Max Weitzenhoffer: Star Behind the Scenes
His name is synonymous with acting at OU; patron Max Weitzenhoffer discusses his lifelong love for theater and factors that helped him excel.
405 Magazine - April 2016
Memories of Wedgewood Village
Remembering the way we were with a look back at the glory days of OKC amusement park Wedgewood Village.
The Magic and Majesty of Iceland
Discovering the scenic beauty – and possible supernatural population – that calls Iceland home.
At the Bar: The Green Hour at Scratch
Norman bar and restaurant, Scratch, serves up an absinthe-fueled dream cocktail.
Good Taste: Musashi’s Kobe-Style Beef
Impress your palate with a Porsche among proteins at Musashi’s.
Find Your Wonder Walls
Thanks to a panoply of possibilities in wallpaper patterns, making your home more distinctively beautiful is mere steps away.
The Festival of the Arts Returns
2016 is a golden anniversary for the joyous Festival of the Arts, and the event’s new location is a blast from its past.
Short Trip, Faraway Feel
In Angel’s Way Guest Ranch, Tres Suenos Vineyard and Guthrie’s 89ers Days Celebration, Northeast Oklahoma County offers tastes of distant destinations.
Fashion for Wet Weather
When April showers come your way, these accessories will keep you dry and looking snappy.
April Must-Dos
Cirque du Soleil gets inspired by “Avatar” for new show Toruk, the OKC Ballet takes flight with Peter Pan, Allied Arts goes old-school for ARTini and more.
Paul Medina’s Family Fairytale
Mixed Media artist Paul Medina has turned his talents to the printed page, by writing and illustrating a series inspired by fantasy stories he once told his daughter.
Losing at Weight Loss
Trying to lose weight fast can be a lost cause – Lauren Hammack ponders some humorously inadvisable options prior to an impending wedding.
Oklahomyths: Shoreline Sadness
To begin a new series devoted to fact-checking Sooner State folklore, M.J. Alexander uncovers some bad news about Oklahoma’s self-proclaimed shoreline supremacy.
Sebastian Junger’s Literary Voice
Best-selling author of The Perfect Storm and Restrepo, Sebastian Junger is the 2016 speaker for the Metropolitan Library System’s Literary Voices event.
Norman Music Festival Rocks On
The ninth installment of the Norman Music Festival is back to blow minds with a free musical cavalcade headlined by Cloud Nothings.
Speaker Box: The Boss Is Back
A triumphant return from Bruce Springsteen, fresh new rock from The Struts and a road trip for James Taylor.
On Film: The Campaign Reel
From Dr. Strangelove to In the Loop, these political movies should top your ballot.
Hit the Road for Northern Arizona
A road trip through Arizona reveals plenty of pleasures to explore in national parks.
Luscious Latin American Sauces
Chimichurri, aji, chirmol and more – flavorful condiments from south of our border await adventurous travelers.
A Recipe to Love Lamb
Welcome the spring season with a lovely lamb recipe from Melissa Aust, executive chef of Stella Modern Italian.
The Wheeler District’s Starting Line
Positioned as a potential bridge between downtown and the predominantly Hispanic Capitol Hill, planners work to ensure the emphasis is on “neighbor” in the new Wheeler neighborhood.
Looking at the “Invisible Man”
M.J. Alexander visits NYC to investigate a memorial to OKC author Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man. The subject is faceless and anonymous, but his presence is unmistakable.
BP’s Automobile Alley Renovation
The vintage Pontiac Building proved an ideal home for the massive oil and gas company’s satellite office in OKC … after a thoughtful renovation to make the most of the space.
Plenty Mercantile’s Abundant Pleasures
The pioneering entrepreneurs of Automobile Alley boutique Plenty Mercantile discuss some of their favorite merchandise.
