October 27, 2026

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Get to Know the Mother Road Market! – Review

I had been hearing about this place downtown that was sort of a food court of up-and-coming restaurants in Tulsa. It had a catchy name, The Mother Road Market.   When given this assignment, I realized it was positioned on Route 66. Also known as the Mother Road and as a market is (by definition) a gathering of people for the purchase…

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Lyric Koehn07 mins

Heritage in Motion: How Nigerians in Tulsa Keep Their Culture Alive – Review

On Oct. 1, 1960, Nigeria declared its independence, joining the sovereign states of the world. This day stands as a testament to Nigeria’s resistance and the unyielding spirit of a people determined to shape their own destiny.   Decades later, for Nigerians both in Nigeria and in the diaspora, Oct. 1 every year remains a day to hold dear to their hearts and cherish because of what it represents.  Nigeria is home…

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Osahon Igharo Minister011 mins

Cyrus Avery: The Visionary Behind America’s Mother Road 

Before Route 66 became America’s most iconic highway, it began as nothing more than an idea – one that required vision, determination, and someone willing to bring it to life. That person was Cyrus Stevens Avery, a Tulsa businessman and public servant whose efforts helped shape not just a roadway, but a lasting piece of American identity. Known today as…

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Jesse Steen07 mins

Discover a New Hobby with the ‘I Can’t’ Workshop 

Don’t forget to register next time!  Throughout all of January and even a little March, Tulsans learned to feel the rhythm of music, took dance classes, created interesting handmade crafts, drew, and even explored acting, and it was all together with the “I Can’t” workshops for FREE.   “I Can’t” workshops are an already long-standing project that burst into life in Tulsa, offering all city residents an opportunity to learn something new, challenge themselves, explore their creative abilities, meet new and…

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Jana Mulukina09 mins

Theatre Department to Present ‘Meteor Shower’ by Steve Martin

The Theatre Department will be presenting “Meteor Shower” by Steve Martin on Feb. 26-March 1. Director Mark Frank calls the play “a sharp and surprising comedy by Steve Martin (that will) light up the stage at the PACE Studio Theatre on the Southeast Campus of Tulsa Community College.” Set in an Ojai backyard beneath a…

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TCC Theatre Department05 mins

The History of Route 66: Road Fest 

Route 66, otherwise known as U. S. Highway 66, is something more than a strip of asphalt. It is a cultural icon ingrained in the American narrative.   Conceived in the early years of the 20th century, this fabled road connected Chicago to Santa Monica and symbolized movement, the American Dream, and the vast extent of…

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Caitlyn Hilow08 mins

Sam Combs’ Quiet Work: Building Spaces, Systems, and Pathways for Student Success at TCC

Behind the scenes, the former Tulsa Community College Board of Regents member Sam Combs III likes the kind of work most students never notice. “If we’re doing our job right,” he said during a recent interview with the TCC Connection, “you feel our impact, but you don’t necessarily see us.” Over nine years as a…

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Chrys Melissinos010 mins

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