Tulsa Weekender

January 2012

Green Country country

01/26/12

Green Country country

The king of country cool, Dwight Yoakam, brings his tour to The Joint, while rising sensation Lady Antebellum rides the wave of its No. 1 album to the BOK Center.

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The first step to healthier living

01/26/12

The first step to healthier living

The easiest start to a healthier lifestyle is simple: just get up and walk around. Fleet Feet Tulsa's No Boundaries program will provide you all the motivation and support you'll need.

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In with the old

01/25/12

In with the old

Enter the fascinating and unpredictable world of flea markets and antique dealing when award-winning author Maureen Stanton visits Philbrook Museum of Art to discuss her book “Killer Stuff and Tons of Money: Seeking History and Hidden Gems in Flea-Market America.”

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Addams Family values

01/25/12

Addams Family values

Celebrity Attractions brings the hilariously creepy and kooky “The Addams Family” to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center stage for an evening of marvelously macabre antics.

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Meet the chef

01/25/12

Meet the chef

New York City chef and best-selling author Gabrielle Hamilton will discuss her career and her memoir "Blood, Bones and Butter" at a Book Smart Tulsa event.

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Home improvement

01/25/12

Home improvement

Get an early jump on your springtime home and garden project plans at the Green Country Home and Garden Show, all weekend at Expo Square.

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It's a man's world

01/25/12

It's a man's world

Glenn Close gives an Academy Award-nominated performance as a woman passing for a man in order to earn a living in 19th century Ireland in “Albert Nobbs,” opening Friday at Circle Cinema.

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Whistle while you cheer

01/19/12

Whistle while you cheer

The Harlem Globetrotters bring their world-famous blend of basketball theatrics and screwball antics – not to mention a song that will be stuck in your head for a week – to the BOK Center this Saturday.

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The rhythm of life

01/18/12

The rhythm of life

Enjoy the sounds of another land this Sunday at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center as two inspiring, percussion-fueled acts, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Jeff Porter & The Claptet, take the stage.

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Face the music

01/18/12

Face the music

The slate of music acts set to grace stages in Tulsa this weekend is peppered with legendary artists, from Wynonna Judd to Wayne Newton to Merle Haggard and more.

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Oscar alert

01/18/12

Oscar alert

The black-and-white, mostly silent ode to 1920s Hollywood, “The Artist,” premieres at Circle Cinema. Plus, “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” explores a boy’s journey after losing his dad in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and Kate Beckinsale is back as Selene in “Underworld: Awakening.”

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Spring fever

01/18/12

Spring fever

Tulsa's forecast for this weekend looks more like early April than late January. Take advantage of the unseasonably beautiful weather while it lasts and get outside to enjoy the city.

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Occupy the PAC

01/12/12

Occupy the PAC

Theatre Tulsa presents "Waiting for Lefty," a 1920s play about the greed and corruption of Big Business, with plenty of modern undertones amid the ascension of the global Occupy Movement.

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Cinematic opposites

01/12/12

Cinematic opposites

For your consideration: a light-hearted tale of a choir competition featuring Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah, or an action-packed thriller featuring Mark Wahlberg.

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Culture club

01/12/12

Culture club

Arts events abound this weekend. From biblical drawings to gold from ancient Panama to a truly unique concert/performance art mash-up, local museums offer plenty of ways to explore your creativity and stretch your mind.

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On the fast track

01/12/12

On the fast track

Racing’s best have made their way to Tulsa for the 26th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals. Head to the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway through Saturday to take in some fast-paced action from NASCAR, sprint and midget champions and more.

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Triple your pleasure

01/12/12

Triple your pleasure

Cain's Ballroom hosts three consecutive nights of music, each with a unique sound and a distinctly Western flair.

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It's only natural

01/12/12

It's only natural

Explore forests with trees older than the U.S. as Sand Springs hosts a day of hiking at the Keystone Ancient Forest.

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Plan your day in a day

01/05/12

Plan your day in a day

The Tulsa Wedding Show is the best place to scope out all the various wedding vendors while planning for your special day.

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Hoop dreams

01/05/12

Hoop dreams

Basketball season is finally in full swing, and Tulsa has no shortage of options for the hoops fan. The TU and ORU men's and women's teams, as well as the Tulsa 66ers, host games this weekend.

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Musical inspiration

01/05/12

Musical inspiration

The Tulsa Symphony will perform three uniquely inspired musical compositions in an evening of "Musical Migration."

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Assembled art

01/05/12

Assembled art

Two exhibits opening at Living Arts of Tulsa this Friday feature local artists combining divergent materials and images to form cohesive messages.

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Remodel behavior

01/05/12

Remodel behavior

From the smallest design detail to the largest house addition, the Tulsa Remodel and Landscape Show offers expert advice and inspiration for home-improvement projects of any scope.

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Deal with the devil

01/05/12

Deal with the devil

Scare yourself silly this weekend when “The Devil Inside” hits theaters, or head to the Circle Cinema for a documentary dealing with a different type of demon: an examination of those affected by a triple homicide in a Texas town.

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Monster mash

01/05/12

Monster mash

Come see Grave Digger and all the titans of the monster truck circuit fly over (and smash) all obstacles in their paths as Monster Jam rolls into the BOK Center.

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