The Big 10 Ballroom (1624 E. Apache St.), a steeped-in-history Tulsa music venue, has been brought back to life.

The first and robust life of the north Tulsa venue included performances by Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Ike and Tina Turner, The Temptations, Jackie Wilson, James Brown, Ray Charles, Duke Ellington, Little Richard and Etta James.

Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about the upcoming tribute event, plus previews of other Scene content.

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The Big 10 Ballroom (1624 E. Apache St.), a steeped-in-history Tulsa music venue, has been brought back to life.
The first and robust life of the north Tulsa venue included performances by Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Ike and Tina Turner, The Temptations, Jackie Wilson, James Brown, Ray Charles, Duke Ellington, Little Richard and Etta James.
Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about the upcoming tribute event, plus previews of other Scene content.
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Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: <a href="mailto:jimmie.tramel@tulsaworld.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/jimmietramel">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/jimmie%20tramel/">Follow his stories</a>
Scene Writer James Watts: <a href="mailto:james.watts@tulsaworld.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/watzworld">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/james%20watts/">Follow his stories</a>
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Tulsa World’s Scene writers talk about all things arts and entertainment locally in and around Tulsa and Oklahoma.  
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Tulsa World’s Scene writers Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about all things arts and entertainment locally in and around Tulsa and Oklahoma.  

Tulsa World’s Scene writers Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about all things arts and entertainment locally in and around Tulsa and Oklahoma.

New life for historic Big 10 Ballroom

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Contact us
Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: <a href="mailto:jimmie.tramel@tulsaworld.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/jimmietramel">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/jimmie%20tramel/">Follow his stories</a>
Scene Writer James Watts: <a href="mailto:james.watts@tulsaworld.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/watzworld">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/james%20watts/">Follow his stories</a>
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Scene Writer James Watts: <a href="mailto:james.watts@tulsaworld.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/watzworld">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/james%20watts/">Follow his stories</a>
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Need the perfect gift? One with local ties and perhaps from a pop culture universe? Jimmie Tramel and James Watts help you find last-minute Christmas gifts. Plus, James previews his best restaurant reviews of 2023 and names a few that just missed the cut.
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Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: <a href="mailto:jimmie.tramel@tulsaworld.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/jimmietramel">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/jimmie%20tramel/">Follow his stories</a>
Scene Writer James Watts: <a href="mailto:james.watts@tulsaworld.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/watzworld">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/james%20watts/">Follow his stories</a>
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