The Theatre Department will be presenting “Meteor Shower” by Steve Martin on Feb. 26-March 1. Director Mark Frank calls the play “a sharp and surprising comedy by Steve Martin (that will) light up the stage at the PACE Studio Theatre on the Southeast Campus of Tulsa Community College.” Set in an Ojai backyard beneath a…
Route 66, otherwise known as U. S. Highway 66, is something more than a strip of asphalt. It is a cultural icon ingrained in the American narrative. Conceived in the early years of the 20th century, this fabled road connected Chicago to Santa Monica and symbolized movement, the American Dream, and the vast extent of…
Where the movies are played, nostalgic memories have been made on Route 66 at the Admiral Twin Drive-In in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The theater is known to be a legendary part of Route 66, holding American sentimentality and a piece of history on the Mother Road. For a little over 74 years, Admiral Twin has allowed people to go back in time, smell popcorn, hear the…
The audience clapped and cheered, and Wes Studi smiled as he watched from his seat. He watched as Tulsa Community College students and faculty unveiled a six-by-five-foot portrait of his face. The artwork depicted his 2019 Academy Award win. It was the moment he became the first Native American actor to receive an Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award. This unveiling was the climax of a multi-semester project. The project’s goal…
The Outsiders Museum, located in Tulsa Okla., is a very popular tourist attraction along Route 66. The house was bought by hip-hop artist, Danny Boy O’Connor, who is a big fan of the book and movie. On Aug. 9, 2019, the museum officially opened with actor C. Thomas Howell in attendance. The Experience I visited…
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…
“Ragtime: The Musical,” based on the novel “Ragtime” by Terrence McNally, debuted at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center (TPAC) from Aug. 8–24. The production marked TPAC’s second self-produced show since “Fiddler on the Roof” in 2024. Set in the turbulent melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York City, “Ragtime” intertwines three distinctly American stories: that of a stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant, and…
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…
The Memorial Museum, located in Oklahoma City, is a destination every Oklahoman should visit – and it is worth the 90-minute trip from Tulsa to get there and learn about how Oklahomans are supportive, united, and persistent. It teaches us how we can give new significance to the tragedies that occur in our lives, and how being surrounded by selfless people can help us overcome various challenging events. The…
FC Tulsa will be facing Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC at the ONEOK Field in Tulsa, Okla. on Sat., Nov. 22 at 11 a.m., gates open at 9:30 a.m. Both teams, as the Western and Eastern Champions, respectively, will go head-to-head to claim its first USL national title. Follow along to prepare for this historical game. Plan Ahead, Arrive Early Parking: Be there early, not only so you can get a good seat, but also…
