Review: Student Art Exhibition 2026 Celebrates Creativity; Students Express Social Protest

The Tulsa Community College Center for Creativity Event Hall, situated directly on historic Route 66, hosts numerous events throughout the year. One of the most exciting events is the annual Student Art Exhibition, where the best student artworks are displayed.    The 2026 Student Art Exhibition occurred at the end of April. Kelly Ann Temple, associate professor of jewelry…

Theatre Department Brings ‘All My Sons’ to College Stage

Tulsa Community College Theatre has announced that its next production will be Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons.” It is scheduled for Oct. 1, 2, and 3 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. at the VanTrease PACE Studio Theatre on the TCC Southeast Campus. The play is directed by Bethanie Frank. Considered one…

A New Way to Explore Route 66 in Tulsa

Tulsa County has created a new way to explore Route 66 for both residents and travelers. As part of its Vision 2025 master plan to revitalize Route 66, the City of Tulsa has installed 29 historical informational signs highlighting key locations along the Mother Road, according to the City of Tulsa Planning Office. David Hoffer,…

Double-Feature on the Mother Road: What the Coming Route 66 Centennial Means for Tulsa’s Historic Drive-In Theater

The Admiral Twin is a longstanding Tulsa landmark, situated just off the famed Route 66. Since it opened, nearly 75 years ago, the theater has seen its share of ups and downs. Fifteen years ago, it burned down but soon reopened. The popularity of streaming rose while theater attendance dropped, and the Admiral Twin still…

Interview with TCC Alumna Stephanie Janét, Author of Her Memoir, ‘The Journey of a Mighty Warrior’ 

Stephanie Janét, a Tulsa Community College alumna, mother, and entrepreneur, has just self-published her first book, a 12-chapter, 564-page memoir titled “The Journey of a Mighty Warrior: Trying My Hardest – A Timeline Testimony of Pain, Perseverance, and Purpose.” It is a book all about the late passing of her daughter, Makayla, and her journey…

AASA Offers A Legacy of Leadership, Culture, and Community

Since its founding in 1970, Tulsa Community College has served as a hub for student organizations, community involvement, and activism, both on and off campus. Established in response to a growing need for public higher education, the college has fostered a wide range of student engagement opportunities. Many organizations representing special interests, including TCC Pride,…

Oliviye is a popular potato salad in the former USSR, easy to cook and budget-friendly - Reporter’s Notebook

An average American consumes 124 pounds of potatoes per year, including potato salads. American restaurants and grocery stores offer a simplified version of potato salad, stuffed with boiled potatoes, a few pickles, and mixed with mayonnaise.    As a former USSR resident, I am familiar with a more sophisticated version of potato salad called Oliviye. The Soviets or…

Children’s Summer Theatre Announces ‘Beetlejuice JR.’ Performance

Tulsa Children’s Summer Theatre in its 34th season will perform “Beetlejuice JR.”at the Kelly Clark Theatre at the VanTrease Performing Arts Center for Education, 10300 E. 81st St., July 23-26. Performances are scheduled for July 23, 24, and 25 for 7 p.m. and on July 26 for 2 p.m. Based on the blockbuster motion picture turned…

Route 66 Relics: Where Cars Tell Stories 

The Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum, located in Sapulpa along historic Route 66, offers visitors a one-of-a-kind glimpse into America’s automotive history. The museum is not just a showcase of automobiles—it also captures the true spirit of the Mother Road, where travel, culture, and history come together. The moment you walk in, it’s clear this destination is unlike…

‘The Drunkard’ Marks 73 Years As America’s Longest-Running Play 

There are thousands of theaters in America, but only one place has had plays running for more than 70 years without interruption, and it is in Tulsa.  “The Drunkard” is a unique play from Tulsa, and the only one to run on stage in the history of the United States, celebrating its 73rd season this year.   More than 3,000 people have been involved, onstage or offstage,…