Travel

Somewhere in Time

Mackinac Island, Featured in 1980's Film, Travel Writer's Favorite Romantic Destination Article and Photography by Elaine Warner February is the month for romantics; order your flowers and candy now. But for something really special, plan a summer trip to my candidate for the most romantic destination in the country—Mackinac (pronounced Mackinaw) Island. A beautiful setting, no traffic noises, a relaxed pace, sweet summer breezes and an air of an earlier time offer an out-of-this-busy-world...

Wellness

New Year, New Challenge

Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Mark Moses Joins the Ortho Central Team Article by Staci Elder Hensley The new year begins a positive new chapter for local orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mark Moses, who became part of the team at Ortho Central Surgery Center, effective Jan. 1. Coming from a well-established private practice in Norman, Dr. Moses said he has always admired the Ortho Central program and is excited to be a part of it. In addition to orthopedics, Ortho Central provides state-of-the-art care in a...

Education

A Sky-High Love Story 

Semper Fly Helicopter Flight School Founder, Owner and CEO Brandi Rector Shares Her Journey to the Clouds Article and Photography by Michelle Pipes Ask any pilot how they started flying, and you will most likely hear a love story. Brandi Rector, the founder, owner and CEO of Norman’s new Semper Fly Helicopter flight school, is no exception. With a journey to the clouds that reads like a riveting Ted Talk—she’s been a Marine gunner, A&P mechanic, quality assurance representative, helicopter...

Arts + Culture

Uplifting Voices, Uniting a Community

Norman Philharmonic Expands Its Outreach Article by Murphy Barnett As the culmination of its successful 13th season, the Norman Philharmonic brought together nearly 200 local voices to bring Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 to life. The new Philharmonic Chorus, which involved high school choir members, collegiate choir members and others from the local choir community, came together to present this beloved piece in a way that audience members later described as “magnificent,” “stunning” and...