It's the season for holiday cheer once again! Tulsa's much-awaited winter festival is back, and it's time to cozy up and enjoy the festivities. The Annual Arvest Winterfest starts in November, promising another memorable holiday season. People Magazine has even recognized it as the best holiday destination in Oklahoma. One of the highlights is the ice skating rink outside BOK Center, which will be open for everyone to enjoy. In the last 15 years, the number of people attending this event has significantly increased from 35,000 visitors in 2008 to over 150,000. This year, the celebration will last 45 days, allowing as many residents of Tulsa as possible to enjoy ice skating outdoors near BOK Center, surrounded by beautiful and sparkling holiday lights.
Have you ever been to the Vanguard? It's a fantastic music venue that offers an intimate experience with your favorite artists. Whether right in front of the band on the floor or comfortably seated on the balcony, you'll have a great view of the performance. The Vanguard showcases a variety of artists, from DJs to up-and-coming musicians who are at the forefront of today's music scene. You can catch the next big thing before they become too popular to play in small venues. So, if you're looking for a place to enjoy great music in an intimate setting, the Vanguard is the perfect place.
Did you know that the Tulsa Historical Society & Museum is home to eight exhibit galleries that showcase artifacts and archives from Tulsa's rich history? Established in 1963, the museum has an extensive collection of over 400,000 still photographs, books, maps, documents, textiles, architectural elements, building furnishings, and personal artifacts. Interestingly, from 1985 to 1998, the museum was located in the Thomas Gilcrease house on the Gilcrease Museum grounds. Later, in December of 1997, THSM purchased the historic Sam Travis Mansion, which was renovated and expanded to serve as the museum's new headquarters.