Abby Kurin
Leo, 30
Director of Film, Music, Arts & Culture for VisitTulsa
Run into me at: Anywhere in the Brady Arts District: Whether it be a coffee shop, restaurant, bar or venue, that’s usually where you’ll find me.
Interests: Spending time with family and friends, checking out a new restaurant, attending concerts, seeing films and traveling
Claim to fame: I rap for friends’ birthdays. Creative voicemails are so much better!
Best thing about being single: No fighting over the remote
Relationship deal-breaker: Those without a sense of humor need not apply.
Favorite food: Don’t slow your roll, Yokozuna. I love everything on their menu. Oh, and most definitely Thai food.
Favorite first date idea: A fun dinner with an activity – seeing a band or checking out a new exhibit at a gallery or museum
Favorite vacation spot: Santa Fe is a yearly favorite.
Favorite thing about Tulsa: It’s a beautiful city, with tons of creative talent. I see movement constantly, so it’s fun to watch it continue to grow.
Five words that sum up your dating life: It’s adventure, that’s for sure.
Elsie Paola Urueta
Libra, 29
Founder and Head of School of Tulsa Honor Academy
Run into me at: The Phoenix or Chimera
Interests: Creating educational equity for underserved students is my passion and my life. I’m also a very passionate sports fan: I’m all about college football (Boomer Sooner), the Thunder and the Mexican and U.S. men’s soccer teams.
Claim to fame: I founded Tulsa Honor Academy, a free college preparatory charter school for students in East Tulsa. Also, I make a mean salsa.
Relationship deal-breaker: You have to be able to put up with my sports-fanatic madness. Actually, you just have to keep up with me.
Favorite food: My mom’s homemade Mexican everything
Favorite musician/band: The Avett Brothers, Brett Dennen, Maná and Enanitos Verdes
Favorite thing about Tulsa: It’s a hidden gem: The music, the bar scene, the food, the people and the people’s passion for the city.
Five words that sum up your dating life: Good times with good people.
Michael Grogan
Gemini, 29
Meteorologist for News on 6
Run into me at: Cycling along the river, grabbing something to drink at Hodges Bend, catching a show at Cain’s or around the Brady District
Interests: Storm chasing (surprise, surprise!), traveling, tennis, cycling, writing, meeting new people, being involved in church and community events, crosswords and board games
Best thing about being single: Spontaneity! Whether it’s just grabbing dinner with a friend or going on a road trip, it’s nice to just be accountable for my own schedule.
Relationship deal-breaker: Pessimism
Favorite food: Popcorn – it’s so versatile, delicious and simple. I can (and often do) eat it every day.
Favorite social media platform: Lately, it’s Instagram, but I’m a big Twitter/Facebook user too. #SocialMediaAddict
Favorite musician/band: Washed Out, Coldplay and Sigur Rós
Favorite vacation spot: Somewhere mountainous: I love to ski in the winter and hike/backpack in the warmer months.
