Students from UTulsa’s Arts, Culture & Entertainment (ACE) Management program will lead First Friday attendees through activities and prompts that reimagine a traditional Lost and Found Office into a participatory work that is ignited by the centennial of Route 66. Come share a story or object or simply say hello to learn more!
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First Friday Art Crawl
Don’t miss October’s edition of the First Friday Art Crawl at 101 Archer!
Explore two incredible exhibits: “Still Sovereign: Land, Law, Memory” in the South Gallery and “Back for Blood” in the North Gallery. Enjoy light bites and a cash bar.
Plus, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a free live performance by Tulsa musician, singer-songwriter, cultural leader and longtime advocate for Hispanic arts and history Francisco Treviño.
Free and open to all. See you at 101 Archer!
Fighting More Than Fire: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Join UTulsa’s African American Studies Program and the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities for a film screening of “Fighting More Than Fire”, produced and directed by UTulsa film studies alumnus Keith ‘Sneak” Daniels, followed by a panel discussion with featured firefighters from the documentary. Event is free and open to all!
About the Film: “Fighting More Than Fire” is a documentary that explores the untold history of Black firefighters in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Through personal stories, first-hand accounts and following a “day-in-the-life” of these heroes, the film captures the struggles and triumphs of the men who broke barriers in a segregated fire department. This film preserves their legacy and honors the generations who paved the way for today’s firefighters.
About the Director: Keith “Sneak” Daniels is an award-winning Black and Native American filmmaker and photographer. His work often highlights themes of the Black experience family, and community painted against the backdrop of Afrofuturism. He is best known for co-directing the documentary “Fire in Little Africa” which was showcased at the deadCenter Film Festival in 2021 and “Fighting More Than Fire”, which also premiered at deadCenter Film Festival.
Panelists: Featured guests for the post-screening panel include Fire Lieutenant & Paramedic, State Representative Ronald Stewart Jr.; Fire Captain Osha Davis, the youngest Black Captain in the history of the Tulsa Fire Department; and, District Chief Kenny Gunn.
First Friday Art Crawl (featuring two new exhibits!)
Join us for September’s edition of the First Friday Art Crawl at 101 Archer! Explore two brand new exhibits: “Back for Blood: Never Whistle” at 101 Archer in the north gallery and “Still Sovereign: Land, Law, Memory” in the south gallery. Plus, enjoy a live performance by Mvskoke flautist Aryn Ward, light bites and a cash bar.
Before the art crawl begins, join us at 5 p.m. for an artist talk with Brent Learned, illustrator of the new bestselling anthology “Back for Blood: Never Whistle at Night Part II.”
Free admission and open to all. See you at 101 Archer!
Travel, Nationalism, and Identities in 19th-Century France and America
Travel in foreign cultures pushes people toward a new awareness of national and personal identities. Lloyd Kramer will discuss how French and American travelers redefined their conceptions of selfhood by “traveling to unknown places” during the century after the French and American revolutions, but the the historical themes can help you reflect on your own past or future journeys.
This event is free and open to all.
Lloyd Kramer is a Professor Emeritus of History and the former Director of Carolina Public Humanities (CPH) at UNC, Chapel Hill. His historical work emphasizes the importance of cross-cultural experiences and transnational exchanges. His most recent book, Traveling to Unknown Places: Nineteenth-Century Journeys Toward French and American Selfhood, was published by the University of North Carolina Press, and his earlier historical publications include Threshold of a New World: Intellectuals and the Exile Experience in Paris, 1830-1848 (Cornell University Press); and Lafayette in Two Worlds: Public Cultures and Personal Identities in an Age of Revolutions (UNC Press). He believes that historical knowledge and the humanities are essential for a flourishing democratic society.
POSTPONED – Lamp Back: A Reading and Other Grievances
**Please kindly note that this event has unfortunately been postponed. A new date will be announced once confirmed.**
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Join the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities in welcoming author Anthony Hudson (Grand Ronde/Siletz) to 101 Archer for the launch of his new book, “Lamp Back: Plays and Other Grievances.” The event will include a reading by the author, an audience Q&A and book sales courtesy of our friends at Magic City Books. Join us for this free event!
Anthony Hudson is a Grand Ronde/Siletz artist and writer. Anthony’s theatrical work, from “Looking for Tiger Lily” to “Queer Horror”—and performances as Portland’s premier drag clown Carla Rossi—have earned him national fellowships, international engagements and sainthood from the Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Anthony’s writing has appeared in American Theatre, BOMB Magazine, Buckman Journal, Oregon ArtsWatch and Arts and International Affairs.
Artist Talk with Brent Learned
Artist and illustrator Brent Learned (Cheyenne-Arapaho) joins the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities for a conversation and audience Q&A about his work creating the original illustrations for the critically acclaimed Indigenous horror anthology “Never Whistle at Night Part II: Back for Blood.” After the talk, stay for the First Friday Art Crawl and experience the new exhibition, “Back for Blood: Never Whistle at 101 Archer,” featuring all 21 illustrations from the anthology. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about Brent’s creative process, the collaboration behind the book and how his artwork brings these powerful stories to life. Plus, our friends at Magic City Books will be onsite with copies of both bestselling anthologies available for purchase.
About Brent Learned:
Brent Learned (BFA Kansas) is a multi-media award-winning Cheyenne and Arapaho visual artist committed to portraying Native American life with dignity, respect and historical accuracy. His works have been displayed in public galleries and private collections throughout the United States, and he has collaborated with major companies including Disney and Sony. Learned is dedicated to encouraging the next generation of artists through educational programs, mentoring and community outreach.
Raising Our Voices: Never Whistle at Night Brings Native Horror to the Spotlight
Join the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities in welcoming co-editors and authors Shane Hawk and Ted Van Alst to 101 Archer for a discussion about the creation of the Never Whistle at Night series — where it came from, where it is and where it’s going. Our friends at Magic City Books will be onsite with copies of both critically acclaimed anthologies available for purchase.This event is free and open to all!
This event is free and open to all!
“Art as Sovereignty” Symposium
UTulsa’s Oklahoma Center for the Humanities is thrilled to be hosting a two-day symposium at 101 Archer, with an additional discussion taking place at Magic City Books.
When it comes to the sovereignty of Indigenous art, who is creating it—and who is enjoying it? Consuming it and benefitting from it … passing it on? From the music that moves us to the food that nourishes us, to the books we read and the typography that frames them, the ink we carry on our bodies to the clothes we wear, Native art is alive and thrives far beyond the confines of what is typically found, static, on gallery walls. And always has. Join us on Sept. 11-12, and experience what Indigenous sovereignty means today through the entry point of art in its many iterations. Experts from across Turtle Island and from various tribes are gathering in Tvlse Town to consider not just art as sovereignty, but sovereignty itself as art.
The symposium is free and open to all. View the full two-day schedule on our website!
Registration is encouraged, but not required. Registering in advance helps us plan for seating and catering and ensures we have enough food and materials for everyone. Register for the symposium here!
Kevin Dettmar, Punk in 50 Pieces: Punk, Post-Punk, New Wave and the Five Years that Changed Popular Music Forever
Kevin Dettmar will be in conversation with Bob Dylan Center Senior Director Steven Jenkins about his new book, Punk in 50 Pieces, just published by HarperCollins to celebrate the 50th anniversary of punk rock. Dettmar will discuss the history and impact of punk rock—as well as answer questions from the audience about everything from his choice of 50 songs to the meaning of punk for music and for culture more broadly. Magic City Books will also be at onsite at 101 Archer selling Kevin’s exhilarating new book.
Join the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities for this free event!
About the guest speaker:
Kevin Dettmar splits his research and teaching between British & Irish modernism, especially James Joyce, and contemporary popular music. A literary, music, and cultural critic, he has written for academic anthologies as well as popular publications like The Atlantic Monthly and The Chronicle of Higher Education. He is the co-editor for Oxford University Press book series Modernist Literature & Culture, and general editor of the Longman Anthology of British Literature. Professor Dettmar taught at Loyola Marymount University, Clemson University, Columbia University, and Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, before coming to Pomona College in 2008. He is currently W.M. Keck professor of English and director of the Humanities Studio at Pomona College.
First Friday Art Crawl
Don’t miss October’s edition of the First Friday Art Crawl at 101 Archer!
Explore two incredible exhibits: “Still Sovereign: Land, Law, Memory” in the South Gallery and “Back for Blood” in the North Gallery. Enjoy light bites and a cash bar.
Plus, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a free live performance by Tulsa musician, singer-songwriter, cultural leader and longtime advocate for Hispanic arts and history Francisco Treviño.
Free and open to all. See you at 101 Archer!
Fighting More Than Fire: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Join UTulsa’s African American Studies Program and the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities for a film screening of “Fighting More Than Fire”, produced and directed by UTulsa film studies alumnus Keith ‘Sneak” Daniels, followed by a panel discussion with featured firefighters from the documentary. Event is free and open to all!
About the Film: “Fighting More Than Fire” is a documentary that explores the untold history of Black firefighters in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Through personal stories, first-hand accounts and following a “day-in-the-life” of these heroes, the film captures the struggles and triumphs of the men who broke barriers in a segregated fire department. This film preserves their legacy and honors the generations who paved the way for today’s firefighters.
About the Director: Keith “Sneak” Daniels is an award-winning Black and Native American filmmaker and photographer. His work often highlights themes of the Black experience family, and community painted against the backdrop of Afrofuturism. He is best known for co-directing the documentary “Fire in Little Africa” which was showcased at the deadCenter Film Festival in 2021 and “Fighting More Than Fire”, which also premiered at deadCenter Film Festival.
Panelists: Featured guests for the post-screening panel include Fire Lieutenant & Paramedic, State Representative Ronald Stewart Jr.; Fire Captain Osha Davis, the youngest Black Captain in the history of the Tulsa Fire Department; and, District Chief Kenny Gunn.
First Friday Art Crawl (featuring two new exhibits!)
Join us for September’s edition of the First Friday Art Crawl at 101 Archer! Explore two brand new exhibits: “Back for Blood: Never Whistle” at 101 Archer in the north gallery and “Still Sovereign: Land, Law, Memory” in the south gallery. Plus, enjoy a live performance by Mvskoke flautist Aryn Ward, light bites and a cash bar.
Before the art crawl begins, join us at 5 p.m. for an artist talk with Brent Learned, illustrator of the new bestselling anthology “Back for Blood: Never Whistle at Night Part II.”
Free admission and open to all. See you at 101 Archer!
Travel, Nationalism, and Identities in 19th-Century France and America
Travel in foreign cultures pushes people toward a new awareness of national and personal identities. Lloyd Kramer will discuss how French and American travelers redefined their conceptions of selfhood by “traveling to unknown places” during the century after the French and American revolutions, but the the historical themes can help you reflect on your own past or future journeys.
This event is free and open to all.
Lloyd Kramer is a Professor Emeritus of History and the former Director of Carolina Public Humanities (CPH) at UNC, Chapel Hill. His historical work emphasizes the importance of cross-cultural experiences and transnational exchanges. His most recent book, Traveling to Unknown Places: Nineteenth-Century Journeys Toward French and American Selfhood, was published by the University of North Carolina Press, and his earlier historical publications include Threshold of a New World: Intellectuals and the Exile Experience in Paris, 1830-1848 (Cornell University Press); and Lafayette in Two Worlds: Public Cultures and Personal Identities in an Age of Revolutions (UNC Press). He believes that historical knowledge and the humanities are essential for a flourishing democratic society.
POSTPONED – Lamp Back: A Reading and Other Grievances
**Please kindly note that this event has unfortunately been postponed. A new date will be announced once confirmed.**
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————–
Join the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities in welcoming author Anthony Hudson (Grand Ronde/Siletz) to 101 Archer for the launch of his new book, “Lamp Back: Plays and Other Grievances.” The event will include a reading by the author, an audience Q&A and book sales courtesy of our friends at Magic City Books. Join us for this free event!
Anthony Hudson is a Grand Ronde/Siletz artist and writer. Anthony’s theatrical work, from “Looking for Tiger Lily” to “Queer Horror”—and performances as Portland’s premier drag clown Carla Rossi—have earned him national fellowships, international engagements and sainthood from the Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Anthony’s writing has appeared in American Theatre, BOMB Magazine, Buckman Journal, Oregon ArtsWatch and Arts and International Affairs.
Artist Talk with Brent Learned
Artist and illustrator Brent Learned (Cheyenne-Arapaho) joins the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities for a conversation and audience Q&A about his work creating the original illustrations for the critically acclaimed Indigenous horror anthology “Never Whistle at Night Part II: Back for Blood.” After the talk, stay for the First Friday Art Crawl and experience the new exhibition, “Back for Blood: Never Whistle at 101 Archer,” featuring all 21 illustrations from the anthology. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about Brent’s creative process, the collaboration behind the book and how his artwork brings these powerful stories to life. Plus, our friends at Magic City Books will be onsite with copies of both bestselling anthologies available for purchase.
About Brent Learned:
Brent Learned (BFA Kansas) is a multi-media award-winning Cheyenne and Arapaho visual artist committed to portraying Native American life with dignity, respect and historical accuracy. His works have been displayed in public galleries and private collections throughout the United States, and he has collaborated with major companies including Disney and Sony. Learned is dedicated to encouraging the next generation of artists through educational programs, mentoring and community outreach.
Raising Our Voices: Never Whistle at Night Brings Native Horror to the Spotlight
Join the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities in welcoming co-editors and authors Shane Hawk and Ted Van Alst to 101 Archer for a discussion about the creation of the Never Whistle at Night series — where it came from, where it is and where it’s going. Our friends at Magic City Books will be onsite with copies of both critically acclaimed anthologies available for purchase.This event is free and open to all!
This event is free and open to all!
“Art as Sovereignty” Symposium
UTulsa’s Oklahoma Center for the Humanities is thrilled to be hosting a two-day symposium at 101 Archer, with an additional discussion taking place at Magic City Books.
When it comes to the sovereignty of Indigenous art, who is creating it—and who is enjoying it? Consuming it and benefitting from it … passing it on? From the music that moves us to the food that nourishes us, to the books we read and the typography that frames them, the ink we carry on our bodies to the clothes we wear, Native art is alive and thrives far beyond the confines of what is typically found, static, on gallery walls. And always has. Join us on Sept. 11-12, and experience what Indigenous sovereignty means today through the entry point of art in its many iterations. Experts from across Turtle Island and from various tribes are gathering in Tvlse Town to consider not just art as sovereignty, but sovereignty itself as art.
The symposium is free and open to all. View the full two-day schedule on our website!
Registration is encouraged, but not required. Registering in advance helps us plan for seating and catering and ensures we have enough food and materials for everyone. Register for the symposium here!
Kevin Dettmar, Punk in 50 Pieces: Punk, Post-Punk, New Wave and the Five Years that Changed Popular Music Forever
Kevin Dettmar will be in conversation with Bob Dylan Center Senior Director Steven Jenkins about his new book, Punk in 50 Pieces, just published by HarperCollins to celebrate the 50th anniversary of punk rock. Dettmar will discuss the history and impact of punk rock—as well as answer questions from the audience about everything from his choice of 50 songs to the meaning of punk for music and for culture more broadly. Magic City Books will also be at onsite at 101 Archer selling Kevin’s exhilarating new book.
Join the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities for this free event!
About the guest speaker:
Kevin Dettmar splits his research and teaching between British & Irish modernism, especially James Joyce, and contemporary popular music. A literary, music, and cultural critic, he has written for academic anthologies as well as popular publications like The Atlantic Monthly and The Chronicle of Higher Education. He is the co-editor for Oxford University Press book series Modernist Literature & Culture, and general editor of the Longman Anthology of British Literature. Professor Dettmar taught at Loyola Marymount University, Clemson University, Columbia University, and Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, before coming to Pomona College in 2008. He is currently W.M. Keck professor of English and director of the Humanities Studio at Pomona College.