A Conversation with Mr. & Mrs. Claus
Despite a busy schedule, the jolly Clauses found a moment to chat after the Luminance kick-off at Mitch Park. They shared their insight into the year’s most popular gifts, Santa’s favorite cookies, and the magic of Christmas. So, what are the popular gift requests this year? Santa: Coal, of course! Ho Ho Ho!Mrs. Claus: Now…
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Dynamic Drones
What’s a guy to do after piloting aircraft for 6,000 hours and working as an aerospace engineer for NASA? Play with drones, of course. Up to 50 at a time! It’s a hobby that Brad Snelling has turned into a business. He and Will Clay founded Dynamic Skies, Oklahoma’s first drone light show company, two…
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Meet Ryin Jones, Music Festival Manager
Meet Ryin Jones, owner of Amplitix. His company “amplifies the fan experience” by providing support services to music festivals and mid-sized live entertainment venues. What’s involved in managing a music festival? Everything from booking the talent to ticket sales. I’m the guy in the background who is taking care of logistics. Sometimes I just show…
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Brett McPherson’s Yellowstone Style
If the room of your dreams includes leather, wood, stone, and antlers—then Brett McPherson may be the designer for you. Her “Luxury Western” style is found in prominent, but private, homes in Oklahoma and Texas–but her style has not escaped the eyes of some big names in the industry. If Neiman Marcus or a little…
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Echohawk’s Warrior Paintings
Native Americans once documented their stories on rocks, hides, and teepee linings. For the Pawnee nation, such “warrior paintings” preserved a man’s legacy and communicated his deeds. These preserved stories live on today. A Pawnee’s Perspective During World War II, soldier Brummett Echohawk of the 45th Infantry Division continued this ancestral Pawnee tradition by sketching…
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Sweet Stingers: The Family Business of Bees
Maybe you’ve seen a tractor trailer loaded with beehive boxes traveling the highways? Commercial beekeepers are crisscrossing the country to pollinate crops, and Justin Scott was early into his own commercial bee operation when Covid changed his business model. “People were homesteading more and showing an interest in having bees in their yards,” said Justin,…
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The City of Iris: Edmond’s Iris and Garden Society Flourishes for nearly 100 years
Members of the Edmond Iris and Garden Society have planted Edmond’s landscapes since 1925. The gardeners gather monthly to share ideas and “grow” in their botanical knowledge. As the club approaches its 100th anniversary, they are determined to track and treasure the flowers that have stood the test of time in Edmond. “Irises are hardy…
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A Window to a Rescued Past
What’s new with old buildings? Restoration! Oklahoma has plenty of aging buildings, and yet Old Home Rescue stands alone as specialists in repairing wood rot, restoring architectural elements, and rescuing old doors and windows. “My favorite part of the job is getting to hear stories about the old buildings, as told by the people who…
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