Details Come Together in Wedding Plans
I’ve recently noticed that most brides don’t realize how long wedding planning can take. There have been times when brides come to my bridal salon with only four months to plan a wedding. In these situations, you must be flexible with all of your decisions.
BGA Outbreak Brings Awareness Of Lake Pollution
My family’s little “Cullinan Cove” nestled in the Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees creates for us a haven from the Oklahoma heat. We spend summer days jumping off the dock, learning how to ski, grilling out and eating well. Several times this spring exhausted from sun, fun and food we found ourselves piled in the living room watching our one working , The Simpson’s Movie. Ironically, the premise for our favorite flick seems to be happening to us.
Wedding Shows Provide Inspiration, Easy Planning
Planning a wedding takes a lot of time and commitment. If the date is quickly approaching, it is a great idea to attend an area wedding show. With so many resources available it won’t take long to plan your day.
Investment in Chamber Leads to Progress
As many in the community are already aware, the Tulsa Metro Chamber closed the 2011 Resource Campaign in mid-June. The record-breaking campaign, led by Becky J. Frank, chairman and of Schnake Turnbo Frank PR, raised more than $3 million to support and grow the Chamber’s initiatives and programs.
Music Lovers Stay Cool at the Jazz Hall
Back in September of 1980, musical genius Stevie Wonder released a hit album titled, Hotter Than July. Without a doubt the album was appropriately named, and it is clear that Wonder made his point. I cannot think of any month that has been hotter than the month of July 2011.
Fort Worth Offers Culture, Class and Cowboys
Just a hop, skip and jump down the interstate is a favorite city of mine – Fort Worth, Texas.
This jewel of a city is part honky-tonk, part highbrow and has a little something for everyone and every budget.
Recycling Can Be a Hit at Outdoor Events
Craft fairs, music festivals, motorcycle rallies, marathons… events draw people together, create memories, raise funds for non-profit focuses and inevitably, generate a lot of trash. But that trash does not have to end up in a landfill. It just takes forethought and planning, right along with planning the event itself.
Primeaux KIA’s Mascot Frank Has a Birthday
Happy Birthday to our mascot, Frank, who is celebrating his birthday this month! If you come to Primeaux Kia as a sales or service customer you will probably meet our dog, Frank. If you have something to eat or the “smell” of your own dog around, you will definitely meet Frank.
Jazz Depot Heats Up
Hello music lovers, summer is just around the corner, and we have a sensational line-up of music stars for your summer enjoyment at the Jazz Depot. Come in out of the sweltering heat and chill with us on Sunday afternoons at 5 p.m. for the best jazz music in all of Oklahoma. The concerts continue through the month of August. Look for the remainder of the concerts to be featured in the next issue of .
Tanglewood Resort Near Tulsa Offers Perfect Getaway
Oklahomans are known for spending time at area lakes during the summer months. Oklahoma offers a lot of shoreline packed into one state.
I’ve been to several of the state lakes, but my recent visit to Tanglewood Resort at Lake Texoma stands out as a highlight.
Going Green Can Save Our Schools Green
Tulsa Schools is facing a budget crisis and school closings. A bright spot can be found through the service learning-based findings of Webster High School’s Green Team inspired by OK Green Schools Pilot Project. Several schools have joined the project, including McLain High School and the Owasso, Broken Arrow and Sand Springs School Districts.
Young Professionals Hold the Key to the Future
Economic development doesn’t sit on the shoulders of just one group of leaders or focus on one particular area of our metro. The effort to grow the Tulsa region isn’t strictly in downtown, just as the long-involved s and executives aren’t the only ones responsible for our success. In truth, the future of our metro rests profoundly on the shoulders of our younger generation.
Congratulations to OSU Icons; TU Tennis Goes Dancing
Jane and I are looking forward to the Oklahoma State University in Tulsa event “A Stately Affair” this month where the 2011 Icons will be honored. They are Ebb Reeves, D.O., Robert McCullough II, D.O., Tulsa business executive Michael P. Johnson and the H.A. and Mary K. Chapman Charitable Trust.
The Tulsa Zoo Offers Wildlife Camping for Families
Our family loves the great outdoors. Well, with the exception of our middle child, who cringes when he gets dirt on his hands and claims he is allergic to sunlight. The rest of the Fernandez family loves dirt, the sun and all things associated with the outside such as camping.
The Scoop on Poop: Why Picking It Up Is Our Duty
It’s not a rosy conversation, but as your Trash Talk columnist, it’s a topic I was bound to broach eventually. I’m talking about waste left behind from our adorable, lovable, wonderful pets.
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