Preview: A Musical Masterpiece ‘Wicked’ is Returning to Tulsa to Excite Fans and Bring its Magic

‘Wicked’ – A Musical Performance You Will Not Want to Miss!Internationally known and adored touring Broadway musical ‘Wicked’ is coming to Tulsa and is bringing all the magic, music, and enthusiasm. This beautiful masterpiece presented by Celebrity Attractions is set to enchant you with its unforgettable performance. According to the renowned entertainment publication Variety, ‘Wicked’ is a “Cultural Phenomenon”. ‘Wicked’ will be back at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. 2nd St.,…

Review: Canadian Artist Writes an Astonishing Book on Russian Folk Art of Zhostovo  

 Despite the cold relationship between the United States and Russian governments, the cultural exchange between the countries never stopped. One of the bright contributions to the process of mutual understanding was the how-to-book, “Decorative Painting Zhostovo Style,” by Heather Redick, a Canadian artist.    The book was published by North Light Books in Cincinnati, Ohio, in…

TCC Theatre Presents Auditions for ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’, Nov. 18-19

Tulsa Community College will be holding auditions for the Tony-winning ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ in the PACE Studio Theatre at Tulsa Community College Southeast Campus on Nov. 18-19 at 7 p.m. The audition will be casting 12-20 actors of all genders and is open to the college and surrounding communities. Rehearsals will start Jan. 13,…

Review: Oklahoma Pastel Society Hosts Annual Exhibition  

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…

Stella Atoms Statue Unveiled on Historic Route 66   

Route 66 Monument Adds Another Layer of History  Meadow Gold Mack, a Route 66 roadside store that offers interstate related merchandise, such as T-shirts and music, held the unveiling of the newly built 19-foot-tall statue of Stella Atoms, the cosmic cowgirl, on June 28. Stella Atoms stands next to the 21-foot-tall statue Buck Atoms, now…

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,…

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…