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Weekend Events: Bixby Barbecue And Blues, Tulsa Zoo Benefit And More
There are a ton of festivals happening in towns all over Green Country, so that means it's a great weekend to take the family and enjoy this beautiful weather. Autism Oklahoma is bringing its “Piece Walk” back to Saturday morning! The event is the largest source of funding for Autism Oklahoma and brings fun for the whole family.
Tulsa's Black Wall Street Rally hosts events to remember history
TULSA, Okla. — The Black Wall Street Rally featured live music, community resources, and even a motorcycle parade, all to ensure the community had the opportunity to learn about the area's history. Cleo Harris, the owner of Black Wall Street T-Shirts and Souvenirs, said events in Greenwood are essential.
Heart Of Route 66 Museum In Sapulpa Offers Rides In Vintage Cars
The Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum is taking visitors back in time with the opportunity to ride in a 100-year-old car. The museum is located in Sapulpa and can be spotted from W Dewey Ave. behind the world's tallest gas pump. President & Founder Richard Holmes said people from...
Tulsa Zoo Introduces Name Bands To Help Guests Identify Penguins
The Tulsa Zoo has a colony of more than 20 African penguins. With so many, it can be hard to tell them apart. "Every day we count the fish that they eat, and we need to be able to tell them apart for medical reasons," said Zoological Supervisor of the Bird Department Taylor Harris.
Dance Captain, Understudy For Tina Turner Musical Talks About The Queen Of Rock And Roll's Iconic Moves
The name Tina Turner creates a mental image of a high energy, incredible talent bringing to life songs like Proud Mary, Nutbush City Limits, What's Love Got to Do with it, and many other great hits. She was the Queen of Rock and Roll. Now her life's story is performed...
Man From Broken Arrow Helps Judge Westminster Dog Show
We've been excited to talk about the Westminster Dog Show and the Best of Show, a miniature poodle named Sage. We found out a man from Broken Arrow is actually one of the judges who helped Sage make it to the final competition. Fred Bassett is an American Kennel Club...
Local Salsa Dancer Teaches Lesson On The Porch
Local salsa dancer Marti Rickman will teach salsa dancing as part of Myriad Garden's Dancing in the Gardens event. News 9's Jordan Ryan took the Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch to her studio and hair salon, Hips and Clips, to get a preview of what she will be teaching.
Awards Contenders ‘Sugarcane’ & ‘Look Into My Eyes’ To Screen At Inaugural Tulsa Hot Doks Festival In Oklahoma
Two films expected to be in the awards hunt as the year progresses will screen in tandem at a special one-night only film festival in Tulsa, OK.'Look Into My Eyes' Looks Deep Into The Role Of Psychics: Part Telepaths, Part Empaths, And Sometimes, Pet Detectives - CPH:DOX Sugarcane, directed by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, and Look Into My Eyes, directed by Lana Wilson, will play back to back on Saturday at the inaugural Tulsa Hot Doks. The film festival is a joint undertaking by the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival in Arkansas and the Circle Cinema in Tulsa. Sugarcane, winner...
May's Fab Finds
Some hair-raising storms this May have made us fully appreciative of the beautiful and calm sunny days that we have gotten, and we want to make the most of them. What better time to get out, have some fun and make some plans. Kick off summer sipping season with a...
The Porch: Published Poets Teach Writing, Performance Class For Community Open Mic In Tulsa
A local open mic workshop taught by two published poets is addressing mental health needs in the community. The class focuses on writing and performance but also aims to empower artists with new tools to hone their craft, which organizers say can be both fulfilling and beneficial for mental health.
Tulsa Church Cooking Up Authentic Greek Food At Greek Street Drive-Thru
No need to book a trip to Greece, Tulsans can get their Greek food fix right here in the city. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is having a Greek Street Drive-Thru May 17-18 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. "We have men and women in our church that take hours...
Book Review: One Life for Another
Reviewed by Joelene Pynnonen | IBR Note: This review was written about a previous version of the book. The nuances and contradictions of the death penalty are delved into in this suspenseful legal thriller. Steve Hanson is a young up-and-coming lawyer based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and he’s been appointed a...
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