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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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Erin Turner Wants To Have The Hard Conversation

The Tulsa-born artist discusses her new book about Ed Galloway’s Totem Pole Park and its complicated attempt to commemorate the Native American experience.

May 29, 2026

The Best Tulsa Events: May 27-June 2

Matt Carney, Katie Wiehe, and Alicia Chesser

May 26, 2026

This Spangly, Sassy Shakespeare Is Shelter In The Storm

Tulsa Shakespeare Company’s “The Tempest” is a must-see

May 20, 2026

Being In A Gallery Doesn’t Make It Art

The Hidden Creatives Studio Tour is helping emerging artists get seen

May 20, 2026

The Best Tulsa Events, Memorial Day Weekend Edition: May 20-26

Film festivals, an art studio tour, workshops, a pool party and more!

Alicia Chesser and Katie Wiehe

May 19, 2026

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

Algorithms and AI slop are no match for us.

May 18, 2026

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

The Best Tulsa Events: May 13 – 19

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

Matt Carney, Alicia Chesser, and Katie Wiehe

May 12, 2026

The Best Tulsa Events: May 6-12

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

Alicia Chesser and Katie Wiehe

May 5, 2026

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