The spirit of Woody Guthrie was alive on Sept. 25, 2024, when the Oklahoma native, folk-songwriter, and activist was honored at Tulsa’s celebrated Cain’s Ballroom by an award and ceremony in his name. The Woody Guthrie Prize represents someone who shares similar values to Guthrie that he held during his lifetime. This year’s Woody Guthrie…
In a world where misinformation spreads faster than the truth, a documentary, “Trust Me – How Do You Know What To Believe,” asks a tough question: Who can we really trust online? The feature-length feature dives into the problems of media consumption, credibility, and how easily the public is polarized by what it sees and…
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”…
One of the Longest Running Shows in Off Broadway History Tulsa Community College Theatre presents “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding” at the Southeast Campus PACE Studio Theatre, Nov. 14-17. Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding is one of the longest running shows in Off Broadway history. The play is a delightful evening that gives new meaning to the…
A musical about the legendary Michael Jackson will have you ready to dance and enjoy his timeless hits. The highly anticipated multiple Tony Award-winning “MJ: The Musical” is on its way to Tulsa. From Oct. 15-20, the Broadway-produced smash hit will appear at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. 2nd St. This exciting journey…
It is 7:30 am on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, and I am loading up my stepdad’s SUV with tailgating items to head to the University of Tulsa for a game against Oklahoma State University’ football team. We made a quick stop at Quik Trip for ice, water, and Gatorade, then we were off on our…
Casey Rocket was nothing short of a fourth quarter comeback with seconds on the clock. Quick, poised and “in the pocket” during his sets recently at the Blue Whale Comedy Festival. The nationally renowned comedian walked out on the stage doing his famous crab walk before gracing the people at a sold-out show in Bob’s…
Juneteenth, sponsored by Tulsa Juneteenth and the Tulsa community, was celebrated June 13-15. The annual event features music, arts and crafts, and food. Held in the Greenwood district, the regional event attracts tens of thousands of individuals from in, around, and outside of the city. The event’s significance this year was to recognize the day…
Tony Exum Jr. is a talented musician with strong knowledge of contemporary jazz, R&B, and Funk, with smooth but rocking instrumentals. He gained international recognition in 2019 for his single, “My Name’s Tony,” hitting Smooth Jazz Network for 12 weeks. Exum, who recently performed at the International Jazz Fest, responded to questions during his visit…
Television and Film Actor of ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Insecure,’ and ‘The Game’ Actor Jay Ellis will celebrate his new book, “Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?: Adventures in Boyhood” in Tulsa on Aug. 5. Magic City Books and Booker T. Washington High School are hosting Ellis for a book signing at the…
