Tulsa World Scene

There is no mistaking that "Twisters" is an Oklahoma movie, from the places filming took place to the red carpet premiere earlier this week. In this week's episode, Jimmie Tramel and World interns Luisa Clausen and Victor Lopez discuss meeting the cast and watching the movie.

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Director Lee Isaac Chung calls 'Twisters' a 'love letter to Oklahoma'

'Twisters' stars Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones talk on red carpet at OKC premiere

'Twisters' extras, background actors share their on-set stories

Funnels and fun: Helen Hunt shares memories from her 'Twister' experiences

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The future of the downtown Tulsa OKPOP Museum was dealt another blow this week with the announcements of staff layoffs. So where do we go from here? What about fund raising efforts? When, if ever, will it open? Jimmie and James discuss the museum's future. 

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Staff layoffs strike OKPOP museum

OKPOP, levees among Tulsa earmarks from 2024 legislative session

OKPOP road trip nets six collections, including items from Tony Randall and comic creator with 'Star Wars' ties

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Barons on 1st impressed our critic James D. Watts Jr. so much, it earned five stars in all categories: food, service and atmosphere. Watts and Jimmie Tramel discuss why the honor is so rare.

Barons on 1st earns rare five-star review for its exceptional fine dining experience | Review

Five-star sweeps: Restaurants that scored top ratings in all categories

On Route 66, have some Toast for dinner | Restaurant Review

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A free immersive exhibition — “Stan Lee, Beyond the Book” — opened May 1 at the American Heritage Center on the University of Wyoming’s campus in Laramie.

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We ate the $32 hot dog at ONEOK Field... and it was tasty

Batman at 85: Revisiting past interview with acclaimed Batman writer and editor Denny O'Neil

Stan Centennial: Born 100 years ago, Stan Lee and his creations continue to impact popular culture

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The Boomtown Dog is a new addition to the concessions at ONEOK Field, home to the Tulsa Drillers baseball team. It's two-foot long. The frankfurter is one pound and has a pound of chili and a pound of cheese on it, and a ton of fries.

Want to give it a try? Members of our staff did, and lived to tell about it. 

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We ate the $32 hot dog at ONEOK Field... and it was tasty

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Food for thought from James D. Watts Jr. and Jimmie Tramel on what foodies can expect in the coming months from Tulsa, Jenks and more.

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Chick O’Fish has southern flavor | Review

Eight Tulsa area restaurants scheduled to open in the coming year

New Tulsa restaurant, Barons on 1st, aims to deliver bold flavors and historic design

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Joining Shelton on the bill are Country Music Hall of Famers Vince Gill and Ronnie Dunn, plus Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, ACM/CMA nominee Wade Hayes and the Swon Brothers. Jimmie Tramel explains why he's a big fan of musical events like this one. 

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Blake Shelton talks coming home for 'once-in-a-lifetime show' at BOK Center

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The restaurateur helped usher in the revitalization of downtown Tulsa with the opening of McNellie's in 2004, but over the years, his influence has stretched beyond downtown.

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McNellie's in Tulsa marks 20 years of Irish pub culture and downtown revitalization

Photos: McNellie's Group CEO Elliot Nelson through the years

From Tulsa Magazine in 2015: Elliot Nelson: How I Got Here

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The Tulsa World's former music writer joins the podcast to discuss his ambitious and detailed five-part series on the early pioneers of rock 'n' roll in Tulsa and how that led to the creation and evolution of what's called the Tulsa Sound.

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Part I: Local kids change Tulsa from a swing town to a rock 'n' roll town

Part II: Gambling, drinking, guns and bombs: Tulsa's early rock 'n' roll gigs felt like Wild West

Part III: Tulsa musicians in 1950s were colorblind, even if society wasn't

Part IV: The rise of rock 'n' roll in Tulsa: How radio shaped a music revolution

Part V: Exploring the Tulsa sound: Origins, influences and impact | From the Archive

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Bill Haisten has a long history with Troy Aikman. This week, the World's sports columnist joins Scene writer Jimmie Tramel to discuss Aikman's Oklahoma beer launch and also share a few stories about the Henryetta native. 

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Troy Aikman brings EIGHT beer to Oklahoma: 'It's the cleanest beer on the market'

Bill Haisten: A jarring anniversary – 40 years ago, Troy Aikman signed with OU

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