Frank Vivacqua has loved cooking for as long as he can remember. He was born into a large and loving Italian-American family in Chicago.
“From day one,” Viacqua recalls, “everything was big family parties, all the women in the kitchen making food, and me always asking questions, finding out from them how to cook. I never went to cooking school...
Located in the heart of OKC’s Plaza District, the Press offers reimagined classics with an atmosphere that’s anything but forgettable. With an extensive menu, including gluten free and vegan options, the Press fits the bill for delicious American food, made right.
The main menu features classic bar appetizers like nachos and larger-than-life mozzarella sticks, while also including Okie favorites like...
Everyone who meets her agrees that Lindsey Scotney is the kindest person around.
But, she says, “I became a chef out of spite. My cooking was so bad it was the family joke.”
As a gag, a relative gave her a cookbook, and she decided to cook every recipe in it. It didn’t take her long to fall in love, and...
Looking for live entertainment to finish out the summer? Luckily, September is jam-packed with extraordinary performances all across the state.
At the PAC, Tulsans can enjoy Prelude, presented by the Tulsa Symphony, on Sept. 9. For fans of female singer-songwriters, check out Jagged Little Pill, the musical backed by Alanis Morrisette’s extensive discography, presented by Celebrity Attractions on Sept. 12-13,...
While the weather is slowly starting to cool off, spend the last days of summer watching a plethora of sporting events.
With baseball season coming to a close this month, join the Tulsa Drillers for their final games from Sept. 1-3 and 12-17 at ONEOK Field. Tulsa FC Soccer is taking over the venue on Sept. 3 and 9. Expo...
With September comes a wide range of community centric events for the whole family.
For the artsy Tulsans, the First Friday Art Crawl kicks off the month throughout downtown Tulsa on Sept. 1, and the Second Saturday Architecture Tour takes place on Sept. 9. For exercise fanatics or those who enjoy a bit of friendly competition, Conquer the Gauntlet Obstacle...
September has a wide array of cinema choices – from surreal to science fiction to comedy. That being said, hopefully you’ll see something you like! Also, and most importantly, it’s my birthday month, so please send your gifts in a timely fashion.
For your dark comedy piece, peer around the corner to find Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose. Based...
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...
