Alicia Chesser

Alicia Chesser is the culture editor of The Pickup. She's been writing about the arts in Tulsa for two decades. When she's not at someone else's show, she makes and teaches contemporary dance and messes around with creative nonfiction.
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Theatre North’s “Nat Turner in Jerusalem” Is As Clear As A Flame
Set on the last day of Nat Turner’s life, the 90-minute two-man play is a masterclass in effective cinematic direction
I Woke Up To A New World In “Sleeping Beauty”
Tulsa Ballet’s new production brought depth and detail to a century-old classic
The Week’s Best Tulsa Events: February 18-24
Film screenings, comedy, food, a "Blonde on Blonde" tribute and more
The Week’s Best Tulsa Events: Valentine’s Day Edition
Make all your Valentine's, Galentine's and early Mardi Gras plans right here.
Tulsa Opera’s “The Pirates of Penzance” Was As Touching As It Was Hilarious
Set, cast, stage management, and orchestra were all top-notch in director Eve Summer’s version of the classic Gilbert & Sullivan operetta
Here Are 18 Art Shows To See In February
This month's exhibits highlight Black womanhood, environmental preservation, and more—plus "I Heart Art" week and four new shows at Philbrook
Otto Duecker, Who Made Hyperrealism His Own, Dies At 77
The Tulsa artist was known for his oils, his teaching, and his laughter
The Week’s Best Tulsa Events: January 28-February 3
This week: Tulsa Asia Fest, Philip Glass string quartets, a talk about phobias in early America, Motown, and more
In “Thru A Lens,” Candacee White Looks Farther Than Ever
A show at Liggett Studio had me seeing everything differently
The Week’s Best Tulsa Events: January 21-27
HortonFest, a writing class with our bud JP Brammer and more!









