Sheep, Meet Chic: Stella Thomas Designs
Textiles have been part of the fabric of human history for over 100,000 years, as early as the Paleolithic era. Since then, thanks to the ever-quickening pace of technology, there have been frequent innovations in how fabrics are made and the materials from which they are made.
Let There Be Lights
Visitors to the Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall may be entering the lobby to see a show, but glass and mixed media artists Tracey and Rick Bewley have ensured that the word “dazzling” isn’t just reserved for the performances on stage.
Unlocking Voices with Speech Pathway
Speech Pathway, a locally owned full-service speech therapy clinic, is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the most sought-after clinics nationwide. With a personalized and cutting-edge approach, coupled with a steadfast commitment to care and compassion, Speech Pathway stands out as one of a kind.
Oklahoma Watch: Local nonprofit journalism
Although the recent spate of nonprofit news entities popping up around the state may seem like a new phenomenon, the concept of non-profit journalism (NPJ) organizations has been around for centuries.
Sneakers and Self-Discovery: Venita Cooper
Venita Cooper remembers exactly when and where she was when she first got bitten by the sneaker bug. The life-changing moment came in 1995, when her mother bought her a pair of Nike Air Swoopes. The first-ever signature sneakers that featured a woman (basketball star Sheryl Swoopes), Nike Air Swoopes were red, white and blue high tops, with USA printed on the back and a Velcro strap that folded across the middle.
Amelia’s Dream: Wood-fired deliciousness in the Tulsa Arts District
The first thing Amelia Eesley was good at was restaurant service. Well, there were probably other things from her childhood and tween years, but at 16, working at Tippin’s Restaurant and Pie Pantry in south Tulsa, she learned quickly that she was a natural at serving tables.
True Mastery: OKCMOA welcomes Rodin sculpture
Before the French sculptor burst onto the scene in the late 19th century, sculptures were primarily seen as thematic and decorative. But Rodin was more interested in a raw, unfiltered style that drew praise and criticism — both voluminous.
Indigenous Inspiration: Loretta Oden’s “Corn Dance”
Chef Loretta Barrett Oden has spent most of her professional life introducing diners to the foods of the First Americans. The Shawnee native and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation grew up surrounded by Native women — mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunts and great aunts — who taught her how to forage and cook the traditional foods of the tribe, along with its lore. Cooking was a social event; the kitchen a campfire where stories were shared.