Tulsa Opera presents The Second Hurricane, running from June 11-12 at the Tulsa PAC. The opera tells the story of a storm-ravaged American town and a group of high schoolers that offer help to a nearby county, only to get stranded themselves. Just in time for summer, Celebrity Attractions brings Oklahoma! to the PAC from June 17-19. This gritty...
When Josh Caffey was growing up, he ate a lot of grilled cheese sandwiches.  “We didn’t have lots of money,” he explains, “so we had it as a staple. We loved grilled cheese, but it gets old having the same sandwich every night. So we invented ways of having fancy grilled cheese sandwiches. Now everyone’s in on that act ......
On June 13th, an Oklahoma mother-daughter duo will fly to Chicago to receive a highly coveted award that, until now, has never been claimed by an Oklahoma restaurant or chef. The James Beard Foundation Awards, often referred to as the “Academy Awards” of the food industry, honor the talent behind America’s culinary culture.  For 91-year-old Florence Jones, receiving word that...
Draped like a cape across Colombia’s Caribbean coast, the port city of Cartagena is a lively mix of Spanish culture, colonial history and carefree beach life – and it’s catching on. The city of red tiled roofs, vibrant house colors, horse-drawn carriages, cobblestone streets and salsa is suddenly on everyone’s must-see list.   In the 16th century, the Spanish built walls...
Arkansas  “There’s so much to do in Arkansas this summer, and you can find trip ideas and inspiration at arkansas.com,” says Leah DiPietro, deputy chief of communications for the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. “We also have a calendar of events that includes festivals and concerts going on in the state. Our 2022 Travel Guide is also available...

2022 Top Doctors List

Castle Connolly Top Doctors is a healthcare research company and the official source for Top Doctors for over 25 years.  Castle Connolly’s established nomination survey, research, screening and selection process involves many hundreds of thousands of physicians as well as academic medical centers, specialty hospitals and regional and community hospitals all across the nation.  The online nominations process – located...
Healthcare professionals are crucial to the success of our state – evident in the last two years more than ever. To honor their work and dedication, Castle Connolly has put together an exclusive Top Doctors listing, showcasing Oklahoma’s brightest and most innovative physicians. After reviewing nominations from doctors, health systems and hospitals, Castle Connolly creates the listing with physicians in virtually every field of medicine. Read on for additional profiles with featured doctors, as well as a modicum of health topics that may be relevant to you.

Lake Living

The Rising Tide of Popularity Having fun, making memories and staying safe are top priorities for many this summer. At the lake, you can do all that and more.  Since COVID-19, many have moved their permanent residences to Oklahoma’s varied bodies of water.  Joe Harwood is president and owner of Arrowhead Yacht Club and Marina, which operates several ports, including one at...

Eric Himan

Eric Himan, an award-winning recording artist based in Oklahoma City, serves at the director of events for Myriad Botanical Garden as well as the music director for the Scissortail Park Foundation. He has toured nationally with Leon Russell and Ani DiFranco, and has produced 10 original albums. We caught up with Eric and got his thoughts on ... ... being...
The fifth month of the year has shuffled its way down the line, and I may or may not have some movies for you to check out! (Sorry, writing differing intros gets difficult so you may just have to deal with these puns for now … maybe.) Starting with another Marvel tent-pole film, the month opens with Doctor Strange in...