The long-running series of Tulsa musical events collectively known as Eicher Wednesdays provides, among other things, a pretty nice example of the old saw (often attributed to Alexander Graham Bell) about how when one door shuts, another one opens.  Here’s the origin story: One evening back in October of 2015 at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, after vocalist Annie...
If you travel to South America, prepare to be enlightened by the concept of Pachamama. Also known as Mother Earth, Pachamama is celebrated in various rituals that honor environmental and cosmological principles. In the Andes Mountains regions, Pachamama originated as a goddess of fertility, planting and harvesting with a focus on sustaining life on Earth. Reportedly, people believe Pachamama...
Approximately six and a half million American women have endometriosis, according to the Office on Women’s Health, and many suffer with chronic pelvic pain, severe menstrual cramps and the physical and emotional toll of infertility. “Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus, typically located on the walls of the...
Whether you live in a community where your neighbors are in close proximity or an area where the nearest residence is a great distance away, being a “good neighbor” may look a little different for everyone. However, a few tenants apply to all. According to Myron Mayberry, executive director of the Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma (NACOK), a good neighbor...

Perry Good

A small yet historically significant city, Perry is best known for its deep connections to the Land Run of 1893 and its remarkable wrestling tradition. Located along Interstate 35, Perry is the seat of Noble County and offers visitors a unique blend of history, culture and good old community pride.   Perry’s Beginnings Perry’s origins date back to the Cherokee Outlet Land...

The Boys from Oklahoma

It might indeed be, as Mike McClure laughingly calls it, a signal that “the Red Dirt apocalypse is coming.” For sure, it’s something that continues to amaze Cody Canada – who, like his good friend McClure, is one of its major participants.  “I honestly thought, ‘If we do this, we’re going to have a good crowd,” says Canada. “But I had...
The Great Indoors Trends In-Home From lighting and color to space and lifestyle compatibility, interior design is about making bold statements in 2025. Ross See, principal of Sees Design in Oklahoma City, says lighting continues to be the jewelry of the home. “Expect sculptural, oversized fixtures that double as art pieces, incorporating mixed metals, hand-blown glass and plaster fixtures,” he says.  Concealed kitchens...

Real Estate Rundown

Raising Your Home's Value You may have made your house a home since purchasing it. But when it comes time to sell, you’ll need to look at it critically in order to raise that asking price.  “Do your very best to see your house through someone else’s eyes,” advises Blake Loveless, co-owner of and real estate agent at Walter and Associates...
All sales volume numbers come directly from their respective real estate agencies. TULSA Accent Realtors (Teams) Paul Wheeler918-665-8559$27,300,000 Century 21 – Around the State (Individuals)  Suehzen MosleyMosley Real Estate - Chickasha405-222-8625$13,344,267 April VaughnFirst Choice Realty - Tulsa918-696-1617$10,959,700 Cheri HutsonFirst Choice Realty - Coweta918-232-2432$10,952,400 Justin YoungFirst Choice Realty - Fort Gibson918-820-2946$10,058,900 Monica MedleyFirst Choice Realty - Muskogee918-704-5101$9,003,063 Tresa HunterFirst Choice Realty - Tulsa918-640-6375$8,548,185 Amanda CurtsingerFirst Choice Realty - Tulsa918-822-1146$8,039,310 Eric SherwoodFirst Choice...

The Food Scene

Tulsa Cheever’s Everybody loves Cheever’s. Its pleasant dining room screams elegance and fine dining, and so does the food. But it’s a comfortable place to be, and that, plus the warm welcome, will delight diners. The food, though refined and beautifully plated, will appeal to those who delight in comfort food. After all, their most famous entree is chicken-fried steak –...