Our Tips For Birdwatching in the 405
Birdwatching. It's likely not the sexiest of activities in your mind. In fact, you have probably heard it used in a joke about lame or boring ways to spend time. And yet ... people of all ages con- sider it…
Author: Julie Partin
Trey Kennedy: From Edmond Local to Viral Comedian
The numbers that comedian Trey Kennedy is pulling in are mind-blowing. With 4.7 million followers on Facebook, 2.5 million on Instagram, and some of his comedy videos gaining more than 53 million views, it’s fair to say he’s reaching the…
Philanthropy Opportunities in Oklahoma City
Everyone can do a little good. Pick up trash. Open a door. Drop a dollar in a fundraising jar. These personal actions are inarguably good—but what if we lend our efforts to an organization that specializes in changing and saving…
Giving Back in OKC: Individuals Without Homes
Oklahoma City is overflowing with generous groups—too many to list them all. However, we have highlighted a few local gems below, along with their greatest needs. We hope you discover a nonprofit that inspires you to do a little…
Giving Back in OKC: Children In Need
Oklahoma City is overflowing with generous groups—too many to list them all. However, we have highlighted a few local gems below, along with their greatest needs. We hope you discover a nonprofit that inspires you to do a little…
Giving Back in OKC: Animals & Wildlife
Oklahoma City is overflowing with generous groups—too many to list them all. However, we have highlighted a few local gems below, along with their greatest needs. We hope you discover a nonprofit that inspires you to do a little…
Giving Back in OKC: Health & Wellness
Oklahoma City is overflowing with generous groups—too many to list them all. However, we have highlighted a few local gems below, along with their greatest needs. We hope you discover a nonprofit that inspires you to do a little…
Participate in Our How Local Are You Quiz
Local. It’s a loaded word, but for me, it is more of a mindset. Do you love your neighborhood? Do you reinvest in your community? Do you make a conscious effort to support people and places that make your…
An Interview with Newer Citizens of the 405
When the news broke, many were stunned. The Census is not always a riveting read, but for Oklahoma City, it was big news. According to the most recent report, OKC is now the 22nd largest city in the United States,…
HER 2021 Award Finalist: Ashley Basnight
“From a little girl, Ashley has always been very confident in herself; always the leader and not the follower. She stumbled upon her passion and never looked back. Even when things got challenging, she stayed the course. It is that…
HER 2021 Award Finalist: Dr. Jordan Morton
“When you are diagnosed with cancer, you hope you will find a doctor that fights as hard as you to help you live. That’s what I found with Dr. Morton. It comes as no surprise to learn that she would…
HER 2021 Award Finalist: Elizabeth Larios
“The breadth and reach of the impact Elizabeth has had in about 10 short years is incredible, far-reaching, and impactful. She has helped so many young people pursue their dreams of higher education, solely because she has the human understanding…
HER 2021 Award Finalist: Ashleigh Robinson
“All of Ashleigh's achievements have come as a result of her willingness to help others succeed in their own lives. Her hard work continues to bridge the gap between her dreams and her reality, creating a legacy that will inspire…
HER 2021 Award Recipients
Production Team: Hair & Makeup by: Marlo Haus • Apparel Stylist: Samia Harroz • Location: Omni Hotel You know how sometimes things just work out? And that's how you know it's right or even meant to be? I'm not one to…
Our 2021 Private School Guide for the 405
Amid the craziness that was 2020, many local families found themselves looking into private school options for the first time. When considering private schools in the metro area, the admired institutions with excellent reputations likely come to mind. But…
The OKC Philharmonic Returns for the 2021-2022 Season
The life-enriching events we have missed are finally returning! Many have deeply yearned for live music over the last year and a half, so the excitement and richly rewarding sounds of concerts will be literal music to their ears.…
COVID-safe activities for OKC families
Parenting during the pandemic has been nothing short of brutal. Cancelations and virtual schooling have forced many OKC families to get creative when trying to entertain their children. Here are a few safe experiences in the metro area that…
An Indigenized Education
Georgia Adeline U. Harjo, 14, is a seventh grader at the groundbreaking Sovereign Community School in Oklahoma City. Part of the Seminole, Choctaw, Muskogee and Cheyenne tribes, Harjo is an artist and aspiring writer with a penchant for mystery…
All in the Family
Let’s set the scene: 3rd Act Theatre Company is a new nonprofit with a mission to bring quality theater to the metro area. In addition to its “Drunk Classics” series that is performed in local breweries and wineries, the troupe…
Stories of Sunday in a Saturday World
Every year, Christians all over the world come together for a week in April in honor of an ancient, sacred story. This year is no exception, but it is quite different. Where normally worshipers would find comfort in crowded…
Guest Column: Post-COVID-19 Economic Outlook
Many local companies and families are hurting right now. When we all struggle to face the day-to-day events that impact us personally, it’s difficult to look at the big picture and speculate on what the economic future will look like.…
Derek Watson: Shining a Light
OKC-based documentarian Derek Watson, of Lampstand Media, travels the state and the world to shine a light on stories that need to be shared.
