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…
The fountain at Swan Lake Park, silent for nearly a quarter-century, is operational once more following a $2.2 million city-funded restoration completed in late 2024. The historic Swan Lake district is located between 15th Street to the north, Utica Street to the east, 21st Street to the south, and Peoria Avenue to the west. The…
In the two previous columns on Art Deco, I introduced readers to events celebrating the 100th anniversary of Art Deco around the world and guided them through the Decopolis Tulsa Art Deco Museum. But the most significant Art Deco attraction in Tulsa is architecture! Tulsa has a historic Deco District located downtown along South Boston Avenue. The Deco District landmarks include 10 buildings, according to https://www.tulsa.tours/deco-district. These are Exchange National Bank…
In the previous article on Art Deco, I was diving into the depths of events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the sophisticated art style. Those events have spread from Europe to North America, where Art Deco was a dominating trend in the 1920s-1960s. Tulsa has a lot to offer art admirers interested in Art Deco. One…
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…
The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection, The New York Public Library. Stages in the design for the Chrysler building, page [525] Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/a6675350-a066-0130-c348-58d385a7b928
Every city holds its secrets, unique places, old legends, and events that will forever remain within its walls. At first sight, Tulsa may seem like a quiet little town, but if you look a bit deeper, it will show another side, where oil barons and jazz musicians lived side by side, and stunning architectural works…
Located at 3770 Southwest Blvd., a series of life-sized historical monuments offers a memorable and immersive experience. What started as a simple idea, backed by the collective efforts of the Southwest Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, has become a renowned attraction to both national and international tourists. The Route 66 Historical Village, as we now know it, presents…
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…
Dr. Claudia Prado-Meza, a scholar specializing in gender, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development, participated in Tulsa Community College’s International Scholar Series. Her research explores how gender, context, and community intersect in shaping women’s business experiences, particularly in Mexico and Latin America. In an interview with the TCC Connection, Dr. Prado-Meza, a professor of economics at the…
