Meetings from Tulsa's Young Professionals

michelle y williams,

Thu, 17 May 2012 23:46:46 CST

this exhibition of michelle's work is titled "best laid plans". below is her artist statement for the show. BEST LAID PLANS someone once said, (or wrote, or sang) "life is what happens when you're making other plans" - mother nature most certainly has other plans. be it hurricane katrina in the south or tornadoes in central US or the earthquake spawning tsunamis in japan & indonesia. this new body of work is patterned in the fickleness of mother nature. contrasting colors intend to present a unifying mood within the viewer. a nod to cool-dewy mornings or strong-skied evenings, the presentation is of a sentiment that our surroundings so often bring us. while the fixation is not necessarily of a weather-strewn hour, it is of the same turmoil and simultaneous calm that coexist within a storm. it is about the power and necessity of this balance, and about how, as the viewer, we can so continually feel vitalized by what we cannot predict. of course, while a nature of the unknown will remain, the work is meant to help ground us with the ability to stare down this unknown and steal from it a moment of the serene. we must find solace in the bittersweet renewal forced upon us. for better or for worse, there is only so much control we all have - & after that, we must simply let go. exhibit is located in the center 1 shopping center at 3524 B S Peoria Tulsa OK 74105

Tokyo In Tulsa 2012 - Worlds|Collide: Steampunk vs Bounty Hunters

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 23:46:46 CST

Tokyo in Tulsa or TnT is Oklahoma's largest Japanese and Pop Culture convention centered on Japanese Animation and local culture. We also showcase music, creative art and writing, gaming (both video and table top) and fashion. Join us for a full weekend of nonstop fun happening downtown Tulsa at the Downtown Doubletree and Tulsa Convention Center July 20th through the 22nd, 2012! We have big plans for 2012, our 5th anniversary, and you can be a part of our biggest year yet! Keep up to date via our website: http://tokyointulsa.com/ Curious about what you'll see? Check out our photos from previous years: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5485845835/photos/

5th Annual Hispanic Heritage Run

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 23:46:46 CST

5th Annual Hispanic Heritage Run from 8- 11 a.m., 3rd & Boston Downtown Tulsa Learn more at www.tulsahispanicchamber.com.

Children's Hospital at Saint Francis Resource Room

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 23:46:46 CST

The Saint Francis Children's Hospital Resource Room is in need of volunteers to work 1 shift a week. The shifts are from 10am-2pm or from 6pm-8pm Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include helping parents and children check out videos, games or books from our onsite library. Parents sometimes need guidence in locating information regarding a newly diagnosed illness for their child and you may need to help them with using the computers. Many other volunteer opportunities are available as well. Thank you for your consideration!

Carter Classic 5K Run (Run for the Reason)

Sat, 9 Jun 2012 23:46:46 CST

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 7:30 a.m. 5K begins at 8:00 a.m. Where: 41st and Riverside Drive Volunteers Time: 6:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Volunteers are needed for: � Registration table � Water distribution at mid-way � Collecting timing chips at the end of the race Run is presented by Carter Healthcare & Hospice. Proceeds from this race benefit LIFE Senior Services. To Volunteer: Please contact Jan Dunkelberg LIFE Senior Services 918-664-9000 jdunkelberg@LIFEseniorservices.org

Tour de Cure

Sat, 2 Jun 2012 23:46:46 CST

Ride distances: 10, 25, 50, 75 miles Tulsa�s Tour de Cure is a fundraising cycling event held to support the American Diabetes Association�s mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Tour is a ride, not a race, with multiple routes designed for everyone from the occasional rider to the experienced cyclist. Tour de Cure features a ride through scenic Green Country, full route support, and a start / finish line party at SouthCrest hospital for riders to enjoy with their teams, families and friends. Tour de Cure is more than a positive ride experience. It encourages people of all ages and skill levels to hop on their bikes and pedal towards a healthier lifestyle. Through a fun day on your bike for a great cause, Tour de Cure promotes diabetes prevention and management through physical activity. Information on fundraising, start times, route maps, and more can be found at diabetes.org/tulsatour. Register today for the ride of your life: diabetes.org/tulsatour