Happy Tuesday, Tulsa. Hope you had a relaxing Labor Day weekend. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Tulsa Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.

📰 In the news

Local happenings: Detours at I-44 and US-75, a church is donating 4,300 gallons of milk, and Tulsa unveils 35 million for affordable housing — catch up here.

State-level stories: Sooners roll out the red carpet for Michigan, homeowners cash in equity windfalls, and a baby okapi makes its debut at the OKC Zoo — see what else is brewing.

National headlines: Sesame mishaps spark a salad kit recall, court-ordered debts could strand travelers overseas, and Social Security braces for a funding crunch — peruse the best of the rest.

Highlights this week

• Explore AI and cybersecurity with Justin Miller
• Children enjoy free activities every Tuesday event
• Learn to train trainers in one day workshop
• Check out our top budget decor hacks
• Try Amazon Prime free for 30 days

Tulsa’s plant experts since 1972

If you love the idea of plants but struggle keeping them alive, Cohlmia’s has the answer. Free design consultations match plants to your actual space and light conditions, and an optional maintenance service keeps them perfect.

They handle corporate accounts, home installations, and seasonal decorating throughout Tulsa. You may have seen their work, it’s phenomenal.

Let the experts at Cohlmia’s do what they’ve been doing for more than 50 years. Stop by to browse their retail greenhouse, or schedule a consultation with one of their horticulture designers.

Call 918-582-5572, or visit their site to learn more.

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Books: Skip the generic shelves and wander into spots where every nook holds a new discovery. From rare editions to indie favorites, bookstore gems around Tulsa have cozy corners you’ll never want to leave.

Brews: Oklahoma might not be the first place on your beer radar, but you’ll rethink everything you knew about craft suds at these brew spots.

Karaoke: Whether you’re a shower-singer, power-ballad belter, or strictly there for backup dancer duties, Detour is the spot to let loose, grab the mic, and prove once and for all that enthusiasm > pitch.

Family: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with these pet insurance plans.

Finance: Gold has increased by 40% from the start of the year (and it doesn’t look like it’ll slow down). If you want in on the gold rush, check out gold IRAs – they’re a safe way to own physical gold, with the added IRA tax benefits.

📆 Around town this week

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This week

👃 Sensory Night @ Oklahoma Aquarium | Tuesday (9/2) at 6:30pm – Forget Netflix and chill, hit the aquarium after dark with a monthly scavenger hunt that’ll have you dodging sea turtles and ogling jellyfish. Swap your checklist for a surprise sensory toy from the treasure chest, free for members or with regular admission.

✈️ AirPower History Tour @ Tulsa Air and Space Museum | Thursday (9/4) at 9:00am – Tired of Route 66 kitsch? Swing by the AirPower History Tour at Tulsa Air and Space Museum to geek out under FIFI the B-29, P-51 Mustangs, B-24 Liberators, and a squadron of winged cousins. Authentic nostalgia with zero in-flight peanuts.

🌪️ Twisters Watch Party @ Gathering Place | Thursday (9/4) at 6:00pm – Grab your favorite lawn chair and head over for a free outdoor Twisters screening. Before the chaos you’ll buddy up with our local meteorologists, climb into real storm tracker trucks, and even craft your own wind spinner. Soundtrack loud enough to rival a twister.

🐛 Insect Cloche Class @ Black Moth | Friday (9/5) at 2:00pm – Ever wondered how to turn moths and cicadas into art instead of garden pests? Black Moth’s got you covered with a hands-on workshop where Dan Ishmael supplies butterflies, beetles, cloches, and all the mossy trimmings. BYO sense of wonder, leave with a conversation starter.

🖼️ Please Touch the Art @ Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity | Friday (9/5) at 5:00pm – All those galleries in town shouting “please don’t touch”? This one hands you permission slips to feel the art. It’s a tactile showcase by blind and visually impaired artists that’ll have you rethinking gallery etiquette and discovering what you’ve been missing.

This weekend

📚 Book with Backbones: Piano Hinge Artist Books Workshop @ Liggett Studio | Saturday (9/6) at 9:00am – Think your feather collection was just gathering dust? Come twist dowels, toothpicks, sticks, or feathers into book spines at this piano hinge artist books workshop led by Katrina Matthews, crafting keepsakes from handmade papers with personal flares, no sewing required.

🎬 Movies in the Cove: The Road to El Dorado @ Hardesty Regional Library | Saturday (9/6) at 10:00am – Pack up the kids and set sail for an animated treasure hunt with this PG-rated classic. No snacks or sippy cups allowed in Connor’s Cove, but the laughs, adventure, and gold-plated shenanigans are free for the whole family.

🎨 I Can’t Make Stained Glass Paper @ McKeon Center for Creativity | Saturday (9/6) at 11:00am – If your grand plans these days involve fewer skyscrapers and more kitchen crafts, try cutting stained glass window designs from paper with the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture. You’ll snag cathedral vibes without the budget drama or actual glass shards. Scissors supplied, artistry optional.

🏕️ Cabin Girls Takeover @ Cabin Boys Brewery | Saturday (9/6) at 12:00pm – Need an excuse beyond laundry to get out of the house? The Cabin Girls takeover delivers a fresh beer release by local women, a market of female makers, and small-batch charm to beat your weekend lineup. Rigorous vetting means zero MLM booths, just local flair.

🥞 Breakfast on Boston @ First Presbyterian Church | Sunday (9/7) at 9:00am – Start your Sunday with a side of soul-stirring folk from The Creek Rocks, the Ozarks duo weaving banjo, guitar, and timeless storytelling. From acclaimed albums to red-pants-worthy performances, Cindy Woolf and Mark Bilyeu bring music that feels like a warm hug with a history lesson baked in. Pair it with coffee, good company, and a hearty breakfast to kick off your weekend finale.

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🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 9/2 The Stifftones @ The Church Studio – 12 pm
• 9/2 Chris Blevins @ The Hunt Club – 6 pm
• 9/3 Amber Autry @ Loony Bin – 7:30 pm
• 9/4 JT and the Dirtbox Wailers @ The Hunt Club – 5:30 pm
• 9/4 Grant Boesen @ The Colony – 6 pm
• 9/4 Walker Montgomery and more @ River Spirit – 7 pm
• 9/4 Kimberly Akimbo @ Tulsa Performing Art Center – 7:30 pm
• 9/4 Dwight Yoakam @ The Cove – 8 pm
• 9/4 Gravehuffer @ Whittier Bar – 9 pm

🏠️ This house is wild

Listed by: Michelle Jansen (Coldwell Banker Select)

Once the home of Tecumseh Perryman, this 1890 landmark now moonlights as a five-suite inn with luxe, private baths and a front-row seat to west Tulsa’s rolling foothills. A six-year renovation brought modern polish without scrubbing away the original charm, and the pond out front is pure Oklahoma postcard.

Two metal outbuildings (each with concrete floors, electric, and one with heat and air) double as creative spaces or storage for all the toys. Standalone outdoor restrooms and nearly four acres mean plenty of room to roam, just minutes from the new Gilcrease expressway and the legendary Route 66.

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