September 2017
“We’ve got spirit, yes we do!” You probably remember cheers like this from the days you sat in the stands rooting for your favorite team to score. Cheerleading has evolved a lot in the last 30 to 40 years as it has increasingly become more competitive and more lucrative. These days, whether it’s youth sports, high school football, college basketball, or competitions on ESPN, cheerleading seems to be everywhere.
Model: Cameryn Dean
Photographer: Marc Rains
Wardrobe: ASCE
Features
Q&A: Cole Swindell
Cole Swindell has graduated from selling tour merchandise for Luke Bryan, writing songs for Florida Georgia Line, and opening for Kenny Chesney, to “Chillin’ It” at the top of the charts on his own.
READ MOREQ&A: Chris Isaak
With that haunting voice, fierce guitar playing, swaggerific outfits and a few dance steps, Chris Isaak promises a concert party and a few bad, bad things.
READ MORELet’s Dance
From salsa and swing to tango and two-step, Tulsa is brimming with dancing opportunities that can help you stay flexible, reduce stress, lose weight, make friends and possibly find love.
READ MOREViva La Diva
Recreating Whitney Houston’s cinematic debut role, Deborah Cox shows off her vocal range, belting out energetic and emotive musical numbers in The Bodyguard.
READ MOREPunk Rock Paranoia
Roaring with raw energy and rage in a manner that few shows can muster, Theatre Tulsa’s version of American Idiot takes slacker heroes on a journey of youthful disaffection in a post-9/11 America.
READ MOREGet Tooned In
Tackling topics like homelessness, foster care and alcoholism, local author Robert Soul’s compassion takes shape in his Ruined My Rhythm graphic novels set in Tulsa.
READ MOREKeep on Truckin’
The food truck frenzy continues to rev up, especially at Guthrie Green, where four walls have given way to four wheels for grabbing a bite on the go.
READ MOREArray of Hope
In an effort to help people with illnesses and special needs, as well as children facing crises, Lisa Bain, Mavis Pearl and her Joy in the Cause charities are delivering beautiful treasures.
READ MOREMedley of Memories
Whether you stop by Ida Red for a root beer float, nostalgic candy, a Tulsa-themed souvenir, or just to browse, the throwback mercantile is sure to have something that makes your day a little sunnier.
READ MOREDine + Drink
Acing the Bar
Offering a cure for whatever “ales” you, George’s Pub stocks nearly 80 bottled brews, a strong whiskey selection and a menu that will have you questioning if the place is really just a bar.
READ MOREFeast of Eden
Beyond the heavenly wings, other eats, drinks and wait staff, Hooters continues to thrive because it sticks to what it knows while always looking for ways to be tastefully innovative.
READ MOREPatty Perfection
Bringing burgers and fried sides to new heights without a lick of pretension, Flo’s is building stacked stunners to savor, one Bomb at a time.
READ MOREThe Mex Best Thing
As owner and chef of Ricardos, Thomas Hunter doesn't try to change too much of what has clearly been working for the past four decades, but he loves to introduce unique ways to serve Tex-Mex staples.
READ MOREChoc it to Me
In search of the perfect sweet treat to calm those chocolate cravings? Try these outrageously delish offerings (including chili) packed with plenty of rich and indulgent flavor.
READ MOREBest Bets
Best Wings
Whether fried, battered, smoked, naked or slathered in sauce, chicken wings are the perfect food staple for the big game or a quick bite. We’ve found the 30 worthiest wings joints in the 918. Stock up on wet wipes.
READ MOREDepartments
Karen Wright and her daughters
Stops: Dilly Diner, Guthrie Green, Eton Square, Ida Red, Flo’s Burger Diner
READ MOREThe Fairest of Them All
Green Country’s massive outdoor gathering, better known as the Tulsa State Fair, continues to be a hot ticket thanks to old traditions, new ideas and plenty of deep-fried somethings.
READ MORENutrition on Speed
There's something appealing about being able to blend fruits, vegetables and other nutrients to get your vitamins without having to chow down on salad or worse every day.
READ MORETreble in Paradise
The Colony is where Tulsa’s musical past and present collide, giving us a glimpse of a future focused on tunes geared around strong songwriting with musicianship at the forefront.
READ MOREDelivering Cheer
From the uniforms to the athleticism, cheerleading has come a long way since 1923. For the most part, it’s become more competitive and physically demanding, and less about sis-boom-bah.
READ MOREWould you rather text, email or talk on the phone to communicate and why?
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 MORERide the Athleisure Trend
Is sportswear fashion (or activewear) a lazy approach to dressing, or a great option because it is so easy to wear on any day of the week?
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