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, […]
Julie Porter Scott
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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.
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Classic Cuisine
Sometimes a restaurant arrives that you didn’t know was missing. It seems so obvious now: of course Midtown needed a cute French bistro. Cozy and informal, Le Parisien is a place to post up with a small group of friends for appetizers and wine before kicking off the weekend. It also feels like a perfect […]
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Family Favorites
Carletti’s1226 NE 63rd Street405-286-1594carletties.com The building at 1226 NE 63rd Street has already lived several lives. Carletti’s opens not as a reinvention, but as a revelation. The restored Kentucky Club—once a Prohibition-era speakeasy, later a neighborhood landmark—now holds an Italian restaurant built on memory, migration and meals that have survived more than a century. Where […]
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Live Free, Locally
Live Free Oklahoma is part of a national effort to rethink public safety, but its work unfolds at street level—in neighborhoods where gun violence, trauma and systemic neglect intersect daily. Originally launched in 2023 in northeast Oklahoma City, the organization represents a localized expression of Live Free USA, a national movement that has spent more […]
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Mission Driven
You have probably heard of Bethany Children’s Health Center. Maybe you’ve driven past it on historic Route 66 or seen their inspiring stories appear on your social media feed. You might know that the innovative leader in pediatric rehabilitation has been around for 125 years. But until you have a chance to visit, it’s hard […]