The citizen owned SMG-managed BOK Center was nominated for the sixth consecutive year by the Academy of Country Music (ACM) for Venue of the Year – Large Capacity. The BOK Center, funded by taxpayers in the Vision 2015 program opened in 2008, has been nominated for the award every year since opening.

In order to be considered for Venue of the Year, the venue must have bought or promoted at least three country concerts during the prior calendar year of January 1 to December 31, 2014, and be in good standing with all agents. In 2014, BOK Center hosted four country concerts including Lady Antebellum, George Strait, Brantley Gilbert and Eric Church.

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WASHINGTON – The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced that Oklahoma’s Tulsa City-County Library is among the 30 finalists for the 2015 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries for service to the community. For 21 years, the award has celebrated institutions that demonstrate extraordinary and innovative approaches to public service to make a difference for individuals, families, and communities.

“Museums and libraries are the lifeblood of our communities, serving as trusted providers of critical resources, educational training, skills development, and civic and cultural enrichment,” said Maura Marx, acting director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. “We salute Tulsa City-County Library for exemplary leadership in promoting lifelong learning while engaging and inspiring the public.”
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Matt and Kayla Nichols

Because foster parents Matt and Kayla Nichols went above and beyond to keep siblings together, they have been named, during the season of the heart, TFI Family Connections’ February foster parents of the month.

The Nichols accepted two siblings into their home in early December. Soon after, they found out the children had two more siblings in out-of-home care and immediately began looking into options to bring all four children together.

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Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless

An estimated 400 homeless Tulsans will receive a nutritious meal while enjoying the spirit of community at the Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless, at 415 W. Archer St., tomorrow, Feb. 11., at 12 noon. The 11th annual Valentine’s Day celebration is a partnership between the Day Center for the Homeless, the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma and the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation.

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