Arts: Character Tales
Planting Seeds of Character
Read More >Fancy Faces
In an arena of sequin dresses and sparkling smiles, the sport of child beauty pageants is competitive and not without controversy. But one Edmond mother and her daughter are discovering there’s a lot more to it than that.In the beginning, Lynn Barrett and her daughter Morgan were like many people who watch child beauty pageants…
Read More >R.A.C.E. Dance Company
The art of dance has great power. It can evoke emotion, either soothing or invigorating. It can convey love and passion. It can be beautiful and heart-pounding. All of these things might be expected if you were to watch a performance by the R.A.C.E dance company for the first time. What may come as a…
Read More >H&G: Flip Out
In today’s economy, an investment is not always a sure thing. But if you are looking to make a sound choice, you might want to start by searching with that old idea of the diamond in the rough. Through the years, many people have engaged in flipping houses to help them breathe a little easier…
Read More >Determined: The Story of Nathaniel Martinez
He grew up with an interest in politics, a love of music and an incredible sense of humor. He also grew up with cancer. But perhaps what those who knew Nathaniel Martinez remember most about the young Edmond resident, who died at age 20, is his devotion to education and the steadfast pursuit of his…
Read More >Vintage Sound: Jared Lekites
Listen to one song by Jared Lekites, and immediately you know there’s something different about him. Bringing back the sounds of the 1960s, the Edmond musician is out to show current radio a thing or two. Lekites’ love of music came at an early age. “When I was little, I always had my ear glued…
Read More >A&E: Ghostlight Theatre
What do Oklahoma and ancient Greece have in common? Perhaps more than you might think. Since the art of theatre began to flourish in Athens in the 5th century BC, the stage has been a platform for sparking a wide range of emotions and thought. As local theatre group, Ghostlight Theatre Club embraces the opportunity…
Read More >Fine Living: The Adventures of James Buie
Mark Twain once said that, “travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness,” and Edmond resident James Buie would likely agree. With a lengthy career in the U.S. Navy and a love of travel, Buie has seen more of the world than many ever dream of. He has spent years collecting memories from around…
Read More >A&E: Blending Paint & Cultures
Artists are familiar with duality. They see the same things we all see. Yet, their eyes are automatically morphing the image into a unique color or concept. Factor in what it would mean to be an artist living with a dual-cultural identity and you better understand Julie Robertson. Robertson was born in Tokyo, Japan to…
Read More >Threads of Compassion
As an Edmond group of women affected by sexual assault themselves, Threads of Compassion goes beyond providing a simple, material item to someone. They are crafting a connection to fellow survivors of this terrible ordeal. This local group of volunteers offers support to victims of sexual abuse through their talents of crocheting and knitting. By…
Read More >Hayley McFarland
To follow your dreams takes a great deal of courage, especially when those dreams lead you far from your hometown of Edmond to the big city of Los Angeles. At the young age of only 19, Hayley McFarland’s bold move landed her as a regular on Fox’s hit show Lie To Me. But before she…
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