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Chandler Park splash pad closures sparks frustration
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Chandler Park splash pad is a great place for families to get together and beat the summer heat but when bodily fluids contaminate the water, they are forced to shut down. “The splash park does have to close down after there is an accident...
This Week in Sapulpa History: Yale Theatre
Rachel Whitney, Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum. The Turkish & Greek immigrant family of James & Alexandria Zartaludes came to the United States with dreams of business and family. They lived at 525 S Oklahoma St and the Zartaludes begun purchasing theaters. James’ first theater job was at the ticket booth and sweeping the theater of Yale Nickelodeon in 1913. James went on to open, own, operate, and manage the Yale, State, Victorian (later Criterion), and then the Tee Pee Drive-In Theaters by the time he retired in October 1954.
Slate Sourdough opens in downtown Tulsa
A new bakery downtown is offering Tulsans freshly baked bread. Slate Sourdough at 11 Reconciliation Way is an extension of Sourdough Tulsa, a local movement promoting the benefits of sourdough bread. Sourdough Tulsa has gained over four thousand Instagram followers through workshops, recipes, and a bread subscription service. Co-founder Lawrence...
Jefferson Starship celebrates its 50-year legacy in Tulsa Nov. 23
TULSA – Jefferson Starship, renowned as “the road-conquering heroes,” will ignite the stage, singing their epic catalog of rock classics at the Hard Rock Live stage inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa on Nov. 23. Tickets start at $29.50 and go on sale July 26. Best...
Free canine medical services help vulnerable Tulsans
The Tulsa Day Center and the Tulsa Humane Society teamed up Tuesday to offer vaccinations and neutering or spaying for dogs. The program was free of charge and aimed at Tulsa’s homeless population. Kellie Wilson, a program coordinator with the Day Center, said serving pets is a significant part...
Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum offering vintage car rides
SAPULPA, Okla. — The Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum is once again offering vintage car rides every Sunday this summer. “I don’t know of anybody that’s offering rides in their antique cars,” Executive Director Lina Holmes said. “This is a unique experience because the cars belong to someone here and you get to come into the museum too.”
Tulsa Street Musician Finds Joy, Sobriety Through Music
If you've ever run errands at the shopping outlet at 21st and Yale, you might have heard some music as you walked into Target or parked at Reasors. Every day, in extreme heat, cold, or rain, Darin Rohrer can be found in this Target parking lot always with his guitar.
Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises Announces $100M Capital Investment to Construct Coweta Casino Hotel
TULSA, OKLA (July 26, 2024) — Leaders from the Muscogee Nation and Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises announced today a. $100 million capital investment to build the Coweta Casino Hotel on 17 acres at the southeast corner of East 131st Street South and State Highway 51 in Coweta, Okla. The project will break ground in September 2024 and open in Spring 2026. The Coweta Casino Hotel will create 250 new jobs in the greater Tulsa region.
Musicians To Assemble For Tulsa's First Swim Meet: A Live Vinyl Recording Event
Tulsa FMAC and Sunset Club Records are partnering to close out Tulsa Music Month with a big event. Swim Meet is a free event with networking and a live vinyl recording. Musicians are invited to join together at the Chimera Cafe on July 27 to celebrate Tulsa music. Featured bands include; Winston Churchbus, Along Came Paully, Dead Shakes, Damion Shade, Fabulous Minx, Hector, and the Hexed.
From Stray To Star: Latch The Cat Inspires Community Fundraiser & Latch Fest 2024
In 2021 a stray gray and white cat strolled into the Whittier Bar won the hearts of regulars and became the community bar cat named Latch. Latch the Cat inspired Bradley Metcalf and Laura Voth to launch a fundraiser called "Latch Fest" to support T-Town TNR an organization that humanely works to reduce Tulsa’s cat population. The organizers and another bar cat called Murder Face dropped by the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch to tell us all about Latch Fest 2024.
For the Love of the Horse: A Non Pro’s Perspective
Our Mars Hackamore Classic event coverage is brought to you by Bimeda, makers of Equimax and Polyglycan. When Bo Tilton went to the Idaho Futurity in 2022 to buy her first cow horse, she didn’t expect to come home with Outreygous Diamond. Tilton tried out a variety of non-pro friendly horses, but when she swung a leg over “Carrie”, she knew she’d found the one. Now, the pair has a big win under their belt at the 2024 Mars Hackamore Classic, taking home the Limited Non Pro Boxing Spectacular Championship. But this team didn’t always have the easiest road. And with only a year of showing reined cow horse under her belt, Tilton talks lessons she’s learned along the way.
Jenks Book Mobile Helping Kids Read Over The Summer
Some kids groan when they see that summer reading list. But Jenks Public Schools Foundation, a non-profit, is trying to make reading not only more exciting but accessible. The Trojan ‘Read the Way’ Bookmobile meets kids where they are. With each bus stop, its encouraging children to put the technology away and pick up a book instead.
Show Review: Bowling For Soup, Keep Flying, and Eternal Boy at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, OK
“There’s 104 days of summer vacation till school comes along just to end it. So, the annual problem for our generation is finding a good way to spend it. Like maybe….” seeing Bowling For Soup if you were in Tulsa on July 20. The Wichita Falls band...
New Barre Classes Added To Fitness On The Green
A new type of workout has been added to the lineup of free Fitness on the Green classes in downtown Tulsa. Barre classes are held every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. inside Fly Loft at 117 N Boston Ave. The class is lead by Tess Mack, who has been a group...
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