A New Leaf Fosters Independence And Employment For Young Adults
In the Tulsa metro area, research shows that 29,000 people have developmental disabilities or autism. Of those individuals, eighty-five percent are unemployed, with 74% living with their families for their entire lives. Mary Ogle, CEO of A New Leaf, saw a need to develop real-life skills for individuals with developmental disabilities or autism. The Hardesty […]
Jay Ellis to Appear at Book Signing
Television and Film Actor of ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Insecure,’ and ‘The Game’ Actor Jay Ellis will celebrate his new book, “Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?: Adventures in Boyhood” in Tulsa on Aug. 5. Magic City Books and Booker T. Washington High School are hosting Ellis for a book signing at the […]
Reporter’s Notebook: TCC’s 2024 Student Art Exhibition was a discovery of new names in art (Reviewer’s Choice)
The annual student art exhibition presented unexpected art produced by Tulsa Community College (TCC) students. In this essay, Tatyana Nyborg, TCC Connection editor, highlights her choices for the most interesting student artworks displayed at the exhibit this year. Victoria McGoffin surprised the exhibit guests with her sculpture “To Heap.” The sculpture is made from cement, […]
Tulsa Ports Contributes to Local Job Market and International Commerce
On May 29, Tulsa Ports of Catoosa and Inola hosted a media event to highlight its facilities and storied institution. Representatives from televisions stations – KOTV Channel 6 (CBS) and KTUL Channel 8 (ABC) – and other media outlets, including The Oklahoma Eagle and the Tulsa World, attended the event. The session began with a […]
Review: Awesome Exhibitions Attract Guests to Tulsa Zoo
Some divisions of Tulsa Zoo have been under construction for the past years, and a few areas were not accessible to visitors. For instance, in 2022, the zoo started the building of the Oxley Family Elephant Experience and Elephant Preserve project. Two years later, it was wonderful to see the new Elephant Preserve Barn and […]
Review: Purple Rain
Prince’s Magnum Opus Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Circle Cinema I have seen “Purple Rain” many times over the years, starting with its premiere in 1984. There was a fever going on for the Purple One back then that really took off with his breakout album “1999.” Loaded with bangers like “1999”, “Little Red Corvette,” and […]
Review: Starlight Jazz Orchestra Kicks Off Summer Series with ‘A Certain Kind of Swing
Imagine this: A group of individuals from different ages and walks of life come together to play some of the most beautiful pieces in jazz music for an audience as unique as the performers themselves. The Starlight Jazz Orchestra celebrated its 78th session of free concerts, kicking off the first of their eight summer […]
‘I Can’t Play Harmonica’ features a seasoned musician engaging beginning performers
On June 22, the McKeon Center for Creativity featured harmonica player Dave Bernston, a member of the Route 66 Harmonica Club and who has played and taught blues harmonica for over 30 years. As a part of C4C’s “I Can’t” workshop series, Bernston was the headliner for “I Can’t Play Harmonica.” He shared the basic […]
Review: Tulsa Sings! 2024 brings the ‘Best of Broadway’ to TCC
On April 6, the Signature Symphony held its final concert of the year, titled Tulsa Sings!: Best of Broadway. The concert began with Katie Sawicki, director of development and operations at Signature Symphony, coming onstage to welcome everyone and mention this season’s sponsor, TTCU Federal Credit Union. The symphony warmed up, then launched into the […]
Sneed Cabin: A Family History Renewed
The Sneed Cabin, built in 1900, once laid on the rustic banks of Keystone Lake. It is where Mandy Sneed lived with her husband, Everett Sneed. The Sneed Cabin was later moved to the town of Cleveland, Okla., where the cabin served as a constant reminder of the pioneering families that helped build this nation. […]