past people in Oklahoma were doing really does inform the present, and our understandings...
Running a business is tough – regardless of the time of year. There are thousands of things to think about and even more to accomplish. Add in the holiday season and the stress can compound; shoppers come out in droves and companies hunker down for the biggest rush of the year.
“The business totally changes in the fourth quarter of...
Table tennis, the original name for the game often referred to as Ping-Pong, originated in England in the late 1880s. The game evolved from lawn tennis, becoming the “indoor” version to accommodate cold weather.
The early equipment consisted of balls made of cork and bats made of dried animal skins, stretched across a wooden frame. In England, the term is...
As the winter season gets into full swing, most people have some variation of traditions they look forward to – regardless of what holidays they celebrate. Christmas decorations are specifically rife with ritual. Some of these traditions have gained traction more recently, but others have a rich history.
One can go all the way back – before the advent of...
Oklahoma nonprofits and charitable organizations provide necessary services and outreach to those in-need year-round. This December, several local organizations are rolling out festive programs that aim to make it a joyful holiday season for all. To make these programs possible, these organizations rely on a robust volunteer base and the generosity of others.
“The holiday season can really instill a...
Merry and Bright Performances
Beloved Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker, can be found in venues across the state this month. Enjoy Tulsa Ballet’s rendition at the PAC from Dec. 9 to 23, and OKC Ballet’s at the Civic Center Music Hall from Dec. 10-18. Other Nutcracker-themed showcases include RACE Dance Company’s Hip Hop Nutcracker on Dec. 2-3 and 10-11 at the...
In today’s ever-changing work climate, businesses need to truly stand out to attract the brightest talent. What draws employees in, however, changes from person to person. Some look for the most competitive pay; others are more interested in a healthy work life balance or a strong culture. Some have their hearts set on finding a company dedicated to community service; others seek out places on the cutting edge of their fields. The businesses included in Oklahoma Magazine’s 2022 Great Companies to Work For feature, however, offer all of those perks and more. Industries run the gamut, from architecture to finance, construction, healthcare, technology, law and everything in between.
