Memory Walk Steps Up Support
More than 75,000 families in Oklahoma are currently affected by the debilitating realities of life with Alzheimer’s. However, on Oct. 4, thousands of Oklahomans took to the streets to raise money for the free support services offered by the Alzheimer’s Association as part of the 16th annual Memory Walk in Tulsa.
Trivia Night Goes Tropical
It’s been said the brain is the most underused part of the body. Don a tropical thinking cap and be prepared to exercise your brain for the ever-popular trivia game that comes to life when family and friends gather for an evening of questions and answers that are sure to entertain. Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will host RSVP Tropical Trivia on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa, 11545 E. 43rd Tulsa.
Wine ‘N Jazz
ANNIVERSARY EVENT: The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame began celebrating its 20th year anniversary with a Wine N’ Jazz Festival at the historic Union Depot Train Station.
S.A Hosts 55th Christmas Luncheon
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary will host their 55th annual Christmas Luncheon, Fashion Show, and Silent Auction on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel.
Halloween Headquarters
Leisure suits, patchwork skirts and go-go boots are just a few of the items for sale as Goodwill Stores gear up for one of the busiest shopping seasons. Find your scariest Halloween look at your Goodwill Store: Use the online locator at www.goodwilltulsa.org to find the Goodwill location nearest you.
Tulsa Newcomers Club
The Tulsa Newcomers Club is a club for women new to Tulsa and surrounding areas to feel welcome and participate in multiple fun activities while creating friendships and social groups.
Brush Creek Bazaar Turns 30
The Brush Creek Bazaar at “The Barn,” located at 10900 S. Louisville Ave., held its 30th event Oct. 9-12 to benefit the Brush Creek Youth Ranch Oklahoma Teen Challenge.
Military History
MILITARY MUSEUM GREETING: Col. R.W. Powell, Museum of Military History curator is next to GaryAnn Tomkalski of RSVP, Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
Celebrity Attractions Broadway Season Comes to Tulsa
The 2008-2009 Celebrity Attractions Broadway Season will cast a spell on Tulsa as the 10-time Tony nominated ‘Wicked” flies into town on its first national tour. Currently selling out in New York and across the country, this magical musical will thrill audiences of all ages.
‘Step Up To Success’ Fashion Show Helps Women
I dropped by the Tulsa Dress for Success store located at 1109 S. Peoria Ave. to chat with local President Pat Simmons and Executive Director Ronda Adkisson. We discussed how everything in the store consists of professional attire to help disadvantaged women interview for jobs and enter the work force on equal ground with their co-workers.
<i>My Early Days in K.C. Were Exciting; Great Music Happening at the Fair</i>
One of the great thrills for me in the summer of 1968 was moving to Kansas City, Mo. for my first professional job in the chorus of the summer stock musical season at the imposing Starlight Theatre in Swope Park, a beautiful, large outdoor amphitheatre.
All Soul Acoustic Coffeehouse Provides Nightspot Alternative
All Soul Acoustic Coffeehouse is an alternative venue to smoky, noisy bars. Music aficionados, especially those of the blues, bluegrass and alternative country persuasion can come to Emmerson Hall at All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S. Peoria Ave., once a month to hear top musicians who often skip over Tulsa during their tours.
SpiritBank Event Center is Ready for Action
Almost there!
A week before the SpiritBank Event Center was set to open, developer Tim Remy looked around the vast auditorium, which at capacity will seat around 4,800 patrons, and admitted, “I’m excited.”
Junior League of Tulsa Hosts New Interactive Holiday Market
This isn’t just an expo of holiday crafts and decorations. The new Junior League of Tulsa Holiday Market includes event days with local celebrities, hands on activities and inaugural vendors.
Botanical Garden Tours
The Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden in Tulsa has scheduled days for the temporary visitor center to be open to the public. Entertaining visitors recently is Carrie Henderson, front, of the Botanical Garden. At left are volunteers Joyce Barrow and Louie Murdock.
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