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 […]
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. […]
Review: Tulsa Zoo’s” BUGS” exhibition brings a surreal experience while educating
More than one million species of insects populate the Earth. Studying bugs is difficult because they are tiny. In response, the Tulsa Zoo developed an idea to blow up the proportions of the insects to an enormous size. By doing so, the oversized models have been attractive to visitors who attend the “BUGS” exhibit at […]
Review: Larger-Than-Life and Life-Size LEGOS on display at Tulsa Botanic Garden
Held at the Tulsa Botanic Garden this spring is Nature Pop, a series of statues made of LEGOS on display to visitors of the scenic garden. Onlookers of statues at the garden were regaled with folk songs sung by music duo “Two Crows for Comfort.” (Accompanying this article is a video with the sights and […]
Hollywood actor and OU graduate shares tips on acting
On April 10 at the Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity, renowned on-screen actor Cody Mayo (who starred in Marvel’s “Runaways,” and ABC’s (formerly on FOX) “911”) presented us with a how-to crash course on acting. Audience members were used as volunteers in an exciting opportunity to express themselves and learn how to project themselves […]
Review: New dining business opens with food and musical grooves
The Drip, which features ice cream, coffee, pizza, and live music, seems to have a way of bringing the people of small-town Cleveland together. The Drip is a recently opened eatery in the local area of Cleveland, Okla. Located at 220 S. Broadway St., the new establishment provides the community with a chance to get […]
Meeting a need for students at Student Life: Fuel Pantry
Are you feeling hungry? Tulsa Community College, in partnership with the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, is dedicated to supporting student success by addressing a major issue: food insecurity. Any currently enrolled student is eligible to utilize the Fuel Pantry, which is conveniently located at Student Life on every campus. Leon Yang, a TCC student […]
News Analysis: People’s Mental Health: A Talk
Chase Goza, editor at the TCC Connection, sat down with Madison Green, a counselor at Grand Lake Medical Health Center in Cleveland, Okla., for a discussion on mental health. Green’s specialty is counseling children, so an enlightening conversation on the state of mental health in modern times took place. Leading topics in health care, including […]
Review: Earth and Soul: A Store That Offers Spiritual Journeys
Visit Earth and Soul in Sand Springs, Okla. The metaphysical shop has all the supplies for spiritual wellbeing. Upon entering the shop, one is immediately struck by the sheer amount of jewelry that decorates the walls. Each one of these pieces of jewelry happens to be hand wrapped by the owner of the store Rhonda […]