Although some professional musicians are just naturally gifted, most spend years perfecting their crafts. Music education plays a vital role in developing those abilities, and Oklahoma is home to over 25 collegiate music programs. Every semester, hundreds of prospective students seek admission to one of them.
Virtually all collegiate music programs require students to go through a two-part admissions process....
“It’s a story about moving to another country, starting a new business, surviving the pandemic, rediscovery and adventure. What more could you ask from life?” asks Marco Simonelli.
When Tulsa native Amanda Forman moved to Italy in 2017, she didn’t intend to become an olive oil producer and exporter. She’d had a successful career in Tulsa working in her family’s...
A mixed bag of events make December an exciting time to be in Oklahoma.
Tulsa welcomes ZZ Top to the River Spirit Casino Resort on Dec. 5. With soulful music described as “100% Texas American,” this concert is a can’t-miss. Other goodies in Tulsa include State of Craft, an art exhibition hosted by 108 Contemporary running Dec. 3-Jan. 23, featuring...
From the south of France to North May Avenue in Oklahoma City, the Buthion brothers are no strangers to the fine dining experience.
For three decades now, Michel and his brother, chef Alain, have brought the cuisine, service and ambiance of their hometown of Grenoble, France, to OKC. Raised watching their father operate his popular boucherie, it’s no surprise that...
On a wedge of pure pleasure just off the southeastern Georgia coast lies a resort that’s really a complex of lodgings, stretching across the private entity of Sea Island and into St. Simon’s Island. It’s called Sea Island Resort, anchored by the marvelous Roaring Twenties-era hotel that started it all, the one with the gorgeous twin iconic towers: the...
Nothing quite beats the annual outing to pick out a perfect tree for holiday celebrations. And, says Bill Jacobs of Owasso Tree Farm, “the freshest tree you can buy is one you cut yourself, grown on an Oklahoma Christmas tree farm.”
First Steps
Planning for your tree should start before you leave for a farm. Pick a spot for the tree...
If there’s one thing that’s worth spreading this holiday season, it’s the spirit of giving. At the forefront of doing good deeds are Oklahoma’s nonprofits and other charitable organizations, many of which are spearheading festivities that address their communities’ greatest needs.
No matter the cause, these places depend upon the support of others to bring their programs to life. Moreover,...
Driven by a love for rowing and paddling, Mike Knopp harbors a passion for bringing national and international sports to the Oklahoma River in his role as the executive director of the RIVERSPORT Foundation. After a successful career as a lawyer, Knopp switched lanes to establish the Oklahoma City University varsity rowing program and become the leader of the...
As we enter the penultimate month of the year, the cinematic big hitters usually come out in droves, and this November is no different. There are plenty of genres to pick from, so grab some popcorn and let’s see what’s on the way.
First up is a sci-fi drama called The Finch, starring Tom Hanks as an aging inventor and...
