Hairspray coming back to Tulsa; prequels/sequels coming back to movies this year

Happy New Year! Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about upcoming Scene content, from the return of Hairspray, to the familiar characters moviegoers can expect at the cinema in 2024. Related From standby to star: Actress takes on lead role in 'Hairspray' First Friday Arts Crawl and Class Act Com…

'You had me at giant meatball:' A discussion on 2023's best restaurants

James Watts provides some details on his list of the 10 best restaurants of 2023, plus Jimmie Tramel previews comedy shows coming to Tulsa in 2024 and other events to look forward to in the new year.  Related The 10 best new restaurants of 2023 Restaurants that closed in 2023 Best restaurants f…

Previewing the best restaurants of the year, plus last-minute Christmas gifts

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. Related Hey, last-minute Christmas shoppe…

'The Dome' will be area's latest new venue

Jimmie Tramel and James Watts preview "The Dome," which will be the area's latest venue for concerts and events. It is scheduled to open in 2024 and is a former downtown church building. They also talk about other upcoming Scene content. Related Top entertainment stories of the year include 'Kill…

From Reba McEntire to Tulsa King, it's been an eventful year

While production of the Paramount+ series “Tulsa King” starring Sylvester Stallone began in 2022, the series finale aired earlier this year. 2023 also marked a return home for Reba McEntire with new Atoka restaurant "Reba’s Place." Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about this and other upcoming S…

Previewing Christmas performances, events and more

'Tis the season in the Tulsa area for Christmas events, from Tulsa Ballet's "The Nutcracker" to Mannheim Steamroller at River Spirit Casino. Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about this and other upcoming Scene content. Related Pete Davidson, Lauren Daigle, Jon Pardi highlight things to do in …

Osage authenticity important for 'Killers of the Flower Moon'

Cast members from “Killers of the Flower Moon” were unable to do promotion during the SAG-AFTRA strike, but, now that the strike has ended, they were at liberty to answer questions about a film that was based on the Osage reign of terror in 1920s Oklahoma. Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about t…

The tour that catapulted Leon Russell to fame

On April 21, 1970, Tulsans paid $4 (advance tickets were $3.50) to experience the Joe Cocker’s Mad Dogs & Englishmen Tour (what would eventually be regarded as one of the most legendary tours in concert history). The ringmaster/bandleader of the sprawling tour was Tulsa’s Leon Russell, who was spri…

New life for historic Big 10 Ballroom

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, …

From Killers of the Flower Moon to Reservation Dogs: The future of Indigenous mainstream storytelling

Jimmie Tramel called Reservation Dogs, "the most Oklahoma thing on television so far." With shot-in-Oklahoma movie "Killers of the Flower Moon" recent release, it has been a big year for Indigenous storytelling through film and TV. Tramel and James Watts also talk about the next major media projec…