September in this part of the country often means one thing: football. I’m a big sports fan, but the arrival of September for me signals something even more exciting: the launch of a new performance season at the PAC.
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Though his first name was Willie, we all knew him as Earl Clark. Now when you think of Earl, what comes to mind? Of course, we remember him as a great entertainer, phenomenal jazz and blues saxophonist, a fantastic vocalist too, band leader, dedicated music educator – lover of jazz and blues.
Read More“Go green!” It’s the new catch phrase, the “in” thing to do. But how the heck do I do this? I love the ideals of living a more sustainable lifestyle. I believe I have a certain stewardship to uphold for getting to be a part of a society. I understand the “why” of why going green is a good thing to do. But I am absolutely overwhelmed by the never-ending “how” of this concept.
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August is comparatively quiet at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. While we’re installing some much-needed carpet in Chapman Music Hall, numerous venues in Tulsa are rolling out the red carpet for a variety of buzzable shows.
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Wedding shows are the best place to gather a lot of wedding ideas in a small amount of time. The best wedding show by far is the one Facchianos participates in on Sunday, Aug. 8, which is called The Tulsa Wedding Show.
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Tulsa-area job seekers get a boost through the combined efforts of Tulsa Tech, Tulsa Metro Chamber, Goodwill Industries, Tulsa Community College, Workforce Oklahoma and Workforce Tulsa. On Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Tulsa Tech’s Career Services Center on the Lemley Campus at 34th Street and Memorial Drive, area professionals will attend the second Next Steps: Elevate Your Job Search. Next Steps is half-day workshop designed to help boost applicants’ efforts to find employment; the morning includes breakout sessions, resume assistance, and speed networking with prospective employers.
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It wasn’t all that long ago that headliner shows in Tulsa were few and far between. We now can expect not just one but three well-known celebrities in the Tulsa area over a weekend performing at the BOK Center, or the Brady, the PAC, Cain’s, the Mabee Center, or at a local college or casino. Let the good times roll!
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The hot weather is in full swing now, with many of us getting out and enjoying Green Country and the beautiful summer like weather. Downtown Tulsa is alive and happening with baseball in ONEOK Field; congrats to Chuck Lamson and the wonderful staff at the new facility. Make sure to get out to the baseball park and take the kids.
Read MoreWhat is the most important thing that we can do to close the achievement gap in Oklahoma, and guarantee that all children graduate from high school ready to succeed in college and careers? Research shows that a great teacher in every classroom and a great principal in every school will make the most impact. Oklahoma recently made tremendous strides in making this a reality, with the passage of Senate Bill 2033. SB 2033 is an education reform bill that ties teacher and principal evaluations in part to student academic growth, increases the cap on teacher incentive pay and creates new tools for turning around failing schools.
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Brittany Harris has a unique sense of balance that has helped her to become both a successful high school student and one of the nation’s most promising new gymnasts. This Union High School senior balances her time between high school academics, studying sports medicine at Tulsa Tech, and competing at the highest level of gymnastics in the state.
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The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame will present a groundbreaking photo exhibition, Jam Session: America’s Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World, which begins a seven-week engagement on Friday, May 21 in the Gallery of the Jazz Depot. This exceptional collection of 80 framed photographs drawn from important archives around the country chronicles the tours of American jazz legends as they traveled the globe on behalf of the U.S. State Department.
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I’m not from here, but I’ve spent much of my adult life living on Tulsa time —- driving Tulsa streets, planting flowers in Oklahoma dirt, watching a family grow and children outgrow the nest my husband and I made for them. In formulating the next phase of our lives, we note that “great city to raise a family” is no longer in the equation. So what keeps us here? What makes Tulsa so livable? Big city amenities in a place that is convenient and affordable tops our list. I believe that if Tulsa had a beach, I’d have little reason to ever leave town.
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One of the first things I did after my fiancé asked for my hand was think, “I have to lose weight!” Now, mind you, I wore a size eight at the time of my engagement, but I was determined to be a six by the wedding. Sounds crazy, right? Wrong! Nearly every bride, bridesmaid, and mother of the bride that see me for wedding consultation are always planning on losing weight.
Read MoreOklahoma’s education system has made great strides since the landmark legislation known as 1017. Most recently, Oklahoma was ranked first in the country for our pre-k programs on criteria that included high standards and effectiveness by the National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University. Oklahoma is the only state where almost every four year-old can attend a quality pre-K program, according to the report. Governor Henry championed this important step for Oklahoma and it is one that needs to continue.
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During the first week of February a group of 41 students and two instructors from Tulsa Tech’s Dental Assistance program committed a total of 485 volunteer hours to the Mission of Mercy, a free, two-day dental clinic at the Tulsa Convention Center set up by the Oklahoma Dental Association. Patients began assembling two days before the event in anticipation of receiving free dental care. Over 1,400 dentists, hygienists and volunteers provided cleanings, fillings, restorations, extractions and root canals to more than 1,800 patients.
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