By the Horns

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...

Springtime Surprises

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...
A Booming Industry Peppered throughout Governor Kevin Stitt’s Feb. 6 “State of the State” address were references to a staple of the Oklahoma economy: the aerospace industry. The term covers the design, building and repair of aircraft flown within the atmosphere, programs associated with pilot training and anything to do with the space program. Oklahoma has all this and more.  The Oklahoma...
Market Trends Chinowth confirms that currently, there is a lower inventory of houses. And, compared to this time last year, “listings are down 20%,” he says.  There were a lot of sellers, he explains, but those sellers have not been able to find their next home, thereby creating a “log jam” effect. At this time, home prices are not increasing.  “The market is...
February, the month of love, returns to us with pretty much no romantic films for its entire duration. Not to worry – there are still plenty of good movies to enjoy for a Valentine’s Day date, or just as a way to escape the cold for a little while.  Right out the gate, we have Knock at the Cabin. Directed...
There’s plenty of family fun to be had this month around the state.  In Tulsa, you can visit the BOK Center for Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero from Feb. 17-20. There, you can “discover the hero inside us all” with captivating ice skating and music. Head over to Expo Square for the classic Akdar Shrine Circus on Feb. 23-26...
If you want to veer away from sports or performances this month, community events abound. In Tulsa, get your tickets to the Second Saturday Architecture Tour on Feb. 11, hosted by the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture. This month, the group explores the Tulsa Underground tunnel system. And if you’re prepping for summer, swing by Expo Square for the Tulsa Boat,...
Basketball still has a stronghold on Oklahoma sports this February.  Catch the TU women’s team at home at the Reynolds Center Feb. 1, 12 and 18, and the men’s team on Feb. 5, 15, 21 and 26. The Sooners play at the Lloyd Noble Center on Feb. 1, 11, 14 and 21 for men, and Feb. 4, 15 and 25...
While it may be the shortest month of the year, February packs a powerful performance punch. Head to the Tulsa PAC for Tulsa Symphony’s Captivating: Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 on Feb. 4, as well as Tulsa Ballet’s Cinderella from Feb. 9-12. Stick around for Chamber Music Tulsa’s presentation of the Rolston String Quartet on Feb. 19, and Tulsa Opera’s Aida...

Brent Kisling

Executive Director of Oklahoma’s Department of Commerce, Brent Kisling has dedicated his professional life to the state’s economic development. Before he came to Commerce in 2019, Kisling led the Enid Regional Development Alliance for nearly a decade. An Oklahoma native, he graduated from OSU with a bachelor’s in Agribusiness. We caught up with Kisling and got his thoughts on...