Head ’Em Up …
In the 1860s, trader Jesse Chisholm forged his way north from the Red River into Kansas to establish the famed Chisholm Trail. At the confluence of the Arkansas and the Little Arkansas Rivers, he founded a trading post that…
Author: Elaine Warner
Lodi’s Wonderful Wine Reverie
Say “Lodi” and someone is bound to channel Creedence Clearwater Revival and respond with “Oh, Lord – stuck in Lodi again.” All I have to say is, “You should be so lucky!” Located in California’s Central Valley, Lodi, east…
The Springfield Charm
If you’re looking for a big-time destination in a small town, I have just the place for you: Springfield, Missouri, just over four hours northeast of Oklahoma City, is a one-size-fits-most kind of town. Indoors, outdoors and underground, history,…
“You are what you eat.”
It’s an old adage that I embrace wholeheartedly. As I’ve traveled around the country, I’ve had the opportunity to take numerous cooking classes, which not only introduced me to cultural flavors, but added to my culinary repertoire. And those…
Exploring the Cape Cod of the Mid-West
When Oklahomans think of a get-away, Wisconsin is probably not on their minds. What a shame. While we head for Padre Island, Upper Midwesterners head to Door County, that little peninsula that separates Green Bay from Lake Michigan.…
The Hot Spots: National Parks Nearby
A trio of nearby National Parks
A Salute to Shoeless Joe
Adventure Grandma Elaine Warner hits the road to Greenville, South Carolina, and finds a new baseball hero on the centennial of the Black Sox scandal.
A Greenville-Cincinnati Connection
A gourmet’s paradise in South Carolina and excursions aplenty in Ohio – Elaine Warner finds lots to love on a journey through Appalachia.
Animals Up Close
If your sense of wanderlust includes a desire to hear the call of the wild, here are some amazing U.S. spots to walk and talk and swim with the animals.
A Texas Trifecta
Quick getaways don’t get much more stellar than the DFW satellite cities of Irving, Plano and Grapevine – plan a trip down I-35 and prepare for enjoyment.
Plantation Exploration
Graceful, regal architecture and a grim human cost – Louisiana plantations are discussing more of their painful history, and becoming more of a must-visit.
Sporting Sojourns
A day trip to Guthrie or a bucket-list jaunt to Wimbledon, sports fans should bear these destinations in mind.
Sounds of Adventure
If you have wanderlust in your heart and music on your mind, these destinations from St. Louis to Nashville to Tuscany make must-hear getaways.
Mardi Gras Magic
From the depths of the Louisiana bayou to the mountains of New Mexico, these Mardi Gras destinations are perfect places to let the good times roll.
Civil Rights Sites
In preparation for Black History Month, take a tour of sites across the country chronicling the ongoing struggle for equality and the civil rights.
New Year’s Getaways for 2019
If you’re heading out of the 405 to mark the end of 2018, here are a couple of getaways to make New Year’s Eve a memorable one.
Travel, Savannah Style
Though it’s Georgia’s oldest city, its delights are always fresh – Elaine Warner makes a compelling and tasty case for visiting Savannah ASAP.
Cities to Savor
Portland, Lake Charles, Fredericksburg, Ocean Springs – for travel with a culinary focus, these cities are perfect destinations for foodie exploration.
The Joys of Lake Geneva
See why Wisconsin’s peaceful, thoroughly scenic Lake Geneva makes an exquisite getaway destination.
Touring Fort Smith
From the historic courtroom of Judge Isaac Parker to the new Park at West End, Elaine Warner finds plenty of highlights in Arkansas’ second-largest city.
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Aug
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Aug 3 2019 @ 6:00 pm – Sep 5 2020 @ 10:00 pm
We’re poppin’ champagne on the patio this Saturday and raffling off a bottle of Perrier-Jouet valued at $300! Come pre-party with us and DJ Catherine Ouellette from 6pm-10pm – it’s where you want to be!
Apr
18
Sat
Everyone, members and friends, are invited and welcome to attend this social gathering!
Come have lunch with fellow Villagers! Purchase your lunch, snack or drink and come sit with the Village in our private dining room.
Johnnie’s has a great selection of burgers, salads, hotdogs and gluten free options!
We will talk VillagesOKC, what’s new, what’s coming up, and other exciting things!
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Join us for a night out filled with signature drinks, live music, small bites and fun with friends! Plus, your chance at some amazing raffle prizes, including a fully-stocked bar cart.
Live music by Born in November.
Tickets are $100 and sponsorships start at $500. www.oklahomaprojectwoman.org/tatas-tinis-okc
All proceeds benefit Oklahoma Project Woman to pay for mammograms and other breast health services for Oklahomans who don't have health insurance.
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Everyone, members and friends, are invited and welcome to attend this social gathering!
Come have lunch with fellow Villagers! Purchase your lunch, snack or drink and come sit with the Village in our private dining room.
Johnnie’s has a great selection of burgers, salads, hotdogs and gluten free options!
We will talk VillagesOKC, what’s new, what’s coming up, and other exciting things!
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Jun 4 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Calm Waters brings the Oklahoma City community the second annual Ripples of Hope, our benefit breakfast on Thursday, June 4, with a dynamic emcee and keynote speaker. Event dress is business attire!
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