Winter 2016

The cover features original mixed-media art by Gaylord Oscar Herron. On the inside, Russell Cobb asks the tough questions about philanthrocapitalism to find out what A Gathering Place really means for Tulsa and beyond. Also, Kyle Walker investigates the pernicious encroachment of eastern redcedar on the prairies, Mitch Gilliam tests out float tank therapy, and James McGirk hunts for Bigfoot. Plus, fiction by Keija Parssinen, new poetry, rare photographs. Here's what else you'll find inside: I’M DOING A THING Michael Mason sits down with Eric Fransen to talk about number theories, fractals, and the beauty of mathematics. HAIR SQUARED Marcia Beauchamp gives a lesson on the geometry of a good haircut.  TRANSCENDING THE CURRICULUM Ken Hada reflects on a poetry workshop at a junior high school.  LAND OF GRAND LIBRARIANS Larry Guthrie maps out the great librarians of the 46th state.  IT’S TOO LATE A chilly meditation on seasons and change by Britton Gildersleeve.  WHAT A PARK SAYS ABOUT US A