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People & Places

Columns by Jason Ashley Wright about local nonprofit fundraisers and events.

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People & Places: Inaugural dinner to honor Iron Gate founders

People & Places: Inaugural dinner to honor Iron Gate founders   5/19/2013

Keenan Barnard had seen homeless people before.

Coming Sunday: Get to know the Tulsa Shock's new star, Skylar Diggins

Coming Sunday: Get to know the Tulsa Shock's new star, Skylar Diggins   5/18/2013

She’s the new face of the franchise and it’s fair to say she’s become something of a celebrity during a heralded Notre Dame basketball career.

People & Places: Patriot Cup to benefit Folds of Honor

People & Places: Patriot Cup to benefit Folds of Honor   5/14/2013

PGA Tour golfers and celebrities return to the area for this fourth-annual event. Each of the participating 38 tour players and celebrities are paired with an active or non-active military golfer and a Folds of Honor donor in three-player match play, pitting the Air Force against the other three divisions of the Armed Forces (Army, Marines and Navy).

People & Places: EIS is for the kids

People & Places: EIS is for the kids   5/12/2013

'Mama, can I get my shoes?'

People & Places: Supporters honored at Equality Gala benefiting Oklahomans for Equality

People & Places: Supporters honored at Equality Gala benefiting Oklahomans for Equality   5/7/2013

Granted, I'm new at this gig; but this year's Equality Gala is easily one of the most colorful fundraisers of the year.

People & Places: Inspirational story shared ahead of Center Polo Classic set for May 18

People & Places: Inspirational story shared ahead of Center Polo Classic set for May 18   5/5/2013

'That's 60,' Charles Owens said, having finished punching an exercise ball back and forth with Rhett Henderson.

People & Places: Go Red luncheon

People & Places: Go Red luncheon   4/30/2013

The American Heart Association is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the national Go Red For Women movement. Aside from a delicious heart-healthy meal, the event boasts a silent auction plus health screenings.

People & Places: Tulsan Lee Clark Johns to receive 'Winning Women's' lifetime achievement award

People & Places: Tulsan Lee Clark Johns to receive 'Winning Women's' lifetime achievement award   4/28/2013

Growing up in the 1950s, Lee Clark Johns heard that women were supposed to get married and raise a family.

People & Places: Gatsby in the Garden

People & Places: Gatsby in the Garden   4/23/2013

With a perfect theme just days prior to the release of Leonardo DiCaprio's new movie, 'The Great Gatsby,' Philbrook's annual Garden Party promises to be a stunning evening. Expect dessert and spirits served on the terrace overlooking the East Formal Gardens.

People & Places: Artists branching out

People & Places: Artists branching out   4/21/2013

Using a small paintbrush, Sterling Wright meticulously applied a second coat to her artwork.

People & Places: Dining with the stars

People & Places: Dining with the stars   4/20/2013

'Slightly tardy' being no excuse, one should never bolt from his car - or, in my case, a best friend's - in the middle of the valet line and run inside the Tulsa Convention Center.

People & Places: Upcoming events in Tulsa

People & Places: Upcoming events in Tulsa   4/17/2013

To celebrate its opening of Verdi’s“Aida,” Tulsa Opera is throwing afabulous fete inspired by ancientEgypt, including a performance by theopera’s stars.

People & Places: Chefs for the Cure set for Saturday

People & Places: Chefs for the Cure set for Saturday   4/14/2013

Diana Lowe is a wiz at multitasking.

People & Places: Blank Canvas a tasty fundraiser for Youth Services

People & Places: Blank Canvas a tasty fundraiser for Youth Services   4/13/2013

'I'm Danny,' the friendly gentleman at my right said to another seated at our table.

People & Places: This week's events

People & Places: This week's events   4/10/2013

Dedicated this year to themen and women of the armedforces, the Americana-themedluncheon raises funds to supportGirl Scout programs ineastern Oklahoma. Retired Maj.Gen. LaRita Aragon will deliverthe luncheon’s keynote address.

People & Places: 'Dancing for Little Stars'to benefit foster, group home kids

People & Places: 'Dancing for Little Stars'to benefit foster, group home kids   4/8/2013

It's not dancing under the stars or even with them - it's all about dancing for them.

Danna Sue Walker: Writing People & Places column has been a great ride

Danna Sue Walker: Writing People & Places column has been a great ride   4/7/2013

I have had the most wonderful time.

People & Places: Saying goodbye: Retiring writer Danna Sue Walker shares decades of memories

People & Places: Saying goodbye: Retiring writer Danna Sue Walker shares decades of memories   4/7/2013

'There's been some changes in the women's department of the Tulsa World,' began the article in the Aug. 19, 1963, edition of the newspaper.

Jason Ashley Wright takes helm of People & Places column

Jason Ashley Wright takes helm of People & Places column   4/7/2013

Walking down the street with Jason Ashley Wright always requires a few stops.

Tulsa Opera Ball continues tradition Saturday

Tulsa Opera Ball continues tradition Saturday   4/4/2013

An evening of family tradition, elegance and beauty awaits those attending the 53rd annual Tulsa Opera Debutante and Squire Ball on Saturday at Southern Hills Country Club.

Oklahoma Animal Alliance presents awards at Wizard of Paws Fur Ball

Oklahoma Animal Alliance presents awards at Wizard of Paws Fur Ball   4/3/2013

Winston Churchill, a huge English sheepdog, climbed out of the car in front of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, shook its fabulously furry body, looked at its owner and started down the 'yellow brick road' on its journey inside to the Oklahoma Animal Alliance's Wizard of Paws Fur Ball benefit.

People & Places: LaFortune to be honored at St. Philip Neri dinner

People & Places: LaFortune to be honored at St. Philip Neri dinner   4/2/2013

Calling Bob LaFortune a 'genuine Tulsa treasure,' Bob and Jeanne Sullivan, patron chairs for the The St. Philip Neri Catholic Newman Center, announced that the community leader will be honored at the organization's annual dinner April 17 at TU's Reynolds Center.

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