Greetings:
A tragic moment in Tulsa’s past has been dramatically captured in a
national documentary about to be released entitled Before They Die.
This documentary will be shown to audiences from Los Angeles to New York and is a heartfelt depiction of the 1921 race riot, which destroyed what was known across the nation as Black Wall Street and forever changed Tulsa.
This film reminds Tulsans of the lessons to be learned from one of the worst race riots in our country’s history and demonstrates continued progress for Tulsa in embracing diversity and reconciliation. Join me on Oct. 19, at 3 p.m., at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center for the first national screening of this important documentary.
This week, our walk-in customer services representatives and cashiers settled into their new offices on the second level of the One Technology Center. The first week was a bit challenging as our customers became aware of the relocation, and we are quickly addressing issues as they arise.
Sincerely,
Kathy Taylor
Mayor
I Believe in Tulsa!
"Before They Die!"
Premieres at the Tulsa PAC
On Oct. 19, Tulsa’s history will come alive with the premiere of the documentary Before They Die!, the newest in-depth look at the Tulsa Race Riot.
This compelling film about the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot vividly depicts what happens to a community when intolerance and distrust rule. The documentary’s epilogue shows how the Tulsa community is coming together to address serious issues of racism and bigotry and to remember the important lessons of local history.
New Fire Marshal,
Deputy Chief Named
Mayor Kathy Taylor announced that Tulsa Fire Chief Allen LaCroix has selected a new fire marshal and a new deputy chief of support services. The new fire marshal is David C. Dayringer, a 28-year veteran of the Tulsa Fire Department. The new deputy chief of support services is Tim Cooper, who has served TFD for nearly 24 years. The two positions are equal in rank: the fire marshal also is known as deputy chief of safety services.
Dayringer joined the Tulsa Fire Department in 1980, and has held positions including fire equipment operator, chief’s aide, fire captain, district chief, training chief, and deputy chief of support services. He also served in leadership roles for the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 176, including three terms as president.
Animal Shelter Expo and Open House This Saturday
The City of Tulsa Animal Welfare Shelter located at 3031 N. Erie Ave will host the Trick or Treat Animal Expo and Fall Open House this Saturday, Oct. 11, from noon to 4 p.m.
The event celebrates national Adopt-a-Dog Month, and encourages community adoptions and use of shelter services. Area animal rescue organizations and other advocacy groups and businesses will provide information about their services in booths at the Expo/Open House.
Those who adopt animals from the shelter on Saturday will receive free microchips and pet tags for those animals, courtesy of the Oklahoma Alliance for Animals. Pet owners who bring their dogs to the event may purchase microchips for $20. A pet costume parade at 3 p.m. will highlight the day.
Read more for an overview of the Animal Welfare's programs and operations
All Broadcasting Will Switch to Digital in February 2009
Starting February 17, 2009, all TV stations will broadcast in digital format – a change that will influence every U.S. household with a TV. This switch will happen in compliance with a Federal Communications Commission decision adopted in 2007.
Today, most TV stations are transmitting programming in both digital and analog formats. Channels that have been operating for years, such as NBC and ABC, are currently broadcast in analog, while newer channels such as “O” and ESPN3 use digital. Digital television will allow each TV station to choose to offer multiple channels of programming and to air programs in high definition, with superior quality of picture and sound.
No Tricks, All Treats
at the Tulsa PAC
Like a stash of Halloween candy, October at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center accommodates a variety of tastes, from opera to Rocky Horror. In between there are choices of choral music, orchestra and chamber music, literary speakers, film, comedy, and dance.
Two performances remain for Giacomo Puccini’s most popular opera, La Bohème, the masterpiece that inspired the Broadway musical Rent. These are on Friday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 12. This is the perfect opera to introduce children and friends to opera. Romance, gorgeous singing, the lure of Paris and a heartbreaking story make La Bohème a rewarding entertainment choice.