July 2019
What do your kids want to do with their summer vacation? Many go to camp, visit relatives, enroll in special classes or opt to just sleep and chill. But no matter if your kids are heavily scheduled, or if their time is completely their own, summertime is a perfect time for kids to experience boredom, forcing parents to be creative. It's a time to follow interests, discover new passions, and experiment. But even the most creative parent sometimes runs out of ideas. We’ve compiled options to add to the summer checklist. Every summer has a story. Why not start yours here?
Photographer: Sarah Eliza Roberts
Model: Taylor, Jake, Golden and Vale Fowler
Venue: Gathering Place
Features
Q&A: Tony Danza
You may know Tony Danza best from his television years ("Taxi," "Who’s the Boss?") or his short pugilist career. But Danza is also a teacher, song-and-dance man, and storyteller.
READ MOREQ&A: The Fray
Although pop and adult contemporary formats gravitated to The Fray’s pop sensibilities, the band’s rock roots have shined through the gloss and sheen with an electrifying live show.
READ MOREQ&A: The Marshall Tucker Band
While The Marshall Tucker Band reached the height of its commercial success by the end of the ‘70s, it has recorded and performed continuously under various lineups for 45 years.
READ MOREWetting Chasers
With gorgeous designs and indulgent features and amenities, these luxurious hotel-casino pools take an afternoon swim to another level.
READ MOREKidding Around
Before your children have a chance to say, "I'm bored," you can be ready with this list of great ideas. So, slather on the sunblock, grab your shades and live it up this summer.
READ MORESoaring Back in Time
The Tulsa Air and Space Museum captures the achievements and products of the pilots, designers, and engineers who completed those first flights, then set their sights on space.
READ MOREDepartment of the Interiors
With summer in full swing, it’s perfect weather for enjoying outdoor fun. And that means it’s an ideal time to check out one of Tulsa’s most intriguing shopping and dining destinations — The Boxyard.
READ MOREEvolution of Play
A board-game café sounds like a niche business appealing mainly to millennials with a fondness for ironic nostalgia. But the crowd at Shuffles is more diverse than that.
READ MOREDine + Drink
Feeling Vine
Randa Warren is living her life uncorked as one of 26 female Master Sommeliers out of 249 awarded that title in the world.
READ MOREFan Fare
With its authentic Oaxaca-style Mexican dishes, relaxed (yet upbeat) vibe and margaritas that rock, the color-splashed El Guapo's Cantina is worth a crosstown drive during rush hour.
READ MOREBeyond Burgers and Beer
With an aesthetic that straddles comfy pub and buzzy brasserie, The Tavern pays serious attention to its bar menu while satisfying cravings for seasonal plates and inventive casual eats alike.
READ MOREThe Night Stuff
Miami Nights Cuban Restaurant takes the fresh ingredients of the Caribbean, some Jamaican influences, a dash of French, African, and Chinese tastes, and finishes it up with a dusting of island life.
READ MOREBest Bets
Departments
Heat Surrender
These summer recipes are about to make the most beautiful time of the year even better. These dishes are so easy to whip up — some of them don't even require you to turn on an appliance.
READ MOREBite-Sized Beauties
Being in the right mindset to commit to the tedious process of making macarons helps navigate potential pitfalls.
READ MOREOh, What Fungi
From cremini to shiitake, mushrooms may not precisely be a mystery, but there are enough types out there to leave you stumped on which ones to choose and how to prepare them.
READ MOREDogged Determination
The dog days of summer are the perfect time to begin a new hobby with your canine partner.
READ MOREWhat’s Sweat Telling You?
Not only does a little sweat not hurt you, but it's also a necessary bodily function, and there's a lot more that goes into it than you may realize.
READ MOREPaws-itive Impact
Just north of Tulsa, Oasis Animals is an animal park open to the general public that also offers animal therapy services to at-risk youth, sex-trafficked girls, special needs children, and others.
READ MOREAnxiety Antidotes
For self-employed business owners, health coverage is an ongoing battle between finding affordable medical insurance and being able to cover enough operating costs to keep their company viable.
READ MOREFinding Her Voice
Equally comfortable belting out Heartland rock anthems or soul-wrenching songs, Ashley McBryde pulls no punches being true to herself, ignoring mainstream country tendencies.
READ MORECast Away
For those who enjoy fishing, and who like to view intense competition that showcases a broad range of exciting personalities, look no further than Major League Fishing.
READ MOREWhat makes you paranoid?
Want to join the discussion? We post a question on our Facebook each month. Give us an answer and photo, and you might end up in the magazine or online.
READ MOREFashion and Flair
When you’re looking for a store that celebrates all things female, flirty and fun, head to Bixby to visit the selection of stylish clothing, gifts, and accessories available at Twisted Soul Sisters.
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