Fifame Oussa Alahassa, co-owner of Tulsa’s Afrikan Delights, grew up in Cotonou, the largest city in Benin, a Vermont-shaped nation sandwiched between Ghana and Nigeria.
“In Benin,” she says, “women cook. I’d watch my mother cook all the time. I’d cry and beg her to let me help. I was eight. All the recipes of Afrikan Delights I got from...
October feels like the Super Bowl of performing arts in Oklahoma – a packed month where stages across the state are alive with music, dance and drama.
At the Tulsa PAC, the spotlight is burning bright all month long. The Tulsa Symphony kicks off its 20th anniversary season in grand style on Oct. 4, welcoming world-renowned pianist Emanuel Ax and...
No matter the sport you prefer, Oklahoma’s got something for you.
In Tulsa, Expo Square welcomes two major equine events: the U.S. National Arabian/Half-Arabian Championship from Oct. 16-25 and the Color Breed Congress from Oct. 31-Nov. 8. The Tulsa Oilers hockey team takes to the BOK Center ice this month on Oct. 24, 26 and 28. And you won’t want...
There are quite literally too many community events in Oklahoma to name ... so we’ll dole out some of the highlights!
In Tulsa, tech guru David Pogue visits the PAC on Oct. 3 courtesy Tulsa Town Hall. And don’t forget – you still have a few days to enjoy the Tulsa State Fair, running through Oct. 5 at Expo Square....
October is here! Many movies! No time for intros!
For your sports biopic, don’t miss The Smashing Machine. Starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as UFC fighter Mark Kerr, the movie looks to chronicle his turbulent life and career both in and out of the ring. Written and directed by Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems), the film has a frenetic feel and...
Chief clinical officer of INTEGRIS Health, Julie Watson, M.D., MPH, has a long tenure with the health system – previously serving as Chief Medical Officer at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center and as Vice President of Medical Affairs. A native Oklahoman, Watson received her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, after which she completed her pediatric...
There’s nothing more American than a good, old-fashioned fair. The Oklahoma State Fair and Tulsa State Fair, both founded before statehood, draw a combined millions of attendees annually.
This year, the family-friendly fun is in full swing. Get ready for agricultural competitions, musical performances, rides and plenty of mouthwatering dishes you can’t find anywhere else.
Oklahoma State Fair
“Eat, Ride, Repeat!”...
Stargazing has always been a popular way to spend an evening in Oklahoma – no matter the time of year or location. This fall, there are quite a few astronomical events to look out for, along with plenty of stunning locations to catch them. We offer a helpful location list for your autumnal outdoor adventures.
Black Mesa State Park
Located in...
As Shakespeare wrote: “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” The same can be said for Tulsa’s own Patrick Gordon. You may know him as Pat, Patrick, or p.s. — or the name may be new to you — but his brilliant, luminous paintings carry a powerful impact and have been favorites in the Tulsa community...
White River Fish Market
Family owned and operated since 1932, White River Fish Market is the place to be in Tulsa for high-quality, delectable seafood.
Now with two locations — at 17th and Sheridan and in Broken Arrow — White River offers just about any seafood iteration you can think of. Start with cocktail shrimp or fried oysters, then venture over...
