January 7, 2026

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Reporter’s Notebook, Part III: The World Celebrates Art Deco’s 100th Anniversary, What About Tulsa?  

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…

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Tatyana Nyborg011 mins

Reporter’s Notebook, Part II: The World Celebrates Art Deco’s 100th Anniversary, What About Tulsa? 

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…

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Tatyana Nyborg08 mins

News Analysis: Heritage in Transition: A Ceremony of Continuity for the Ugandan Community

On June 28, 2025, the Oklahoma Ugandan Association (OUA) in Tulsa experienced a long awaited and yet bittersweet transition in its esteemed leadership.   The event was like a fine tapestry, woven together by threads of gratitude, and anticipation with seams of grief oddly latching onto its beauty.   The Oklahoma Ugandan Association is the Oklahoma chapter…

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Miriam Nantumbwe09 mins

Review: Mae Baan Pop-Up: A Taste of Thailand in Tulsa 

Et Al. is a collective of chefs transforming the culinary scene in Tulsa. They host various events featuring a range of cuisines and service styles at Foolish Things Coffee.   Each member brings a unique taste and creative vision to his/her mouthwatering menus. With an exquisite global palate, Et Al. has garnered citywide attention and was a nominee for the Best New Restaurant 2023 by the James Beard Foundation.   Et Al. blends divine dishes with…

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Miriam Nantumbwe09 mins

Navigating Tulsa: How TCC Students Can Use Public Transit to Reach All Five Campuses 

TCC partners with local public transportation provider MetroLink Tulsa, allowing students to ride the bus not only to all five campuses but throughout the Tulsa area for free.  It is pretty well known that while you are studying at TCC maybe you will have to attend classes at different campuses during the semester. Each campus has its own particularities in classes:   -Metro Campus: Hosts classes in arts, computer, digital media, health…

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Samuel Perumalswamy08 mins

Lessons from the Firehouse: A Firefighter’s Passion for Teaching  

Osha Davis will be featured in a soon-to-be-released documentary titled “Fighting More Than Fires,” which will showcase the living history of Black firefighters in Tulsa. (Photo provided by Keith Daniels)  Tulsa, Okla., boasts a sprawling diverse community of all backgrounds, cultures, and so much rich history, and Tulsa Community College (TCC) is no exception.    The campus, whether it be Metro, Northeast, Southeast, or West Campus, boasts a unique local, out-of-state student and teacher body comprised of theatre actors, artists, entrepreneurs, lawyers, doctors, and people who work in self-sacrificing public service. Osha Davis is one example of a unique individual. He is…

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Quentin Wright016 mins

Review: Oklahoma City Memorial and Museum – Holding the Memory of An Enduring Community 

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…

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Samuel Perumalswamy09 mins

Art Deco Fest Comes to Tulsa  

Tulsa Community College (TCC) Connection invites the public to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Art Deco. The TCC Art Deco Fest is a bright start to the winter holiday season.   The Art Deco Fest will be held at the TCC Metro Campus Student Life Commons area, Room MCSU234, 909 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, on Dec. 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.   Tatyana Nyborg, editor at the TCC…

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Tatyana Nyborg04 mins

Review: Sofar Sessions: Reimagining the Live Event Experience 

Sofar Sounds started with a burning question: “How can we preserve the magic of live shows that is often ruined by overcrowded venues and production errors?”   The solution was to create an intimate space that gave artists and audiences an opportunity to connect on a much deeper level. What started as eight people gathered in the living room in 2009 has garnered a worldwide audience and…

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Miriam Nantumbwe07 mins