Monthly Archives: May 2010

When Hibiscus first opened, I’m not exactly sure that I knew what a “Caribbean Bar and Grill” was.  I overheard a friend say that he had booked his band to play an evening gig there, so I decided it would be a good time to check out the place.  After all, I’m always up forContinue Reading

In the early 1980s, Crystal Pistol was a North Sheridan dive where you could catch a round of pool or beers, and all in the midst of a crowd of punks and cowboys.  How the two cohabited at one place in such times is beyond me.  Featuring such hardcore and punk bands such as BlackContinue Reading

Upon the inception of talks about a new Drillers experience via a new stadium, there was no shortage of skepticism.  And reasonably so; hinging the entire success (with regard to local acceptance) of a minor league baseball team based entirely on atmosphere seemed like a long shot.  Predictably enough however, the “if you build it,Continue Reading

The Tulsa Project is proudly teaming up with elevenTH (formerly tepera | hood design) to bring a unique artistic endeavor to Tulsa: Freight Gallery. From the Freight website: FREIGHT Gallery challenges the notion of static art gallery by creating an ephemeral interaction of art in an instant format. The gallery is housed in readymade displayContinue Reading

It’s generally no surprise to those who know me that I’m a huge fan of buying locally, in addition to the arts, which is why I’m so excited about this weekend.  As many of you already know, this weekend is Mayfest, which is an awesome arts festival that brings vendors from across the country toContinue Reading

I learned a long time ago that Cherry Street’s Cafe Cubana had a dedicated following. I know people who visit the place every weekend, almost ritualistically, often taking their coffee to go.  I should state up front that my personal persuasion with regard to coffee shops has always been a more relaxing endeavor; a coffeeContinue Reading

The Colony, one of Tulsa’s best spots to catch live music, has a pretty lengthy rap sheet.  Having opened 52 years ago as “The Colony Inn”, its rich history tops nearly any other bar in town.  What other Tulsa bar can claim that Eric Clapton and George Harrison have played in their building?  None here.Continue Reading

This Saturday night The Tulsa Project’s very own Independent Cause presents its first ever “New Music Showcase”. The show takes place at Eclipse (6th street one block east of Peoria in the heart of the Pearl District) at 9pm, and features four up-and-coming local acts:Lunar City, Low Litas, The Parakeet Chiefs, and Ruby Blume. Haven’t checked them out yet?Continue Reading

This Saturday night The Tulsa Project‘s very own Independent Cause presents its first ever “New Music Showcase”. The show takes place at Eclipse (6th street one block east of Peoria in the heart of the Pearl District) at 9pm, and features four up-and-coming local acts: Lunar City, Low Litas, The Parakeet Chiefs, and Ruby Blume. Haven’tContinue Reading