Bringing The Cinema Full Circle
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First opening its doors in 1928, Circle Cinema holds the title of the longest-standing nonprofit movie theater in Tulsa, Okla. With its accepting nature and inviting aura, the theater makes every g…
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Tulsa Chapter of PRSA Uncovers Secrets of Successful Partnership with Social Media Influencers
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The Tulsa chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) represents more than 100 members in the public relations, communication, journalism, marketing, and advertising professions, according to www.prsatulsa.com. The organization conducts monthly workshops for members and guests where attendees can learn different aspects of the public relations
Centennial Route 66 Capital Cruise Parade Sparkles With Excitement and Joy: A Reporter’s View from the TCC Metro Campus
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The Route 66 Capital Cruise Parade, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Route 66, attracted a crowd of viewers inside and along the Tulsa Community College Metro Campus on May 30, 2026. TCC employees were able to view the parade from the second-floor balcony of the TCC Center for Creativity. In the Event Hall of...
‘Oklahoma!’ Is Back Home
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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...
The Giants of the Mother Road
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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...
Review: The Midweek Market Moves To A New Location, Revitalizes Downtown Tulsa
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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
Review: Student Art Exhibition 2026 Celebrates Creativity; Students Express Social Protest
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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
Theatre Department Brings ‘All My Sons’ to College Stage
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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...
A New Way to Explore Route 66 in Tulsa
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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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