Phish Fans Donate More Than One Million Dollars to Charity

Two organizations founded and operated by fans of the rock band Phish announced today that they have raised and distributed a combined $1,000,000 for charity. The joint announcement was made by The Mimi Fishman Foundation, which raises funds through online auctions, and The Mockingbird Foundation, which publishes historical information about Phish in print and online. Both organizations are operated on an all-volunteer basis, with no salaries, paid staff, or offices.

Future Shock Comics Hits the Big Time

There’s no time like the future! That’s what the Chicago Tribune has decided with its purchase of the self-syndicated comic strip “Future Shock.”

KUDOS OF THE MONTH: Saint Simeon’s Episcopal Home

Saint Simeon’s Episcopal Home is celebrating 50 years of loving service to its residents and their families. The original apartments opened in 1960 welcoming 12 residents in the first year. Today, Saint Simeon’s is able to serve 200 residents and is recognized as a leader in senior living.

Tulsa Ballet Launches Season with Swan Lake

With an exciting lineup of performances designed to appeal to classical and contemporary dance lovers alike, Tulsa Ballet launches its 54th season on Sept. 24 with the world’s most popular ballet, Swan Lake. This enchanting fairy tale of everlasting love embodies the spirit of classical perfection and is overflowing with lyrical romance and dramatic grandeur.

PSO Launches New Program

Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), a subsidiary of American Electric Power, recently announced a pilot project to convert its electric distribution system in Owasso to new gridSMARTsm technology. The gridSMART system is designed to improve reliability and safety, and provide customers with unprecedented information and control over their energy usage and electric bills.

Lelia McCoy Named Valley National President

Lelia McCoy has been named president and chief executive officer of Valley National Bank. McCoy joined the bank in February 1997 and assumed the presidency this March.

Collaborative Efforts Create a Charming Design

The recent Parade of Homes showcased a variety of talents, ideas and designs this year. One house in particular caught the attention of the judges and was chosen for the Second Place Overall Award in the $500,000 – $624,999 price range category. Located in Owasso’s Stone Canyon, the house was a collaborative effort from a team led by Tom Watts of the family-owned American Heartland Building Co. and Lisa Butts of A Girl and a Gallon of Glaze.

Happy Hands Education Center Moves Forward with New Building

The Happy Hands Education Center has reached out for many years to families with children who have hearing loss, impairments and communication disorders. The goal of the center is to empower children through education, confidence and the ability to achieve anything imaginable. The opening of a new location and the continued effort to raise awareness about the available programs has marked the beginning of a new chapter for everyone involved.

STS9 Set to Sail Tulsa's Arkansas Shoreline

Fresh off an acoustic live album release, STS9 is blowing up venues with their groundbreaking music and state of the art light show. This band’s sound is is unique and energetic and highly danceable.

STS9 is a must see.

Tulsa Symphony Presents The Resilience of the Human Spirit Sept. 11

This season with the pure joy of Mendelssohn and Brahms, and close the concert with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, an appropriate remembrance of September 11, 2001. In Shostakovich’s own words: “The theme of my symphony is the making of a man. I saw man with all his experiences at the center of the composition…In the finale the tragically tense impulses of the earlier movements are resolved in optimism and the joy of living.”

Outdoor Concert Series Returns to BOK Center

The BOK Center has announced the return of the ONEOK Outdoor Concert Series this Fall, a free festival created with the purpose of promoting local musicians and enlivening Downtown Tulsa. Local act “RedWater” will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 3 prior to the John Mayer concert.

Tulsa Tech’s Five Success Centers Offer E2020

For high school students who want to catch up on credits or graduate early and adults who need career advisement, job search assistance or a GED, there is an answer at Tulsa Tech. Even middle school students who want to strengthen basic skills can benefit from the personalized services and E2020 virtual software.

Friends of the Fairgrounds Announce Annual Party

The 9th Annual State Fair Party will be held Sept. 10 in the Expo Square Pavilion from 6 to 10 p.m. Unique auction items and authentic fair food will be available.

Choose Your Colors, Football Season Has Returned

Bands blaring from the gridiron, two-a-days, watch lists and preseason rankings are all exciting indicators that football is back in Green Country.

Celebrity Attractions Announces 2010-2011 Broadway Season

Celebrity Attractions’ 2010-2011 Broadway Season enchants audiences with the timeless classic of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and brings back by “Popular” demand “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster” Wicked. Direct from Broadway is “take care of business” with Dolly Parton’s hit song and Tony Award-winning score in 9 To 5: The Musical. Experience dance like never before with the electrifying Burn the Floor along with the innovative world-wide hit The Aluminum Show.