TulsaPeople Magazine

08/06/2025

June 8, 1974, started like any other spring severe weather day in Oklahoma. Those who’ve lived here for a while may recognize the feeling — moisture hangs in the air from elevated dew points, and despite a strong south wind, there is still a feeling of heaviness outside.

On this particular day it happened to result in an outbreak of 22 tornadoes confirmed across eastern Oklahoma, including several in Tulsa.

Read more at https://www.tulsapeople.com/city-desk/the-day-the-bells-chimed-a-look-back-at-the-1974-brookside-tornado/article_30516c05-a293-4deb-9ad8-dbf6649a3c66.html

08/06/2025

Happy birthday to architect Frank Lloyd Wright! 🎂 In our June issue, we explore some of his handiwork worth having on your radar. 📍

Pictured here is the Bachman-Wilson House. Originally constructed in New Jersey in 1956, this Usonian structure is open for tours at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

Discover more at https://www.tulsapeople.com/lifestyle/architecture-adventures-frank-lloyd-wright-destinations-that-should-be-on-your-radar/article_99ae5e0d-4665-4609-8ab4-26fbb9dfb413.html

07/06/2025

Scenes from day one of Saint Francis Tulsa Tough: The McNellie’s Group Blue Dome Criterium. 🚲 This year included the event's first-ever para-cycling race along with the Roxtec VIP Party in Santa Fe Square Plaza.

See the full gallery at https://www.tulsapeople.com/scenes-from-the-2025-saint-francis-tulsa-tough-mcnellie-s-group-blue-dome-criterium/collection_ef8d3469-50a2-4cbd-9364-38f7d22fd51a.html #36.

07/06/2025

As the Saint Francis Tulsa Tough takes over town this weekend, you can learn more about the history of the event from our 2024 conversation with the Executive Director, Malcom McCollam, at https://www.tulsapeople.com/city-desk/in-conversation-tulsa-tough-founder-malcolm-mccollam-on-legacy-of-annual-event/article_22aefa1a-1dcf-11ef-98b3-fb8cfec71793.html.

07/06/2025

Starting today through June 28 you can explore 10 years of Tiny Things by Bowen at Positive Space Tulsa, 1324 E. Third St.

Hear from Bowen herself and learn more about what to expect in our June issue: https://www.tulsapeople.com/city-desk/life-in-miniature-see-sarah-bowens-work-on-display-june-7-28-at-positive-space/article_9f6e4d7b-c29d-496e-967f-509180eb38ab.html

06/06/2025

WHAT THE ALE? 🍺 Cabin Boys Brewery recently brewed a special beer made — in part — with Kernza.

What is Kernza? ♻️ It is a perennial grain being grown as a substitute for annual wheat. , a nonprofit research organization based in Salina, Kansas, is offering the grain to brewers and other makers in the food industry.

"It's a sustainable grain. It acts like wheat in a beer,” says Cabin Boys Brewer Jonathan Trout. “The difference with wheat is the root system on Kernza is eight to ten feet deep into the soil. As opposed to wheat, you know, you're talking four feet max deep.”

The name of the beer is Deep Roots Kernza Hoppy Ale. Learn more about it at https://www.tulsapeople.com/about-town/what-the-ale-cabin-boys-brewery-deep-roots-kernza-hoppy-ale-and-more/article_bec4d04d-4a9a-4a82-bf56-cfec1717884c.html

06/06/2025

Tulsa time warp: Mercury Lounge Tulsa used to be a gas station.⛽

Read more about the venue's former life and the history of the SoBo District in our June issue.

https://www.tulsapeople.com/city-desk/tulsa-time-warp-mercury-lounge-used-to-be-a-gas-station/article_90c146cc-fd1e-4934-926c-d304c4722215.html

05/06/2025

Since summer 2023 Tulsa's Bricktown Comedy Club at 5928 S. Yale Ave. has brought a nonstop string of big-name comedians to the area including Dave Attell, Hannibal Buress, Mike Epps, Kevin Nealon, Tim Meadows and Pauly Shore, just to name a few.

Read more about how the venue got started and where they're headed in our June issue.

https://www.tulsapeople.com/city-desk/hilarity-and-heart-comedy-club-brings-big-name-talent-to-homegrown-stage/article_c2af8a54-fd26-4372-907b-847054664722.html

05/06/2025

This week's Oklahoma best sellers include works like “Washing My Mother’s Body: A Ceremony for Grief” by Joy Harjo and “Heart and Soul” by Matthew Phipps. See the full list at https://www.tulsapeople.com/about-town/oklahoma-best-sellers-june-1/article_ad98f00e-4110-469e-bda5-fe2828b9d505.html

04/06/2025

The Tulsa Zoo recently welcomed Billy and Tina to their herd of Asian elephants. 🐘

We met up with Jordan Piha, curator of mammals at the Tulsa Zoo, and Joe Barkowski, vice president of animal conservation and science at the Tulsa Zoo, to hear more about how the two pachyderms are settling in to their new home.

The Tulsa Zoo recently welcomed two new Asian elephants to their herd. Billy and Tina came to the Tulsa Zoo's new Mary K. and John T. Oxley Family Elephant Experience

04/06/2025

There is no shortage of things to do in Tulsa this week. Check out our curated list of ten events to have on your radar including "Ten Years of Tiny Things" by local artist Sarah Bowen and "The Hobbit" by the Tulsa Youth Opera.

A curated rundown of 10 things to do in Tulsa this week.

04/06/2025

In the heart of the Deco District, Cherry Street Kitchen caters to the crowds of office workers and business travelers who frequent the city center. 🏙️

It’s open for breakfast and lunch, so look for popular menu items like avocado toast and the brunch burger. 🍳 Read more about them in our June issue.

Homemade and hearty