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

It may be days before Tulsa area recovers from widespread power outages due to storms

Tulsa-area officials said it may be "days, not hours" before the region restores electricity after storms rampaged over the weekend. The Tulsa World reported: “We are seeing damage that, when it’s all said and done, may not be quite as bad as the 2007 … ice storm, but it’s going to be close,” Tulsa Mayor … Continue reading It may be days before Tulsa area recovers from widespread power outages due to storms

First US Bike 66 sign dedicated on Tulsa’s Route 66

The first of 40 US Bike 66 signs coming to Tulsa was dedicated a few days ago by local and state officials near the Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on Route 66 shop. Among those attending the ceremony were Mayor G.T. Bynum, the Tulsa Route 66 Commission, Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation Tim Gatz, Oklahoma Lt. Gov. … Continue reading First US Bike 66 sign dedicated on Tulsa’s Route 66

Developer withdraws plans for Route 66 mixed-use project in Tulsa, citing construction costs

A developer that sought to build an ambitious Route 66-themed mixed-use project in Tulsa told the city this week it has withdrawn the proposal, citing a rise in construction costs that made it unfeasible. Sharp Development of Tulsa pulled out of the project this week after the city selected it from four proposals a year … Continue reading Developer withdraws plans for Route 66 mixed-use project in Tulsa, citing construction costs

Buck’s Cosmic Crash Pad in Tulsa will be converted to Buck’s Vintage Shop next month

Buck’s Cosmic Crash Pad, an Airbnb site for three years in Tulsa directly behind Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66, will be converted to Buck’s Vintage Shop in June. Buck's owner Mary Beth Babcock made the announcement in a social media post on Tuesday: In a discussion thread, Babcock said the new venture would offer … Continue reading Buck’s Cosmic Crash Pad in Tulsa will be converted to Buck’s Vintage Shop next month

Former Christian Science church in Tulsa to be converted into a concert venue

A historic church in downtown Tulsa that once was part of the Christian Science denomination will be converted into a modern concert venue and recording studio. GH2 Architects of Tulsa made the announcement this week on Facebook and included artist's renderings of the transformed space: The former First Church of Christ, Scientist at 924 S. … Continue reading Former Christian Science church in Tulsa to be converted into a concert venue

Ike’s Chili in Tulsa participates in fundraiser for Will Rogers Museum renovations

The owner of the more-than-century-old Ike's Chili in Tulsa is donating a portion of its revenues to help pay for renovations at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in nearby Claremore. Len Wade, owner of the restaurant at 1503 E. 11th St. (aka Route 66), told News on 6 in Tulsa he's motivated to help the … Continue reading Ike’s Chili in Tulsa participates in fundraiser for Will Rogers Museum renovations

Plaque installed at Admiral Twin Drive-In to mark its role in “The Outsiders” movie

About 80 people watched the installation of a plaque Friday at the Admiral Twin Drive-In theatre in Tulsa to commemorate its use as a location in "The Outsiders" movie. The film also is marking the 40th anniversary of its release this year. That weekend, the Admiral Twin also screened "The Outsiders" and "Rumble Fish" -- … Continue reading Plaque installed at Admiral Twin Drive-In to mark its role in “The Outsiders” movie

OKPOP museum in Tulsa may open by late 2024

The Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture in downtown Tulsa, known as OKPOP, has set a fundraising goal of $30 million so it can open to the public by late 2024. According to an article in the Tulsa World, the museum's foundation is assembling a campaign Cabinet of influential and noteworthy Oklahomans. The Oklahoma Legislature in 2015 … Continue reading OKPOP museum in Tulsa may open by late 2024

Tulsa city councilors consider plans to replace historic 11th Street Bridge

The Tulsa City Council recently reviewed four proposals to replace the long-closed and deteriorating 11th Street Bridge with a new pedestrian span. Bruce Henley, principal and business unit manager for Dewberry Architects who presented the proposals, told the council it probably wasn't feasible to preserve the 100-year-old bridge except for sections that are on dry … Continue reading Tulsa city councilors consider plans to replace historic 11th Street Bridge