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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. 

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

Tulsa Art Is Getting Weird Again (Complimentary)

Checking in on the state of sincere performance art, street dance battles and independently funded productions.

September 18, 2025

Tulsa Picks: The Week’s Best Tulsa Events, September 17-23

Mdou Moctar, a Coldplay tribute, Pärlā Citywide Creative Festival, Tulsa Fringe Festival and more!

September 16, 2025