A Mixed Bag

Oklahoma River Cruises
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
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...
Keeping up with workforce demand, OSU can help students with advanced degrees and specialized certificates. All photos on this page courtesy OSU
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...

3Natives

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,...

Tellers

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...