Craft beer has been a booming operation in the state of Oklahoma for more than a decade, but not just the sale and consumption of it – brewing beer at home has steadily been gaining popularity, too.
While it may seem intimidating to start out, experts say that the amount of work needed to craft your own homemade beer all...
The plant-based protein known as sorghum is integral to Oklahoma’s economy, and its footprint is growing bigger by the day. Oklahoma sits in the U.S. Sorghum Belt, which reaches from South Dakota to southern Texas. In fact, with over $80 million in production dollars, Oklahoma ranks in the top five sorghum producing states.
“Sorghum is a very important crop option...
If you think you know about line dancing – with its country twang and slow-moving steps – you should check it out again. According to the experts, it’s truly evolved in recent years.
Beth Wasson, dance instructor with Smokin’ Boots 2 who teaches out of the Oklahoma City Swing Dance Club, has been into line dance since the 90s, but...
In 1924, with fewer than one hundred words, the U.S. Congress granted citizenship to all “non-citizen Indians born within the territorial limits of the United States” through passage of the Indian Citizenship Act. During the next 100 years, Indigenous peoples and the federal government of the United States have sought to determine exactly what this citizenship means.
The 14th Amendment...
Oklahoma played host to a unique type of competition in April when it welcomed the World Axe and Knife Throwing Championships. The four-day event at Tulsa’s WeStreet Ice Center welcomed hundreds of contestants from 38 U.S. states, as well as competitors from New Zealand, Canada and Great Britain.
The World Axe Throwing League and the World Knife Throwing League have...
When it comes to star-studded musical resumes, Steve Wilkerson’s is a tough one to top. A professional saxophonist since the age of 11, when he joined his dad’s Bartlesville-based dance band, and a graduate of the University of Tulsa’s school of music, Wilkerson went on to work in the West Coast music scene for more than a quarter of...
“Anything is possible on a train: a great meal, a binge, a visit from card players, an intrigue, a good night’s sleep, and strangers’ monologues framed like Russian short stories.”
– Paul Theroux,The Great Railway Bazaar
What a way to get to know a country. Theroux is so right – riding the rails presents experiences and interactions like no other form...
Many people suffer from ‘poor circulation.’ It’s a common term – but what does it really mean and how does it affect one’s health?
To begin, the circulatory system consists of the heart and blood vessels that move blood throughout the body, providing oxygen, nutrients and hormones to muscles, tissues and organs, and in turn, removing waste products, such as...
In Bristow, a community of just over 4,200 residents where a busy Main Street is a daily reminder of its presence on the original Route 66 highway, there’s a strong respect for the past – and an optimism about the future. In fact, anticipation is already building for the Mother Road’s centennial celebration, says Mayor Kris Wyatt, who’s at...
While many say July is the hottest month of the year, it gets dangerously toasty in Oklahoma during August. Heat-related threats come in all shapes and sizes – ranging from dangers to your budget to your body. The pros weigh in on how to beat the heat in whatever way you need to.
Budgeting Tips
Want to combat the August heat...
