Category: Local
Animal advocacy group contacts elected officials to support its agenda
Members of the Animal Awareness Project of Oklahoma (AAPO) came together in protest of the Shriner’s Circus on Feb. 29. The protest was held from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tulsa Expo Center. Dozens of protestors lined the entrance of the Expo Center and promoted the safety and welfare of exotic animals. Car…
Review: The Tulsa Punk Rock Flea Market celebrated seven years in December 2019
The Tulsa Punk Rock Flea Market, organized by Tony and Michelle Cozzaglio, began in 2013. The Cozzaglio duo are also responsible for the punk street festival FYWROK, but the two have a mission to accomplish in Tulsa. Their mission is to bring the people of Tulsa’s punk rock community together and give an outlet to…
The Writing Center becomes more comfortable after the renovation
In fall 2019, the Writing Center celebrated its grand reopening after being under construction for months. The employees of the center held a party with coffee, popcorn, and prizes for those who participated in the prize drawing. Jennette Royster, academic lab coordinator at the Metro Writing Center, is very excited about the updated facility. “Before,…
Tulsa State Fair wrap-up
The Tulsa State Fair is a yearly tradition for Tulsa. It was held in the Expo Square Fairgrounds for two weeks from late Oct. 1-11. This fair was especially impressive drawing an estimated 1,040,000 attendees, according to the Tulsa State Fair infograph at https://www.tulsastatefair.com/ Chief Operating Officer for the Expo Square, Amanda Blair said that…
Tulsa American Film Festival Short Film Review
For the past five years, Tulsa has hosted a wondrous exhibit of film. From short-film to classic film to music videos, the Tulsa American Film Festival showcases an array of the amazing artwork created by talented filmmakers. This year marks five years since the festival’s start. The festival stretched over five days, beginning on Oct….
Tulsa’s Small Businesses: Six Places to Visit this Holiday Season
Elegance Dessert Bar by Guaneka Williams If you enjoy classic desserts such as apple pie, cheesecake, and pecan pie, then you’re in for a treat. Entrepreneur Guaneka Williams puts unique twists on classic American desserts. Her bakery, Elegance Dessert Bar is a new business in Tulsa. They are dedicated to providing the Tulsa area with…
Tulsa Pagan Pride Fest welcomes Tulsans to celebrate Paganism.
This October’s Tulsa Pagan Pride Day, or TPPD, was held at Veteran’s Park from 9:00am to 6:00pm. This year was the biggest celebration to date with between 900-1,000 people in attendance by 3:00pm. According to event organizer, Renee Walker, TPPD began as a simple picnic of fifty people at Whiteside Park. It was hosted by…
“Shadow of Time” exhibit delights at Philbrook
Philbrook Art Museum welcomed artist Anila Quayyum Agha and her “Shadow of Time” installation to its main level on November 10th. The main installment of “Shadow of Time” is on display in the Helmerich Gallery and include Anila’s immersive award-winning piece “Intersections” and seven paper pieces. Agha also has two of her works in other…
