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Born in Ethiopia, raised in Austin, Texas, and now a resident of Norman, Eyakem Gulilat has been many places and navigated many life situations. He brings that sense of hybridity to his powerful photography, which examines the intersection of topics charged with meaning: religion, race, ethnic identity. In these photographs, he often uses the physical land of Oklahoma –...

When Lone Wolf opened its window to Tulsa residents and the city’s still-burgeoning food truck movement in 2012, banh mi was still something of a mystery to diners. The fresh and flavorful Vietnamese sandwich quickly caught on, however, and business has been brisk for Lone Wolf. So brisk, in fact, that the proprietors of the truck, Philip and Danielle...

The Beale Street Music Festival will welcome residents of and visitors to downtown Memphis, Tenn., during the first days of May. The fun will continue every week of the month, as crowds celebrate the Memphis in May festival, complete with international music, a performance by the Sunset Symphony and a world championship barbecue cook-off. But Memphis in May is just...

Phill’s Diner Cherry Pie Phill’s Diner is a staple in Tulsa and has, over the years, earned itself a loyal following by many in the city and surrounding area. Phill’s greets its customers with a tradition of friendly service and delicious, homemade tastes. Offering its guests a small-town diner experience, Phill’s serves its full menu of comfort food at its diner...

Colorful butterflies that routinely make stops in Oklahoma en route to Mexico are on the decline. The Monarch butterfly, to many, is the most familiar butterfly in the area. Numbers have declined over the past few decades for many reasons, including farmers using pesticides on plants and the decline of certain plants, such as milkweed. Oklahoma isn’t the only...

“Everyone starts with lyrics, melody and chord,” says Michael Bendure, co-founder of the Songwriters Association of Norman, SWAN for short. “A successful song really marries those three elements in a way that not only makes sense but captures the listener’s ear.”When you take your fear, hurt, stress, insecurity or anger and put it into a song, it’s an amazing release....

Bright and early, at 6 a.m. six days a week – 7 a.m. on the seventh – sleepy Oklahomans make their way to a café that serves breakfast and lunch on that most perfect round, chewy, starchy breakfast pastry: the bagel. Old School Bagel Cafe, based in Oklahoma City, operates 11 shops statewide – with two more slated to...

Downtown Oklahoma City is rapidly developing to keep up with the demands of its citizens. It’s an exciting place that delivers a combination of historic charm, excellent shopping, fine dining and great entertainment, says A.J. Kirkpatrick, director of planning and operations at Downtown OKC, Inc. Over the past few years, downtown has seen a lot of growth, both in residential...

A local nonprofit dedicated to helping Oklahoma students learn about the business world through hands-on learning experiences has been recognized with a national award. Junior Achievement of Oklahoma was recently awarded the organization’s Four Star Award, which recognizes the staffs and boards across the country that meet Junior Achievement’s standards in operations and strong representation of the organization’s mission. “We are...