If you have never kicked a ball, never watched a match, and could not tell a corner kick from a coffee break, you are not alone. Soccer is the world’s most popular sport, and right now it is having a major moment in Tulsa.
Tokyo, OK, is returning to Tulsa for its 17th year. More than 2,000 participants are expected to attend this year’s event. Over the past decade, the growth of anime and manga has been evident. Especially during and after COVID-19, the rising popularity of Japanese animation has grown immensely. According to an article by…
Tulsa International Mayfest began in 1973 as Jubilee ’73, organized by the Tulsa Junior League to mark its 50th anniversary. From 1974 to 1977, it was known as Festival ’74 through Festival ’77, under the leadership of the Tulsa Arts and Humanities Council and Downtown Tulsa Unlimited. In 1978, it became Tulsa International Mayfest…
Nestled near Miami’s Main Street, Otter Cove, 232 S. Main St., is a restaurant that carries layers of history. The building was originally a Texaco Gas Service Station. It was operated by the late Earl Sandmire, who began operating the Texas Oil Co. station in 1928. Sandmire ran the station for 40 years. About two…
The Tulsa Irish Fest is a vibrant celebration of Irish culture and heritage that has been delighting the community since 2018. This year’s event will be held March 7-9 at Dreamkeepers Park at 18th and Boulder. Donald Burdick founded the festival, and it has quickly become a beloved annual tradition. It draws visitors from across…
TCC Theatre will be presenting The Rubber Chicken Factory Improvisational Comedy Show at the Tulsa Community College Southeast Campus PACE Studio Theatre on Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. The free event with limited seating has been entertaining audiences since 1995. The comedy troupe will be performing with live audience participation improvisational and “on the spot”…
Many homeowners struggle to find flowers, which are easy to grow in their yards. I accidentally discovered that zinnia seeds sold at every supermarket for a few dollars are the best solution for lawn and garden decorating. Usually, the packs of zinnias come in different colors: orange, pale or bright pink, and yellow. Zinnias are…
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,…
What is your title with TCC? I am an Associate Professor of English. How long have you worked at TCC? I have worked at TCC full-time for 14 years. If you include my time as an adjunct, that goes up to 16 years. What is your degree (s)? I have a bachelor’s degree in English…
Physical and mental health is important, but do we talk about it in teens? Or even the LGBTQ+ youth? Your teenage years (ages 13-18) are the average time to come out as part of the community. On average, 82% of LGBTQ youth have come out to at least one of their family members, over half…
