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Alicia Chesser

Alicia Chesser is the managing 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.

Tulsa Picks: The Week’s Best Tulsa Events, October 22-28

Coming up this week: Ghostly tours, acclaimed authors and the city's premiere event for design geeks!

October 21, 2025

Tulsa Picks: The Week’s Best Tulsa Events, October 15-21

Coming up this week: Oktoberfest, the Jonas Brothers, "Othello," and the Brookside BooHaHa parade

October 14, 2025

Tulsa Picks: The Week’s Best Tulsa Events, October 8-14

The Tulsa Pride Parade, Native American Day, "The Outsiders" musical, and more

October 7, 2025

Tulsa Is Less Of An Arts Destination Without James Watts Covering It

The veteran arts writer was unceremoniously ousted after a 33-year career

If You Go To One Arts Event This Fall, Make It Tulsa Artist Fellowship’s Open House Weekend

The Fellowship celebrates its tenth year with more than 40 artists and 14 events spread over three days.

September 30, 2025

Tulsa Picks: The Week’s Best Tulsa Events, October 1-7

Tulsa Artist Fellowship's biggest event of the year, First Friday, concerts and more

September 30, 2025

“Meat Engine” Is A Very Strange, Very Relatable Good Time

Positive Space Tulsa’s current exhibit is small but mighty, and totally unexpected

September 25, 2025

The Pickup Watches: The Debut Episode Of ‘The Lowdown’

Dissecting Sterlin Harjo’s new Tulsa noir

September 24, 2025

Tulsa’s Contemporary Dance Scene Is Having A Moment

The Tulsa Contemporary Collective gave its debut performance earlier this month, underscoring a little boom for the art form

September 19, 2025