At Work with Jazz Tulsa

Welcome to the page where I put additional information about the things we I talk about on-the-air.  This page is updated frequently.  You can contact me by emailing jason@jazztulsa.org.

Places to Go and Things to Do

101 Ranch: The Real Wild West
More than 300 objects from the famous 101 Ranch.
Includes historic firearms, costumes, photographs, posters and other curiosities.
Gilcrease Museum
1400 N Gilcrease Museum Rd.
596-2700
www.gilcrease.org

The Eugene B. Adkins Collection
Philbrook's inaugural exhibition of the Adkins material.
Features selected paintings, pottery, jewelry and other types of art.
Runs through December 31.
Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 South Rockford Rd.
749-7941
www.philbrook.org.

The Jewish Graphic Novel
Features original works from Will Eisner, Joe Kubert, Peter Kuper, and James Sturm.
Runs through August 17th.
Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
2021 E 71st St.
492-1818
www.jewishmuseum.com

The Stained Glass Guild
This group focuses on working with glass, mosaics, fusing, slumping, flame working, panel work & more.
10:00am on the second Saturday of each month.
Martin Regional Library
2601 S. Garnett
665-3049
671-6701

Talk of Tulsa Show Chorus
An all-women's barbershop style singing group.
Rehearsals are every Monday at 7pm.
Liberty Church
7777 S. Garnett
631-6296

Movie: Wallace & Gromit the Curse of the Were Rabbit
Presented for free by the Tulsa Library.
Thursday at 3:30-5:00pm
Circle Cinema
10 S. Lewis
585-3456
www.circlecinema.com

Neighborfest
Hicks Park hosts this week's Neighborfest, a celebration of
community.
In coming weeks the Neighborfest events will be held at Lacy and
Veterans Parks.
Tuesday 5:00-7:00pm
Hicks Park
3443 S. Mingo Rd.
www.tulsaparks.com

Starlight Band
Featuring the Salsa Rhythm Project.
Tuesday night at 8:00pm
River Parks Amphitheater
2100 S. Jackson
www.starlightbands.net

Water Garden Society
Learn some hot tips to make your water garden sparkle.
Tuesday at 6:30pm.
Tulsa Garden Center
2435 S. Peoria.
746-5125
www.tulsagardencenter.com

Oklahoma Performing Arts Student Auditions
Students are trained in dance, voice and acting.
269-8304.

Youth Services of Tulsa Drama Troupe
Designed to give youths a way to express themselves through theatre by researching and writing plays that about topics that affect every teen.
New members are always welcome.
Free program.
Youth Services of Tulsa
311 S. Madison
www.yst.org

Gilcrease Museum Art Sense Program
Gilcrease now offers an "Art Sense" bag for kids over the age of four.
The bag contains objects to help the little ones enjoy the art of Gilcrease through physical sensation.
Museum hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.
596-2700
www.gilcrease.org

Ultimate Frisbee
Learn the game and play some pick up games.
Every Thursday at 7:00pm
TU Campus
www.tulsaultimate.com 

Paint at Philbrook
Create your own paintings in Philbrook's beautiful gardens.
748-5309
www.philbrook.org

Tulsa Opera Chorus Auditions
The Tulsa Opera is looking for chorus singers for its 2008-2009 season.
To schedule an audition, contact Donald Armstrong.
(918) 582-4035 x 14
darmstrong@tulsaopera.com

Summer Reading Programs
The Library is giving away prizes to kids for reading books over the summer.
The program runs through August 3.
596-7977
http://kids.tulsalibrary.org 

Family and Children Services
They needs volunteers for one-time, seasonal, and ongoing projects.
estudebaker@fcsok.org
560-1128

Farmers Markets!
Cherry Street Market: 15th and Peoria. Saturdays - 7:00am until 11:00am.
Cherry Street on Brookside: 41st and Peoria. Wednesdays - 8:00am until 12:00pm.
Downtown Farmer's Market: 3rd and Boston. Tuesdays - 10:30am until 2:00pm.
Jenks Market: Riverwalk Terrace Parking Lot. Saturdays - 7:00am until 12:00pm.
Pearl's Market: Centennial Park (6th and Peoria Ave). Monday - 4:30pm until 7:00pm.
North Tulsa: 2620 E. 56th St. North. Saturdays - 8:30am - 12:30pm. Starts in June.
Owasso: Owasso YMCA (8300 Owasso Expressway). Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:00am until 12:00pm.

55+ Health and Wellness Programs
Tulsa Parks is offering health and wellness programs for those 55 years and older.
Central Community Center at Centennial Park
1028 East 6th Street
596-1444
www.TulsaParks.org.

Tulsa Boys' Home
Volunteers are needed to serve as mentors for one hour per week.
Please contact Marsh Howard at mhoward@tbhinc.org for more information or go to www.tulsaworld.com/tulsaboyshome.
245-0231

"Roaring 20s: Prosperity & Peril in the Oil Capital of the World"
Features artifacts and photographs of the changes in Tulsa industry, cultural activities and its architecture.
Runs through September
Tulsa Historical Society
Free and open to the public
Tuesday through Saturday: 10am- 4pm,
712-9484
www.tulsahistory.org 

Tulsa Zoo's Feather Fest
Features more than 500 different birds from Australia.
A hands-on exhibit lets you see, touch and learn all about these colorful birds.
Includes cockatiels, rosellas, and grass parakeets.
$2 in addition to Zoo admission.
Tulsa Zoo
669-6600
www.tulsazoo.org
Runs through October 1

Tulsa County Conservation District
Seeking volunteers and interns
Monitor local streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands and also participate in public relations, marketing, fundraising, special events.
280-1595.

Astronaut!
you can explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space and encounter the perils that await space travelers.
Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium
3624 North 74th East Avenue
www.tulsaairandspace.org

Read Now needs volunteers
Volunteers will read one-on-one to pre-school children in selected childcare centers.
835-7878
dfarr@csctulsa.org.

Tulsa Sketch Group
Artists of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels are welcome to join for drawing and networking.
Every Tuesday, 7:00pm
McAlister's Deli
81st & Lewis
346-9948

Learning to Read
Tulsa City-County currently has more than 40 adults on a waiting list for a reading tutor.
You can volunteer to become a tutor and register for training
www.tulsalibrary.org/literacy
596-7958

Tulsa Ski Club
Meets at 7:00pm on the second Tuesday of each month.
Tulsa Elks Club
5335 S. Harvard
www.tulsaskiclub.com

TCCL Local History Website
Search for specific Tulsa history in the categories of biographies, maps,
photographs and digitized collections,research guides,
collections and local documents, art and architecture.
Visit www.tulsalibrary.org/tulsahistory 
For more information, call 596-7977.

Noonday Concerts at Trinity
Local and regional musicians and singers being a little delight to your lunch hour.
Tuesdays, 12:05 - 12:35 P.M.
Trinity Episcopal Church
501 S. Cincinnati
582-4128.

Mommy and Me Preschool Art
Fun art projects for 3-5 year-olds and their caregivers.
Wednesdays; 10:30sm-11:15am. $15/session.
Glenpool/Jenks Rec Center
13800 South Peoria
746-3780

Tulsa Herb Society
Meetings Tuesdays at 9:30am.
Tulsa Garden Center
2435 S. Peoria
746-5125.

Humane Society Volunteers
Consider volunteering 8 hours+ per month at the Humane Society.
Email ricci@tulsapets.com.
 
Red Cross Babysitters Training
Learn how to safely care for children and become Red Cross certified.
Designed for individuals between the ages of 11 and 15.
Costs $30 dollars.
Second and fourth Saturday of the month from 9:00am until 4:00pm.
10151 East 11th Street.
www.tulsaredcross.org 
831-1126

Resonance Needs Mentors
One hour a week with targeted youth in gang prevention
Call Melissa at 587-3888 x12.

Free Art at Philbrook
A grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council is funding free visits to Philbrook Museum
Every Thursday, 5:00pm-8:00pm
2727 South Rockford Road
748-5309
www.philbrook.org

EZ Toastmasters
A personal & professional development group that focuses on public speaking & communication skills.
Wednesdays @ 12:00pm
Schusterman-Benson Library
3333 East 32nd Place
459-9356

Sustainable Tulsa
3rd Wednesday of each month @ 5:30pm: Lola's, Brady & Main.
4th Fridays of each month @ 10:00am.: Coffee House on Cherry Street, 1502 E. 15th.
www.SustainableGreenCountry.org 

Keeping Up with Keepers
You can get dirty with the keepers of the Tulsa Zoo every 3rd weekend.
$35 for ages individuals who are at least 13 years-of-age.
Application & more info at tulsaaazk.org
669-6882

Computer and Word Processing Classes
The Tulsa Library System offers beginning to advanced Internet and Microsoft program classes.
The classes are free, but pre-registration is required and limited.
www.tulsalibrary.org 
596-7977

Aquatots
A program that includes story time, puppet shows, crafts, songs and games.
Oklahoma Aquarium
www.okaquarium.org 
528-1504

Jazzercise
Various times and on various days each week.
Glenpool/Jenks Recreation Center
13800 South Peoria
746-3780.

Muscular Dystrophy Support Group
Meetings incorporate discussion, socialization, and educational resources.
Fourth Monday of each month at 6pm.
The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges
815 S. Utica
584-8607

Preschool Storytimes
Designed for ages three through five.
Various times and library locations.
596-7977
www.tulsalibrary.org 

Tulsa Guitar Society
Meets on the second Sunday of each month. Monthly recitals between 4:00 and 5:00pm
Agora Church
51st & Memorial
www.tulsaguitar.org 

Tulsa Writer's Cafe
Impromptu creative writing, critique and development of craft.
2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, 7-9pm.
Harwelden
2210 S. Main
746-7629

Oklahoma Movie Makers
Meet every Thursday from 7pm-8pm.
Circle Cinema, 12 S. Lewis.
Everyone is welcome from actors to crew to movie buffs.
Free.
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/oklahomamoviemakers 

Low Cost Vaccinations
SPCA
11am-2pm every Thursday
2910 Mohawk Blvd
428-7722

Volunteer for Youth at Heart
Help shape, support, and encourage Tulsa's youth.
Volunteers needed for tutoring and coaching.
Interested adults should call 295-2522.
karnett@arvest.com 

MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers
Designed for mothers of children ages birth through five years.
First and Third Thursday of each month between 9:30 and 11:30a.m.
Garnett Church of Christ
12000 East 31st Street
Childcare is provided
461-1862

The U.F.O. Gallery
Features the Best of Show artwork from Urban Fine Arts Outreach Program.
Philbrook Museum
2727 S. Rockford Road
Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm
Thursdays 10am-8pm
749-7941
www.philbrook.org 

Meals on Wheels
Needs volunteers
Just 2 hrs of your time on the day of your choice.
Call 627-4103 for more information

Volunteers of America
This is a faith-based nonprofit organization in the second year of their mentoring program.
Mentor children ages 4-15.
For information on volunteering for this program call 307-3044.

PAWS
Pet Assistance & Welfare Society
Animals for adoption
Every other Sunday, 11 am - 4pm
PetsMart, 71st & Mingo
Call 376-2397 for more info

Tulsa Christian Writers Club
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
7pm
Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian
451-4017

Writers Anonymous
Discussion and critique of published contemporary poetry and short fiction.
Every third Thursday between 7pm and 8:30pm
Double Shot Coffee Company, 1730 S. Boston
746-7629
chemicalmango@cox.net 

Friends Coffee House
First Saturday of every month.
A variety of performers that include guitar, singing, poetry, comedy, etc. All are welcome.
7:00pm
Christ United Methodist Church, 3515 S. Harvard.
Individuals wishing to perform should call 743-8771.

Tulsa Hearing Helpers
A support group for individuals suffering from hearing loss
Group meets at 10am on the second Thursday of every month
Tulsa Speech and Hearing Association
8740 East 11th Street
(918) 832-8742

Road Riders for Jesus
Tulsa Chapter meets on the fourth Saturday of each month
1pm at the Village Inn
5849 South 49th West Avenue
All people and motorcycles welcome
447-8899
www.roadridersforjesus.org 

Creative Networks
A non-profit networking group promoting creative success.
Meets on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1-2:30pm.
Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd Street
877-2703