Frank Lloyd Wright and The House Beautiful

This exhibit celebrates his passion for creating a new way of life for Americans through architecture and design. The exhibition presents more than 140 original objects including furniture, metal work, textiles, original drawings, publications and accessories from the collection of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and other public and private collections.

Philbrook also offers classes, films, and lectures on exhibit subjects, like these:

Film: Frank Lloyd Wright: A film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick (1998)

Date: Saturday, January 12, 2008 Times: 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free Room: Patti Johnson Wilson Hall

Wright House Party: the Wright Way to Start the Weekend

Date: Saturday, January 12, 2008 Times: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free Villa, Patti Johnson Wilson Hall, Mabee Gallery, Education Center Stations will be set up throughout Philbrook with a variety of activities focusing on architecture and design: e.g. building blocks, Lincoln Logs, scavenger hunts for architectural details — along with our Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Family Fun, Explore Art classes, Gallery Gatherings and continuous viewing of films about Frank Lloyd Wright.

Film: A&E’s America’s Castles — The Homes of Frank Lloyd Wright (1996)

Date: Saturday, January 12, 2008 Times: 11 a.m. to Noon Free Room: Patti Johnson Wilson Hall

Jan 09, 2008 - Jan 11, 2008

Location:

Mustang Arena 4145 East 21st Street Tulsa, OK 74114

Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Event Details:

The NSCS is hosting the first RC race to be ran at the same time and same complex as the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. Cars that will be racing include; Nitro Sprint, Nitro EDM, Nitro 1/8th Scale Late models, and Nitro 1/10 scale latemodels, and Open Electric Sprint.

Also there will be a celebrity race for some of the Chili Bowl midget drivers. Thanks to Sonny Brown, LOSI will be sponsoring the cars for the celebrities to drive.

There will also be several vendors with tradeshow exhibits set up. Some confirmed vendors are Custom Works, RB Mods, STS Engines, LOSI, and HobbyTown.

This event is open to the public, and Admission is free.

I’m writing this late today because the computer was acting up all morning. Last night, all of our cell phones were freaking out. Apparently, the storm last night was causing some kind of electrical interference. Just weird.

This month has been weird. It’s January and we’re sleeping with the windows open and the fan on high. Unbelievable. It’s Oklahoma for pete’s sake, January is supposed to be miserable cold. Yesterday we ran around in shorts and t-shirts.

I’ve lived here most of my life, all of my adult life, and I have never seen a January like this. I remember when you could actually pack away your summer clothes for months because there was no way it would ever be warm enough to wear shorts in January. Now my t-shirts and shorts are getting worn almost year-round. Just weird, or is there maybe something to this whole global warming thing?

I had heard of The Three Tenors before (iirc, Luciano Pavarotti, Jose Carreras, and Placido Domingo), but I had never heard of The Ten Tenors before I saw them on the PAC website.

They’re classical. They’re pop. And they’re a lot sexier than “The Three Tenors.” Australia’s most debonair musical export, THE TEN TENORS deliver a dynamic mix of vocal power, ranging from opera and jazz to modern and classic pop with a stylized flair that leaves audiences breathless. Highly regarded as a new musical force to be reckoned with, THE TEN TENORS have now been seen by over 77 million people on three continents, selling out shows and winning hearts with their unmistakable charm, camaraderie and vocal prowess. Ably tackling everything from arias to ABBA, their unique style is an unparalleled fusion of artistry, musicianship and comedy.

Season subscriptions are currently being sold through the Tulsa PAC office, (918) 596-7109. Tickets to individual shows will be available through the PAC ticket office and MyTicketOffice.com at a later date.

We’ve driven by a couple of times on the way to the Zoo or to play disc golf at Mohawk, but we haven’t had the money to actually go to TASM, 3624 N. 74th E. Ave, Tulsa, OK 74115, 918-834-9900.

Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday - Closed to the Public; Office remains open Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium campus is closed on Mondays and most major holidays.

Inclement Weather Policy
If the Tulsa Public Schools are closed, the Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium will be closed.

James E. Bertelsmeyer Planetarium

The citizens of Tulsa County and many generous contributors have come together to create the first planetarium in our great city. Just as the light from a distant star illuminates the earth long after its inception, their dream will continue to inspire countless generations of future scientists, engineers, and explorers.

Seating is for 110. Admission and seating is on the basis of first-come, first-served. Seating may not be available for all showings. Visitors must be seated before presentation begins. No entry after doors areclosed, late arrivals attend next presentation. No food or drinks allowed in Planetarium.
The Planetarium offers 6 shows during the week, with 7 shows on Saturday and 4 shows on Sunday. Here’s a list of current shows:

Infinity Express: Brand NEW Show!
Take an exciting journey of discovery from our solar
system to the outer edges of the mapped universe.
Plunge into the depths of Valles Marineris on Mars,
and deep into the universe surrounded by the faint
light of distant galaxies. This explosive new
planetarium show includes awe-inspiring
images depicting the life cycle of stars taken by
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Viewers of all
ages will experience a mesmerizing trip on Infinity
Express. Funded by The Kerr Foundation,
The NORDAM Group and The Mervin Bovaird Foundation.
Astronaut: The exploration of space is the
greatest endeavor humankind has ever undertaken.
Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer
space, and encounter the perils that await space
travelers, as we subject our test astronaut, Chad, to
everything space has to throw at him. Discover if
you have what it takes to become an astronaut!
Funded by Ralph and Frances McGill Foundation and
Carlton & Mary Buford.

Oasis in Space: A beautiful voyage which
transports the audience through our universe, galaxy
and solar system in search of liquid water - a key
ingredient for life on Earth. With a proven, audiencetested
story, visually immersive imagery and an
original surround-format musical score, Oasis in
Space will delight viewers of all ages.

Night Skies over Green Country: Live
Planetarium presentation takes the audience on a
journey of the current local night sky. Visual
demonstrations will include what constellations and
planets are visible that night and include upcoming
celestial events like comets, meteor showers, and
eclipses. Program changes as the night sky changes.

Admission Information:

COMBO Discount Ticket
Museum & Planetarium (includes one Planetarium Show)
Adults $10
Seniors (62 & over) $8
Students and Military (ID required) $8
Youth (4-12) $6
Age 3 & Under* Free
TASM Members receive FREE Admission to the Museum
and 20% discount on Planetarium tickets!

*3 years & under FREE as long as held
on parent’s lap in the Planetarium

Single Ticket
Hangar One Museum
Adults $6
Seniors (62 & over) $5
Students and Military (ID required) $5
Youth (4-12) $4
Age 3 & Under - Free
TASM Members - Free

Single Ticket
Planetarium (includes one Planetarium Show)
Adults $6
Seniors (62 & over) $5
Students and Military (ID required) $5
Youth (4-12) $4
Age 3 & Under* Free
TASM Members 20% Ticket Discount

*3 years & under FREE as long as held
on parent’s lap in the Planetarium

Group Tours
Available upon request, call (918) 834-9900 x 123 for rates and reservations

Yay, our insurance came through with the money to repair our roof. Now, if we can just find a roofer that isn’t booked up until summer to do the repairs, we’ll be all set.

At least the ice storm had one positive result, plenty of work for the roofers and guys doing tree removal. Even now, you can drive anywhere in town and still see tree debris everywhere.

Some places the trees are broken with limbs hanging down, and you just know they’re staying that way until Mother Nature takes them the rest of the way down. The city/county doesn’t have money or manpower enough to clean it all up. The more remote areas will just have to stay shattered. Because, you know, that destroyed look is big these days, and is sure to bring droves of tourists. Not.

I’m usually not big on the whole New Year’s Resolutions. I never seem able to keep them, so why bother? As horrendous as last year was, I figure it couldn’t hurt to try a few resolutions this year. Plus, it makes Mom happy, and that’s always a plus.

Since Mom actually gave me her list of resolutions, I guess that’s a good place to start.

1. Lose weight. I can agree to that one. As long as we don’t expect to lose a ton overnight this one should be the easiest to keep. Just cutting soft drinks out of our diet should accomplish this one.

2.Exercise more. Since we don’t really exercise any, this one should not be impossible either. Walking would be easier if our neighborhood had sidewalks, but you work with what you have. Maybe we’ll be able to get bikes with income tax this year. We can hope for a big enough return this year, anyway.

3. Find a job. I think this one is good for me, but I wish Mom didn’t have to think of it. Social Security sucks. Mom has worked hard her whole life and paid plenty into SS only to be told that she doesn’t qualify. And with a 3 year waiting list on disputed claims, we’ll be homeless if we wait on Social Security to come through for Mom. James is barely keeping the bills paid now. He can only juggle so long before something is going to drop. We’re literally living paycheck to paycheck hoping nothing gets turned off before the next pay day. People shouldn’t have to live like this.

4. Clean the yard. As long as we can wait until spring and warm weather, I’m down with this one too.

5. Clean the shed. Ditto the warm spring weather on this one.

6. Get rid of things we don’t need. I agree with that. It is amazing how much crap you can accumulate in just a few years. The only advantage to moving every 6 months from apartment to apartment is that it forces you to go through your stuff and weed out the unnecessary.

And since we’re in the cleaning mood, here’s one not from Mom but me:

Clean the house. Not the routine stuff like vacuuming and washing dishes, but the major stuff like scrubbing the walls and wiping down the ceiling, cleaning all the windows (even the ones requiring a ladder), and washing the carpets. Stuff like that MUST be done this spring.

That’s it for my resolutions, and Mom’s, this year. Let’s hope I can keep them this year. I hope everyone else is happy with their resolutions and keeps all their most needed ones. Here’s hoping this year is a good one for ALL of us. Love, peace and prosperity to everyone.

Hope everyone has a better year this year than last.