A Vibrant Contest Awes with Beauty The Oklahoma Pastel Society held its annual brightly colored pastel art exhibition at a reception, where members displayed their artwork at the Tulsa Community College’s McKeon Center for Creativity. The contest was judged on “creativity, originality, composition, color, value, shape/form perspective, and how did the subject communicate meaning to […]
Reporter’s Notebook: TCC’s 2024 Student Art Exhibition Was a Discovery of New Names in Art (Juror’s Choice)
The annual student art exhibition presented unexpected art produced by Tulsa Community College (TCC) students. In this essay, Tatyana Nyborg, TCC Connection editor, highlights the jurors ‘choices for the most remarkable student artworks displayed at the exhibit this year. Two artists from Seattle judged the TCC student artworks in 2024. The judges were Julie Alpert, […]
Reporter’s Notebook: TCC’s 2024 Student Art Exhibition was a discovery of new names in art (Reviewer’s Choice)
The annual student art exhibition presented unexpected art produced by Tulsa Community College (TCC) students. In this essay, Tatyana Nyborg, TCC Connection editor, highlights her choices for the most interesting student artworks displayed at the exhibit this year. Victoria McGoffin surprised the exhibit guests with her sculpture “To Heap.” The sculpture is made from cement, […]
Movie Review: “The Killer”
The films of David Fincher (going back to “Alien 3”) invariably, undeniably belong to his vision, and they’re almost always iconic, in some way—no matter the genre shift. Between his groundbreaking ‘90s work with “Fight Club” or “Se7en”, to later masterpieces like “Zodiac” and “The Social Network,” you begin to see how the arc of […]
Review: Philbrook offers some sunshine with ‘Art in Bloom’ Review
During the first weekend of April, Philbrook Museum sponsored “Art in Bloom.” The three-day event was filled with wonder and exploration. The beauty of nature and flowers were shown, with some displays having deep meanings and backstories. The exhibits were inspired by the architecture and art of the museum. Local exhibitors who created floral arrangements […]
Theatre Department announces Children’s Summer Theatre Camp
The Theatre Department at Tulsa Community College will be performing its play, “The Cat in the Hat” by Dr. Seuss, as part of its Children’s Summer Theatre Camp at the VanTrease Performing Arts Center for Education (PACE) Studio Theatre, 10300 E. 81st St., June 13-15. The department’s production will be directed by Mark Frank […]
Review: Slow Cozy Keeps Mayfest Dancing and Moving
Mayfest in downtown Tulsa was in full swing and so were the seasonal festivities on the celebration’s 52nd anniversary. From end to end of the festival and decorating the Tulsa Arts District were murals and paintings. If you were looking for a chance to get out of the house and support local artists, Mayfest provided […]
Preview: Award-winning, All-time Favorite Musical: ‘My Fair Lady’ now in Tulsa
A touring classical masterpiece is on its destination to Tulsa. With its captivating and moving storyline, you will forget all your worries and sing and dance along with the actors. ‘My Fair Lady’ is a beautiful story accompanied by the most magnificent songs that celebrate transformation and growth of one’s soul. Multiple award-winning ‘My Fair […]
Signature Symphony’s future can be found by looking at its past year
This past year was a busy one for the TCC Signature Symphony. And there are many fun events coming up in 2024. But of course, the cliché is true – in order to look forward, we must first look back. With that in mind, here are some memorable Signature Symphony events from 2023. Top of […]
‘Sister Act, A Divine Musical Comedy’ opens Feb. 29
Tulsa Community College Theatre and Music Departments will present “Sister Act, A Divine Musical Comedy” on Feb. 29 – March 3 (Feb. 29 – March 2, 8 p.m.; March 3, 2 p.m.) at the PACE Studio Theatre on the campus of Tulsa Community College Southeast, 10300 E. 81st. St. “Sister Act, A Divine Musical Comedy” is written […]