Joe Kreger wrote his first poem in response to hardship. Fellow cowboy poet Wallace Moore created verses in his head while on the job at a factory. Eventually their work was “discovered” by friends and relatives, and their performing careers were launched.
A cowboy poet, Moore says, “is someone who believes that he or she has a story to tell....
Beloved Oklahoman Will Rogers once said: “America is the land of opportunity, and don’t ever forget it.” In the same spirit, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (known for short as ‘Commerce’) seeks to create an environment where businesses can thrive and Oklahomans can secure high-quality jobs, by leading business recruitment activities, economic research and workforce development programs.
Despite the impact...
Each year, we ask and you respond – enthusiastically, we might add – letting us know with your votes who really is The Best of the Best. The following pages outline winners in an excitingly broad array of groups, ranging from physicians and architects to companies, casinos, fine dining restaurants, gift stores and weekend getaway locations. In short –...
A Pop of Color
Photos by Justin Miers Photography
A show car garage, visible from inside the house through glass walls, is a great first impression to this gorgeous home. The pristine, multiple vehicle space is adjacent to the game room, and the glass doors can be opened for extra room during large gatherings. Completed in 2020, the residence was designed...
June has arrived! As we take a moment to realize we’ve (somehow) entered the sixth month of a year that feels like a repeat of the last two, let us reflect on some of the weird, wacky and wild movies hitting theaters in the coming weeks.
First up, a biographical comedy film titled Phantom of the Open. Based on real...
Happening around town in Bartlesville, the OKM Musical Festival runs June 9-13. For the past 38 years, the festival has bought celebrated concert artists and music education programs to northeast Oklahoma. Highlights of this year’s event include performances from Balourdet Quartet, Catherine Russell, Josh Turner and Verona Quartet. Learn more at okmmusic.org.
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Tulsa Juneteenth Festival June...
Outdoor sporting events can be found most weekday and weekend nights this summer.
Prep your water bottles, sunscreen and enthusiasm for Saint Francis Tulsa Tough, rolling back into town June 10-12 in downtown Tulsa. One of Tulsa’s most beloved annual traditions, this cycling competition brings spectators front and center for three days of action as riders go head-to-head.
The Tulsa FC...
Treats scent the air and beckon in a yummy array at Cinnaholic Tulsa, where you’ll find a changing seasonal menu along with a choice of classic favorites like the fresh baked cinnamon confection with vanilla frosting, the Old Skool Roll. Or, you can dress up your roll with embellishments of frostings like crème brule, peanut butter, coffee, marshmallow, strawberry,...
Harvey Bakery and Kitchen boasts cases laden in pastries including cookies, muffins, scones, rolls, croissants and morning buns. Choose breakfast or lunch options with breakfast toasts, bowls and sandwiches served daily until 11 a.m., with highlights including the Sunrise BLT with candied bacon, fried egg, tomato, shredded romaine, cheddar and red pepper aioli on sourdough. Lunch items include chicken...
Nestled into downtown Tulsa, Kai Vietnamese Cuisine presents dishes as lovely to the eye as to the palate. Start with a cocktail from the full bar; try the house specialty – the Asian pear mule – or a passionfruit margarita. Appetizers tempt, including the lotus salad of pickled lotus stems tossed with shrimp, pork, jalapeño and herbs – all...
