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Call it a natural talent. Call it feng shui. Call it divine inspiration. Whatever the name, there’s a certain sense of style needed in order to construct a unique water pond. Sure, anyone can stop by a home improvement store, pick up a preformed pond kit, toss it in a hole in the back yard […]

A pet shelter in Yukon rescues dogs and cats slated for euthanasia and preps them for adoption into loving families. At the shelter, donations of dog food, blankets, treats and toys are always needed and appreciated, in addition to monetary contributions. Pets and People Thrift Store at 322 Elm in Yukon welcomes shoppers and donations […]

In the ancient lore of show business, talent agents and casting directors have been called everything from necessary evils to, uh, well, maybe we better not go there. REPRESENTINGFLEXIBILITY They’re defined in the public mind not by what they really are and do, but by the way they’re represented via easy caricature. Agents are portrayed […]

The only thing that could make the Oklahoma City Zoo’s well-designed layout and eye-catching exhibits even better would be a completely personalized tour guide. In a perfect world, this guide would take guests behind the scenes with expert knowledge at each exhibit, teach more about how the zoo works and fit in one’s pocket. Enter […]

If you want to size up an Oklahoma fisherman, you don’t need to look at the size of his rod ” just try to catch a glimpse of his hand. HOMEGROWN HOLLYWOODHOOK, LINE AND SINKERBRING OUT YOUR ‘DEAD’ Fingers have been lost, hands scarred and arms marred. But some state anglers can’t help but reach […]

The third annual Oklahoma RiverFest is a three-day celebration featuring river cruises, paddleboats, Chesapeake Boathouse tours, rowing demonstrations, a park of inflatables and the increasingly popular dragon boat team racing. As Central Oklahoma’s temperatures begin to climb steadily, residents across the city look for opportunities to keep cool. And as the dog days reach their […]

Starting Sunday, approximately 1,000 riders will participate in the 30th annual Oklahoma FreeWheel bicycle tour. The tour begins in Marietta, near the Texas border, and concludes six days and about 418 miles later in Caldwell, Kan. Tour director Ellen Proctor said the route is different every year, with scheduled stops in Sulphur, Seminole, Henryetta, Drumright, […]

As Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park moves to its new home, the choreographers face new challenges. Broken fingers, scratched eyelids, a broadsword to the head ” such is life in the realm of stage fighting. Creating the illusion of violence requires carefully choreographed routines in which actors portray vicious brawls and deadly duels without actually […]

According to the American Heart Association, medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and sickle-cell anemia are more likely to afflict blacks than any other race. What’s worse is that these conditions often lead to an even bigger and often fatal problem: strokes. In fact, blacks are twice as likely to die from a stroke than […]

Summer festival season is packed to the brim with happenings all across the Sooner State. Some festivals focus on food, some on art, while others key in on niche cultures and pastimes. deadCENTER Film FestivalJune 11-15Downtown Oklahoma CitySite Oklahoma’s biggest film festival turns eight this year, with more than 100 films hitting big screens across […]