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…
Sickle cell anemia is a painful disease. It plugs up blood vessels, starves organs of oxygen and causes episodes known as “pain crises” that send sufferers to the hospital. Rodger McEver, M.D., treated many patients with sickle cell while…
Renaissance Waterford Hotel Trying to find the perfect date night plans for this weekend? Why not elevate your idea of romance with our Prime Rib Dinner special, available Friday and Saturday! Start with a soup or salad, and prepare…
The sounds of music regularly fill this 110-year-old Mesta Park home, but brightly colored guitars and vintage musical décor transform that theme into a visual one that conveys musician Madison McCoy Rosser’s love for the art. McCoy Rosser, who…
Britta Newton-Tarron is owner of Oklahoma City-based creative consulting firm BNT & Co. Her work focuses on strategic communications and brand development. Newton-Tarron is married with twin boys due early this year. How did you end up in the…
The month of February has long been associated with the idea of love. Truth be told, recognizing your loved one doesn’t mean it has to be your girlfriend, boyfriend, husband or wife. Celebrating your friends (we see you, “galentine” party…
A Someday Soon Foundation cookout for Oklahoma City’s homeless isn’t just another “feeding” of the local downtrodden. There is an energy to it. Music pumps. There is laughter and handshakes. It feels as much a party as anything. Someday…
Chef Carla Hall is best known for her turn as a cohost on ABC’s “The Chew,” or as a contestant on Bravo’s “Top Chef” and “Top Chef: All Stars.” The television personality is only one small part of Hall’s…
A great date can be as elaborate as a hot air balloon ride, complete with champagne, hors d’oeuvres and an unexpected marriage proposal – or as simple as a meal in a café, with steamy cappuccinos, ambient jazz tunes overhead…
A wedding dress suggests a mood, a beautiful reflection of the bride’s personality and the way she wants to feel on her special day. Maybe it’s a chic wedding jumpsuit or a prairie-influenced bridal gown. More often, it’s a romantic…
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,…
Sara Cunningham’s journey from conflicted mom of a gay son to passionate advocate for the LGBTQ community wasn’t exactly a cake walk. When her son Parker came out to her in 2011, she wanted to know how to accept…
The focus of February tends to be Valentine’s Day, which means the realms of food and booze focus on dates or gifts: chocolates, assorted candies and sparkling wine. We decided to take a more metaphorical approach to the holiday…
A very informal survey of Oklahoma City metro bartenders indicates that the French 75 is as popular as you think it is. The Champagne and gin cocktail, a variation on a Tom Collins, currently seems to be everywhere. In…
I once asked a chef why more restaurants didn’t serve chili, and his answer will work for gumbo, too: “Everyone has a way they prefer their chili, so the odds of making a majority of people happy with your…
Several children walk in from the hot August sun for a soda at the counter of Katz Drug Store in Oklahoma City. It’s 1958. The children are African-American – and until then, had been prohibited from sitting at the soda…
Late 2019 brought heartbreaking news for my family. My lifelong best friend and husband of 30+ years, Bob, passed away suddenly. Boisterous and larger than life, he left without a sound, gone in an instant. Bob was an amalgamation…
College-bound students looking to maximize their ACT scores will have more options this year. Starting in September, students may retake the English, reading, math and science sections separately, according to the nonprofit organization that administers the test widely used as…
The Grave of an Honest Man Stories in Stone: George Lowrey
Oklahoma City’s BC Clark Jewelers recently hosted the unveiling of its signature Heart of Oklahoma Diamond, the largest internally flawless Forevermark Exceptional Diamond ever cut, set in a one-of-a-kind Harry Kotlar design. Honed from a 38.05-carat rough diamond…
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Edna Scott was larger than life. She loved music and laughter and dancing on the bar. This year, the local Oklahoma City nightspot “Edna’s” celebrates its 40th anniversary. Located on North Classen Boulevard near the Belle Isle Shopping…
Sara Kate and Jason Little find treasure in life’s one-offs. Whether it’s an old building or an heirloom or lunch in an undiscovered bistro, the Littles love anything with a story. It’s a passion that’s reflected in their work.…
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
