Malcolm-Jamal Warner was still a kid when he became the one of the most recognizable sons and brothers ever as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show. Throughout the show’s eight season run, America watched Warner grow from a gullible teenager into a young man. It can been hard on many child actors. Yet, Warner seemedContinue reading “In A World Of Bills, Be A Malcolm-Jamal”
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Drag Show For Pride Month
While some people might not think of Oklahoma has a place that is LGBTQIA friendly but Tahlequah, the capital of the Cherokee Nation and the main campus of Northeastern State University, is. On June 14, The Squeeze Inn was the site of the monthly drag show of The Turrelle Sisters. Josie Lee Turrelle and SashaContinue reading “Drag Show For Pride Month”
Happy Father’s Day!
I want to wish all my readers and subscribers a Happy Father’s Day. However, this post comes with some sadness as many people have suffered great losses lately. I would like to express my deepest condolences to the families and close friends of those killed in the Air India crash. It seems the more andContinue reading “Happy Father’s Day!”
Thank You, Sly, For Being Yourself
One thing I always loved about Sly and The Family Stone is their music always seemed to have a beat and tone to them that you made you want to sing along and dance to it. AllMusic famously stated, “James Brown may have created funk, but Sly Stone perfected it.” On June 9, Stone, bornContinue reading “Thank You, Sly, For Being Yourself”
Fort Gibson Celebrates Old Fort Days
The Oklahoma town of Fort Gibson took advantage of the nice, sunny spring weather to have its Old Fort Days celebration with activities on Friday and Saturday. Activities included concerts, food trucks, street dancing and demonstration of life in the 1800s when the town was found. Town Administrator James Walters encouraged those in attendance toContinue reading “Fort Gibson Celebrates Old Fort Days”
Fiesta De Mayo In Tahlequah
The Tahlequah community celebrated Fiesta de Mayo on Saturday, May 3 in the downtown area. The northeastern Oklahoma community is home to many diverse cultures as well as being the capital of the Cherokee Nation and the United Keetowah Band of Cherokees. Nearby is Clear Creek Abbey, a French Catholic monastery and covenant that reportedlyContinue reading “Fiesta De Mayo In Tahlequah”
25 Years Of “More Cowbell”
Saturday Night Live has been on the air for 50 years. And in that time, there have been some good skits, some awesome skits and some horrible skits. What makes some of the skits so memorable is the simplicity of them. Take Steve Martin singing and dancing to “King Tut” and then having popular saxophonistContinue reading “25 Years Of “More Cowbell””
Percussion Ensemble Concert At NSU
The Percussion Ensemble at Northeastern State University performed a spring concert at their Tahlequah, Okla. campus on April 25. The four-student ensemble is under the direction of Dr. James T. Lindroth, who also performed with the students. They opened with “RE: Disaster” by Susan Powell. Then, Seth Gioletti performed a solo of “Michi” by KeikoContinue reading “Percussion Ensemble Concert At NSU”
Support Your Local Library For National Library Week
This is National Library Week. And while it seems this is another program that the Trump Administration will try to defund because it doesn’t turn a profit, you need to still support your local library. You can still check out DVDs for free. I know I still enjoy watching them. And then it seems toContinue reading “Support Your Local Library For National Library Week”
Entertainment Business Bias On Full Display A Lot Lately
John Boyega, who played Finn in the last three Star Wars movies went on to say how racially bias the SW enterprise is. I have to agree with him. Over 10 years ago when the first trailer dropped, there was a lot of criticism over the fact that he was even in the movie. AndContinue reading “Entertainment Business Bias On Full Display A Lot Lately”