Monthly Archives: March 2010

Upon hearing the announcement that the string of clubs once known as the First Street Music Hall would soon be re-opening, I was elated. Plenty of great bands had come through Blank Slate, the largest of the three venues, during its years of business. Apples In Stereo — one of my favorite bands — playedContinue Reading

This week seemed like the perfect time for my first artist interview.  I talked to one of my favorite artists, Tulsa’s own Heather Sleightholm of Audrey Eclectic. For the readers who don’t know you, can you briefly describe your work? I make mixed media folk art, usually portraits that are a little bit whimsical, aContinue Reading

St. Patrick’s Day is the one day a year when everyone gets a chance to do their best impersonation of the stereotype (/disclaimer) of a happy, drunken Irishman. On that note, it seems like, as far back as I can remember, there is always one big St. Patrick’s day party in Tulsa, every year, whereContinue Reading

This month: They say it was modeled after Hagia Sofia. We’re not so sure about that, but we’re sure about this: It’s one of Tulsa’s most memorable pieces of architecture. We talk about the Blue Dome and its up-and-coming district. Plus: we interview Jeff Richardson, owner of Hardwork records and the man behind some ofContinue Reading

Oklahoma’s own ArtBeat Magazine is celebrating its first birthday this year in style. This Saturday, March 20th, check out the official ArtBeat Unbirthday Party. What is an Unbirthday Party exactly? That’s what I asked myself. Though it should go without saying, this is an obvious homage to Lewis Carroll, inspired by the recently released adaptation ofContinue Reading

With March 4th’s Ignite Tulsa 2 behind us, I’m more than pleased to present you with the story of this successful local summit. Just in case you weren’t able to make this year’s event, I’ll give you a brief rundown:  In 2006, O’Reilly Media staffers, Brady Forrest and Bre Pettis, hosted the first event inContinue Reading

It’s that time of year again; spring is in the air and that means one thing: Tulsa’s Art Studio Tour.  Each year the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition gives Tulsans an opportunity to get up close and personal with local artists by invading their personal space to see where they work.  Whether you’re an artist looking for inspiration, anContinue Reading

With spring finally upon us, thoughts of the resumption of my warm weather rituals buzz around my head.  Winter has a tendency to make us picture our favorite bars, pubs, and clubs as doubly enjoyable during the warm seasons.  The dreaded journey outside for a phone call or cigarette is a constant reminder of howContinue Reading