A Night at the Symphony

Are you ready to swoon at the loveliness of local orchestral music? Come enjoy Captivating: Brahms' Symphony No. 1 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center this Saturday, February 4th, at 7:30 PM.

The works presented in this program are described as delightfully kaleidoscopic in their variety. Yaniv Dinur is guest conductor for the Tulsa Symphony, which will perform the following works:

Edvard Grieg – Peer Gynt Suite No. 1
Carlos Chávez – Symphony No. 2 “Sinfonia India”
Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68

Grieg and Chávez are recognized for their importance as composers whose music reveals the richness of the traditional culture of their homelands. Greig, probably the most well-known Norwegian composer, was interested in bringing Scandinavian folk music into the greater display. Similarly, Chávez, undoubtedly spurred by political and social upheaval, was drawn to the sounds of the indigenous peoples of his native Mexico. This performance is brought to Downtown Tulsa in partnership with Tulsa Area United Way.

 Let's Have a Downtown Safety Forum

Downtown Tulsa Partnership and the Tulsa Police Department Gilcrease Division are excited to restart quarterly public safety forums with Downtown stakeholders. Join us this Wednesday, February 8th, from 1:30-2:30 PM at Central Library, 400 Civic Center, to learn more about public safety in Downtown Tulsa.

The forums will allow TPD and other partners to provide information about Downtown happenings and enable stakeholders to share feedback and ask questions. This event is free and open to the public!

 The Story Behind Topeca, en Español!

 Head's Up: Restaurant and Bar Operators

 Big Win: TU Acquires Hardesty Arts Center

BEST NEWS EVER! The University of Tulsa is the new owner of the Hardesty Arts Center in the Tulsa Arts District. The news was announced this afternoon in front of the Center, which has been closed since November. 

For more on TU's acquisition, see the Tulsa World's continuing coverage. Downtown Tulsa Partnership looks forward to supporting TU and its partners during this transition as it furthers the arts (and continues Mayfest in its 50th year!) in Downtown Tulsa!

 A Little Bit of Center of the Universe

 It's NBA Kind of Food

 Movin' and Groovin'

• BOK Center hosts The Judds: The Final Tour (2/2)
• LowDown hosts Pop Foster - Winter Songbook (2/2), Johnny Mullenax (2/3), and Mezclave! Salsa (2/4)
• Soundpony Lounge hosts Pony Karaoke w/ Mz. Fefe (2/2), Connman (2/3), and DJ Sami (2/4)
• The Vanguard hosts Smoky Motel (2/3), Celtixx Birthday Bash (2/4), and Memphis May Fire (2/6)
• The Hunt Club presents Biscuits and Gravy (2/3) and Brandon Clark (2/4)
• Cain's Ballroom hosts Riverfield Rocks 2023 (2/4)
• Tulsa Performing Arts Center presents Tulsa Symphony presents Captivating: Brahms' Symphony No. 1 (2/4)

 Have a New Experience

• Magic City Books hosts Barry Friedman (2/2)
• Tulsa Performing Arts Center hosts C.S. Lewis Onstage (2/2-5) and Terminus (2/3-12)
• Central Library hosts Build A Reader Storytime: Family (2/2), Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay and Play (2/6), I Felt That: Felt Flower Arrangement (2/7), and Travels With Tulsans: Land of the Rising Sun (2/8)
• Studio 308 hosts Murder Mystery Fundraiser (2/3)
• BOK Center hosts Tulsa Oilers vs Idaho Steelheads (2/3-5)
• Cox Business Center hosts Cooking Up Compassion (2/3), NCA Tulsa Classic (2/4), The Candy Ball (2/4), and The Solution Tree (2/8)
• Tulsa Arts District hosts First Friday (2/3)
• TCC McKeon Center for Creativity hosts FACE of TPS Opening Reception (2/3)
• Living Arts of Tulsa hosts Champagne & Chocolate (2/4)
• Liggett Studio presents Valentine Making Workshop in Handmade Paper & Poetry (2/4-5)
• Foolish Things Coffee Co. hosts Japanese Breakfast (2/5) and Dumpling Night (2/8) 

 Making an Impact Together

• Central Library hosts Socially Acceptable: Use Social Media to Grow Your Business (2/2)
• 36 Degrees North hosts popUP sessions: Volunteer Engagement (2/3) and How to Build a Website Series: More Traffic Is a Good Thing (2/7)