Outdoor Festivals Highlight September Music Lineup
“Teachers, learners, incense burners, religious leaders and chronic bleeders, thieves and pirates on a ride, it’s a hippie commune bonafide.”
– Leon Russell, from Mad Dogs and Englishmen
Winning Lineup of Shows Slated for Local Venues
Tulsa continues its winning streak of solid entertainment with diverse and enticing options.
Prominent in the winner’s circle is Ringo Starr, who launches the U.S. leg of his current tour at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Sept. 1. A member of the most successful rock group of all time, Starr’s contributions to music helped define an era. So why is the Fab Four’s star drummer taking to the road for a multi-city tour? “Rolling Stone” rock critic David Wild wrote of the former Beatle, “Ultimately what’s most impressive about Ringo Starr isn’t what he’s been, but rather who he is.” Wild admires Starr’s “heart and soul, wit and wisdom.”
Community Lends a Hand to Tulsa’s Blues Man
“Laughter is the language of the soul.”
– Pablo Neruda
I begin with that quote for two reasons: First, to make myself sound smart and well read (although, full disclosure, I got it from a Simpson’s episode). The second reason is to make the following assertion: Pablo Neruda is full of s*#@!
Author’s Family Shares Fifth and Boston History
In 1903 my maternal grandfather, C.C. Cole arrived in Tulsa to start a lead, zinc and coal mining company with his older brother. J.R. Cole. As their business prospered, they bought a lot at the northwest corner of Fifth Street and Boston Avenue, where they built a two-story red brick building and called it the Cole Building. The Cole brothers used the second floor for their offices. These same offices were the setting for architect, designer and owner representative meetings when historic Boston Avenue Methodist Church was planned. The street level was let to a retail tenant.
Tulsa Tech Program Offerings Grow In Area Schools
Tulsa Tech offers career and technical training to a growing number of students throughout the metro area at several partner school district sites. Enrollment has grown to nearly 1,000 students in schools throughout Tulsa County in programs such as pre-Engineering, web design, manufacturing and more.
‘Old Lady of Brady’ Offers Interesting History in Tulsa
Some buildings are worth writing about because of their excellent architectural design. Others are notable because of the events and celebrities that utilized the space there. The Brady Theater is one of the latter. In reality, the building is just a big barn but a big barn filled with memories of famous and not so famous performers, so many that to list them would fill a book. Of course there is one, Memoirs of the Old Lady by Jamie M Townsend.
Nola’s Makes a Splash With New Orleans Cuisine
Nola’s Creole and Cocktails, 1334 E. 15th St., opened in April along Tulsa’s Cherry Street in a majorly renovated space that for many years housed bars and nightclubs. The space is barely recognizable from what it used to be.
Part-Time Classes Offer Something for All
In addition to providing exciting courses for high school students and award-winning business and industry training opportunities, Tulsa Tech also offers hundreds of part-time classes that allow students to pursue their individual career goals or simply explore a variety of interests. A wide assortment of class subjects includes everything from sewing and quilting to machining.
Tulsa County an Excellent Career Opportunity
or new careers or a new place to continue on their career path. One of the best employment opportunities is working for Tulsa County. Whether you are new to the workforce or looking for a change, working for Tulsa County provides opportunities to enhance your training, provides a career ladder for both professional and nonprofessional workers, and has one of the best benefit packages in the Tulsa County region.
This Festival is Your Festival: Woodyfest in Okemah
“Hey, Woody Guthrie, where are ya? We could sure use you once more. Hey, Woody Guthrie, where are ya? The big dogs are back at the door.”
– From “Woody Guthrie” by Leftover Salmon
CareerTech Prepares Students, Contributes to Prosperity
Tulsa Tech is the oldest and largest technology center in Oklahoma’s nationally-acclaimed CareerTech system. We provide affordable, industry-standard technical training in an engaging, innovative learning environment where students benefit from instructors with years of valuable industry experience.
Tulsa’s Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church a Departure from Classical Byzantine Architecture
The Greek Orthodox Church has a long history in Christianity. Some date its present beginnings to the 1054 AD “Great Schism” when it separated from the Catholic Church. Others would put this date much earlier. Regardless, this faith has developed church buildings with a distinct character in its more than 1,000-year history. The resulting architectural style is often called Byzantine. A key church that reflects this style is Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, which is so well known that it is almost a symbol of the Greek Orthodox faith. Other famous Greek Orthodox Church buildings would be St. Mark in Venice and St. Basil in Moscow.
Voters Encouraged to Cast Ballots on June 26
Historically, there has been low voter participation in elections held during the summer. There are many reasons why voter turnout has been only a small percentage of registered voters.
Tulsa’s Summer Shows Attract Star Power
Have you ever wondered what qualities make a star? The entertainment business is famously competitive, with few spots open at the top. Why do some performers strike gold when most do not?
Thompson Building One of the Largest from Boomtown Era
At the southwest corner of 5th Street and Boston Avenue, one of Tulsa’s early multi-story office buildings rises 15 stories to a height of 215 feet. With a square footprint, its total footage is 142,668 square feet, making it one of the largest office buildings in Tulsa built in the 1920s – 1930s.
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