Neuroplasticity means the brain never stops developing, and it is shaped by experiences throughout your entire life, according to the International Brain Research Organization. That’s great news for people who love learning. If you’re looking to take up a new hobby, brush up on old skills or dig deeper into a passion, check out one […]
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Touch grass
Don’t let the always-early June bugs deter you. Our state is in full bloom, and you’ve got to see it. From gentle rivers and massive lakes to serene hikes, jaw-dropping vistas and vibrant wildlife, you don’t have to leave Oklahoma to have a great time this summer. And you don’t even need a cooler full […]
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Tulsa treasures
Culture Tulsa’s storied cultural landscape is alive and well, offering a wide array of activities to benefit your mind, body and soul. Gathering Place 7 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through March 7 2650 S. John Williams Way E., Tulsa gatheringplace.org 918-779-1000 Free It’s free to visit the 66-acre park along the Arkansas River, where you’ll find […]
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Edmond Public Schools chooses new superintendent from out of state
Pledging to continue the reputation of success as a “destination district,” a school administrator from Minnesota will become Edmond Public Schools’ next superintendent. The Edmond Board of Education voted unanimously Monday morning to hire Josh Delich as the next chief executive to lead the district of 25,700 students. On July 1, he will succeed Angela […]
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Creative sanctuary
A visit to Noah Davis’ The Underground Museum in Mid-City Los Angeles motivated Chandler Watson to create something similar in Oklahoma City. The art house in Mid-City was a combination bookstore, art gallery and sculpture park with movie screenings and community events. The location was called “The Underground Museum.” “He was bringing world-class art to […]
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Eagles and The Sphere: A match made in Vegas
Eagles’ residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas offers a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience. Las Vegas, a glittering oasis in the heart of Nevada’s Mojave Desert, is synonymous with high-stakes gambling, neon lights and an endless array of entertainment. The city’s allure has long drawn people from all over the world seeking to test their luck […]
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Preservation partners
Players starting new games of Sid Meier’s Civilization VII have a chance to simulate — and remix — a little bit of Oklahoma and Native American history with one of the game’s featured leaders and historical societies. Civilization VII is the latest in a series of historical grand strategy titles developed by Maryland-based studio Firaxis […]
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Poetic devices
Damn! Is that a poetry book? The eye-catching and pearl-clutch-inducing title of Red Dirt Poetry’s first anthology comes from a familiar refrain at its Wednesday Open Mic Night. Audience members are encouraged, if the words they hear move them to do so, to release a loud and uproarious, “Damn!” The collection of poems from 31 […]
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Grand achievement
If you’ve lived in Oklahoma long enough, especially if you grew up here, you can pinpoint a few experiences where you just really didn’t feel like you were in Oklahoma anymore. Your first Thunder home game, you probably had to remind yourself once or twice, “Yes, I’m still in Oklahoma.” The first few times you […]
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Purrfect Auction
Free to Live Art Show 6pm-8:30pm Oklahoma Contemporary 11 NW 11th St. Free to Live Art Auction FREE to attend Nearly 300 dogs and cats at Oklahoma’s largest no-kill sanctuary, Free to Live, will receive critical support from donations raised at a benefit auction on Thursday, March 13. The event, held from 6 p.m. to […]