Oklahoma Modern

Sitting smack dab in the middle of Oklahoma City at the Will Rogers Gardens is a gem of a building. It's a little jewel box that is easily overlooked. From the street the most noticeable feature is a three-spire metal sculpture that would look right at home on a Bruce Goff blueprint. Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Building 1963 Turnbull & Mills But as we pulled into the parking lot the red brick building became noticeably more interesting. The white concrete trim has distinctive markings- almost a Native American motif. A round rooftop rises up from the center of the building like a drum, vertical steel accents point skyward emphasizing the drum's height over an otherwise low-slung structure. We realized this was no normal rec center! Then we saw stainless-steel letters beside the entrance stating: "WILL ROGERS GARDENS EXHIBITION BUILDING." We were intrigued. Built in 1963 this unique building serves as the headquarters for the Oklahoma City Council ...

Snapped this on a recent Sunday ride to Stroud, Oklahoma. The Skyliner Motel is still operating here on the Old Road. The neon sign is fully functional, beckoning travelers driving both Route 66 and the Interstate. It's located at the junction of Route 66 and OK-99, near the point we Okies call Midway.

Who would have ever dreamed the blunt permanent markers known as Sharpies would ever become hip? It's true! The ubiquitous Sharpie is now offered in stainless steel, industrial-strength, even liquid pencil varieties. But that's not why it made our Favorites (insert thumping dance music). Sharpie gets kudos for creating a website filled with clever tips, artsy tricks and cool things you can do with their products. Check out Sharpie Uncapped for the coolest sampling of Sharpie Art and nifty how-to's from the Sharpie Squad. '80s Glam Sharpies Oh yeah. It's Glam Night in Sharpie Town, baby! What's your favorite color: Leg Warmer Orange? Valley Girl Violet? Argyle Green?