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New Beginnings In White As designer Mel Bean, co-owner of Austin Bean Design Studio, discusses the renovation plans for this midtown Tulsa home, she gives the homeowners plenty of credit. “We worked together for nearly six months finalizing every detail before the construction began,” says Bean. In both the kitchen and master bathroom, the renovation was more than replacing finishes and fixtures;...

Oklahoma is, undoubtedly, an agricultural state. Huge fields of crops like corn, wheat and sorghum line the roads of rural highways, stretching to the horizon. But these huge cash crops, while important, are not the only sources of agriculture in the state. Specialty farms that focus on a niche market, while smaller in production, add up to make a serious...

Doctors, lawyers, world-renowned illusionists – this year’s class is the most diverse yet, spotlighting 40 of Oklahoma’s hardest-working young professionals. From the state’s largest metro areas to small cities such as Coalgate, young, creative talent is thriving in the Sooner state. By Jami Mattox and Karen Shade. Photography by Scott Miller. A special thanks to Retro Den. Class of 2014 Katherine...

Thursday, March 27, 7 p.m. The Oklahoma Center for Poets and Writers presents An Evening withy Kathryn Stockett at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 101 E. Third St., Tulsa. The author of the bestselling novel The Help will talk about her popular work, her inspiration for the characters and story and her life as...

If you’re looking to simplify your skin care routine, or just beginning one, there are certain must-have products you should have in your arsenal. A cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen will ensure a youthful appearance and healthy skin. Those with oily or combination skin should look for a foaming cleanser and oil-free lotions and sunscreens. If your skin is dry, try...

Five Oklahoma artists have been selected from a pool of 60 to contribute to this year’s Art 365 exhibition. “Those artists each receive a $12,000 stipend and a year of working with Raechell Smith as they develop their projects,” says Kelsey Karper, associate director of the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, the organization that sponsors the program. Before Art 365 began...

Oklahomans aren’t strangers to that distinctive product of fire, smoke and select cuts of meat thrown together at 250 degrees for so many hours. That’s barbecue, and in Kansas City, Mo., it’s a style of grilling that comes by way of history and invention. So what exactly sets K.C. barbecue (pork, beef, chicken or other) apart from what you’ll...

Arezou Motamedi is one of many individuals in the Sooner state who love to kayak on the Oklahoma River. What makes Motamedi unique, however, is that she traveled across the world to do it. The 25-year-old kayaker was born and raised in Tehran, Iran, and was a member of the Iranian national kayaking team. After nearly seven years of excelling...

Philly Cheesesteaks Phat Philly’s Day and night, crowds line Passyunk Avenue in south Philadelphia. They think they’re getting the world’s best cheesesteak. They aren’t. Here’s how they make it in Philly: They fry strips of steak, toss them on a long soft loaf of Amoroso’s hearth-baked bread and pour melted Cheez Whiz on top. But at Phat Philly’s in Tulsa, says...

Opens Friday, March 21, 8 p.m. Will you be able to watch Theatre Tulsa’s A Food Good Men without thinking of Jack Nicholson in the witness box shouting at Tom Cruise? “You can’t handle the truth!” It’s the best known line from the 1992 film of the same name, but it would be a shame if audiences didn’t give this...