Life + Culture

Celebrating an Extraordinary Life

Couple Honors Son’s Legacy Through Scholarships, Multi-Faceted Foundation Article by Staci Elder Hensley Braxton Byrd was a phenomenal young man—personable, caring, extremely intelligent, and devoted to his wide circle of family, friends and acquaintances. In his brief, but hard-lived 23 years, the University of Oklahoma construction science graduate left a lasting impact on everyone he encountered. So, when Braxton passed away following a boating accident in July 2022, only weeks after...

Life + Culture

Holidays at The Jones Assembly

The Place to Go for Great Food, Drink, Entertainment ... and Shopping! Article by Jerri Culpepper | Photography by Courtesy The Jones Assembly Love the holidays, but don’t love all the hassle and time required on your part to make it shine? The Jones Assembly has your back! Here are just some of the ways The Jones Assembly, conveniently located on the west end of downtown on historic Film Row, can help you pull it all together—seamlessly and elegantly. It all starts with Thanksgiving. Ticket...

Arts + Culture

Born Out of COVID

Resonance Series Focuses on Community and Education While Celebrating Diverse Artists and Musical Genres. Article by Annabella Potts | Photography by BOLD Multimedia The city of Norman recently celebrated the fourth annual Resonance Series, which is dedicated to providing attendees of all ages with a first-hand experience of diverse musical artists from across the country. Various artists offer insight into audition processes and career paths in the music industry while performing alongside...

Entertainment

The Pride of Oklahoma

Thankful for 120 Years of Service! Bizzell Memorial Library Exhibit Showcases 120 Years of Marching Band's Storied Past Article by Lorene Roberson | Photography by University Libraries Western History Collections and Pride of Oklahoma Photo Collections The University of Oklahoma’s renowned marching band, the Pride of Oklahoma, is celebrating its 120-year legacy with a special exhibit at Bizzell Memorial Library. The exhibit, which runs through May 2025, showcases the band’s history, from its...