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Defying the Stream
Behind the Coleman Theatre’s gold-leaf trim, and one-ton crystal chandelier rests a scrappy, never-say-die ruffian.
In 1929, George Coleman built the $600,000, 1,600-seat cinematic palace...
Answering the Call
Of Oklahoma’s fire departments, around 81% are fully volunteer, primarily because many towns can’t afford full-time staff. Volunteer-heavy departments are more common in rural...
Wonderfully Weird
Honored as a top authentic American experience by Time Magazine, the world’s first action figure museum began in a Pauls Valley basement.
Founder Kevin Stark...
Saving the Night Sky
As far back as Ptolemy in A.D. 150, astronomers have sought a closer look at the cosmos. The famed astronomer named twelve constellations that...
Built to Last
In a world of self-assembled bookshelves, disposable coffee tables and next-day furniture delivery, a growing number of people are choosing a different path: investing...
Friends Through Fitness
Experience Oklahoma on foot or by bicycle through social exercise clubs. Whether you're a seasoned athlete, a complete beginner or someone who's in between,...
The Brotherhood of Sound
Last month, we left rock ‘n’ roll bassist Gary Gilmore in his hometown of Tulsa, where he’d been working a regular club gig with...
