Chicken and the Wolf With three locations across the Tulsa metro, Chicken and the Wolf is a spice-lover's dreams. “Unapologetically serving up Tulsa’s hottest chicken,” according to their website, Chicken and the Wolf offers tenders, salads, sandwiches, chicken fries and sides – all with varying degrees of spice. Beginners should start with no spice or x-mild, then build their way...
We all love it when the menu changes and diners are treated to a cavalcade of creative new dishes. But few of us realize just how much work this takes.  “I’m constantly taking notes on future menus,” says Terra Rubio, the executive chef at Amelia’s in downtown Tulsa, “thinking of new flavors, ingredients that go together. It took me at...
Beat the heat with plenty of on the stage offerings in June. The Tulsa PAC beckons with options galore, including Tulsa Youth Opera’s rendition of Noah’s Flood, June 5-6, and Cat On a Hot Tin Roof, presented by TPAC, on June 12-13. Fans of the heartbreaking romance The Notebook can enjoy the new musical, coming to town courtesy Celebrity Attractions...
It’s truly a mixed bag of fun for the sports enthusiasts looking for entertainment this month. In Tulsa, equestrian enthusiasts should gallop over to Expo Square from June 6-20 for the Pinto World Championship Show. If you’re more into America’s favorite pastime, the Tulsa Drillers continue their exciting season from June 9-14 and June 23-28 at ONEOK Field. River Spirit...
Auctions, cycling, festivals, films – community events are ample this summer. Expo Square in Tulsa hosts two exciting events: the Mecum car auction, June 5-6, as well as the AAA Route 66 Road Festival – a celebration of America’s Mother Road – June 27-28. One of the city’s most beloved community events returns this year bigger and better and ever:...
The summer months are coming in hot, and with them a slew of new movies to check out. A true smorgasbord of options, June is no slouch when it comes to variety.  For a musical comedy drama, look no further than Power Ballard. Starring Paul Rudd (I Love You, Man) and Nick Jonas of Jonas Brothers fame, the film revolves...
When Christy Gillenwater became president and CEO of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber in 2023, she arrived with a track record of award-winning leadership and decades of experience in economic development. From leading chambers in Indiana and Tennessee to serving on national business and civic boards, Gillenwater has built a career centered on strengthening communities. We caught up with Gillenwater...
Spring brings flowers, warm weather and a variety of outdoor festivals to the Sooner State. Drawing thousands of visitors annually, Oklahoma’s community events are guaranteed to deliver weeks of entertainment to all. Make the most of the season by experiencing these events before they’re gone.  Oklahoma Renaissance Festival For six consecutive weekends, thousands of artisans, cast and crew members, and stage...
Sports tourism has emerged as a major economic engine for mid-sized cities across Oklahoma, with destinations like Tulsa and Oklahoma City leveraging large-scale events and facility investments to drive millions in annual revenue. In Tulsa, the impact is both immediate and measurable. According to Tulsa Sports Commission’s Director of Sports Sales, Jason Suitt, the city expects more than $80 million...
“Pilot programs for drone delivery require strong emphasis on real-world validation,” says Jamey Jacob, Ph.D., Regents Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Executive Director of the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE) at OSU. “Medical drone delivery is a high-impact application, improving access to critical supplies such as blood, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic samples and emergency equipment.”  The FAA launched the...