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Alicia Chesser

Alicia Chesser, a nearly lifelong Tulsan, is the co-founder and culture editor of The Pickup. Her writing about art and life has appeared in the Village Voice, The Dance Insider, The Tulsa Voice, Urban Tulsa Weekly, LUXIERE, Menagerie, Okie Modern, Pokeweed, and other publications. When she’s not out seeing someone else’s show, she makes, performs, and teaches contemporary dance and enjoys the fact that her three grown children think Tulsa is interesting enough to stick around in. 

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Culture

With “Among Artists,” Tulsa Artist Fellowship Looks Toward Home

Events are free and open to all during this Nov. 6-7 open house.

November 2, 2026
Tulsa Picks

The Best Tulsa Events: October 28-November 3

Get your Halloween plans sorted! Plus: Election Day is November 3

October 27, 2026
Tulsa Picks

The Best Tulsa Events: October 21-27

Iron & Wine, Hellerween, Swan Lake, BooHaHa and more!

October 20, 2026
Tulsa Picks

The Best Tulsa Events: October 14-20

Lore Fest, Tulsa Pride 2026, Samantha Crain, The Green Book Experience and more!

October 13, 2026
Tulsa Picks

The Best Tulsa Events: October 7-13

Tulsa Native American Day, Philbrook MIX, family folk fest and more!

October 6, 2026
Tulsa Picks

The Best Tulsa Events: September 30-October 6

Tulsa Obscura Trivia, Kishi Bashi, Pie Fest, First Friday and more!

September 29, 2026
Tulsa Picks

The Best Tulsa Events: September 23-29

Digable Planets, Adult Book Fair, Twisted Arts Film Fest and more!

September 22, 2026
Culture

Liberate Your Expectations With “Big MOdels”

Architect Aaron Jones' exhibit at 108|Contemporary is witty, curious, and exquisitely crafted

September 18, 2026
Culture

Always Restless, Tulsa Ballet’s “Creations In Studio K” Drives It Home

From an industrial landscape to rituals of love and loss to a Mother Road tribute, this year's contemporary triple bill is a meaningful ride

September 17, 2026
Music

The Spirit Of ’90s Tulsa Music Is Alive In Brian Haas

We interviewed the Tulsa-born jazz pianist as he returns to LowDown with New Orleans-based Nolatet

September 16, 2026
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