Sharing a home-cooked meal on Thanksgiving is a reminder of what matters in life: connection and belonging. As Oklahomans take the day to appreciate friends and family, they can also look into opportunities to give back.
“Community is as strong as the people who care about it,” says Katie Oatsvall, president and chief executive officer at Meals on Wheels of...
Tuesday, Nov. 8 ushers in Oklahoma’s general election for a variety of government leadership roles.
Oklahomans will either elect the state’s 29th governor or re-elect incumbent Governor Kevin Stitt. Also running for the state’s top executive seat are Joy Hofmeister (D), Ervin Yen (I) and Natalie Bruno (L). Oklahoma’s first 17 governors were all from the Democratic Party, but since...
Popular Breeds
“The most prevalent dog breeds now are, in my experience, the Pitbull/Pit mix dogs,” says Mark Appelbaum, DVM, of Tulsa’s Appelbaum Animal Clinic. “We see a large number, and most are very sweet. Another breed that seems to get adopted a lot are Boxer mixes. Lab amd Lab mixes are also a common rescue/adopted dog.
“One of the most...
2019 was a big year for Tim Gatz – he was appointed Secretary of Transportation by Gov. Kevin Stitt as well as named the executive director of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Gatz is no stranger to the department – he started at ODOT in 1990 as a drafting technician and worked his way up the ladder.
An Oklahoma native,...
October has arrived with all its spookiness – and hopefully some cooler weather! Although only one film on this month’s list has any horror elements, there are still plenty of excellent films to see as Oscar season gets underway.
First up is a drama titled Tár. Starring Cate Blanchett as the titular, renowned classical music conductor and composer Lydia Tár,...
One word to describe October? Jam-packed!
First and foremost, don’t miss Tulsa Oktoberfest, running Oct. 20-23 at River West Festival Park. Fun rides, delicious food, authentic music and entertainment, plus beer and competitions comprise one of the city’s most beloved traditions.
For something a bit spooky, try the Haunted Castle Halloween Festival, running from Oct. 7- 28 at the beloved Castle...
At Cricket and Fig, the fine chocolates are created in a litany of flavors evoking the passion, appreciation for decadence and focus on pure joy by chocolatier and owner Randy Page. Choose from an array of flavors depending on availability and the season. Additionally, the shop offers cafe goodies like salads, sandwiches and pastas as a preview to your...
At the Hemingway, the team believes that “food should be an experience. One that nourishes all aspects of your being. Refined, yet unabashedly primitive, answering the demands of the soul.” Over a year in the making, this sleek steakhouse opened in mid-September on Cherry Street in a mixed-use building that also houses luxury apartments, Cyclebar and Sidecar Barley and...
Nestled within the aesthetically pleasing and historic Automobile Alley district of OKC, Jimmy B’s is the brainchild of restaurant group Hal Smith Restaurants. A culinary venture that steps away from other concepts in the group’s repertoire, Jimmy B’s presents diners with an eclectic international menu as well as an expansive wine menu and elevated craft cocktails.
When we say ‘eclectic,’...
It might seem like pulling off the impossible – to open (or re-imagine) three restaurants in nine months. But such industry and creativity define chef Jeff Patton.
In October 2021, a re-inspired Mary Eddy’s Dining Room opened in the 21c Museum Hotel in Oklahoma City. Originally opened in 2016, it was forced to close during the worst of the COVID...
