Art exhibitions run the gamut this month.
In Tulsa, make sure to catch Champagne & Chocolate at Living Arts before its run ends on March 16. The show features 46 artists and more than 100 works, with mediums ranging from paint to woodwork.
108 Contemporary’s March exhibition Cynthia Marcoux: Beaded Memories runs until March 24. The exhibition showcases a collection of...
It’s March! Spring is almost here and will last approximately twenty minutes before the sweltering heat of summer makes another early appearance. However, there’s always a cool, air-conditioned movie theater calling your name this and every month, with exciting new films to see.
Starting the month strong, we have Dune: Part II. A sequel to the highly successful and well...
“Combating racism is closely tied to combating misinformation,” says Raymond Doswell, Ed.D., the executive director of Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street History Center in Tulsa. “Everyone must start with the truth about the past and the present, regarding how race matters penetrate our society.”
Oklahoma’s narrative and history as it relates to Black communities has been tumultuous from the onset....
Tailoring is much more than seams, stitches and alterations. It’s also threading together fashion and functionality, appreciating apparel and helping customers find a fit that flatters.
Shaelynn Haning, owner of Tallgrass Tailor in Tulsa, says another perk of the profession is seeing the excitement from customers after alterations are made.
“You can see the visible change in them, in the way...
Thousands of scientific and academic studies have shown that music education improves academic achievement, builds communication skills, develops teamwork and increases engagement in school.
However, these music programs are often very competitive, and tough to get into, says Scott Hillock, head director for the Trojan Pride Marching Band at Jenks High School.
“Marching bands are a big deal,” says Hillock. “They...
Pom dancers across various institutions and teams share a common dedication to their craft, showcasing their talents at events while managing the intricate balance between rigorous practices and academic commitments.
One might wonder about the sheer dedication required to be part of a dynamic dance squad. According to Beki Jackson, OSU spirit coordinator and pom coach, each member of OSU...
If you were looking for a place to go on a crime spree during the end of the 1800’s all the way through the Great Depression, Oklahoma was the place to be. After all, you certainly wouldn’t have been alone.
Oklahoma – and before statehood, Indian and Oklahoma Territories – held onto its wild and remote reputation for longer than...
Sketch theater – like Saturday Night Live – and improvisational comedy continue to draw both audience members to their seats and brave souls to the stage. Whichever avenue you choose, Oklahomans have plenty of choices.
OKC Improv, in the heart of the Plaza District, has shows every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
“It’s a ton of fun; no...
The performance art of opera has a commanding presence in both Tulsa and Oklahoma City, but what exactly does it take to become an expert in the field?
Education
The vast majority of opera singers have a bachelor’s degree in music, with many opting to get a master’s, too.
“Music majors take individual voice lessons weekly, take courses in music theory and...
A study conducted by the World Population Review for 2023 paints a distressing picture regarding the prevalence of domestic abuse in Oklahoma, revealing that 49.1% of women and 40.7% of men in the state have either experienced or are presently facing domestic abuse. This figure surpasses rates in any other state.
In Oklahoma, the fight against domestic violence requires a...
