It’s always a treat to see Oklahomans make it to the big leagues – whether that’s in business or in front of a crowd. One such shining example of the latter is performer Elvie Ellis. He currently plays Judas in the touring Broadway show Jesus Christ Superstar, but his love for theatre has much deeper roots.
“I grew up in...
OKC is home to over 370,000 residents that are 55+, and VillagesOKC is bringing them together to redefine life, remain active and hold onto independence. But VillagesOKC is a plan – not a place.
“Villages is a community of trusted individuals, organizations and professionals who are dedicated to connecting people with information and resources needed in order to age with...
In 1962, the Houston Chronicle dubbed Jefferson Spivey as the fastest draw in the modern west. Spivey then migrated to Hollywood, where he taught actors to draw, twirl and holster a .45 Colt handgun.
Impassioned by the Wild West mystique, Spivey fulfilled a childhood dream in 1968. He saddled up an Arabian horse, Mister Sol, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Then,...
By Gina A. Dabney & Mary Willa Allen
Professional softball team the Oklahoma City Spark is elevating the sport – and the state – as the newest franchise of the Women’s Professional Fastpitch Softball League (WPF). The team, the third announced in the franchise, begins its first season in June.
Women Abound
The OKC Spark leadership – and professional softball leadership as...
Commissioner for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Carrie Slatton-Hodges works to address mental health and substance use issues in the state. Focused on delivering services designed to address the needs of high-risk populations, Slatton-Hodges is leading the nation’s launch of the 988 Mental Health Lifeline. A graduate of Southern Nazarene University and Southwestern Oklahoma...
With the painful cinematic months behind us, March rolls into town with a lot more stunners than one might expect. I hope you’ve got a movie pass, because there’s a lot to see!
Swinging hard to open the month is Creed III. The ninth installment in the Rocky franchise, the film follows Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan, Black Panther) as...
Music opportunities abound in March.
The BOK Center in Tulsa presents two can’t-miss shows this month: country legends the Turnpike Troubadours on March 30 and Journey on March 31, as the band continues its 50th Anniversary Celebration Freedom Tour.
Paycom Center in OKC offers several events. First up is Christian music festival Winter Jam on March 4, with guests including We...
This Bixby home is surrounded by a wooded landscape; the acre lot, which backs up to a creek and green space, was the ideal setting for a new construction. Boulevard Interiors, owned by Gunta Sandmeyer, teamed up with Tulsa home builder Southern Homes to create this calming oasis.
Boulevard Interiors has been serving residential and commercial clients since 2015. Southern...
Long gone are the days of the lone ranger – but now Oklahoma offers something new. Formed in 2022, the Oklahoma Freedom became one of the founding teams to join the ranks of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Team Series, an elite league of eight groups comprising some of the world’s most competitive bull riders.
“ is so much more...
Gas station snacks, sunglasses and carefully devised playlists – reminders that the best road trips are a delicate balance of planning and spontaneity. This spring, you don’t have to travel far to get a change in scenery and break out of the humdrum of a daily routine.
From its state parks to its peculiar tourist attractions, Oklahoma is full of...
