September 2011

Powerful plants

A gardening project at Crossroads Clubhouse has resulted in new growth — in more ways than one — for people facing mental health challenges.

Missy Kruse

Comfortably chic

A look at this season’s top fashion trends.

Styling by Shannon Schroeder; Photography by Nathan Presley

All Soul Acoustic Coffeehouse’s fall season

Tulsa Sound: A look at what's happening in the local music scene.

Andy Wheeler

Two for the eleventh

Get the picture: Notes on local and regional film and video.

Scott Gregory

Out & About: September 2011

Cinéma vérité

Joshua Blevins Peck captures inactive movie theaters in a new photography exhibit.

Joy Jenkins

Five glorious years

In 1961, The University of Tulsa’s football program was floundering. The program welcomed back Glenn Dobbs to revive the team. The resulting seasons have become the stuff of college football legend.

Bob Haring

Team Blankenship

The X’s and O’s of Tulsa’s first family of football.

Jane Zemel

TulsaPeople Q&A: Vic Vreeland

Jenks Mayor

Jim Myers Morgan

Leon: A triumphant return

In 1972, at the peak of his historic music career, Leon Russell surprised the country by moving back to the stomping grounds of his youth: Tulsa.

Jim Edwards

Leon: Mastering space and time

A look at the life and career of a rock ’n’ roll legend.

Jim Edwards

The road to fame

Tulsa has been home to a wealth of celebrities. Here, we check in with 25 who are still making headlines and attracting fans.

Kristi Eaton and Anna Holton Dean

More than a day job: Raymond Miller Jr.

By day: President and CEO of Fleming Building Co. Inc. By night: The voice of Cascia Hall football games

Andrea Leitch

On watch

A newly formed nonprofit, Oklahoma Watch, offers an innovative, multimedia approach to investigative journalism.

Kayte Spillman

A heart for art

Marie Sullivan on making visual arts accessible to Tulsans of all ages.

Lauren Beach

Sweet success

Icing on the Top’s Jennifer Jones receives national attention for her special occasion and wedding cake creations.

Rachel Weaver

Lunch with Jesse Boudiette

Corporate communications director, BOK Financial Corp., and organizer, Tulsa+

Missy Kruse

Postgame: Ted Crump

From high school football captain to U.S. Air Force captain.

Doug Eaton

On the verge: The Dfest void

A fresh look at developments, news and issues facing Tulsa.

Jeff Martin

A shared vision

Lynn and Stacy Schusterman will be honored with the 2011 Vision in Education Leadership Award this month for their continuing contributions to education in Tulsa.

Nellie Kelly

Barry Friedman at Large

Heavenly hoaxes and heat

Barry Friedman

The last word: Just plain folks

Commentary on Tulsa life

Connie Cronley

Desktop: Thomas Winters

Senior partner, Winters & King Inc.

Anne Brockman

The year of the quarterback

A look at the strengths and weaknesses Oklahoma’s Division 1 football teams are preparing to enjoy and overcome as they head into the 2011 season.

Doug Eaton

My first real meeting with Leon

By Steve Ripley; as told to Jim Edwards

Crossing paths

In an exclusive interview, Taylor Hanson discusses the legacy of Leon Russell and his influence on his band, Hanson; Tulsa’s music scene; and modern American music.

Jim Edwards

Leon’s list

Tulsa Sound columnist Andy Wheeler ranks the Top 10 songs the legendary musician wrote or recorded.

Andy Wheeler

Powerful plants

A gardening project at Crossroads Clubhouse has resulted in new growth — in more ways than one — for people facing mental health challenges.

Missy Kruse

Comfortably chic

A look at this season’s top fashion trends.

Styling by Shannon Schroeder; Photography by Nathan Presley

All Soul Acoustic Coffeehouse’s fall season

Tulsa Sound: A look at what's happening in the local music scene.

Andy Wheeler

Two for the eleventh

Get the picture: Notes on local and regional film and video.

Scott Gregory

Out & About: September 2011

Cinéma vérité

Joshua Blevins Peck captures inactive movie theaters in a new photography exhibit.

Joy Jenkins

More than a day job: Raymond Miller Jr.

By day: President and CEO of Fleming Building Co. Inc. By night: The voice of Cascia Hall football games

Andrea Leitch

On watch

A newly formed nonprofit, Oklahoma Watch, offers an innovative, multimedia approach to investigative journalism.

Kayte Spillman

A heart for art

Marie Sullivan on making visual arts accessible to Tulsans of all ages.

Lauren Beach

Sweet success

Icing on the Top’s Jennifer Jones receives national attention for her special occasion and wedding cake creations.

Rachel Weaver

Lunch with Jesse Boudiette

Corporate communications director, BOK Financial Corp., and organizer, Tulsa+

Missy Kruse

Postgame: Ted Crump

From high school football captain to U.S. Air Force captain.

Doug Eaton

On the verge: The Dfest void

A fresh look at developments, news and issues facing Tulsa.

Jeff Martin

A shared vision

Lynn and Stacy Schusterman will be honored with the 2011 Vision in Education Leadership Award this month for their continuing contributions to education in Tulsa.

Nellie Kelly

Barry Friedman at Large

Heavenly hoaxes and heat

Barry Friedman

The last word: Just plain folks

Commentary on Tulsa life

Connie Cronley

Desktop: Thomas Winters

Senior partner, Winters & King Inc.

Anne Brockman

Leon: Mastering space and time

A look at the life and career of a rock ’n’ roll legend.

Jim Edwards