Tokyo, OK, is returning to Tulsa for its 17th year. More than 2,000 participants are expected to attend this year’s event. Over the past decade, the growth of anime and manga has been evident. Especially during and after COVID-19, the rising popularity of Japanese animation has grown immensely. According to an article by…
The summer series of the Tulsa Community College (TCC) “I Can’t” workshops began with the “I Can’t Drum with The bART” lesson on June 7. Michael Bremo, an energetic young man and adjunct professor in music and jazz drum set at Oklahoma State University (OSU), shared his passion for drum playing with the audience gathered…
Green Country Watercolor Society (GCWS) conducted an opening of its annual exhibition at the Tulsa Community College (TCC) Center for Creativity in June. Dozens of works by watercolor artists were presented at the show. “GCWS has grown rapidly since its foundation in 2004,” the society’s website, www.greencountryws.com, states. “Our main purpose is to promote awareness…
Global Oklahoma serves as a vital connector in expanding Oklahoma’s international reach, uniting leaders from business, education, and diplomacy to promote global understanding. On February 2025 on International Recognition Day, a group of international students visited the state’s capitol to build relationships with and interact in a question-and-answer dialogue with legislators. Through strategic partnerships and…
Tulsa’s vibrant Greek community marked a significant milestone on the first weekend of May. The Hellenic culture celebrated 100 years of faith and fellowship centered around its beloved Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1222 S. Guthrie Ave. The centennial celebration was a heartwarming blend of historical reflection, community engagement, and joyous festivities, highlighting the enduring…
Tulsa Community College’s Tulsa Children’s Summer Theatre Camp, in partnership with the college’s Theatre Department, presents a stage adaptation of the beloved children’s book, “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse,” written by acclaimed author Kevin Henkes and adapted for the stage by Kevin Kling. The performances are scheduled for TCC’s Southeast Campus VanTrease Performing Arts Center for…
Tulsa Community College’s Children’s Summer Theatre invites young performers ages 6–17 to audition for the upcoming production of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical.” Based on a novel series, the play is described as a hilarious and heartwarming stage adaptation of the best-selling books by Jeff Kinney. Auditions will be held at the TCC…
Tulsa International Mayfest began in 1973 as Jubilee ’73, organized by the Tulsa Junior League to mark its 50th anniversary. From 1974 to 1977, it was known as Festival ’74 through Festival ’77, under the leadership of the Tulsa Arts and Humanities Council and Downtown Tulsa Unlimited. In 1978, it became Tulsa International Mayfest…
Dr. Claudia Prado-Meza, a scholar specializing in gender, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development, participated in Tulsa Community College’s International Scholar Series. Her research explores how gender, context, and community intersect in shaping women’s business experiences, particularly in Mexico and Latin America. In an interview with the TCC Connection, Dr. Prado-Meza, a professor of economics at the…
Tulsa Community College, the state’s largest two-year college, has revealed its first-ever mascot. The TCC mascot design process featured three distinct options: the Goose, the Wolf, and BLU (Bigfoot or Sasquatch). Over the past two weeks, nearly 2,000 students, employees, and alumni cast their votes. In the end, there could only be one choice for…
