Tourism is a budding industry in Tulsa. After being officially named the Capital of Route 66 on July 1, 2024, an influx of both national and international tourists has been seeking to experience what Tulsa has to offer. In an interview with the Visitors Center’s Kenny Smith and Jonathan Huskey, TCC Connection explores the dynamics…
Since Josh and Amanda Stout, owners of the RedFork Arts Foundry Tulsa, purchased The Sky Gallery, a gift, souvenir, and art shop at 1401 E. 11th St., Tulsa, the business has flourished. The shelves and walls of the store are filled with a variety of artistic, unusual Route 66 and Oklahoma-themed two- and three-dimensional art…
The Tulsa Irish Fest is well-known for celebrating Irish history with artisan vendors, traditional food, and upbeat musical performances. What makes the festival special is the business conference, which combines discussions about how to strengthen Oklahoma-Ireland political and commercial connections through cultural exchanges. State representatives, corporate executives, and specialists in international commerce were among the…
Nestled near Miami’s Main Street, Otter Cove, 232 S. Main St., is a restaurant that carries layers of history. The building was originally a Texaco Gas Service Station. It was operated by the late Earl Sandmire, who began operating the Texas Oil Co. station in 1928. Sandmire ran the station for 40 years. About two…
As more small businesses strive to survive in today’s market, it is vital that we support local ventures and the towns they call home. One such story was that of The Porter House in Porter, Okla. Opened in the summer of 2024, the dream of Brandy and Casey Bratt, two native Oklahomans with a passion…
Are you searching for art programs for your kids or your family to achieve growth, learn history, and think creatively? You need to look no further. Art 4orms Foundation has programs that provide free arts & wellness resources for students and families in north Tulsa. These programs are changing the way kids view art. In…
On July 8, 2022, Tulsa Community College (TCC) and Tulsa Innovation Labs (TIL), in partnership with edX, the global online learning platform from 2U, Inc., and SkillStorm opened the Cyber Skills Center (CSC) in Tulsa. The center will serve as an educational facility for adult students seeking cyber security and data science careers at no…
In early February, my wife and I decided to start fostering for a local animal shelter in Tulsa. Since that time, we have been fostering for Street Cats, a local non-profit animal shelter. It has been a rewarding experience and can help place a cat in a home until the cat is ready to be…
April 9th, Kendall Whittier Community Day was a great way for the community to get involved. Sydney Alison, Community Engagement Coordinator with Kendall Whittier Main Street explained, “We started planning KW Community Day at the end of January of this year.” Alison said they had several organizations in the area reach out to them for…
