Events

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Ropes In Excitement with Celebration on National Day of the Cowboy

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is ready to tip its hat to the cowboy culture. Set to host the National Day of the Cowboy celebration, the museum promises an engaging blend of entertainment, history, and hands-on activities for all ages.

• Western Stage: Expect a star-studded line-up from Oklahoma Opry, including the Flying T Wranglers and Maddox Ross. Meanwhile, interactive storytelling sessions with Cowboy Museum staff and Chickasaw Nation will treat visitors to the essence of the Old West.

• Interactive Frontier: Kids will love the indoor and outdoor games, a gallery scavenger hunt, and artsy craft sessions. Adult buckaroos can enjoy traditional crafts, including live demonstrations from Saddle Maker John Rule and the Basket Weavers Guild showcasing their time-honored skills.

Join the National Day of the Cowboy celebration on July 22nd at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Discover the full lineup of activities HERE.

Restaurants

Four Must-Visit International Dining Spots

Tulsa's international culinary scene is diversifying and innovating, with multiple spots offering an expansive range of global flavors. The city's palate is marked by influences from various parts of the world, most of which are rooted in the traditions of U.S. immigrants and their families.

• Kai Burmese: Kai Burmese brings the distinct flavors of Myanmar to the table. At 6912 S. Lewis Ave, you can relish traditional dishes like kyay oh (kyi oo), a savory Burmese noodle soup that's a medley of Chinese, Thai, and Indian influences. Enjoy rice noodles, curries, and cilantro-steeped broths in an atmosphere of warmth and culture.

• DBK Desserts: With a fusion of French patisserie and Asian flavors, DBK Desserts by Kou See Vang is the number or choice for dessert fiends. The bakery is located at 949 N. Elm Place in Broken Arrow and features unique sweets like Korean bbang, omelet bbang, corn mochi, custard buns, and various macarons.

For more about these culinary experiences and others like Tacos los Arellano and Smooth Flavors, check out the full feature HERE.

Community

Tulsa Dream Center Unveils Innovative STEM Center

Tulsa's educational landscape is evolving and innovating, with the Tulsa Dream Center opening a new STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) center on its west campus. This development will equip our city's young learners with crucial 21st-century skills.

• STEM Center: The new STEM Center at the Tulsa Dream Center promises a unique learning environment for students. Located on the west campus, the center presents a variety of tech-based learning tools, including 3D printers, snap circuits, and robots. Students are encouraged to explore, experiment, and, ultimately, shape the future through their newfound skills.

• Devon Energy and Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation: These two entities have joined forces with the Dream Center to realize this vision of an advanced learning hub, bringing their wealth of resources and commitment to fostering future STEM professionals to the table. Their joint efforts have already yielded success on the north campus, and the new west campus center aims to replicate that success.

For more about the STEM Center, its unique learning opportunities, and the collaboration between Devon Energy and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, delve deeper HERE.

Events

Tulsa Botanic Garden Unveils Two Spectacular New Attractions

Tulsa Botanic Garden is celebrating the grand opening of two stunning new attractions: the Stanford Family Liberty Garden and the Bumgarner Family Foundation Lotus Pool.

• Stanford Family Liberty Garden and Bumgarner Family Foundation Lotus Pool: The two new additions amplify the garden's appeal, showcasing nature's beauty across 170 acres. Visitors can now explore the Liberty Garden and the Lotus Pool. With a half-off admission fee from July 21-28 for anyone bringing canned goods or non-perishable food items for their food drive.

• Grand Opening Festivities: The festivities start on July 21 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., followed by guided tours and activities for the whole family. As the sun sets, members are invited to the Members' Opening Party with food, drinks, and complimentary snow cones from Josh's Sno Cone truck. The grand opening weekend on July 22 and 23 continues the celebration with more activities and crafts.

For more about the grand opening of these extraordinary gardens, further event details, and the Tulsa Botanic Garden's commitment to enriching community life, explore the full feature HERE.

Awards

Mother Road Market in Midtown Tulsa Crowned USA Today's #1 Food Hall in the Nation

Tulsa's growing food scene is gaining national attention, with Midtown's Mother Road Market clinching the top spot as the best food hall in the USA by USA Today.

• Mother Road Market: This prized food hall boasts more than 20 different food and retail vendors. From the Honeycomb Lavender and Ooey Gooey Butter Cake ice cream at Big Dipper Creamery, spotlighted by 10Best contributor Jacky Runice, to a myriad of other enticing eateries, Mother Road Market provides a culinary adventure like no other.

• National Recognition: With this achievement, Mother Road Market proudly puts Tulsa on the culinary map, joining the ranks of other notable food halls, such as San Antonio's Food Hall and Bottling Department and City Foundry STL in St. Louis.

Read more about it HERE.

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In other news

• Squeezing Out Success: Tulsa's pint-sized tycoons turn lemonade into profits and s entrepreneurial spirits as they showcase their business acumen at events like the Tulsa Kid Vendor Event. 

• Sister Sister: From DNA discoveries to breakfast reunions, long-lost half-sisters Allison and Roxann finally meet in Tulsa.

• H2UhOh?: FOX23 investigates the safety of the water in the Arkansas River as the H.F. Sinclair refinery attempts to prevent contamination, raising concerns among residents and prompting calls for regular testing to ensure the water is safe for recreational activities.

• Star Studded Circle: Circle Cinema celebrated its 95th birthday with a special event featuring speeches from various community leaders and the announcement of five inductees into the Circle Cinema Walk of Fame, honoring notable individuals in the entertainment industry.

• Rain, Rain Don’t Go Away: City officials say recent rainfall in Bartlesville has boosted the city's water supply. The water levels at Hulah Lake, the primary water source, have increased significantly, along with improvements in Hudson Lake.

• Save That Bridge: The Cyrus Avery Memorial Bridge, also known as the 11th Street Bridge, has been listed as one of Oklahoma's Most Endangered Places by Preservation Oklahoma. The bridge, which played a significant role in Tulsa's history and was part of Route 66, requires repair with an estimated cost exceeding $20 million.

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