The 2022 political season began early in OKC, as voters will decide this month whether to give Mayor David Holt a second four-year term or hand the city’s top elective office to one of three challengers. Residents will cast their votes Feb. 8 in the city’s nonpartisan mayoral primary. If no candidate receives a majority, the top two will enter...
Black History Month is an opportunity to re-examine one’s understanding of U.S. history and recognize the countless achievements Black visionaries have made. Because Oklahoma was originally Indian Territory, it has a complex and rich past unlike any other state in the nation. “Many historians don’t want to say their state’s history is unique,” says Larry O’Dell, historian and director of...
With the dredges of a self-imposed ‘dry January’ in the past, it’s time to indulge your palate in a bit of booze. This year’s spotlight has it all: recipes, trends for drinking, plus a liquor breakdown and a rundown of some of the state’s thriving distilleries. Drink up!
Navigating life as a senior means making lifestyle adjustments and future plans. With preparation and some advice, seniors can live their third acts to the fullest.

Private School Guide

Oklahoma Magazine presents a helpful breakdown of a variety of private educational opportunities for elementary, middle and high school in the annual Private School Guide. From tuition rates to foreign languages offered and student teacher ratios, this guide will assist you in making the tough decisions when it comes to education for your kids.

Ahead of the Curve

A deep dive into the higher education sphere explores popular elective classes, the ideal college application, sports and their positive impacts on campuses, and trends in and out of the classroom.

Image Matters

All About Deep Plane One of the hottest aesthetic upgrades right now comes in the form of a deep plane facelift. Known for being a more ‘natural’ looking facial enhancement, deep plane uses a surgical technique that’s been around for decades, but has recently gained attention with Botched star Dr. Paul Nassif revealing he’s undergone the procedure.  While a traditional facelift...
Options for learning ballroom dancing are around every corner. One dance studio located in Tulsa, Strictly Ballroom, offers a myriad of options for everyone from beginners to experts. Manager and instructor Rachel Morris sums up what the studio offers: “Ballroom dancing is an umbrella for all the types of dance with a partner,” she says. “We teach anything...
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As much as we like to think weddings are all about the bride and groom, that’s really not the case. They’re also about friends ... and grandparents and sisters-in-law and cousins and parties and clothes and a thousand other things. That’s what makes honeymoons so sweet: At long last, it’s finally just the two of you. But where to go?...