Author: Karina Buvaylik

If you’re looking to escape the normalcy of life, The Addams Family may provide the strange factor that you’re looking for. The family that has spooked the funny bones of children and adults alike since the 1960s is returning for a six-day run at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center on the January 24th. The Addams Family follows Gomez and Morticia as they raise their two children, Wednesday and Pugsley, in a horrifically funny household along with Uncle Fester, Grandmama Addams, a butler named Lurch, and a hand called Thing. This Broadway-style performance, presented…continue reading →

With Christmas upon us, light displays are appearing almost everywhere. One of the largest in Oklahoma is free and right here in Green Country. Rhema Bible Church has flipped the switch on over two million lights, creating a wonderland for all ages. According to David Wildman, Marketing and Special Projects Coordinator, “It’s one of the most fun yet calming experiences. A lot of times it’s nice to just stop and go through the park and use the light display as a time to reflect on what Christmas really means.” Visitors can view the…continue reading →

The Tulsa State Fair is coming back to the Tulsa Fairgrounds the 29th through October 9th. There will be plenty for kids to have fun with at this year’s fair. Disney on Ice will be presenting Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3. The Just for Kids Adventure is returning with science attractions, fair favorites like Tulsa’s Largest Sandbox, building areas and creative stations. For musical entertainment, the Oklahoma Stage and International Beer Garden will have a variety of artists playing each night of the fair. Stars Go Dim begins the list of performances hitting the…continue reading →

The first ever Tulsa International Film Festival is coming to the downtown district September 22nd through the 25th. The festival will feature over 150 films from a variety of genres. A series of workshops covering aspects of filmmaking, including makeup and screenwriting, will also be held throughout the event. Joel Hulett, Chief Programmer, says, “This will be the biggest film festival Oklahoma has ever seen. We’ve got an outstanding lineup with over 150 films. It’s going to put it [Tulsa] on the map.” Events will be held at five venues throughout downtown Tulsa…continue reading →

Vinita has a big weekend to look forward to with food, entertainment, and country fun. The appropriately titled “Big Country Weekend” kicks off early with the 75th Annual Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo on Tuesday the 23rd and runs through Saturday the 27th at the American Legion Arena. The fun doesn’t end there. The 32nd Annual World’s Largest Calf Fry Festival and Cook-Off closes out the weekend on the 27th at the Craig County Fairgrounds with games, live entertainment, lots of calf fries, and a softball tournament at the Bill Morgan Sporting Complex. B.J.…continue reading →

Cowboys and motorcycles may seem like an unusual combination, but at the Quicksilver Motorcycle Rally and Rodeo it’s the norm. The eleventh annual festival kicks off at the Tahlequah Rodeo Grounds on August 19th and runs through the 21st. Activities range from a motorcycle parade and bike games to rodeos and a carnival. This year, organizers are adding a music competition to the mix. Jennie Morrison, rally coordinator, says, “We’re adding the Texaco Country Showdown this year. It’s kind of like American Idol, but country. The winner competes here… then goes to regionals…continue reading →

It’s almost August and you know what that means… it’s time for the 16th annual Gatesway Balloon Festival at the Will Rogers Downs in Claremore. The festival kicks off Friday, August 5th with evening balloon flights and musical entertainment. The next morning, the festivities begin at 7am with helicopter flights, lawn mower races, the “Feet on Fire” 5K run and 1-mile walk for all ages and the traditional “Balloon Glow” that night. “I think that the reason people attend is partially the mission of Gatesway but a lot is to see the balloons’…continue reading →