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Events

Schools! Out! For!…the weekend. Other than that, it’s very much back.

• Rev Those Engines & Spread Those Wings: Join the excitement on Saturday from 8 AM to 3 PM at Airman Acres Airport for Wings, Wheels & Wishes 2023. This day-out destination features vintage airplanes, classic cars, live DJs, raffles, a silent auction, food trucks, ice cream, and more.

• Groove Under The Stars: Get into the rhythm on Saturday from 5 PM to 10 PM at Guthrie Green for Jazz On The Green 2023, featuring live performances from Fred Smith, Grady Nichols, Michael Fields Jr., Kim Scott, and Funk Factory.

• Kites On The Horizon: Siegfried Kite Festival powers up on Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM at LaFortune Park, off 51st and Sheridan. Hosted by Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance, this high-flying event invites you to assemble a free kite with the help of experts, learn the science behind kite-flying, and then put your creation to the test as it soars in the sky.

• Beware, Reptiles Are Out This Weekend: The Oklahoma Reptile Show is slithering into town from 10 AM to 4 PM this Sunday. Presented by Cold Blooded Expos, this free event offers a unique opportunity to engage with local reptile businesses, explore thousands of reptiles, amphibians, feeders, and invertebrates, and access a plethora of supplies, including you know, the stuff you need for your lizard or whatever.

• Get Thrifty: Don't miss the opportunity to explore the Last Flea of Summer, hosted by Tulsa Flea Market, on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 8 AM to 4 PM at Tulsa Expo Square. This is your chance to browse an eclectic array of treasures before the market takes a break until the end of November!

• Vroom Vroom: Get ready for an automotive extravaganza at the Akdar Shrine 1st Annual Car & Bike Show on Saturday, starting at 10 AM at Tee Pee Drive-In! This soiree is organized by Akdar Shrine Kar Buffs Unit and promises a perfect day for car enthusiasts, bikers, and families alike.

• Soulful Weekend: Dive into an inspirational musical experience as the Gaither Homecoming kicks off a special two-day event at the Mabee Center! Hosted by the legendary Bill and Gloria Gaither, this uplifting gathering will feature acclaimed special guests, including Mark Lowry, Jason Crabb, The Nelons, and many others this Friday and Saturday.

• Spartan Pride: Prepare for a fun-filled evening as the Bixby Metro Chamber of Commerce hosts the Back to School Bash at Charley Young Event Park in Bixby tonight at 5 PM to celebrate the start of the Bixby Public Schools season.

Have a great weekend. We will see you right back here on Monday!

Construction

Promenade Mall Macy's Slides into Second Life as a State-of-the-Art Ice Rink

Remember that old Macy's in Tulsa you haven't visited since '94? Well, get ready to lace up your skates because it's been revamped into an ice rink, thanks to some v. cool engineering.

• Slippery Transformation: Inverted bowstring trusses skate around the norm, turning a department store into the slick WeStreet Ice Center; expect goals, not shoes. These trusses span 112 ft, creating a long-span roof system and a column-free space for the ice rinks.

• Frozen Economy Boost: Ice rinks instead of racks? That's Tulsa's new formula for a mall revival, promising games and chilly shopping sprees. With a $25 million investment, the WeStreet Ice Center plans to score its goal of uniting the community and breathing new life into the local economy.

If you'd like to find out how the Tulsa Oilers got a frosty new home, check out the full story HERE.

Community

Blue Dome District is Tulsa's Haven for Night Owls and Daytime Diners

Craving a taste of Tulsa’s nightlife or looking for a spot to dine with friends? Head over to the Blue Dome District, a happenin’ (is that still a term?) hub where entertainment and leisure dance under the glow of a 1924 architectural gem.

• Culinary Canvas: From laid-back bars to gourmet fine dining, your taste buds get wild in the Blue Dome District. Whether it's Albert G's for some BBQ or Yokozuna for sushi, foodies have a smorgasbord of options. Expansion is on the menu, too, with residential developments in the pipeline.

• Retail Therapy Meets Comedy & Bowling: Have been needing a laugh at a comedy club or a game at the bowling alley? Perhaps a little shopping spree at Phat Tire Bike Shop? The Blue Dome District isn't just an eater’s paradise; it’s a full slice of Tulsa’s eclectic culture.

Explore it all, from McNellie's to The Max Retropub, HERE.

Community

Sutton Center's Wild Party to Restore Feathers and Fun

Welcome to the world of the George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center's annual Wild Brew event, a feathery fiesta that aims to restore dwindling bird populations and educate Oklahomans about our winged neighbors.

• Dance Of Survival: Thanks to Sutton Center's relentless conservation efforts, Attwater's prairie chickens are pecking their way back from the brink. Once spread across 6 million acres, these captivating birds dwindled to just 42 by 1996. Today, with its chicks aplenty, the Center is reintroducing them into the wild, ensuring that their unique mating dance continues to woo.

• A Party with Purpose: The Wild Brew event, celebrating its 25th anniversary on Aug. 26th, is not only a wild time but, more importantly, a lifeline for birds like the Southern bald eagle, which the Sutton Center helped thrive. The event features an array of brews, including Dead Armadillo's Sutton Summer Wheat, live turkeys, a sculpting demonstration, and more.

Ready to raise a glass to conservation? Come tap into the greatest party ever hatched HERE.

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In other news

• G-Hops: Wonder why crickets are squatting in your entryway? So were we.

• Go Golden Hurricanes: If you missed Wednesday night’s game, Damon's Droneography captured the suspense…suspended in the air.

• Records Broken: Zack Bryan breaks 3 BOK Center records.

• Heat is On: Nearing 100 this weekend with zero chance of rain for next 7 days.

• Drillers Win: That's 2 in a row! But they dropped the 3rd game down in Frisco.

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