Community Calendar of Events

Beginning Creative Writing

Every Thursday | 7 - 9 p.m.
February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2023

5-week hybrid workshop. Registration is required. Have people always told you that you should be a writer? In this 5-week introductory workshop, we’ll explore elements of creative writing including voice, characterization, conflict, setting, plot, dialogue, and more. No writing experience necessary!

First Friday Art Crawl

February 3, 2023 | 6 - 9 p.m.

Broadway in Bartlesville presents: On Your Feet

February 4, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.

Translation 101

February 7, 2023 | 7 - 9 p.m.

How do words on a page cross from one language into another? How is it possible for one book to exist in dozens of languages? In this seminar, you'll look at how literary translation works and why we hear so little about it, as well as, how to get started as a translator. You’ll leave this seminar with the beginnings of your very own first literary translation, a newfound fascination and more. Registration is required. Attend in person or on Zoom.

Tulsa Ballet presents: Cinderella

February 9-12, 2023

Second Saturday Architecture Tour: Tulsa Underground

February 11, 2023 | 9 a.m.

Introduction to Motion Picture Sound

February 11, 2023 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

“Introduction to Motion Picture Sound” exposes students to the basics of recording dynamic, impactful audio for both narrative and documentary film production. During this one-day intensive workshop, students will learn how to use professional gear including lavalier mics, boom poles, shotgun mics and field recorders. Likewise, students will learn basic theory and techniques that will help ensure they capture clean, usable audio in future film productions. Registration is required. Registration will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. For more information on Center for Poets and Writers workshops, visit https://tulsa.okstate.edu/cpw/workshops.

Songwriting

Every Tuesday | 7 - 9 p.m.
February 21 & 28, 2023

This three week workshop will be in person on the OSU-Tulsa campus on Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on February 21st, February 28th, and March 7th. In this workshop, you’ll start songs from scratch and look at previous songs to see how we can shape them into something even better. Learn tips and tricks for getting out of writer’s block phases and connect with others. Registration will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17.

Centennial Tea Party

February 25, 2023 | 1 p.m.

Hosted by: Junior League of Tulsa

Beginning Creative Writing

Every Thursday | 7 - 9 p.m.
March 2, 2023

5-week hybrid workshop. Registration is required. Have people always told you that you should be a writer? In this 5-week introductory workshop, we’ll explore elements of creative writing including voice, characterization, conflict, setting, plot, dialogue, and more. No writing experience necessary!

The Art of Cinematic Lighting

March 4-5, 2023 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

“The Art of Cinematic Lighting” is a two-day workshop that introduces students to the basics of lighting a scene for a traditional narrative film production. Students will learn how to use gear found on professional sets, including a variety of lights, stands, and light modifiers as well as basic techniques used to achieve looks frequently utilized during the course of a film production. The workshop will be taught by veteran filmmakers using a blend of lecture and hands-on exercise. Registration is required. Registration will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. For more information on Center for Poets and Writers workshops, visit https://tulsa.okstate.edu/cpw/workshops.

Songwriting

Every Tuesday | 7 - 9 p.m.
March 7, 2023

This three week workshop will be in person on the OSU-Tulsa campus on Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on February 21st, February 28th, and March 7th. In this workshop, you’ll start songs from scratch and look at previous songs to see how we can shape them into something even better. Learn tips and tricks for getting out of writer’s block phases and connect with others. Registration will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17.

Grand Lake Renaissance Festival

March 11, 2023 | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. March 12, 2023 | 12 - 6 p.m.

The Annual Celebration of Grand Lake Renaissance Festival March 11th & 12th, 2023 ​Since 2015, Grand Lake o' the Cherokees Premiere Scottish Renaissance Festival and now, its ONLY Indoor Festival! Step back in time, 482 years, to Scotland in the year 1540 A.D. and join the villagers as they welcome the "Triple Crown Queens" - Queen Margaret Tudor, Queen Marie de Guise, and Queen Etain, back to the village of Queensferry, Scotland nestled on the banks of the Firth of Fourth! Revel in the sights and sounds of the village stirring to life after the cold heart of winter's embrace has passed! Come be enthralled by our talented Entertainers, nibble on the Fine Foods available for sale, and shop the Wondrous Wares of our Village Merchants to enhance your own castle and wardrobe.