OK’s Great Salt Mystery
Mocked as a fairy tale after the Louisiana Purchase, the Great Salt Plains does exist, and continues to maintain its silent air of otherworldly mystery.
405 Magazine - January 2019
Oklahoma Film’s Future Frontier
Advances in technology are allowing Oklahoma filmmakers to let their imaginations run wild and present the results in thrilling virtual reality.
Good Taste: Café 501
Pan-seared salmon with a teriyaki glaze, exceptional short rib stroganoff, a bounty of baked goods … Classen Curve’s Café 501 remains packed with tempting tastes.
At the Bar: Bar Arbolada
However raw the weather is, concoctions such as the beer-infused Short and Stout or restorative Hot Cachawty make a trip to Main Street Arcade jewel Bar Arbolada worthwhile.
January Must-Dos
Check out our top recommendations for fun stuff to do this month in the 405.
Cheers to the New Year
New Year’s is only the beginning – for extra elegance to enhance your events all year long, start with these festive accessories.
Sculpture Stars at OKCMOA
In its new exhibition “Off the Wall,” the OKC Museum of Art turns a spotlight on evolutions taking place during the last century of sculpture.
Speaker Box: The Sound of 2019
Predictions for musical trends, from increased streaming to more local collaboration; Peter Murphy brings the Bauhaus sound to OKC.
Oso Comes Loaded for Bear
It’s taco time in the Paseo, as new restaurant Oso adds a broad range of excellent Mexican-inspired flavors to a suite of craft cocktails.
Mental Health 101
Fitness is a great resolution, but it shouldn’t be just about diet and exercise. Here are some minor changes you can make to get major mental improvements.
Pick a Name, Any Name
Choosing a baby name can come with humorous pitfalls … but online identity generators are a gold mine of name-swapping entertainment.
An Oklahoman’s Rhodes Saga
Oklahoma author and adventurer John Joseph Mathews is known for his writings, a lifestyle of solitude in nature … and a Rhodes Scholarship that never happened.
Remembering Mid-Century Edmond
Looking back on the experience of adolescence in small-town Edmond, and raising a family here as the city comes into its own.
Charcuterie Style
If you’re planning a party, or are in search of some savory temptations, feast your eyes on these charcuterie boards, with recommendations from local restaurants.
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.
Favorite Things: Scissortail Marketplace
What’s in a name? Kim Coughlin chose Scissortail Marketplace to indicate a love of Oklahoma, and its magnitude and scope of home furnishings are truly impressive.
The Orndorff Aesthetic
A growing family meant the Orndorffs needed more space; their new home combines Hollywood Hills style with tribal influences for a comfortable lodge vibe.
Mental Wellness in 2019
Good mental health is a tremendous boost to quality of life, and the good news is that it is attainable. Here’s what to know to make a balanced, thriving mindset.
The OKC Philharmonic’s Free-Spirited Sound
The OKC Philharmonic celebrates the spirit of musical experimentation in an evening of Mozart and American composers, with guest artist Yolanda Kondonassis.
Russ Johnson’s French Influences
Neither Ludivine nor the R&J Lounge are French restaurants, but chef Russ Johnson’s bistro background is evident, especially in this tartiflette recipe.
Joe Dorman and OK’s Kids
Joe Dorman no longer holds elective office, but he’s still working to make the state better – especially when it comes to the welfare of Oklahoma’s children.
The Oklahoman’s Uncertain Future
GateHouse Media’s purchase of The Oklahoman could be the key to the paper’s future, but in the short term, coverages – and optimism – are shrinking.
