Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of July.
Good morning, Tulsa.
Stuff the Bus has started accepting school supply donations for Broken Arrow students at the Big Biscuit on July 20 - the event runs until August 16 at 1134 North 9th Street and donors dining in with a donation can win a $100 gift card.
Christmas in July takes over Meadow Gold Mack's on 11th Street today with free Santa photos, face painting, snow cones, specialty coffee and treats.
Shoppers can explore 66 local vendors and see the Tulsa Christmas Parade 100th anniversary poster unveiled (first 100 customers get a free gift).
Food banks are becoming a regular recourse for Oklahoma families as rising costs outpace SNAP benefits; one Tulsa mother said she often relies on these services to feed her children while local advocates warn that these organizations cannot fully replace federal aid.
Christmas in July is taking over Meadow Gold Mack's on 11th Street today from 9 a.m. to noon, with free Santa photos, face painting, snow cones, coffee, treats, and over 66 local vendors (including a Tulsa Christmas Parade poster unveiling) as the first 100 shoppers receive a gift.
Presenting Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! is underway at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center's John H.
Williams Theatre and runs through Aug. 16 as part of the Route 66 Centennial celebration. The production features a live orchestra, local cast, optional barbecue dinner with pre-show entertainment, and historical artifacts.
Tulsa Boys’ Home and Tulsa County Bar Association launch a four-week Street Law Legal Life Skills Program to teach young men practical legal skills (credit, lease, traffic stops and constitutional rights) as they prepare for adulthood.
Choctaw Nation and Oklahoma Christian University have partnered to offer tuition-free online degree programs for tribal employees.
Eligible workers can take self-paced, 7-week courses in business, project management, and systems engineering with no out-of-pocket tuition.
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Christian University partner to offer free, career-focused online degree programs for tribal employees using tuition reimbursement.
Eligible workers can enroll in seven-week courses to earn up to 18 undergraduate or 9 graduate credit hours each year (program details available from the benefits office).
PSO advises customers to reduce energy use amid rising temperatures by keeping blinds closed and postponing heavy appliance use during peak heat.
Customers can check their energy use via the PSO app or online to help ensure safe and reliable power today.
On Friday, July 24, health officials reported that a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce from Taco Bell has sickened 2,000 people in nine states including Oklahoma.
The CDC said a second outbreak has caused 72 illnesses, and consumers should avoid recalled lettuce from Taylor Farms of Mexico.
Phase IV of 36N's $200 million housing project is more than halfway complete as of Friday, July 24.
The mixed-use development includes residential and retail spaces (funded by the Tulsa Housing Impact Fund) in the Phoenix District.
FC Tulsa vs Loudoun United Pro Soccer Match
FC Tulsa sits in first place in the USL Western Conference, and Friday’s home match is sure to be a thriller—just as $1 Beer Section Night returns to ONEOK Field. Today in Tulsa readers can enjoy up to 50% off day of game prices with this special offer.
Tales of Vicious Mockery
6-9 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary at the door — Experience a fully improvised Dungeons & Dragons comedy show driven by audience choices and side-splitting adventure.
Benson Boone Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — BOK Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience one of pop music's biggest rising stars live in Tulsa this summer.
Mary Ryan Brown: Be Blessed Tour
7-10 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy sharp Southern wit and relatable stories from up-and-coming comedian Mary Ryan Brown.
Kam Patterson Live
7-10 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket prices may vary — Experience high-energy comedy from the newest SNL cast member.
Underoath Live in Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Vanguard — Tickets starting at $123 — Experience the unforgettable live performance of Underoath in Tulsa.
Kam Patterson Live
7-10 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Premium seating available — Catch comedian Kam Patterson as he brings his sharp humor and high-energy performance to the stage.
David Jolly Live
6-10 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Tickets from $60 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian David Jolly in a vibrant venue.
John Caparulo Live
7-10 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian John Caparulo, known from Chelsea Lately and his stand-up specials.
John Caparulo Live Comedy Show
8:45-11:45 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket price varies — Catch comedian John Caparulo, known for his hilarious performances and TV appearances, in a night of laughs.
Johnny Mullenax Live at Mercury Lounge
12-3 p.m. — Mercury Lounge — Entry fee varies — Enjoy a lively bluegrass brunch with local talent and guest musicians in a collaborative atmosphere.
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