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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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Big Tech Does NOT Want You To Get Our New, Free Newsletter

Algorithms and AI slop are no match for us.

May 18, 2026
Culture

I Blew Out My Central Nervous System Watching Streamer Storm Content

Today’s severe weather forecasts are thriving on hype. But do they help?

May 12, 2026
Tulsa Picks

The Best Tulsa Events: May 13 – 19

East Tulsa is hopping, Barbie on the lawn and more!

May 12, 2026
Tulsa Picks

The Best Tulsa Events: May 6-12

"The Wiz," Boots Riley, Mother's Day and more

May 5, 2026
Culture

Zach Litwack Confronts The Ritual Of Toxic Positivity

His new exhibition “I’m Good. How Are You?” invites us to ask how "fine" we really are.

May 1, 2026
Culture

Mayfest Is Weird This Year, But Here Are 17 Other Art Events Happening In May

Community artists at Gilcrease, queer stories, First Friday performances and more

April 29, 2026
Tulsa Picks

The Best Tulsa Events: April 29 – May 5

Gillian Welch is playing Guthrie Green for FREE, Soundpony's 20th anniversary and more!

April 28, 2026
Tulsa Picks

Tulsa Picks: The Best Tulsa Events, April 22-28

This week: LitFest, Kölsch Fest, "Gypsy," and some badass women musicians

April 21, 2026
Tulsa Picks

The Best Tulsa Events: April 15-21

Big Bite, big bands, a big arts festival, and more plans for your week

April 14, 2026
Music

Annie Ellicott Has Björk Stuck In Her Head

Her new project Rubyland, whose debut single comes out this weekend, is a venture into art rock territory.

April 8, 2026
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