It’s Oklahoma, 1893. The starting gun for the land run isn’t a gun at all, it’s a cannon, firing at high noon to begin the race. Horses lunge forward and wagons rattle across open prairie as thousands of hopeful settlers surge into territory newly opened for homesteading. Laura Vogt’s debut novel “In the Great Quiet” […]
Julie Porter Scott
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Synco in Sync
Meghan Synco goes hard in the paint. The Oklahoma native is the first woman to take the helm of Loud City Hospitality, the food service brand at Paycom Center. Her story is the perfect expression of one of my most closely held beliefs: when you’re a talented, hardworking professional with a heart for service, you’re […]
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A Tuscan Hideaway
Alongside its eclectic lineup of galleries, shops, cafés, and neighborhood bars, Oklahoma City’s Paseo Arts District is now home to an Italian restaurant. The newcomer, La Buca, aims to bring the flavors and spirit of Tuscany to one of the city’s most walkable and creative corridors. The small space, formerly home to Scratch Kitchen and […]
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The Community Scoop
On a warm evening along Uptown 23rd, the line outside Boom Town Creamery often spills onto the sidewalk. Families debate flavors as they wait, couples linger over cups, and kids press against the glass case, overwhelmed by choice. Inside, staff move quickly, greeting customers while scooping thick globes of flavors like cookie butter, lemon berry […]
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Capturing The Middle
In the shorthand of American geography, the middle is often treated like a void — something you cross rather than arrive at. “Flyover country” is the phrase, tossed off with casual condescension, as if the heart of the nation was just that negative space between coasts. Photographer Richard Sharum decided to sit with that dismissal, […]
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Downtown’s New Bar Flies High
Downtown Oklahoma City has no shortage of places to grab a drink. But a true neighborhood bar — the kind with deep booths perfect for tucking into a strong cocktail, a full kitchen that refuses to close early, and an eye on all things ambiance — is a much rarer thing. Enter Superfly, a 1970s-inspired […]
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Protecting Our Wild Neighbors
The organization receives no federal, state, county, city, or United Way funding and operates without dedicated development or marketing staff. Fundraising responsibilities fall largely to the executive director
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Ten Years Later,The Beat Goes On
By the time the lights come up at the end of a Speakeasy Dance Party, the floor is slick, the crowd is hoarse, and no one seems remotely concerned with how they look—or how they will look on social media. Ten years later, the formula is still working. This January marks the 10th anniversary of […]
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Stefanie Embree’s Sweet Ascent
When the final clock stopped inside the “Next Level Baker” kitchen, local bakery owner Stefanie Embree barely registered the cheers before the weight of it hit. Embree took the top prize in the inaugural season of Fox’s “Next Level Baker” with a performance that showcased both her talent and her composure under extreme conditions. The […]
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Gazedibles: Cue the New
2025 is ready for her curtain call, and 2026 is waiting in the wings to take her place. For some, it’s been a blockbuster year. For others, the finale can’t come soon enough. A host of top local spots are getting ready to help you ring in the new year in style. Bring your main character energy and your supporting cast to wine and dine your way through this year’s closing scenes. Here is a star-studded lineup of New Year’s Eve favorites, including both ticketed and non-ticketed events, worthy of a standing ovation.