Wes Mitchell is the newly appointed executive director of Tulsa Area United Way’s 211 Eastern Oklahoma program. On June 1, TAUW assumed leadership as the owner and operator of 211EOK, a 24/7 free service available to citizens across 37 counties of Eastern Oklahoma through a direct phone call, live chat, text message or online search at 211EOK.org.
Following his graduation from...
The prevalence of all-Black towns in Oklahoma, most widespread between 1865 to 1920, represents a truly unique time period in American history. Although the Greenwood District, commonly called Black Wall Street, is well known as a Tulsa staple, there were – and continue to be – a plentiful amount of towns that were started and run by Black communities.
“African...
Armstrong Auditorium
Performing arts enthusiasts can celebrate 25 years of Edmond’s Armstrong Auditorium with the 2023-24 season. On the roster is a bevy of live performances from international artists.
“It’s fantastic to have some legendary names back for our 25th anniversary season, as well as artists we’ve been eager to debut here for some time,” says Ryan Malone, Armstrong’s director of...
Combating the Demographic Cliff
For the past ten years, fewer traditional college students have enrolled in higher education. Leaders in the sector are already seeing the beginning of a demographic cliff – or a dramatic drop in the college-aged population – which is projected to fully realize in the middle of this decade. To combat the issue, universities are expanding...
Comfort food done right can be found at Sun Cattle Co. in OKC.
Best known for their onion fried hamburgers, Sun Cattle offers up a collection of variations you’ll want to try. Popular burgers include the Big Jack, with double meat, cheese, hash brown, lettuce, pickles and Sun sauce, as well as the mouth watering chili cheese burger.
But the menu...
Described as “healthy, easy and fast,” 3Natives offers diners fresh, diverse and delicious menu options to appease any palate.
A popular draw? The acai bowls. Choose between eight options, including the Chronic with granola, strawberry, pineapple and honey, or the PB&A with granola, peanut butter and banana.
Salad options include the Thai chicken with romaine, cabbage, carrot, sprouts and chicken breast,...
Located in OKC’s National Hotel, Tellers Wood-Fired Italian Grill serves authentic interpretations of regional Italian cuisine. Open all day, the varied menus are sure to impress.
Breakfast is a delight, brimming with classics like pancakes, avocado toast and omelets. You can also try “the American,” which comes with two eggs, toast, Yukon potatoes, applewood smoked bacon and pork sausage.
Brunch and...
Recently opened, Flavourz Tulsa is a bustling, bright and colorful restaurant serving up a variety of comfort food options.
Popular picks include a bevy of sandwiches; fish, chicken, pork chop and burgers are must-tries. If you’re extra hungry, get a plate, loaded with your choice of fish, pork chops, chicken or wings. Sides run the gamut, including fries, okra, steamed...
Josh Partain at Stella Modern Italian Cuisine is a talented local chef contributing to the fabric of Oklahoma City’s thriving food culture. He was born in Oklahoma City and has worked diligently to get to his position today; diners are now consistently impressed with his innovative and delicious dishes.
Although Partain was born in OKC, his culinary journey started in...
If you think Ludger’s Bavarian Cakery only serves up sweets, think again.
While cookies, cakes, cupcakes and other specialty desserts are the joint’s bread and butter, there are other succulent offerings for breakfast and lunch in the restaurant’s cafe – which has a drive-through for extra convenience, along with a popular patio and plenty of indoor seating. They invite you...
