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Powering Up

The People Behind the Power Oklahoma’s energy industry depends on a wide range of workers, from engineers and geologists to linemen, technicians and skilled tradespeople. “Our...

Fall Into Flavor

Cold weather has a way of making us crave the rich, hearty dishes we’d pass up during those 90-degree scorchers we endure all summer...

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Gather in Gratitude

Sandwiched between back-to-school fall activities and the frenetic pace of year-end holidays, Thanksgiving is a perfect time for Oklahomans to pause and practice their...

The Road Ahead

With the official centennial observance of Route 66 winding down, Oklahoma’s chief historian looks back on the year-long series of events as an opportunity...

Finding Help After Service

For many veterans, finding help can be almost as difficult as knowing they need it. Oklahoma has no shortage of organizations serving veterans and their...

Tail Wagging Work

Dogs have long been bred to work alongside humans, from rescuing avalanche victims to herding sheep. As society has progressed, so have these canines’...

Built by Hand

Handmade leather goods are surging in popularity, and Oklahoma has a new generation of leatherworkers helping carry the craft forward. From functional staples like...

Rooted in Place

Most people picture a seed bank as a massive underground vault, packed with seeds from around the world and built to safeguard humanity’s food...

Teeing Up Change

Modern golf’s exclusivity is changing. There’s a new game on the course, with new demographics teeing up, too. First Tee, metropolitan Oklahoma City’s youth development...

Keeping the Prairie Burning

Passing through the state of Oklahoma, it’s not uncommon to see areas of land on fire. Smoke is often seen from miles away, too....

Give It a Listen

The SoundBar, declares Jay Shanker, is “the best first date in Oklahoma City.” The listening room in Automobile Alley is a vinyl bar that relies...

A Storyteller at His Peak

For nearly a decade, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Colson Whitehead’s life has been intertwined with the characters in his bestselling Harlem Trilogy, an urban...

A Fair Tradition

County fairs are a longstanding tradition within the United States. These public events showcase everything from equipment to animals, sports and recreation, and are...

The Tulsa Groove Lives On

For a little more than 23 years now, Tulsa NPR affiliate KWGS, 89.5 FM, has been the home of my Saturday evening radio program,...

The Custom Fit

Custom Western wear items – ranging from boots and hats to suits and chaps – are adored by wide swaths of Oklahomans who dress...

Life & Style

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A Walk Through the Renaissance

Firenze in Italian, Florence is also famously called La Culla del Rinascimento, “The Cradle of the Renaissance,” the place where the stars aligned to...

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Protect Against Respiratory Viruses

Fall brings cooler weather, autumn foliage and, unfortunately, respiratory virus season. From now through May, Oklahoma typically sees spikes in influenza, RSV and COVID-19.  According...

Unplug to Recharge

As digital technology becomes increasingly woven into the day-to-day life of Oklahomans, more people are intentionally ditching their screens temporarily through digital detoxes. Disconnecting...

Taste

food, drink, and other pleasures

Growing Something Good

"Some of the most exciting and creative dishes in Oklahoma,” I told readers back in January 2025, “are coming out of a small kitchen in...

Local Flavors

MAHT MAHT, a modern America steakhouse in OKC, has been wowing diners since its opening in November 2025. The word ‘maht’ means flavor in Korean,...

From Calculus to Cuisine

Some of the world’s best chefs have cooked at the lavish, $500-a-plate dinners held from time to time at the Tulsa Botanic Garden. A...

Tasty Tidbits

Beltigo Italian Kitchen Tucked into south Oklahoma City, Beltigo Italian Kitchen brings the comforting flavors of an old-school Italian restaurant to the table. The menu...

On (and Beyond) A Roll

Richard Ly did not set out to become a sushi chef. He arrived in Lamesa, Texas, at age five – a refugee from Vietnam...

Local Flavors

Maestro At downtown Tulsa’s moody and vibey Maestro, the menu takes a playful, Latin-inspired approach to familiar favorites. Start with the tuna ceviche, where leche...

A New View

Located on the 49th floor of the Devon Energy Center in Oklahoma City – the tallest building in the state – Vast Restaurant has...

Where & When

great things to do in oklahoma

November on Stage 

November combines regular season performances with a hint of holiday cheer.  In Oklahoma City, begin the month with a classic: Phantom of the Opera, running...

Game Day in Oklahoma

There’s a little something for every sports enthusiast in November. In Tulsa, Expo Square is the place to be. Enjoy the Color Breed Congress, Nov....

Around Town

Your social calendar will be booked this month. In OKC, enjoy the great outdoors with group kayaking events at Riversport OKC on Nov. 7...

Five Films to Watch This Month

November films are here!  Kicking things off is Godzilla Minus Zero. Following the massive success of Godzilla Minus One in 2023, this sequel takes place...

October Takes the Stage 

October’s curtain has risen, and the state's major metros are packed with performances worth adding to your calendar. In Tulsa, the Tulsa PAC is the...

Going Full Throttle

Oklahoma’s sports scene is heating up. From college football and pro basketball to hockey, horse shows and high-octane racing, there’s no shortage of ways...

Fall Fun Awaits

There’s something for everyone this fall in Oklahoma.  In Tulsa, kick off the month with the Tulsa State Fair, running Oct. 1-11 at Expo Square....