April 2017
The Azalea Festival in Muskogee celebrates the blooming of azaleas, tulips, dogwoods and wisteria. Enjoy a drive along paved roadways that wind around the blooming flowers, walkways perfect for runners or birders, five lakes and ponds, a variety of picturesque ponds, a butterfly sanctuary and a tree arboretum. Enjoy the blooms at Honor Heights Park and then head into downtown Muskogee for events that take place throughout the city.
Model: Rachel Blanchard
Photographer: Marc Rains
Wardrobe: Jules Boutique
Features
Beachy Keen
With three viewing levels and an underwater observation station, embark on a sensory experience watching 300-pound loggerhead sea turtles in the Oklahoma Aquarium’s newest interactive adventure.
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Adapted by the movie’s original writer, the nostalgia-powered Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage pushes the same emotional buttons as the Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze romantic classic.
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Bringing the best of Broadway and stage to Green Country, Celebrity Attractions’ upcoming schedule includes Hamilton, The Sound of Music and The Little Mermaid.
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With over 20 films, the Architecture and Design Film Festival is designed to broaden the conversation of the creative process behind film, architecture and design for all walks of life.
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The karaoke scene built around Idol-esque crooners performing gleefully-inspired ‘80s power ballads, campy oldies and hip-hop songbooks isn’t always pitch perfect, but is rarely forgettable.
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A rite of passage, senior photos are a huge milestone. And if you don’t want to look back at your portraits and cringe, finding a perfect location and setting is as important as how your hair looks.
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April showers mean May flowers, so there’s no better time to get to work perfecting that garden you’ve always dreamed of creating.
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Awaken your spirit of adventure, play a round of simulated golf, take Xbox gaming to another level, or blow off some steam in a race-kart on steroids at Xtreme Racing and Entertainment.
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Hello Baby Photography knows that life slows down for no one, and they intentionally stand in the gap to catch all of the life-changing moments babies and children bring.
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Beerly Beloved
With craft brewing becoming a trend, we’re practically swimming in small-batch suds. Thanks to groups like Marshall, Prairie and others, our cups are running over with porters, IPAs and session ales.
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Built around a farm-to-table concept, Juniper, a bistro specializing in American cuisine with classic French and European influences, provides the perfect atmosphere for toasting and tasting.
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With a menu filled with traditional options that are comforting, downright delicious, and anything but ordinary, Lanna Thai has created a well-deserved fervor that borders on local obsession.
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The Tropical blends a beachy surf-and-turf menu alongside a variety of curry dishes, stir-fry, vegetarian and vegan options, carefully crafted by experienced Thai chefs using a few “magical” nuances.
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Who doesn’t love a picnic? And while the eats and drinks should be simple and fuss-free to maximize your relaxation and fun, the fare doesn’t have to be boring.
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Best Patios
With things heating up outside, it’s time to start enjoying food and drinks on Green Country’s many patio spots. Enjoy this list of beautiful, hip and casual outside spots where you can people watch, catch a great view, visit with pals or spend time with that special someone.
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Beauty in Bloom
Drawing record crowds, the Azalea Festival not only highlights the beauty of nature in spring but also plays host to a parade, a variety of food vendors, carriage rides through the blooms and more.
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Opinions vary on whether essential oils have specific health benefits or are merely wishful thinking. Regardless of which camp you fall into, one thing most can agree on is do your research.
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Looking for live music? You can find a little of everything from hip-hop and rock to blues and punk with a walk down the Brady District’s music corridor.
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Tthe Drillers came up disappointingly short in 2016. But there is no place for panic as the 2017 season is shaping up nicely with the return of players from the Dodgers’ postseason roster.
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When choosing sunglasses, consider proportion and balance to help flatter your face while protecting your peepers.
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