June 6, 2026

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Tatyana Nyborg

“Silver Clouds” By Andy Warhol Is Charming Avant-garde Art From The 1960s  – Review

Tulsa’s Philbrook Museum of Art presents “Silver Clouds,” an avant-garde work by Andy Warhol, a renowned icon of American pop art. The exhibition opened on Feb. 11 and will be on view until June 14, 2026.    To say that the exhibit is different hardly captures its uniqueness, because Andy Warhol was a highly unconventional artist who gained fame with his Campbell’s soup cans, Coca-Cola bottles, and paintings and prints…

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Tatyana Nyborg05 mins

TCC Art Teachers Show Their Professional Works at The Center for Creativity  – Review

In March 2026, the TCC Center for Creativity event hall, situated directly on historic Route 66, hosted the Faculty Showcase of the TCC School of Visual and Performing Arts.    TCC hired several young art teachers within the last several years after a marvelous group of very experienced professors retired.    I think it was a wonderful idea to…

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Tatyana Nyborg06 mins

Eskimo Joe’s Releases Stunning Route 66 T-shirts With 100th Anniversary Theme – Review

Oklahoma’s iconic business, Eskimo Joe’s from Stillwater, shook the market with its hilarious t-shirt designs dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Route 66, which is celebrated in 2026.  The history of Eskimo Joe’s is remarkable. In 1975, Oklahoma resident Stan Clark opened a bar, which evolved into a multimillion-dollar “full-service restaurant and clothing line that has…

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Tatyana Nyborg010 mins

Oklahoma Nature Beautifies After The Super Snowstorm Chaos – Reporter’s Notebook

During the night of Jan. 23-24, 2026, a superstorm passed through more than 20 states. It brought heavy snow, ice, and freezing rain. The South, Plains, Midwest, and Northeast geographical locations of the United States were affected.   Approximately 24,000 flights were canceled. More than 60 lives were lost because of the storm. A large number of accidents…

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Tatyana Nyborg03 mins

The World Celebrates Art Deco’s 100th Anniversary, What About Tulsa?  – Reporter’s Notebook, Part III

In the two previous columns on Art Deco, I introduced readers to events celebrating the 100th anniversary of Art Deco around the world and guided them through the Decopolis Tulsa Art Deco Museum.  But the most significant Art Deco attraction in Tulsa is architecture! Tulsa has a historic Deco District located downtown along South Boston Avenue. The Deco District landmarks include 10 buildings, according to https://www.tulsa.tours/deco-district.    These are Exchange National Bank…

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Tatyana Nyborg011 mins

Tulsa State Fair Boomed with Unusual but Delicious Food  – Reporter’s Notebook

Every year, I go to the Tulsa State Fair to take pictures and write articles. I try hard to find something new and interesting for my readers. The 2025 Tulsa State Fair surprised me with an even higher number of new and unusual food choices. Read my essay about the tasty fair dishes below.  

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Tatyana Nyborg02 mins

The World Celebrates Art Deco’s 100th Anniversary, What About Tulsa?  – Reporter’s Notebook, Part II

In the previous article on Art Deco, I was diving into the depths of events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the sophisticated art style. Those events have spread from Europe to North America, where Art Deco was a dominating trend in the 1920s-1960s.  Tulsa has a lot to offer art admirers interested in Art Deco. One…

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Tatyana Nyborg08 mins

Art Deco Fest Comes to Tulsa  

Tulsa Community College (TCC) Connection invites the public to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Art Deco. The TCC Art Deco Fest is a bright start to the winter holiday season.   The Art Deco Fest will be held at the TCC Metro Campus Student Life Commons area, Room MCSU234, 909 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, on Dec. 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.   Tatyana Nyborg, editor at the TCC…

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Tulsa’s Route 66 Merchant, The Sky Gallery, Specializes in Artistic Souvenirs and Gifts  

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…

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Tatyana Nyborg06 mins