Community Calendar

Nature unfolds in more ways than one this spring as Tulsa Botanic Garden hosts the Oklahoma debut of FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, an exhibition of monumental sculptures by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. The exhibit opens Sunday, March 2, 2025, when the Garden reopens for the year.

FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN showcases 20 installations of museum-quality metal sculptures inspired by origami, the centuries-old Japanese art of folding paper. The larger-than-life sculptures of blooming flowers, birds, grazing deer, galloping ponies, and other flora and fauna themes will be exhibited throughout the five formal gardens at Tulsa Botanic Garden. The Oklahoma debut will also premier three new pieces by Box, including a 17ft. tall kinetic sculpture of colorful butterflies that will “float” above floral displays.

Kevin Box grew up in Bartlesville, OK and graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. His work has received numerous awards and is held in prominent collections worldwide. In 2004, he was the youngest member ever elected to the National Sculptors' Guild.

FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN features Box’s own compositions as well as collaborations with his wife, Jennifer, and world-renowned origami artists Te Jui Fu, Beth Johnson, Michael G. LaFosse and Robert J. Lang.

The exhibit includes interpretive information and cast metal examples of origami pieces folded and unfolded. An audio tour is also available for guests to dial into and listen to the artists speak about the work as well as a scavenger hunt sheet.

FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN will be at Tulsa Botanic Garden through September 21, 2025.

HOURS: Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Starting in April, the Garden will be open every Thursday evening until 8 p.m. through Oct. 30. FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN will be at Tulsa Botanic Garden through Sept. 21, 2025

ADMISSION: Free for Garden members
Ages 16+: $15; Ages 3-15: $10; Ages 2 and under: $0 (prices do not include tax or processing fees)

Check website for calendar, details and tickets.

Peter and the Star Catcher Opens at TCC February 27-March 2
If you’ve ever wondered how Peter Pan learned to fly and gained eternal youth, all is revealed in “Peter and the Starcatcher.” The whimsical award winning Broadway play tells the backstory of not only Peter but also Tinkerbell, the Lost Boys, the villainous Captain Hook, a notorious crocodile and other figures associated with Neverland. The Tulsa Community College theatre production runs February 27-28, March 1 at 8pm and March 2nd at 2pm in the VanTrease PACE Main Stage on the Tulsa Community College Southeast Campus.

Based on a 2004 children’s novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, the play centers on a young orphan and his friends who are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious young girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training. She’s part of a secret society tasked with protecting a magical dust of extraordinary power known as “starstuff.” Their bravery will be sorely tested by a group of pirates led by the fearsome Black Stache — later to become Captain Hook. The play, exploring duty, love and the bonds of friendship, serves as a prequel to the classic Peter Pan stories by Scottish novelist and playwright J.M. Barrie.

The 18-actor ensemble playing a total of about fifty gender bending roles in addition to occasionally serving as inanimate objects, such as doors and walls. The play is family friendly. For tickets, call 918-595-7777 or go to https://pacetickets.tulsacc.edu/events

[title of show] is a quirky, meta-musical that follows the journey of four friends: Jeff and Hunter, aspiring writers, and their talented actress friends, Susan and Heidi. Challenged by a tight deadline, they embark on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure to write, compose, and perform an original musical for the New York Musical Theatre Festival.

The twist? The show itself chronicles their creative process, becoming a "musical about writing a musical about writing a musical." As they navigate self-doubt, artistic insecurities, and the demands of collaboration, their journey becomes a testament to friendship, chasing dreams, and the magic of musical theatre.

[title of show] is a quirky, meta-musical that follows the journey of four friends: Jeff and Hunter, aspiring writers, and their talented actress friends, Susan and Heidi. Challenged by a tight deadline, they embark on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure to write, compose, and perform an original musical for the New York Musical Theatre Festival.

The twist? The show itself chronicles their creative process, becoming a "musical about writing a musical about writing a musical." As they navigate self-doubt, artistic insecurities, and the demands of collaboration, their journey becomes a testament to friendship, chasing dreams, and the magic of musical theatre.

[title of show] is a quirky, meta-musical that follows the journey of four friends: Jeff and Hunter, aspiring writers, and their talented actress friends, Susan and Heidi. Challenged by a tight deadline, they embark on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure to write, compose, and perform an original musical for the New York Musical Theatre Festival.

The twist? The show itself chronicles their creative process, becoming a "musical about writing a musical about writing a musical." As they navigate self-doubt, artistic insecurities, and the demands of collaboration, their journey becomes a testament to friendship, chasing dreams, and the magic of musical theatre.

The Oklahoma Center for the Humanities welcomes Portland, OR based musician and field recordist Patricia Wolf for a live musical performance titled “Sounds of Hope”.

“Sounds of Hope” is an ecologically inspired work of field recordings and ambient music that celebrates the remaining natural spaces near the artist’s home in North Portland. These songs trace the perilous migrations of the Northern Red-legged frog, express the power and beauty felt within one of the last stands of old growth forest in the Portland area, and say farewell to a superfund site just blocks from her house that is now being restored after 70 years of industrial pollution to make way for a nature park for native species of plants and animals.

Patricia will share the hidden sounds from these spaces that she has gathered with her various microphones and will perform music to accompany them that honors the existence of the many living beings who have called this area home for millennia. These compositions are made with the intention of inspiring people from all over the world to look and listen to the unique natural environment around where they live and seek out ways to protect and restore their local habitats so that all living creatures can thrive.

A talk between the Tulsa based artist Brad Rose and Patricia Wolf will commence after the performance. This performance is free and open to the public.

[title of show] is a quirky, meta-musical that follows the journey of four friends: Jeff and Hunter, aspiring writers, and their talented actress friends, Susan and Heidi. Challenged by a tight deadline, they embark on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure to write, compose, and perform an original musical for the New York Musical Theatre Festival.

The twist? The show itself chronicles their creative process, becoming a "musical about writing a musical about writing a musical." As they navigate self-doubt, artistic insecurities, and the demands of collaboration, their journey becomes a testament to friendship, chasing dreams, and the magic of musical theatre.

It is time for the annual German-American Society Garage Sale! The event will be Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8th, 9am to 4pm. Donations of goods for the sale may be brought to the German-American Society office, but please contact the office at (918) 744-6997 for more information. This garage sale benefits the German-American Society Arts Association and helps fund many of our projects, including music and dance performances held during the year.

Augustine Christian Academy (ACA) is an interdenominational, Christian classical school striving to teach students to be the hands and feet of Jesus. ACA trains students through classical education to think critically, reason clearly, and share the truth persuasively from a Biblical worldview.

Join ACA at its annual Open House event on Friday, March 7! From 4-6:30 pm, prospective families are invited to tour the campus, view students' latest projects, and enjoy fellowship with our school family. The class schedule for 2025-2026 will also be available.

Prospective families who attend Open House can waive the new student application fee of $75 and will receive complimentary tickets to attend ACA's Little Theatre event happening later that evening at 7pm.

To learn more about ACA, visit www.acatulsa.org.

The Broken Arrow Community Playhouse is thrilled to announce the return of this wildly popular play, The Barnstormers of Space! This zany, laugh-out-loud comedic production delighted audiences in its debut run, and now it’s back for an extraordinary encore performance. And this time, it’s more than just entertainment—it’s an important opportunity to come together as a community for a cause close to our hearts.

About Jeremy
Jeremy Garrett, a beloved member of our theater family, has brought countless smiles and unforgettable moments to Oklahoma stages. A talented actor, director and amazing person, he now needs our help. Proceeds from these performances will directly support Jeremy as he battles serious health challenges and prepares for a life-saving kidney and pancreas transplant. The Garrett family’s medical expenses are mounting, so we are hosting a benefit show along with other area theatres where Jeremy has been involved.

About the Play
Written by local playwright, Ron Hackney and set against the backdrop of a hilariously retro, sci-fi universe, The Barnstormers of Space takes audiences on a wild intergalactic adventure. Packed with quirky characters, over-the-top antics, and comedic twists, this play pays homage to classic sci-fi tropes while delivering nonstop laughs. Expect a mix of interstellar romance, heroic antics, and sidesplitting chaos that only the Barnstormers, along with their friends and enemies, can offer.

Join Us
Don’t miss this special event that combines heartwarming community spirit with top-notch entertainment. Whether you’re a sci-fi fan, a lover of comedy, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, this is the event of the year!

Donations
Can’t attend but want to help? Donations for Jeremy are being accepted via multiple avenues listed below.

Cash App: $berigarrett, $daorder66

Venmo:@Beri Garrett, @TheJermster

Text ZELDA to 206-672-7222

Donation link: http://ffnd.co/eMZ2tA

Event Details:
• When: March 7, 8, and 9, 2025
• Where: Broken Arrow Community Playhouse 1800 S. Main St.
• Time: Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2pm and 7pm and Sunday at 2pm.
• Doors open 30 minutes before each show.
• Tickets: Pay as much as you can.

The suggested ticket price is $15 for students & seniors over 60, $20 for everyone else. Pay AT THEDOOR only by Payment methods accepted: Cash, Credit Card, Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, etc. The Eventbrite link will allow you to reserve your seat and let us know you are coming. https://barnstormersofspace.eventbrite.com
There will be a Raffle of donated items on display in the lobby. Raffle Tickets $1.00

Let’s fill the theater, lift spirits, and rally behind one of our own. Together, we can make this benefit performance a roaring success both on and off the stage.