What a great event!!!…read more First of all, this year's event was hosted at Cain's (dressed up in mighty fine party duds. The ole' gal was looking smashing). Secondly, two different seminars were offered if you needed coaching up on fine spirits: The Evolution of Craft Whiskey (put on by CORSAIR) and Whiskey 101 (presented by Ranch Acres). Will from CORSAIR was hilarious and passionate about his product. Third, whiskey, whiskey, whiskey....and craft cocktails by some of the best mixologists in Tulsa...and some mighty fine eats from Jeff Marlow, the Community Food Bank's Chef. Finally, what a worthy cause, the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. The video clip that was played before the auction brought tears to my eyes. What a much needed organization. Our favorite discoveries had to be the complex and interesting Oilfire (an American Rye) along with the crazy Quinoa Whiskey (yep you read that correct) and the Citra Double IPA Hopped Whiskey (both from CORSAIR). Every food item from Chef Jeff's kitchen was delicious but I think the Bruschetta and the Goat Cheese Mashers were my favorites. I also have to give a shout out to Mollycoddled Hash Slinger (what a great name) and their toffees! Thanks to the Tulsa Yelp team for allowing us this wonderful and fun opportunity. We played along with the Whiskey Pull and I think we came out a bit ahead. Fun, fun times. Thanks again Yelp for making our invitation possible!

Can I just come here every Friday night please?! What an incredible event put on by the Community…read moreFood Bank, but after having the pleasure of attending their Empty Bowls event earlier this year; I wasn't surprised one bit. They completely transformed Cain's Ballroom into a whiskey wonderland, and it was awesome! We entered and were greeted by a huge team and given commemorative glasses and a token to vote on our favorite mixologist of the night--we had to try the drinks a few times just to be sure about our vote there were more whiskies than I've ever seen in my life available to taste and learn about, along with other liquor and treats from the local area (tried something that tasted like pumpkin spice Baileys that is made in Jenks that i will HAVE to follow up on). I didn't make the first seminar, but did attend the Whiskey 101, which taught me everything I had ever hoped to know about the drink and how it's made. We enjoyed incredible gourmet food and desserts and left full and warm despite the cold night--I hope the food bank made alllll the dollars because they do incredible work for this community, and I was thrilled to be able to celebrate with them at Giving Spirits.

This is the coolest Christmas offering in Oklahoma. And it's absolutely free. If I had kids, I'd…read morelove how affordable it is for a fun evening out. I absolutely go wild as an adult and hit every store and pop up shop! The scavenger hunt is so fun, and it's actually a big challenge! I've never found all of the hidden items! It's now an annual tradition to go right after Christmas. We caught some great sales! It's the cutest thing ever. Definitely go.

This is place awesome. There is great shopping, beautiful lights, food trucks, restaurants, and…read moreperfect photo opportunities.

Oysters, music, stout beers, and the great outdoors! Awesome event to help support the Community…read moreFood Bank of Eastern Oklahoma! Open till 4pm today.

Fantastic event, great food, lines weren't to long, good price, the variety was decent. Overall a…read moregreat idea for a good cause.

This place took care of my t-shirt needs as if it were their own! If your graphics aren't that…read moregreat to be printed onto the t-shirt, they redo it for you so your prints will always be top notch! I would highly recommend this place and I do to all my friends and family. They always do non-profit and keep your artwork on hand for a couple of years which is nice so if you don't remember what you did, they will have that on file. It was just a great experience and the turnaround time was great and if I ever do more t-shirt work, they would be first to have my business! The employees are very nice and helpful and the location is very convenient as its in the back roads so you won't be hitting a lot of traffic. If you're looking for great service with a great products, this is the place to go!

WOAH! Pictures do…read morenot do this justice. This piece of art is stunning. It is also the largest bronze sculpture in the world, coming in at 60ft tall and weighing 30 tons. Truly breathtaking.

Located right at the entrance to Oral Roberts University, the sculpture is absolutely massive--60…read morefeet tall and made of bronze, with an incredible level of detail. The hands are cast in a gesture of prayer, fingers gently interlaced, and they sit in a beautifully landscaped area with benches and open space for reflection. One hand was actually modeled after Oral Roberts himself and the other from his son, which makes it feel all the more personal and symbolic. Even our kids were impressed, and they don't always get excited about statues! It's also completely free and easy to access, with parking close by and no crowds when we visited. Definitely one of the more unique and spiritual landmarks we've seen on our trip. Whether you're on a Route 66 journey, exploring Tulsa, or just looking for something different and meaningful, the Praying Hands is a must-see. Quiet, grand, and deeply moving.

i love that the mayfest event website described its 3rd weekend festivities of the new event every…read moreweekend format as showcasing local artists at the mother road market, and then when you arrive, there is no blocked off section with flashing lights or sign saying "here is local artist showcase", so there is a aspect of attendants setting the theme, which i'd interpreted as akin to "where is local art?" nonetheless, in the mix of restaurants, franchise branches and standalones alike, artisan stands, and even mini golf, all ongoing at the motherroad market, was a scattering showcase of local artists, in multiple mediums, including a cutout painting for taking photographs, drawing prints, and books. the cutout painting outside the northside entrance was so hilarious to me, getting a picture was no question. then, playing the waldoesque game of "where is the local art?" while appreciating the artistry of the gathering space and people around me, i'd located prints drawn of local landmarks and venues, both at an artisan booth on the gathering space southside and route 66 gift shop on the northside, that were quite appealing to me. and last but definitely not least, i came across a table booth for a book signing by the author of 'broke out of prison,' a book i'd saw previously from a social media post, and in addition to at the book signing table, also saw at least one copy for purchase at the motherroad route 66 gift shop. the author also had on display a daily devotional, and though i'm confident both books represent the calming, assuring energy the author effuses in real life, the latter may be a connecting read for some whom the title 'i broke out of prison' is unsettling. however, regardless if you can afford to buy a drawing print or book copy, the event is worth going to checkout the offerings local artists are displaying. further, the monthlong mayfest festival still has one more weekend, including a leadup tailgate event at the expo square sagenet center next saturday night, featuring musical guests, followed by the 'centennial cruise concert' downtown on sunday, 8am to noon, concluding the celebratory festival.

I've been going to Mayfest for some years. It turned into me being an artist vendor (Black Moon) &…read morehaving my artwork to display. I've also had opportunities to DJ twice. From being a consumer to being part of it, Mayfest has always given me a great experience. No matter how many times I come throughout the weekend, let alone visiting, I always got to have the Fried Pickles. Sometimes they're dill pickle chips, sometimes they're spears (I like the dill pickle chips more). I often do the same with Funnel Cakes & this year, I switched it up & got a Deep Fried Twinkie. I can't stop thinking about it. Mayfest is very local driven. It gives local artists (art + music) the opportunity to showcase their creations to a massive crowds. Installations, vendors, seminars, art galleries, multiple stages hosting musicians + DJs... A nice chunk of Guthrie Green (Downtown) is very active for the weekend. I enjoy it all every visit.

I have been looking forward to the official opening ever since I heard about the concept of Casa de…read morela Cultura (House of Culture). In Mexico, most cities have a place that's considered a cultural hub and a place where everybody can access different art forms. In my hometown, I attended dance, painting, literature and music workshops free of charge and open to the public. The idea is to promote the arts and make it accessible to everyone. They have their own physical space now, right next to Morelos, who donated it. As soon as you walk in, there's a beautiful mural painted by Vinny Avendaño, who intentionally portrayed various generations and the joy of our culture. There are various rooms used for classes and workshops and they are still building out one room with wooden floors for dancing. It is a treasure to now have this concept in Tulsa, where younger generations can be exposed to our culture. They have various initiatives, including a Mariachi program in various schools, Ballet Folklórico Dance classes, Danzón classes, Piñata making classes, and Cine de Oro Night. They also offer guitar and painting classes and have a specific initiative focused on older adults (Casa de los Abuelos/Grandparents' House). Their next event is a Mexican folkloric dance show in Muskogee.

Beautiful day for the 2023 Food Festival. Seems like there's about 75% food vendors and then a…read morenumber of craft exhibits. Plus there is live entertainment pretty much all day long. Parking is pretty easy and there is a fairly good amount of people. A great day to eat drink and be merry.