*Please call for hours before visiting: 918-595-7339.
Did you know that as many as 50 African American-only communities arose in Oklahoma Territory shortly after the Land Run? This and other facts are featured in two upcoming exhibits that explore the history of African Americans in Oklahoma Territory before statehood. The All-Black Towns of Oklahoma Exhibit will run simultaneously, Dec. 3 through Jan. 30, with African American Education: From Pre-Statehood to Present. The exhibits take visitors back in time, offering insight into African Americans’ lives and education in early Oklahoma.
As part of the African American Education exhibit, Lifelong Educator Dr. Donnie L. Nero will give a presentation at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 30, 2020. He will discuss education development, highlighting his personal experiences during the age of school segregation.
The All-Black Towns of Oklahoma Exhibit is part of the Oklahoma History Center Traveling Exhibit Program. For more information about this program or other traveling exhibits, call 405-522-0780.
Explore the fascinating history of labor in Oklahoma. Oklahoma’s state motto is “Labor Omnia Vincit,” Latin for “Labor Conquers All.” From the Oklahoma History Center of the Oklahoma Historical Society, this exhibit explores the variety of opportunities and resources that contributed to the growth and diversity of the state. Some of the topics include agribusiness, entertainment, public service, retail and oil. Exhibit is sponsored in part by Oklahoma Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Smithsonian Institute.
Saddle up for our tenth and final Alliday Show! We’re currently accepting applications for handmade makers in Oklahoma. We’ve made some stellar changes to the show this year, and can’t wait to end the show in style with you!
Welcome to the 2019 Blue Dome Holiday Pop-Up Shops! Join us inside Tulsa’s historic Blue Dome building each weekend in November and December to shop your favorite local artists and handcrafters. Come say hello to past Blue Dome Arts Festival vendors and get your holiday shopping fix at the same time. You’ll find something for everyone on your shopping list… and maybe a little something for yourself, too! New artists will be announced each week, so stay tuned!
BLUE DOME POP-UP SHOPS… *Where: Blue Dome Building (2nd & Elgin / 202 S. Elgin Ave) *When: Every weekend in Nov & Dec until Christmas – Fridays — 4pm – 9pm – Saturdays – 10am – 9pm – Sundays – 10am – 7pm *Who: new artists each weekend
Vast.bank is the Presenting Sponsor for Cascia Hall’s 37th Annual Cascia Christmas Walk. This annual “Walk” is not an athletic event at all! It includes favorite activities such as the Home Tour & Boutique, a commemorative, customized Christopher Radko ornament and, new this year, an Old Time Christmas Tree Lot.
The first annual Cascia Hall Old Time Christmas Tree Lot will be located on the Cascia campus (take the Utica entrance). It will be open to the public on November 30, December 1, December 7 and 8 from 11 am – 7 pm and December 6 from 4 – 7 pm. This new addition to the Christmas Walk activities features over 200 Fraser Fir trees for purchase and a special Santa’s Village sponsored by The Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis that will include lots of family-friendly activities.
On December 6, a Chili Cook-off sponsored by TulsaConnect will be held at the Tree Lot. Participants will enjoy listening to the Gemstar Caribbean Steel Band while choosing the best chili entries in the cook-off. Entering a team in the Chili Cook-off is open to the public; register at www.casciahall.com/walk.
The Annual Home Tour and Boutique sponsored by Jim Norton Chevrolet and Jim Norton Toyota will be held on December 8 from 11 am – 4 pm. The Home Tour will showcase four Midtown homes, beautifully decorated for the Holidays. Tickets for the Home Tour are $20 online at www.casciahall.com/walkuntil November 21, or may be purchased at the school from November 5 – December 5. Tickets will be sold the day of the event at the Cascia Hall PAC and each home on the Tour. Transportation will be provided between homes. Take the Utica entrance into campus for parking.
Homes on the tour are: 1336 E 26th Pl – Decorations by The French Bouquet/Anne-Marie Foy 2703 S Yorktown Ave – Decorations by Candace Hull 2913 S Quaker Ave – Decorations by Jennifer Strickler Design 1519 E 26th Pl – Decorations by Sherri Duvall, Duvall Atelier
More than 50 vendors in the Boutique will feature special and unique gifts, clothing, jewelry, food, and décor. Take the Utica entrance and enter through the front door of the PAC. Admission to the Boutique is free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Entertainment will be provided by Cascia Hall students.
“This is a special event for the community,” said Headmaster Fr. Philip Cook, O.S.A., Ph.D. “In addition to celebrating the Christmas season, it helps provide critical funding needed to support programs that impact students and maintain the more than $1 million in tuition assistance we provide each year to students.”
German-American Society of Tulsa is hosting its 20th Annual Christmas Market, a 3-day event featuring 25 local artisans and vendors. GAST will also be selling a wide selection of German food and gift items shipped directly from Germany. Traditional German food served in a bistro atmosphere and a mug of warm Gluhwein makes this shopping experience one the whole family will enjoy! www.gastulsa.org
Reconnect with family and friends in the garden illuminated with colorful lights. Make s’mores over fire pits, enjoy holiday music and take in the spirit of the season in our magical garden escape! Add your wish to The Wishing Tree and take selfies at the photo booth and holiday tree inside the Mabee Grange. Warm drinks and cash bar and s’more kits are available every night for purchase. A food truck will also be on site each night Nov.-Dec. from 6-9pm. Click here for food truck schedule!
Botanical St. Nick will visit Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 6-9 p.m., Dec. 5 – 21, except for Dec. 12 when Mother Christmas will visit.
Train Rides (free with admission) will be Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 5-9 p.m. except, Saturday, Nov. 30 and Friday, Dec. 7 when we will have golf cart rides. Train/golf cart will take guests for a ride to view the lights from across the Garden’s lake.
The Holiday Model Railroad by the Tulsa Garden Railroad Club featuring multiple trains and holiday villages will be set up in the Mabee Grange Dec. 12-15 and Dec. 19-22.
Sunday Evenings: Holiday craft cocktails and live music from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mabee Grange
Garden Member Appreciation Night: every Thursday in December and Jan. 2-5. Dec. 5: 1 complimentary hot cocoa for all Garden members Dec. 12: 30% off in Gift Shop for all Garden members Dec. 19: 1 free glow stick for all Garden members Dec. 26: 1 complimentary hot cocoa for all Garden members
Tickets are $15 for ages 13+; $5 for ages 3-12, Children 2 and under are free.
Whether you contribute a toy to a child in need, serve a meal, or volunteer to help a non-profit, there is no time like the holidays to help others in need.
