March 2017
It's time to put away your bulky clothes, slide into a pair of shorts, enjoy longer days, smell the blooming flowers, get reacquainted with your favorite flip-flops, and celebrate the end of cabin fever. And if you’re still not too broke from Christmas, maybe squeeze in a mini-vacation. It’s spring, baby. There might be a few more cold spells (this is Oklahoma after all), but the appetizer to summer has officially sprung.
Model: Lindsay Batchelder
Photographer: Marc Rains
Zipline: POSTOAK Lodge and Retreat
Agency: MTM
Features
Hit Parade
A celebratory musical paying tribute to the African-American music explosion led by Berry Gordy’s Detroit label, Motown: The Musical is more than just a fabulous songbook.
READ MOREEternal Treat
Tulsa Ballet, under the direction of Marcello Angelini, gracefully dances past the challenges of reinterpreting one of the most technically grueling and revered ballet storylines, Swan Lake.
READ MOREWonder Walls
Tulsa’s building-sized mural scene is growing due to the work of Clean Hands — a group that doesn’t mind getting their hands covered in paint to add something artistic and creative to the cityscape.
READ MORERelax and Retreat
Whether ziplining over the Osage Hills, working on team building skills or just getting away from the grind for a few days, POSTOAK is all about helping guests relax.
READ MORESoccer Soaring
Between 1990-2015, the number of players registered in organized youth soccer programs has doubled. So, do pigskin-loving Oklahomans finally love the world’s most popular sport?
READ MOREDine + Drink
Raising the Steaks
From service and decor to dining options and a view, Oklahoma’s first Ruth’s Chris Steak House offers plenty of 500-degree sizzle.
READ MOREShamrocks and Shindigs
For everyone who believes there are only two kinds of people in the world — those who are Irish and those who wish they were — the 918 has plenty of options for St. Patrick’s Day.
READ MOREPeriodic Tables
The Freeway Cafes provide all the crucial elements of a great diner, serving customers just the right helping of nostalgia while slinging breakfast, lunch, ambiance and great plates.
READ MORECalifornia Dreaming
A surefire recipe for a great dining experience, Don Jones’s newest endeavor, Ol’Vine, features his signature attention-to-every-detail cooking style and honors the Sonoma area of the West Coast.
READ MOREBuilt on Excellence
An entertainer at heart, Khaled Rahhal aims to please eyes first and stomachs second by taking pride in the presentation of every meal at Mediterranean hotspot Papa Ganouj.
READ MOREBest Bets
Best Diners
Settle into a booth at one of our 28 favorite Fonz-approved places that pour unlimited cups of coffee, serve sumptuous comfort-food staples, dish out a relaxing vibe and provide a square meal for a fair dollar.
READ MOREBest 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.
READ MOREDepartments
Center of Attention
The heritage of the Cherokee is crucial to the history of Oklahoma. And a visit to the Cherokee Heritage Center helps educate visitors to a harsh time period for the tribe and honor those who endured.
READ MOREAvoid Running Ruin
Outdoor running is a different beast that you need to tackle one step at a time. From terrain and tempo to breathing and boundaries, there are crucial factors you should consider.
READ MOREDoppelgangers Delight
While playing cover songs doesn’t hold much creative gain for musicians, it is a way to make a little coin and stay connected to music.
READ MOREAhead of the Game
There’s no chance of a rain delay at Carmelo Scalone’s 27,000 square foot indoor soccer and sports complex, where the focus and mission is about more than just what goes on inside.
READ MORENew Age Thinking
After a disappointing 2016 campaign that focused on younger legs, the Roughnecks are undergoing a non-youth movement, bringing in older talent with wins and veteran leadership.
READ MOREWet Weather Wear
Don't let spring showers rain on your fashion parade. Pretty can meet practical as you prepare to sizzle through the drizzle.
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