Summer is coming soon, and that means spending more time outdoors. For many Tulsans, that includes a visit to Gathering Place. The Park is reopening in phases due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The date for Phase 1 includes opening of the trails, major pathways, skatepark, lawns, and BMX Pump Track scheduled to be available for use at the reopening. During phase one, The Lodge, Boathouse, Adventure…
In fall 2019, the Writing Center celebrated its grand reopening after being under construction for months. The employees of the center held a party with coffee, popcorn, and prizes for those who participated in the prize drawing. Jennette Royster, academic lab coordinator at the Metro Writing Center, is very excited about the updated facility. “Before,…
Elegance Dessert Bar by Guaneka Williams If you enjoy classic desserts such as apple pie, cheesecake, and pecan pie, then you’re in for a treat. Entrepreneur Guaneka Williams puts unique twists on classic American desserts. Her bakery, Elegance Dessert Bar is a new business in Tulsa. They are dedicated to providing the Tulsa area with…
Food on the Move, started by Taylor Hanson and Shar Carter in January 2015, aims to work with food and health experts to provide food to local food deserts. Food on the Move and Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma partnered to help the community by offering fruits and vegetables this past holiday season.
Tulsa Glassblowing School is a nonprofit art school, and hidden gem, in the heart of the Brady Arts District downtown. The art of glassblowing is not typical, to say the least. It involves heating glass up to 2,300 degrees in furnaces, softening it enough to be molded into another artistic creation. The nature of the…
