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In ‘The Lowdown,’ I’m The Only Person Playing Myself 

You know him, you love him. He's probably helped you get home safe. Here's Big Fish, the Mercury Lounge's revered bouncer, in his own words.

October 15, 2025

Cedric Mitchell Is The Maestro Of His Own Glassblowing Funk Concerto

The California-based, Tulsa-born glassblower put on a fiery show in his hometown

October 14, 2025

“The Outsiders” Musical Almost Captures S.E. Hinton’s Tulsa

The Broadway production’s stunning direction and design deliver on the novel’s dimensions, despite surface-level music and too-tidy lyrics

October 10, 2025

That Joe Brainard Painting From The First Episode Of ‘The Lowdown’? Philbrook Just Got It

The piece is called “Untitled (Nude on Newsprint),” and it’s on loan until 'The Lowdown' ends

October 8, 2025

Bygone Magazines Isn’t Trying To Go Viral

This Arts District pop-up wants you to luxuriate in the joy of physical media.

October 6, 2025

A Pinch-Hitting Pianist Saves The Day For The AYA Piano Trio

Plus: some tips for getting started with chamber music

October 3, 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

Josh Fadem Is Literally Just Vibing

Tulsa’s funniest guy learned how to meditate from David Lynch and got us hooked on film noir. What’s he gonna do next?

October 1, 2025