TCC Connection hosts Mayoral Forum: Meet The Mayoral Candidates at the Metro  

The Tulsa Community College gathered on Oct. 28 to greet and meet the candidates for the City of Tulsa’s mayoral office. The event, held at the Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity, featured County Commissioner Karen Keith and St. Rep. Monroe Nichols. Local professional and student journalists and other members of the college community, including…

Review: Starlight Jazz Orchestra Kicks Off Summer Series with ‘A Certain Kind of Swing

Imagine this: A group of individuals from different ages and walks of life come together to play some of the most beautiful pieces in jazz music for an audience as unique as the performers themselves.   The Starlight Jazz Orchestra celebrated its 78th session of free concerts, kicking off the first of their eight summer…

Review: Philbrook offers some sunshine with ‘Art in Bloom’ Review

During the first weekend of April, Philbrook Museum sponsored “Art in Bloom.” The three-day event was filled with wonder and exploration. The beauty of nature and flowers were shown, with some displays having deep meanings and backstories.   The exhibits were inspired by the architecture and art of the museum. Local exhibitors who created floral arrangements…

Hollywood actor and OU graduate shares tips on acting

On April 10 at the Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity, renowned on-screen actor Cody Mayo (who starred in Marvel’s “Runaways,” and ABC’s (formerly on FOX) “911”) presented us with a how-to crash course on acting. Audience members were used as volunteers in an exciting opportunity to express themselves and learn how to project themselves…

A local farm is producing a well-known perennial plant, lavender – More than just a beautiful flower 

Lavender scent is widely available these days; you can find it in candles, soaps, colognes, lotions, detergents, and cleaning products, among other items.   In the United States, lavender essential oil is most popular and the most often utilized for skin treatment and other uses. For example, another use of lavender can be seen in the…

Preview: Award-winning, All-time Favorite Musical: ‘My Fair Lady’ now in Tulsa 

A touring classical masterpiece is on its destination to Tulsa. With its captivating and moving storyline, you will forget all your worries and sing and dance along with the actors.  ‘My Fair Lady’ is a beautiful story accompanied by the most magnificent songs that celebrate transformation and growth of one’s soul. Multiple award-winning ‘My Fair…