As Brett Bingham and I noted in our recent book, Twentieth-Century Honky-Tonk, what might be termed the “modern era” of Tulsa’s Cain’s Ballroom began 48 years ago this month, when a pair of young Tulsa promoters – R.C. Bradley and Jim Edwards – talked the owner into letting them book a Halloween show featuring neither Western-swing nor country-music acts....
A Rousing Remodel
Photography by Nathan Harmon
Located in Tulsa’s historic Maple Ridge neighborhood, this alluring home received a brand new kitchen. Prior to the remodel, the galley kitchen was small and dark, but a few strategic moves let in the light. The main goal of the remodel was to lean into the historical aura of the home.
“The house looks historic...
The Brain
Signs of Dementia
“Dementia is an umbrella term,” says Jason King, M.D., a neurologist with Ascension St. John in Bartlesville. “There exists an array of dementing illnesses – vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia and Alzheimer’s dementia – and there can be ‘mixed dementia’ as well.”
The most common type in the U.S. is Alzheimer’s disease, which carries genetic...
Until a recent visit with the up-and-coming singer-songwriter-musician Madeline Kassen, who created her latest album under the name Pisha, I had never encountered the term “bedroom pop.”
But then again, there was no reason I should’ve. It applies to her generation, not mine. And it’s a style she not only knows well, but also has utilized to her advantage.
“Bedroom pop,”...
September comes crashing in, likely still blisteringly hot outside, and it carries with it a smattering of different film genres to sate even the pickiest of appetites. (A reminder: this is my birthday month, so please send gifts!)
First up, Kevin Smith returns to the characters that made him a household name with Clerks III. The third and final installment...
First and foremost, September ushers in a beloved Oklahoma tradition: the state fair! You can enjoy the festivities in Oklahoma City from Sept. 15-25 at the State Fair Park, and in Tulsa at Expo Square from Sept. 29-Oct. 9. Food, fun, rides, competitions, prizes – you don’t want to miss it.
In Tulsa, visit 100 E. Second St. on Sept....
September presents a beautiful melange of sporting activities as some seasons end and others begin.
You can view the final games and matches of the baseball and soccer seasons for the Tulsa Drillers, Tulsa FC and OKC Dodgers this month. The Drillers play at home Sept. 1-4, 13-18 and 22-23 and the Tulsa FC play Sept. 7 at ONEOK Field....
In Tulsa, September is jam-packed with shows for everyone.
Visit Studio K for Tulsa Ballet’s first performance of the season – Creations in Studio K. Running Sept. 16-25, the showcase offers guests a glimpse into pieces created right here in Oklahoma. The Tulsa PAC also hosts a variety of events this month. First is the Viano Quartet, Sept. 17-18, presented...
You can find from-scratch, chef-driven dining under chef Joseph Roye at Saturn Grill, located at Nichols Hills Plaza in the Western Avenue district of Oklahoma City. The flatbreads and other sandwich fixings are made fresh daily, and options include the spicy steak with all natural, antibiotic-free beef and caramelized onion, grilled jalapeños, melted Swiss cheese and BBQ mayonnaise. Pasta...
“I grew up in a typical Italian household,” says Sonny Dalesandro. “There was always food cooking, and I was always being asked to help out.” When Sonny was twelve, his father Buzz opened the original Dalesandro’s restaurant downtown. Sonny became a busboy and, a few months later, was promoted to line cook.
“That must have been so exciting for you,”...
