On June 28, 2025, the Oklahoma Ugandan Association (OUA) in Tulsa experienced a long awaited and yet bittersweet transition in its esteemed leadership. The event was like a fine tapestry, woven together by threads of gratitude, and anticipation with seams of grief oddly latching onto its beauty. The Oklahoma Ugandan Association is the Oklahoma chapter…
Et Al. is a collective of chefs transforming the culinary scene in Tulsa. They host various events featuring a range of cuisines and service styles at Foolish Things Coffee. Each member brings a unique taste and creative vision to his/her mouthwatering menus. With an exquisite global palate, Et Al. has garnered citywide attention and was a nominee for the Best New Restaurant 2023 by the James Beard Foundation. Et Al. blends divine dishes with…
Sofar Sounds started with a burning question: “How can we preserve the magic of live shows that is often ruined by overcrowded venues and production errors?” The solution was to create an intimate space that gave artists and audiences an opportunity to connect on a much deeper level. What started as eight people gathered in the living room in 2009 has garnered a worldwide audience and…
The Tulsa Community College (TCC) Student Life operates a Fuel Pantry at each campus where enrolled students can access food and hygiene products free of charge. It has been an indispensable resource to countless students over the years. However, in an unexpected turn of events, the supply began to deplete slowly. This did not go…
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…
Tulsa Community College hosts various student orientation sessions across the summer to acclimate incoming and prospective students to the TCC community and available resources. Behind these sessions is Nash McQuarters. He is the new student orientation coordinator. He has an evidently deep passion for higher education that has led him to pursue his current position….
Located at 3770 Southwest Blvd., a series of life-sized historical monuments offers a memorable and immersive experience. What started as a simple idea, backed by the collective efforts of the Southwest Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, has become a renowned attraction to both national and international tourists. The Route 66 Historical Village, as we now know it, presents…
