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“Oklahoma!” was Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s first Broadway musical. It was groundbreaking, having a record-setting run of five years on the New York theatre scene. The first to be named “a musical play.” Critics loved it when it was introduced in 1943. According to the Oklahoma Historical Society, the state’s namesake musical “is...
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Standing Tall on the Mother Road Standing tall along Oklahoma’s stretch of historic Route 66 are towering fiberglass statues, some reaching up to 20 feet high. Travelers often stop, look up, and stand in awe. Some of these giants hold mufflers or hot dogs, others raise a fist or an ax. Dressed as a Paul...
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Tulsa’s Downtown Midweek Market moved from Chapman Green in 2023-2025 to Santa Fe Square in 2026. It is just a few blocks from Tulsa Community College’s Metro Campus, located on historic Route 66. The market’s new season opened on April 15, 2026. The Downtown Midweek Market was organized by the Downtown Tulsa Partnership, which is on a mission “to champion a
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The Tulsa Community College Center for Creativity Event Hall, situated directly on historic Route 66, hosts numerous events throughout the year. One of the most exciting events is the annual Student Art Exhibition, where the best student artworks are displayed. The 2026 Student Art Exhibition occurred at the end of April. Kelly Ann Temple, associate professo
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Tulsa Community College Theatre has announced that its next production will be Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons.” It is scheduled for Oct. 1, 2, and 3 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. at the VanTrease PACE Studio Theatre on the TCC Southeast Campus. The play is directed by Bethanie Frank. Considered one...
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Tulsa County has created a new way to explore Route 66 for both residents and travelers. As part of its Vision 2025 master plan to revitalize Route 66, the City of Tulsa has installed 29 historical informational signs highlighting key locations along the Mother Road, according to the City of Tulsa Planning Office. David Hoffer,...
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The Admiral Twin is a longstanding Tulsa landmark, situated just off the famed Route 66. Since it opened, nearly 75 years ago, the theater has seen its share of ups and downs. Fifteen years ago, it burned down but soon reopened. The popularity of streaming rose while theater attendance dropped, and the Admiral Twin still...
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Stephanie Janét, a Tulsa Community College alumna, mother, and entrepreneur, has just self-published her first book, a 12-chapter, 564-page memoir titled “The Journey of a Mighty Warrior: Trying My Hardest – A Timeline Testimony of Pain, Perseverance, and Purpose.” It is a book all about the late passing of her daughter, Makayla, and her journey...
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Since its founding in 1970, Tulsa Community College has served as a hub for student organizations, community involvement, and activism, both on and off campus. Established in response to a growing need for public higher education, the college has fostered a wide range of student engagement opportunities. Many organizations representing special interests, inc
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An average American consumes 124 pounds of potatoes per year, including potato salads. American restaurants and grocery stores offer a simplified version of potato salad, stuffed with boiled potatoes, a few pickles, and mixed with mayonnaise. As a former USSR resident, I am familiar with a more sophisticated version of potato salad called Oliviye. The Soviet
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