TulsaPeople Magazine

When you think of the Tulsa State Fair, the first thing that comes to mind might be livestock exhibitions, fair rides, and more fried food than you can shake a stick at. But amid the 11-day maelstrom of food and fun are some unexpected gems. Did you know that the Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show is considered to be one of the most influential cake events in the world? It was time for me to wake up an...

In anticipation of the Sept. 8 opening of the historic park, Anna interviews Kirk Swaby about his work as the Gathering Place's Culinary Executive Chef. Check out TulsaPeople's coverage of the Gathering Place here. More on park dining options: here. Later in the episode, Morgan Phillips tries her hand at indigo shibori during her "What the What?!" segment. Local music featured...

As a continuation of our arts education focus this month, Anna interviews Michael Broyles about Tulsa Opera's Raise Your Voice! program, which creates before- and after-school choir opportunities at public schools which no longer offer vocal music during the school day. More on the program: Tulsa Opera Wins Prestigious 2018 Governor’s Arts in Education Award and Raise Your Voice! Later in the...

Set against the backdrop of continued state cuts to education, Anna interviews Aleks Kitchens about the Artists in the Schools program operated by ahha Tulsa. Later in the episode: What the What?! With Morgan Phillips (literally) catches up with several lunch break joggers braving the Tulsa summer heat for training or recreation. Sources for info about state funding: Oklahoma Policy Institute and...