SunDANCE Cares: Fighting Homelessness and Hunger

fight hunger and homelessnessHelp fight homelessness and hunger by supporting John 3:16 Mission. SunDANCE Cares will focus on this charity for the month of January. One percent of all orders placed on January 25, 2016 will be donated to John 3:16 Mission.

John 3:16 Mission strives to meet the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of homeless and at-risk men, women, children, and families of the Tulsa area. The need for this type of service in Oklahoma is urgent. An estimated 44,000 children in Oklahoma are homeless. Nearly a quarter of Oklahoma’s children live in poverty. One in six Tulsans face food insecurity on a daily basis.

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In addition to many other services, John 3:16’s first mission is to provide food. They aim to provide hope to the hungry. They distribute food baskets monthly, operate a food pantry once a month, provide thousands of Thanksgiving food baskets, and provide a Thanksgiving banquet. The mission serves hundreds of meals on a daily basis, as well.

“for many people, their first experience with the Mission comes about because they are hungry. This basic foundational need, of sustenance, once met, provides hope. This is the power of one meal. One meal. Removing the obstacle of hunger and the wondering of where the next meal is going to come from provides a stability to begin to work on their other needs. To show them the love of God through love, compassion, grace and relationship.”

End Homelessness, provide mealsJohn 3:16 Mission provides more than food. The other programs available include a clothing room, cooperative learning classes, men’s, women’s, and family ministries, shelter, and creative arts classes for children. The charity was founded in 1952 and has served more than 4 million meals and provided over 1 million nights of shelter since then. John 3:16 relies on donations. A person can be provided a meal and shelter for the small amount of $2.11. You can help fight hunger and homelessness by donating now, purchasing office supplies from SunDANCE on January 25, 2016, and volunteering to help (click the photo above for more information). According to their website:

” Our pledge to you is that your gift, however large or small, will be used to feed, shelter and care for the hungry, homeless and at-risk and to provide them life changing programs. In doing so, we adhere to the highest ethical standards and are committed to openness, accountability and financial integrity. John 3:16 Mission is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), is audited annually and files a Form 990 with the IRS yearly. The Mission has been a nonprofit, 501 c-3 since 1952.”

Donate now to John 3:16

Center Of The Universe 2014

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Live music. Food. Drink. And lots of groovy people. The Center of the Universe Festival is a two-day, non-profit music and arts experience held in Tulsa’s booming Brady Arts District. The event, scheduled for July 25-26, 2014, is named after the popular downtown Tulsa landmark, the Center of the Universe, located on the Boston Avenue pedestrian bridge between Archer and First Street. Founded in 2013, the festival drew more than 80,000 fans in its first year.

Click to get tickets here!

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WHAT TO EXPECT

The 2014 festival will feature more than 100 bands on three outdoor stages and ten club venues. So, yeah, if you like music, you’ll love this event. But do your homework ahead of time because with that many bands playing in so many places, you will want a game plan to soak in all the tunes you want to hear. In addition to all the live music, a street market gives local and regional artists a platform to display and sell their work. Hungry? Thirsty? Behind on your people watching? Choose from the many restaurants, bars and clubs in the Brady District or walk up to numerous food trucks and other vendors we bring in to fill your belly and wet your whistle.

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CHECK OUT THE 2014 LINE UP HERE!

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Tulsa Food Trucks

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Tulsa loves food trucks! So many events in Tulsa a geared around food trucks and long standing Oklahoma events showcase the food truck craze. Let our SunDANCE team know what your favorite food truck is and what is the best food item they offer!

 

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Where to find a food truck:

Guthrie Green in downtown Tulsa is a great place every Wednesday to check out Live music, amazing food trucks, and enjoy hanging outside! Head on downtown every Wednesday 11:30 am-1:30 pm for a break from the office.

Check out this facebook page to find out what is going on with the food truck scene in Tulsa. The page was created to answer many food truck questions and keep you posted on what is going on in the food truck scene.

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These are just a few of the local food trucks you can find in Oklahoma:

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Cactus Jack’s
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Andolini’s
2 Chefs on Wheels
Brownie’s
El Gringo Loco
Lick Your Lips
Bohemia
Plum Delicious

Lola’s
Mod’s
Lone Wolf
Magiamo’s
On the Roll
Mr. Nice Guys
T-Town Burgerz
Josh’s Sno Shack
The Wurst
Doghouse
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Cain’s Ballroom Tulsa

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Built in 1924 by Tulsa entrepreneur Tate Brady, The Cain’s Ballroom has gone from a garage, a dime-a-dance joint and a dancing academy until it became what is known by artists and patrons alike as one of the top performance venues in the world today.

Click here to see all the great upcoming shows at Cains Ballroom!

With downtown Tulsa booming it is never a dull moment in this town! Cain’s hosts shows for all ages and all types of music. Some of the most well know acts that perform all over the United States makes a point to perform at Cain’s. Tulsa has no issue packing out the house!

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The highlight of the ballroom is a historic maple, spring loaded dance floor designed in a “log cabin” or concentric square pattern. Lighting the dance floor is a four-foot neon star and a silver disco ball. The walls are decorated with oversized photographs of various musicians who played Cain’s, including Bob Wills, Johnnie Lee Wills, Ernest Tubb, Hank Williams, Tex Ritter, Kay Starr and Tennessee Ernie Ford. Between the portraits are black fiddle-shaped fixtures illuminated by a single red bulb.

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Bob Wills was born into a family of fiddlers where he learned to play the fiddle and mandolin. As a young man, Wills performed at house dances, medicine shows and on the radio. On New Year’s Night 1935, he made his debut at Cain’s and the venue soon became known as “The Home of Bob Wills.”

As The Home of Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys from 1935 to 1942, the ballroom was especially significant for popularizing a new sound of western music called western swing, a form of country and western that combined jazz, hillbilly, boogie, blues, big band swing, rhumba, mariachi and jitterbug music. Weekly dances, a midnight radio show and a daily noon-hour program were played by Bob Wills during what are remembered as his “glory years.”

Bob Wills is remembered as “The King of Western Swing.” He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1978, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 for his significant contributions to American music from the 1930s through the 1960s. During his career, Wills wrote and recorded at least 470 songs, including “Take Me Back to Tulsa” and “San Antonio Rose,” and he influenced such artists as Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Asleep at the Wheel.

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Fourth Of July Fun!

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Our team at SunDANCE wishes you an awesome 4th of the July weekend!

Be safe and check out what is going on in Oklahoma!

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Tulsa’s Favorite July 4th Fireworks Spectacular!

ONEOK FreedomFestVisible for miles around, an estimated 80,000 spectators will view the 2014 ONEOK FreedomFest from locations at River West Festival Park, Veterans Park, and along the Arkansas River. Spectators can experience the full effect of this patriotic celebration by tuning in to radio sponsor KRMG (740 AM & 102.3 FM) during the display to listen to the accompanying musical score. For those celebrating at home, turn to KTUL Tulsa’s News Channel 8 to watch live coverage of the ONEOK FreedomFest Fireworks Grand Finale in the opening moments of the 10 p.m. newscast. The 2014 fireworks display will be produced by Pyro Shows of Texas and staged from the 21st Street Bridge.
One of the Largest Fireworks Displays in the U.S.

Staged from center of the Arkansas River, a myriad of colorful shells will be launched to heights of over 800 feet. In a blaze of light and sound, spectators will enjoy a carefully-orchestrated precision display reminiscent of the early battles of the American Revolution 238 years ago!
Activities for Kids and Adults

ONEOK FreedomFest features two park areas with live entertainment, food, beverages and Kids Zone inflatable play stations. Activities begin at 6:00 p.m. at Veterans Park located at 1875 S. Boulder Avenue and the River West Festival Park located at 2100 S. Jackson Avenue. Inflatables are free and available to the public. Additional activities, food and beverage will be available from festival vendors.

 

Click here for more information!

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Celebrate Independence Day with family and friends at Stillwater’s Boomer Blast. In addition to the traditional fireworks show at dusk, Boomer Blast will feature wakeboard and wake-skate competitions at Boomer Lake Park. More than 250 athletes, including members of the OSU and OU wakeboard teams, will compete to rack up points and win the title of state champion. Boomer Blast is a great family-friendly event, showcasing tricks, flips and wipeouts on the lake, as well as fair food, live entertainment, inflatables for the kids and more. Inflatables typically include a tropical water slide, inflatable jousting and a 68-ft inflatable obstacle course.

Come to Boomer Blast and register for the wakeboarding contests for some cool 4th of July fun. Participants must bring their own wakeboard. Divisions of competition include all skill levels, from 13 and under categories to amateur professionals. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Spectators are encouraged and are guaranteed to see some great, entertaining runs from the wakeboarders on Boomer Lake.

Boomer Blast will also feature a variety of food vendors. Feast on traditional 4th of July fare such as cotton candy, snow cones, caramel apples, kettle corn, barbecue ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, hamburgers and more. Stick around for the fireworks display and tune your radios to KSPI 93.7 for music choreographed with the show.

Click here for more information!

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The Summer Oil Patch Festival is a beloved Drumright tradition featuring all-day music from talented musicians, magicians, helicopter landings, a children’s play area, skydivers and more. Bring the whole family to Sellers Ranch and take part in the free festivities where you can get a heaping helping of Oklahoma barbecue and watch the extensive fireworks display after dark. Click here for more information.

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Join family and friends in downtown Bartlesville to celebrate Independence Day at Freedom Fest. Kids will have fun with a variety of free games, a kids parade, refreshing water sprays and inflatable jumpers.

Visitors to Bartlesville’s Freedom Fest will enjoy live music as well as tasty food and refreshing drinks from a variety of vendors. A patriotic program will be held to honor veterans and active servicemen and women. Stick around for a flyover by the 138th Fighter Wing. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and secure a good spot to watch the grand finale of Freedom Fest - a spectacular fireworks show at 9:45pm. For more information click here!

For more ideas of what is going on in Oklahoma this weekend just click here!

 

Tulsa Tough: June 6,7,& 8

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Saint Francis Tulsa Tough is a full cycling experience for racers, riders, and spectators. This three-day cycling festival includes criterium races for amateurs and pros, non-competitive Gran Fondo rides, and the “come as you are” Townie Ride. The 2014 festival will be held June 6-8 in beautiful downtown and midtown Tulsa.

Check out the action and make sure and not miss out on this great event that is held in Tulsa! Click here to find out more!

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Backwoods Bash

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Good Music. Good People. Good Times.

This is the driving philosophy behind the Backwoods Bash Music & Camping Festival. The Memorial Day Weekend event has earned the reputation of showcasing some of the best independent bands in Middle America to create a one-of-a-kind weekend on the shores of Keystone Lake in Prue OK (just 20 minutes outside of Tulsa). The beautiful landscape that surrounds the area allows full access to swimming, boating, fishing and more.

The festival has grown immensely since first being held in 2008 and has evolved into true family-friendly event providing a welcoming atmosphere for people from every walk of life. Aside from great music, attendees can take advantage of kids activities and workshops, a veterans memorial service, and a vast selection of food, art and shopping.

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The event’s producers, along with the Make A Difference Foundation, have created a community event full of great music and activities; one that is affordable and does not try to exploit fans with the hidden costs that are usually associated with festivals. The affordable admission price includes all concerts, camping and activities.

This year the festival will be celebrating its seventh year anniversary. In keeping with tradition, the festival will be even bigger and better than the last.

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Mayfest & The Hop Jam!

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Two great events in the same weekend!
MAYFEST- Mayfest has something to offer everyone. The outdoor areas of Mayfest includes fine arts, crafts, four stages of performing artists, KidZone – a children’s hands-on art activity area, and of course, great festival food. In addition to the outdoor space, Mayfest also features five indoor galleries. Click here for more information.
Admission to all of the activities at Mayfest is always free.
Festival hours are Thursday – Saturday
May 15-17 11am-11pm, Sunday, May 18 11am-6pm.

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HANSON has announced the first ever Hop Jam!
Hop Jam is on May 18th in the Brady Art’s district in downtown Tulsa!
This year’s American Craft Beer Week will stoke lots of activity around the country, celebrating the artisanal beer movement. In Tulsa, OK pop-rock trio HANSON, now operating as craft beer makers with the launch their debut brew Mmmhops pale Ale in 2013, will bring together brewers in their home state and musicians for a one day beer and music festival on May 18th.
Coinciding with the festival, Hanson Brothers Beer will also make their flagship Mmmhops beer available for sale online, making the beer available outside of the regional market more broadly. Online retail location will be announced next month.
The Craft beer festival will be attended by 14 breweries from across the state of Oklahoma, featuring special small batch beers made available as a part of the festival by award winning brewers and established leaders in Oklahoma craft beer. The event will also feature personal appearances by many of the brewers, appealing to the devout beer fans throughout Oklahoma and the midwest. The free concert part of the event is open to all ages, headlined by HANSON, along with blues soul powerhouse Robert Randolph and The Family Band, and more special guests still to be announced.
“Through The Hop Jam, our hope is that we can help support the craft beer community and foster a one of a kind music event, while also creating an anchor for the city’s downtown renewal”, said Taylor Hanson. Click here for more information.

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Street Cred: Urban Core

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Sunday, May 4 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Southern downtown | Starting at 5th and Boston with activities down to the 21st Street Riverparks Corridor
Free to attend | No RSVP required

Street CReD is an annual event that focuses on community redevelopment in a specific neighborhood each year by showing what Tulsa can become when it creates the change it wants to see. Our mantra: When no area of Tulsa is neglected, the entire city benefits.

Get ready for a celebration of all things walkable and bikeable downtown, as one of TYPros’ largest and most impactful events of the year returns in May with an Open Streets event that will temporarily close a mile of streets in southern downtown for use by pedestrians and bicyclists.

We need partners to help us create a festival-like atmosphere along the route. Nonprofit organizations can host “activity stops” with almost any activity — as long as it’s designed to get people out of their cars and onto their feet. More information and an application can be found at www.tulsastreetcred.com

Design contest: We are also seeking participants for a design competition to showcase how the city can best utilize a surface parking lot at the southeast corner of 10th and Boston. Details and applications for both can be found at www.tulsastreetcred.com

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