Elia Woods
Elia Woods’ fascination with nature is evident in her artwork, but for her, planting and nurturing a garden isn’t just her muse, it’s a form of spirituality. “For me, my quilts are like little songs of praise,” Woods said. “I find vegetables to be very inspiring. Unlike flowers, a lot of people don’t pay attention…
Read More >Making Concrete Float
In college, most of us probably did some weird things, but did you ever race a canoe made of concrete? Jeremy Van Oostrum, student at Oklahoma State University has. He shares his passion for the unusual sport, made up of civil engineer students. Universities from all across the country meet each year to determine who’s…
Read More >Disc Golf Dan
Somewhat like golf, yet with a better price,” explains Dan McKee, also know as Dangerous Dan. “What I like most about this game is when you’re out on a course, playing 18 holes, you’re really not thinking about anything else. It keeps me coming back.” Due to the popularity of the sport, disc golf courses…
Read More >Smooth Jazz with Cami
If you’re looking for a musical sound unlike any other, you might consider the following recipe: In a large bowl, mix together a little Etta James blues, throw in a dash of Bob Wills swing, and just for flavor, add some Rosemary Clooney. For the final kick, throw in some Ella Fitzgerald and mix all…
Read More >Band Man of the Year
Spectators at Santa Fe High School football games know well the smooth sounds and precision of Santa Fe’s marching band. Over the years the band has garnered dozens of honors and awards. The man behind the band, the Irishman that drives a Harley, is Santa Fe’s Director of Bands, Mike Lowery. During his tenure as…
Read More >POW Makes The Great Escape
Longtime Edmond resident Pendleton Woods spent his 21st birthday stuffed in a crowded German boxcar in the dead of winter, moving just a few miles at a time so trains carrying Nazi troops could pass. He was a prisoner of war, captured during a reconnaissance patrol behind enemy lines with seven other American soldiers on…
Read More >Home & Garden
One of the most daunting tasks of remodeling a house is swapping out hardware — door knobs, sinks, vanities and countless other home décor items. Glenda and David McKee’s Hardware Concepts is a remodeler’s dream come true. With thousands of choices, remodelers can find the perfect items to upgrade their home’s décor. But Hardware Concepts…
Read More >The All-American Rejects
When they formed in 2001, The All-American Rejects were much like any other rising Oklahoma band – playing shows in cramped venues, cultivating a devoted fan base, building a library of songs and developing as musicians. Now, three wildly successful albums later, the multi-platinum-selling rock band is one of the nation’s most beloved groups and…
Read More >Home & Garden
Antiques Make the Decor Denny McConell of 23rd Street Antiques has some tips about incorporating antiques into any home decor setting – for adornment and usefulness in the places you least think of. The Baby’s Room: An antique “Hoosier” cabinet with a pull-out porcelain work surface and storage above serves as a great changing…
Read More >Up From Under
Rising rock band, Edmond’s Up From Under, has undergone something of a metamorphosis in the last couple of years. What started as two guys, a couple of acoustic guitars and a rotating lineup of backup musicians about five years ago has become a full-fledged band with a refined sound, electric guitars and a new EP…
Read More >Fostering Hope
Fostering children isn’t easy, but three Edmond foster families describe it as the most rewarding thing you can do. In Edmond there are approximately 159 children in 135 foster homes, but more homes are needed. “Even if we had 100 more homes it wouldn’t be enough,” says Child Welfare Specialist Nina Levingston. Edmond residents Richard…
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