“Social Distortion is a punk rock band born in the late 1970s. The band debuted in Fullerton, Calif. and is playing a gig at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa on Aug. 6.” Social Distortion is a punk rock band born in the late 1970s. The band debuted in Fullerton, Calif. and is playing a gig at […]
Freak Juice and HR bring the soul at The Shrine
On April 28, the music groups Freak Juice and former singer of the popular punk band Bad Brains, HR, put on a show at The Shrine in Tulsa. The rhythms of Rastafarian and funk music kept the audience entertained and dancing throughout the night. Also, the genre of music performed included a funky rhythm with […]
Review: “Fun,” “Fabulous,” Beautiful,” and “Teamwork” describe Kinky Boots: The Musical
These boots are made for walking! More like these Kinky boots are made for walking! I know a lot of people have seen someone walk in heels, but have you seen someone do dance choreography in heels before, other than Beyonce? Well, the audience was in luck because they were shown wonderful choreography, singing, and […]
Review: “Peace, Love, and Rock & Roll” Concert
As the fall semester comes to a close and the holidays approach, music classes and ensembles are holding concerts to display their musical talents. The first of these was the Tulsa Community College’s Chamber Orchestra and Concert Choir performance, which was held on Oct. 13. The orchestra and choir held a rehearsal right before the […]
Nosferatu Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary
See A Classic Reborn on Halloween at the Circle Cinema As one of the most well-known silent films (of which only 25% still exist), and the first vampire film ever made, F.W. Marnau’s “Nosferatu” remains a cornerstone of horror cinema. People were shocked. It proved to be an inspiration for the burgeoning German Expressionist era, […]
Here Comes the Symphony!
If you are a college student, you might think going to the symphony is not for you. But that could not be farther from the truth. The members of Tulsa Community College’s Signature Symphony excel at playing both instrumental orchestral music and contemporary, well-known songs. Their new season began Oct. 1 with the concert “Rachmaninoff […]
Tulsa kicked it “Old School” on 918 Day
“Hip-Hop 918: Kickin’ It Old School” held the second year of the festival following the inaugural event in 2019. The musical celebration, originally held in the spring, was moved to Sept. 18, also known as “918 Day” in Tulsa. This year’s performances included Steph Simon (World Culture Music Fest), Monie Love, The Sugarhill Gang, and […]
Sing It Again, Tulsa: The Return of Tulsa Sings!
Like many things that the COVID-19 pandemic put on hold, the annual “Tulsa Sings!” competition is coming back this year! So whether you are interested in entering the competition or know someone who might be, here is the information you need to know about “Tulsa Sings!” This will be the fourth year for the competition. […]
Review: “Shrek the Musical” brings laughs, message of hope
If you are reading this, I’m going to assume you know who Shrek is. But have you heard him sing? That is what audience members were treated to at performances of “Shrek the Musical” put on by CRAFT Productions of Oklahoma at Tulsa Community College’s VanTrease Performing Arts Center for Education (PACE). The show ran […]
Review: “4th on the 3rd” concert lifts spirits with a variety of music
When someone asks what kind of music I listen to, I often respond with, “various artists.” I like to listen to songs from a mix of different performers and genres – classic rock, country, contemporary Christian, pop, ‘80s music, movie soundtracks, and songs from musicals all make it onto my playlist. This sense of variety […]