Tag: Oklahoma

The temples, shrines and neighborhoods in this seaside town of half a million reflect Japan’s colorful past better than most Japanese cities, because Kanazawa, much like Kyoto, escaped destruction during WWII. The influence of the feudal lords and emperors who reigned for centuries is evident in the city’s culture, architecture and food. Kanazawa is on the Sea of Japan, on...

Family-owned Cajun Corner presents diners with three convenient locations in OKC. Cajun delicacies, as well as out-of-the-box fusion dishes, pepper this dynamic menu.  Keep it classic with po boys, blackened fish, fried oysters, gizzards and gumbo. There are plenty of seafood baskets as well, ranging from shrimp to oysters to crawfish.  Fusion dishes surprise and delight, with options including Cajun fettuccine...

Stephen Reshetar has been cooking for as long as he can remember. His parents discovered him one day trying to make an omelet ... he was five. He honed his knife skills at age ten, learning to dice vegetables by watching Yan Can Cook. He always planned to go to cooking school, but a restaurant job opened just after...

The thirteenth dean of Oklahoma City University’s School of Law, Jim Roth guides law students into successful futures. He is also a director at Phillips Murrah Law Firm and a lawyer with A New Energy, a consultancy specializing in energy policy and developments. Roth, the first openly LGBTQ+ person to hold a statewide elected office in the state, also...

The halfway mark of the year is (somehow) already here, and June has more films than ever for you to enjoy. It has a larger number of sequels and franchises than I’d like to see (surprise, surprise), but the polish and hype of those movies cannot be understated. For your animation hit, make sure to check out Spider-Man: Across the...

Sports fans can enjoy a bit of everything.  America’s favorite pastime goes strong through the month. You can catch the Tulsa Drillers at home at the ONEOK Stadium June 6-11 and 20-25, and the OKC Dodgers at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark June 1-4, 13-18 and 20-25. Softball fanatics won’t want to miss the Women’s College World Series, taking place June...

Community events are around every corner. In Tulsa, kick the month off with Ride to Remember Black Wall Street on June 3 at 400 N. Main St. During the event, you can hop on your bike and take a tour of one of Oklahoma’s most storied, historic areas. Other T-Town goodies include the Miss Oklahoma competition from June 7-10 at...

Beat the heat by enjoying a variety of showcases, performed by arts companies around the state.  First, you won’t want to miss the best-selling musical of all time: The Lion King, coming to the Tulsa PAC June 1-17 courtesy Celebrity Attractions. Become mesmerized by the compelling story of Simba as he goes on a journey to find himself with the...

Debuting at the St. James Theater on March 31st, 1943, Oklahoma! was a production unlike any other. Written by Oscar Hammerstein II and Richard Rodgers, it defied the established conventions for musical theater, using song, dance, dialogue and score for the ultimate purpose of supporting its storyline. Previously, musicals centered on showcasing performers’ talents, giving minimal attention to the...

OklahomaLake Guide Beat the heat at one of many Oklahoma lakes. We offer a quick breakdown of a few. Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees:  Perhaps Oklahoma’s most popular lake, Grand offers 46,500 surface acres of aquatic fun in northeast Oklahoma. Dock a boat year-round or rent one for the weekend. Find recreation at nearby state parks and privately operated facilities. Parasailing and...