Entertainment

Lights, Trains, Etc.

Our 4 Top Picks for Family Fun This Holiday Season Article by Lindsey Davies Time to don your light-up jingle bell necklaces and pull on your elf slippers! We've selected four holiday-themed activities that are guaranteed to put smiles on the whole family's faces. Whether you prefer the comfort and warmth of a theatre or heated car or the great outdoors, we've got you covered. Read on! OKC Zoo Safari Lights Nov. 9-Jan. 1, 5:30-11 p.m. OKC Zoo's Safari Lights features a larger-than-life...

Entertainment

Visit The Jones Assembly for the Holidays

From Great Food and Drink, to Entertainment and Shopping, They Have It All Covered Article by Jerri Culpepper 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 orders will be taken early this...

Food + Beverage

OKC VIBES

Mel & Lestari's Insider Scoop to the City! Article by Lestari Kusumawardani & Mel Drake | Photography by Mel Drake Hey, fabulous OKC friends! It’s Mel and Lestari here, ready to sprinkle a little holiday magic into your November with our latest insider scoop. This month, we’re embracing the heartwarming spirit of “Giving” to coincide with Thanksgiving. Whether you’re sharing a meal, a moment or a favorite spot, we’re here to help you celebrate in style. Come join us at our table, as we dive...

Local Services

Creating Opportunities

Center Provides Document Shredding/Data Destruction While Creating Inclusive Work Environment for Adults with Developmental/Intellectual Challenges Article by Murphy Barnett For more than 40 years, The Meadows Center for Opportunity has served two important purposes in the metro area. The Edmond-based nonprofit organization provides secure document shredding and data destruction, while creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for adults with developmental and intellectual...

Education

Meet Trinity School's Chef Mac

Mackenzie Finds Calling in Life Creating Meals for Special-needs Children Article by Jerri Culpepper If you’ve ever tried to prepare healthy meals for a child with strong food likes and dislikes, you know it’s a daily challenge that can prove very stressful over the long run. For those laboring to prepare nutritious meals that kids with allergies (nuts, gluten, etc.)—as well as autistic and other special-needs children, to whom color, texture and other factors come into play in addition to...

Travel

Eating Good on the Mother Road

The Chicken Shack and Pizza Shack Offer Culinary Delights Article by Brooke Barnett | Photography by Mel Drake Since 2022, The Chicken Shack has been a popular eatery and tourist destination along the stretch of Route 66 that winds through the heart of Arcadia. The Chicken Shack now shares a parking lot with its partner restaurant, The Pizza Shack, creating a one-of-a-kind culinary destination. The two restaurants were born from the creative vision of three friends who grew up together in...

Life + Culture

OKC VIBES: Mel & Lestari's Insider Scoop to the City!

 Fall into the Heart of OKC Article by Melissa "Mel" Drake & Lestari Kusumawardani | Photography by Harlea Robinson Hey there, fabulous OKC lovers! We are Mel and Lestari, your go-to gals for everything amazing about Oklahoma City! Whether you’re a longtime local or just passing through, we’re thrilled to share our personal picks this October! Fall is in full swing, and we’ve got the inside scoop—from award-winning cuisine to vibrant festivals! Ready to dive into all things OKC? Let’s...

Food + Beverage

By Popular Demand

Bellini's Offers New Pizzas and Pastas Article by Jerri Culpepper | Photography by Noa Azoulay: Feather Love Photography Since its opening in 1990, Bellini's Ristorante & Grill ( BellinisRistoranteGrill.com has become a favorite venue for family gatherings, romantic dinners, birthday and anniversary celebrations, business meetings, and other occasions.  In short, Bellini's has become the go-to place for people who enjoy and appreciate fine dining in a beautiful setting, along with a...

Finance + Legal Services

Vacation Rental Homes

Vacation rental homes have become increasingly popular among travelers seeking a more personalized and immersive experience. From cozy cabins nestled in the mountains to luxurious beachfront villas, the options are endless. However, amidst the excitement of planning the perfect getaway, travelers must remain vigilant and aware of scams that could ruin their vacation experience. Common Vacation Rental Scams Fake Listings. Scammers create bogus rental listings using stolen photos...

Style + Beauty

Costume Designer Extraordinaire

Oklahoma City Museum of Art Exhibit Explores Edith Head's Legacy Article by Jerri Culpepper Do you love classic movies?   For many of us, part of our fascination with the films of yesteryear lies in the glitz and the glamour—in the heartthrobs of filmdom who are known now, as they were then, as much for their style and presence as for their acting acumen. Picture your favorite classic movie scene: maybe it’s Grace Kelly in Hitchcock’s Rear Window or Barbara Stanwyck in The Lady Eve , or...