May 29, 2026

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

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

Tulsa State Fair Boomed with Unusual but Delicious Food  – Reporter’s Notebook

Every year, I go to the Tulsa State Fair to take pictures and write articles. I try hard to find something new and interesting for my readers. The 2025 Tulsa State Fair surprised me with an even higher number of new and unusual food choices. Read my essay about the tasty fair dishes below.  

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Tatyana Nyborg02 mins

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

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

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

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

“Ragtime” in Greenwood: Echoes of a Dream Deferred  – Review

“Ragtime: The Musical,” based on the novel “Ragtime” by Terrence McNally, debuted at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center (TPAC) from Aug. 8–24. The production marked TPAC’s second self-produced show since “Fiddler on the Roof” in 2024.  Set in the turbulent melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York City, “Ragtime” intertwines three distinctly American stories: that of a stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant, and…

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Quentin Wright06 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

The WATT Festival Showcases Original Student-Written Productions, Dec. 5-7

Tulsa Community College Theatre announces The WATT Festival, a celebration of original student-written works in the Studio Theatre at the VanTrease Performing Arts Center at the Southeast Campus, 10300 E. 81st St., Dec. 5-7. Admission is free and open to the public. The WATT Festival, an acronym for Writers Alternative Trail Theatre, is an annual festival…

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TCC Theatre Department07 mins

FC Tulsa Hosts USL Championship Finals – What You Need to Know 

FC Tulsa will be facing Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC at the ONEOK Field in Tulsa, Okla. on Sat., Nov. 22 at 11 a.m., gates open at 9:30 a.m.  Both teams, as the Western and Eastern Champions, respectively, will go head-to-head to claim its first USL national title.   Follow along to prepare for this historical game.  Plan Ahead, Arrive Early  Parking: Be there early, not only so you can get a good seat, but also…

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Chrys Melissinos06 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