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Happy Friday, Tulsa. In today’s edition: Red Cross heating safety tips, Tulsa Zoo’s Art Untamed gallery show, sweets with Santa, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Driving to a new tune: Tulsa has received a $90,000 grant to install Oklahoma’s first musical road. Set for the Southwest Boulevard Bridge, it is part of a Route 66 Centennial certified project — get all the details.
Expanding Tulsa education pathways: Tulsa Community College has received approval to offer its first bachelor’s degree, a BS in Child Development starting fall 2026, pending Higher Learning Commission approval amid Oklahoma’s child care shortage — get all the details.
Peak winter fire risks: With home fire responses rising, the American Red Cross Tulsa Area Chapter shares heating safety tips, urging three-foot clearance, plugging space heaters directly into outlets, and monthly smoke alarm tests — get all the safety tips.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Identity theft is up 25%: Last year, Americans lost $12.5 billion to ID theft & fraud, and the stories behind those numbers are brutal. My friend just told me his dad’s on his fourth replacement credit card. Other folks have woken up to empty bank accounts or their personal info dumped online after a breach. Aura catches these kinds of attacks early by monitoring for new accounts, weird money movements, leaked data, and other red flags so you’re alerted before things blow up — learn more about it here.
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🫶 We got your back
A safer night ahead: Tulsa’s BeHeard Movement is building a first-of-its-kind virtual volunteer vending machine for people experiencing homelessness, slated for summer 2026. The 24/7 kiosks connect users to remote volunteers, or AI if none are available, to dispense essentials like socks, gloves, water, and hygiene items. Backed by Tulsa Area United Way, two machines will launch in Tulsa. See how and when it launches.
A December ag tradition: The Tulsa Farm Show returns for its 32nd year at the SageNet Center, still free to enter and park. Expect big equipment with a strong livestock focus, plus twice-daily horse-training demos from Craig Cameron and daily cattle-handling sessions. Oklahoma Farm Bureau remains a key partner, and you can plan via the online map and schedule. See what’s planned this year.
Fresh cut, zero fuss: Whether you’re craving a seasonal refresh or bangs you won’t regret, Z Studio delivers thoughtful consults, precise cuts, and Goldwell color in a relaxed Tulsa vibe. Leave the DIY trims behind… step out with hair that looks intentional, polished, and totally you.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I decided to take Hers’ online quiz. They recommended a Biotin + Minoxidil green-apple gummy for regrowth and overall hair health. The whole thing was surprisingly easy: just verify who you are and a licensed provider signs off. Here’s the quiz if you want to check it out.
Makeup that actually works: My sister and I were talking the other day about how the makeup we used in our 20s… just doesn’t work now that we’re in our 30s and 40s. Laura Geller’s entire makeup line addresses this shift, with formulas that smooth, brighten, and actually stay put. If you’re in the same boat, their curated kits are worth a look.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🧘 Yoga Nidra @ Tulsa yogaQuest | Friday (12/12) at 6:00pm – Trade your end-of-week chaos for an hour of guided “yogic sleep” that feels like hitting the reset button on your whole nervous system. Expect gentle stretching, cozy blankets, and a meditation so relaxing you might actually snooze (zero judgment). If you’ve been craving deep rest, this is your golden ticket to pure, blissed-out stillness.
👻 Creepy Christmas Light Tour @ Woodward Park | Friday (12/12) at 6:30pm – Whether you’re here for twinkle or tingles, this tour blends Tulsa’s haunted history with some of its most elaborate Christmas displays. Expect ghost stories, glittering cul-de-sacs, and a festive ride without the hassle of parking.
This weekend
🐾 Tulsa Zoo’s Art Untamed Gallery Show @ Tulsa Zoo | Saturday (12/13) at 9:00am – This one-day gallery features original artwork created by zoo animals, with pieces available for purchase. Admission is free with zoo entry, and proceeds support the zoo’s mission to care for wildlife and wild places. A great chance to pick up a truly unique holiday gift.
🎅 Sweets with Santa @ Tulsa Zoo | Saturday (12/13) at 10:00am – Holiday mode at the Tulsa Zoo means Sweets with Santa, a come-and-go excuse to let the kids collect sugar and you collect cute photos. Expect treats, crafts, and plenty of animal side-eyes, then make a graceful exit before the cocoa kicks in.
🎁 Christmas Toy Drive @ Bad Ass Renee’s | Saturday (12/13) at 6:00pm – Grab your shoes and head to 31st Street for an all night live music fundraiser collecting cash and toy donations for Tulsa kids. Stay out late without guilt, bring a new toy, tip the bands, and call it your good deed for the season.
🍺 The Project Bar: String Art Event @ Cabin Boys Brewery | Sunday (12/14) at 1:00pm – Trade doomscrolling for a pint and some string art at Cabin Boys. They bring the tools, templates, and patience, you bring your friends and your best attempt at steady hands. Holiday designs are in the mix, it takes a couple hours, limited tickets on Eventbrite.
🍽️ Annual IACT Christmas Potluck @ America Legion Post 308 | Sunday (12/14) at 4:00pm – The Irish American Club of Tulsa is celebrating the season with a potluck filled with homemade dishes, community connection, and a friendly cooking contest. Guests can also join a White Elephant gift exchange (under $10) and a festive cake auction. Bring a dish to share and be sure to RSVP—this event fills up quickly.
🕎 Winterlight Chanukah Festival @ Congregation B’nai Emunah | Sunday (12/14) at 5:00pm – Congregation Bnai Emunah’s Winterlight is bringing menorah lighting, live music, latkes, sufganiyot, and kid-friendly crafts to one big community hang. Come for the glow, stay for the schmooze, and a festive evening of music, light, and community connection.
Next week
🎄 Annual Legacy Toy Giveaway @ Mother Tucker Ministries | Monday (12/15) at 6:00pm – Mother Tucker Ministries is spreading big holiday joy with their annual Christmas toy giveaway. Families can get on the list by calling and leaving their info, making sure every kiddo gets a little magic this season. It’s heartfelt, community-centered, and built on their motto: “Everybody is Somebody.”
🚴 Christmas Light Tour Ride| Tuesday (12/16) at 6:00pm – Light up your bike, dust off that ugly sweater, and join this free group ride through some of Tulsa’s most festive neighborhoods. Expect twinkling displays, plenty of holiday spirit, and a post-ride hangout with live Christmas music and hot cocoa by Zink Lake. All ages and skill levels are welcome—just bring your lights, warm layers, and maybe a cookie or two to share.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
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🏠️ Price is right – Tulsa edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: Katy Houchin (McGraw, REALTORS)
Extensively renovated Midtown corner lot in a quiet cul-de-sac, this 5-bed plan stacks 4 ensuites, three living areas, and a chef’s kitchen with 6-burner range, double ovens, two pantries, and island seating. Main-level primary gets a 2021 spa bath, and upstairs adds a vaulted game room, second wet bar, and climate-controlled storage.
High-efficiency HVAC, whole-home generator, smart automation, commercial WiFi, security and AV, and a 2024 roof run the show. Covered patio with fireplace overlooks a pool and spa with auto cover, LED lights, waterfall, sun shelf, dancing fountains, controls, heated 3-car garage, sport court, and gated drive.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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