One wall of Tulsa’s Rose Bowl collapses due to high winds several days before

The western wall of the Rose Bowl Events Center in Tulsa collapsed Tuesday, weakened by 100 mph winds from severe storms just days before. It had appeared that Tulsa's iconic Route 66 buildings had emerged unscathed from storms that have left thousands without power, but that apparently was not the case. An earlier report by … Continue reading One wall of Tulsa’s Rose Bowl collapses due to high winds several days before

Circle Cinema, Admiral Twin in Tulsa will be satellite sites for Sundance Film Festival

The historic Circle Cinema in Tulsa will be one of the satellite theaters used for next month's Sundance Film Festival. According to the Tulsa World newspaper, the Circle was chosen among 20 theaters across the United States for the acclaimed festival on Jan. 28 to Feb. 3. Twelve films will be screened, alongside programming from … Continue reading Circle Cinema, Admiral Twin in Tulsa will be satellite sites for Sundance Film Festival

Architect of Tulsa’s Rose Bowl dies at 93

Bill Ryan, a longtime Tulsa architect who designed the distinctive Rose Bowl bowling center and other landmarks in that city, died Saturday. He was 93. Ryan began his career in 1953 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma. He also designed East Central High School in 1964 (another Route 66 landmark in Tulsa) and many … Continue reading Architect of Tulsa’s Rose Bowl dies at 93

918 Flea Market opens in Tulsa’s Rose Bowl

Good-sized crowds greeted the inaugural day of the 918 Flea Market inside the historic Rose Bowl in Tulsa. KOKI-TV in Tulsa reported dozens of people were waiting for the doors to open Sunday at the former Route 66 bowling facility. Owner Blake Lund said the new market is a dream project that's been working on … Continue reading 918 Flea Market opens in Tulsa’s Rose Bowl

Look what the Rose Bowl looks like now

About 2 1/2 years ago, it was reported Route 66's distinctive Rose Bowl in Tulsa would become the new home of the One Hope Ministry's training center for at-risk youth. Its plans included a basketball court on one section and an artificial turf area on the other. This week, the Fox23 television station in Tulsa provided an update … Continue reading Look what the Rose Bowl looks like now