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Ensemble Cast
Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble brings Oklahoma City up close and personal with classical music. Read More >>

 


Kid Rock
Kids love rocking out to the family-funky sounds of the Sugar Free Allstars Photo by Emily Wiser
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Talking Turkey
At these farms, turkeys are free-range and organic, providing a better taste at the holidays. Photo by Tom Luker
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Melody Maker
Oklahoma native Ester Dean stands on the precipice of stardom, writing a string of hit songs, recording her debut album, and starring in two films. Photo by Meeno. Read More>>>

 

 

 


Smells Like Team Spirit
The southern tradition of homecoming mums has bloomed over the past thirty years. Photo by Steven Walker. Read More >>

 


Guided by Science
The Native Explorers Foundation provides mentorship for American Indian students interested in science.
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Fit to Print
Small-town newspapers in Oklahoma make a big impact. Photo by Rebekah Workman.
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Meat the Family
Even after a hundred years and five generations of family owners, Schwab Meat Company in Oklahoma City is still going strong. Photo by John Jernigan.
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Prairie Champion
From her perch at the Selman Guest Ranch near Buffalo, preservationist Sue Selman has found her true calling in ecotourism. Photo by Sue Selman.
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Film Studies
At the Oklahoma Arts Institute, young Oklahoma filmmakers discover that they are not alone. Photo by Oklahoma Arts Institute. Read More >>

Critical Thinking
The Oklahoma Film Critics Circle compare notes, occasionally butt heads, and honor Okie filmmakers with the Tilghman Award. Photo by Ann Sherman. Read More >>

Light Brigade
The unsung heroes of the holiday season, lights installers bring the sparkle to Oklahoma communities. Photo by Kristi Davis. Read More >>

Warrior’s Walk
The Bowman Lodge near Morris gives wounded veterans a chance to experience the outdoors at no cost. Photo by Paul Bowman Jr. Read More >

Help Wanted
When country music’s biggest stars give back to Oklahoma, it’s music to everyone’s ears. Photo by Rick Diamond/ACM. Read More >>

Road Scholars
The Turnpike Troubadours have synthesized the travels, and travails, of touring into a red-dirt sound all their own. Photo by Kevin Pyle. Read More >

 

 
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