Cheerleaders for everyone Carmen Jones learned a new word Monday — defense.

Tulsa's task tough
Tulsa faces four long days of basketball to reach its wanted destination.

C-USA Tournament first event in busy stretch for downtown
THE CONFERENCE USA Tournament is the first of a series of sports events this spring and summer that will bring more than 500,000 visitors to downtown Tulsa.

First round of C-USA women's tournament starts today
First-round play in the Conference USA women's basketball tournament kicks off today in Tulsa, drawing teams from across the southern U.S. for a shot at the NCAA basketball tournament later this month. ...

Tigers still have bite
The strong comment came last summer from a Conference USA coach who will remain unnamed.

It's tournament time in Tulsa
College basketball fans from across the southern United States will converge on Tulsa this week as the 12 teams in Conference USA vie for a chance to compete in the NCAA basketball tournaments later this ...

Tigers rout Hurricane; Tulsa opens tournament as 5th seed
Tulsa will face Rice in Wednesday's 6 p.m. opening-round game of the Conference USA Tournament at the BOK Center.

C-USA Tournament bracket is set
SMU coach Matt Doherty jokingly called it the 'Memphis Invitational.'

Best bets: Tuna does Sin City
What happens when you take those delightfully quirky folks of Tuna, Texas, to America's neon playground?

REVIEW & SLIDE SHOW: Clapton wows Tulsa crowd
and attire, in a black cotton button-down shirt, jeans and sneakers — belied the depth and skill in his renditions of the galloping Howlin' Wolf blues classic 'Going Down Slow' and the sultry 'I ...

CHL referee Kevin Graber: Paying his dues in the profession
CENTRAL HOCKEY League referee Kevin Graber could afford to smile for a moment as he relaxed in a chair in the officials' locker room during the first intermission of last Saturday night's game between ...

Senior Night is key
Wednesday will be bittersweet for Doug Wojcik.

The Immortals
The Who, the Rolling Stones, Clapton, the Beatles their sound is about as American as it gets.

C-USA sales important to future events
Mike Dodson, executive director of the Tulsa Sports Commission, says that if area basketball fans do not support the Conference USA Tournament at the 17,839-seat BOK Center, 'we won't have these opportunities ...

Oilers blanked by Bossier-Shreveport
Nothing went right for the Tulsa Oilers on Sunday.

Oilers in furious finish to land CHL playoff berth
The race for the Central Hockey League playoffs is heating up.

Skate Date: Steppin' out with my baby
Couples are always prone to holding hands on Valentine's Day, but even more so when they're struggling to stay upright on ice skates.

Motocross: Nowata's Green takes second
Cory Green of Nowata finished second Saturday night in the AMA Arenacross Lites class competition at the BOK Center.

Oilers dropped by struggling Wichita
Wichita seems to have found a cure for its lack of Central Hockey League victories this season. Play the Tulsa Oilers.

Lowly Thunder pose challenge for Oilers
The Tulsa Oilers hope February will be the start of good things when the Wichita Thunder make their final visit of the season to the BOK Center on Tuesday.

BOK Center profits help city
Tulsa's BOK Center remains a shining jewel in the city's otherwise tarnished financial crown.

Riedel's goal stings Bees in 2-1 shootout
Tulsa Oilers goalie Trevor Cann saw his shutout bid come to an end with just over two minutes to play in Sunday's Central Hockey League game at the BOK Center.

WNBA to unveil logo, colors, name
The WNBA Tulsa team will unveil the team name, colors and logo during halftime of the first Harlem Globetrotters game on Jan. 23 at the BOK Center.

BOK Center named No. 8 in nation for ticket sales
The BOK Center was ranked No. 8 in the nation and No. 20 worldwide in 2009 arena ticket sales by industry tracker Pollstar.

Mississippi blasts Oilers
Mississippi used power plays and a barrage of shots on goal to end the Tulsa Oilers' three-game winning streak on Saturday.

10 to remember in 2005: Katrina strikes
Editor's note: This month the Tulsa World looks back at the top stories of the past 10 years, culminating with in-depth analysis and Top 10 lists on Sunday, Dec. 27. In the meantime, here are some of ...

REVIEW & SLIDE SHOW: Daughtry pulls off professional show
Chris Daughtry's music is simple and safe and somewhat cliché. In fact, there's nothing new here — Nickelback-meets-Fuel-meets-Creed-meets ... We get it, already.

Oilers' woes linger in loss to Sundogs
The Tulsa Oilers haven't seen a streak like this in seven seasons.

Blue streak
J. Elliot Nelson doesn't have to stray far from his office inside Tulsa's iconic Blue Dome building to look out on his growing downtown empire.

Light up the town
The PSO Parade of Lights on Saturday night was something more than the usual annual celebration of the holiday season.

New garage would offer 269 parking spaces to public
Downtown Tulsa could be getting 269 new public parking spaces.

Oilers drop sixth straight
In November the Tulsa Oilers were on top of the world, riding a seven-game winning streak and holding down first place in the Central Hockey League Northern Conference. Fast forward to December, and the ...

Allen drills Oilers, 5-3
Summary: The Tulsa Oilers dropped their fifth straight game, losing 5-3 to the Allen Americans Friday night in Allen, Texas.

REVIEW AND SLIDE SHOW: KISS puts on ‘Hotter Than Hell’ show
Nearly a decade after its farewell tour, the larger-than-life, greasepaint, leather and platform-wearing quartet still stomps out hits. Big time.

Eric Clapton, Roger Daltrey headed to Tulsa
On March 2, Eric Clapton will again be living on Tulsa Time. And he's bringing another legend with him.

Best Bets: 'Curious George Live' times 7
Curious George, the playful character of the beloved children's book series, has been in print and on television and has even appeared in film. Now he's about to charm on stage with a live musical show. ...

This Week in Music
Public Enemy rapper and reality star Flavor Flav will co-host a pajama party with Tulsa DJ Good Ground on Dec. 19 at Flytrap Event Center, the venue's Web site confirms.

Oilers cannot contain Colorado's offensive power
A shootout occurred at the BOK Center on Tuesday night.

Black Eyed Peas set to party at the BOK
The Black Eyed Peas will roll through Tulsa's BOK Center on March 20, the BOK Center confirmed.

Black Eyed Peas coming to BOK in March
The Grammy-winning band rolls through Tulsa's BOK Center on March 20, sources confirm.

Oilers aim to maintain their hold on first place with win
After losing to the Texas Brahmas 3-1 on Sunday, the Tulsa Oilers return home to host the Colorado Eagles at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday at the BOK Center. At stake is sole possession of first place in the Central ...

Oilers fall in Texas, 3-1
Summary: Two third-period goals by Anders Strome lifted the Texas Brahmas to a 3-1 win over the Tulsa Oilers on Sunday at NYTEX Sports Centre in North Richland Hills, Texas.

George's 'Meatball Girl' is always on call
The cute, rambunctious little chimp known as Curious George is headed for the BOK Center stage Dec. 3. But how a beloved, illustrated character goes from page to stage is a little complex. Or is it?

Oilers' winning ways end
The Tulsa Oilers were hoping to tie a record on Thursday night, but the Missouri Mavericks had different plans.

Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Think of it as '30 Rock' — minus Tina Fey, but with a much bigger cast.

Oilers aim to set franchise record
Things are going right for the Tulsa Oilers heading into Thursday's game.

Riddle brothers hope reunion brings success
Which two brothers combined to score one goal and three assists in Tuesday's 6-5 Tulsa Oilers victory at Mississippi?

Tisdale honored with posthumous award
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame does not induct many members posthumously. Those it does are true legends.

Christian acts coming to BOK
Christian music acts Third Day, NewSong, Newsboys, Tenth Avenue North, Fireflight and guest speaker Tony Nolan and more will perform 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, the venue confirmed.

Sixers show off new look
One of the goals for the Tulsa 66ers during the upcoming season is to shrink the miles between Tulsa and the parent Oklahoma City Thunder. The 66ers took a step in that direction Tuesday afternoon.

Tulsa edges Mississippi
Highlight: Tulsa defeated the Mississippi RiverKings 6-5 Tuesday night at the DeSoto Civic Center in Southaven, Miss.

Guitarist says Aerosmith will replace Steven Tyler, Tyler denies he quit the band
Rumors of rock legend Aerosmith's demise ignited on Tuesday, after an announcement from lead guitarist Joe Perry that lead singer Steven Tyler will be 'replaced.'

Ready for the sequel
Sylvester Stallone made Rocky and Rambo sequels when he was in his 60s. Nolan Richardson, 67, is ready to crank out a sequel, too.

BOK Center continues successful run
Not all financial news coming out of Tulsa is bad.

Tulsa 'gone country' for Jackson
Alan Jackson brought traditional country music to Tulsa on Saturday.

The Mayo returns to early magnificence
Decades have come and gone, and the Mayo Hotel has stood silently by.

First Thursday: November
Country superstar Alan Jacksonhas charted more than 33 No. 1 hits intwo decades, and more than 50 of histunes have cracked the top 30.

Bon Jovi ticket prices unveiled
Tickets for Bon Jovi's 7:30 p.m. April 13 show at the BOK Center go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16.

George Strait, McEntire book the BOK
Reba McEntire and George Strait will perform a Feb. 20 show at Tulsa's BOK Center, official sites for both country stars confirmed Tuesday morning.

Armstrong sparks Oilers
Behind the play of goaltender Kevin Armstrong, the Tulsa Oilers recorded their first shutout in almost two seasons with a 4-0 triumph over Allen (Texas) on Tuesday night before a crowd of 3,233 at the ...

Oilers expect a test from upstart Americans
The Tulsa Oilers expect to be put to the test on Tuesday when the Allen Americans make their first and only stop of the season at the BOK Center. In their first season as a expansion team in the Central ...

Fan-favorite Jackson works hard for success
George Strait may rule the roost when it comes to the traditional country genre, but Alan Jackson runs a close second. The blockbuster musician blends honkytonk with traditional country music and has sold ...

Tickets on sale for C-USA tournament
All-session tickets are on sale for the 2010 ConferenceUSA men’s basketball tournament, which will beheld March 10-13 at the BOK Center.

Race's numbers sprint ahead
With the sluggish economy, officials were bracing for a low turnout at this year's Tulsa Run.

Best Bets: Los Lobos: living with 'La Bamba'
Considering Los Lobos' spellbinding live shows and landmark experimental albums like 1992's 'Kiko,' it is surprising the band isn't routinely feted in the music press in the same reverential tones as groups ...

This Week in Music
'Church Music' is David Crowder Band's latest studio album. It's also the crux of its latest tour, which hits Cain's Ballroom on Friday night. You won't hear the old pianos or same old organ music you ...

Dancer delighted to be on U.S. tour
It was hard to miss Brandon Bryant on Season 5 of Fox's hit competition show 'So You Think You Can Dance.'

Oilers squeak past Rapid City
Led by the performance of center Rob Hisey, Tulsa took the early season, first-place spot away from Rapid City. The Oilers edged the Rush 5-4 Central Hockey league victory in front of 3,621 fans at the ...

Oilers' new import glad to be in Tulsa, CHL
Rob Hisey did not need long to adjust to playing in the Central Hockey League with a new team and a new coach.

Oilers win home opener
Following a wild night of fights and penalties in the Oilers' loss at Wichita on Friday, everyone expected a night of paybacks on Saturday.

Tulsa lauded as strong city
The oil and gas industry has played a key role in helping Tulsa weather the recession, according to a new BusinessWeek study that ranks the metro area near the top of the 40 strongest in the nation.

Thunder throttles Oilers
The Tulsa Oilers begin their second season in the BOK Center on Saturday when they meet the Wichita Thunder.

Tim McGraw confirms Tulsa tour stop
The country superstar announced a new tour and an Tulsa tour stop in April, according to industry tour tracker Pollstar Pro.

Tulsa, OKC among strongest metros
BusinessWeek magazine has ranked Tulsa No. 7 among the 40 strongest metros in the United States, while Oklahoma City did better at No. 3.

Oilers to hit ice with high expectations
When the Tulsa Oilers play their 2009-10 Central Hockey League home opener at the BOK Center on Saturday night, fans will see virtually a new team.

BusinessWeek rank Tulsa No. 7 on strongest city list
The oil and gas industry helped Tulsa rank No. 7 in BusinessWeek's list of strongest cities, but Oklahoma City ranked higher at No. 3.

Convention Center artist selected
The Arts Commission on Thursday approved world-renown artist Sarah Morris to create a large-scale, colorful, abstract wall project for the updated Tulsa Convention Center.

Bon Jovi books the BOK Center
Bon Jovi will perform at the BOK Center arena in Tulsa on April 13, the band announced Thursday morning during a press conference on its official Web site.

BOK Center ranks No. 5 nationally
Pollstar Pro recently released its year-to-date top ticket sales numbers, and Oklahoma venues and promoters topped several worldwide charts again this year.

This Week in Music
It's official. Tulsa guitar virtuoso Mark Bruner is Oklahoma's fingerstyle guitar champion.

Arena dates available
The BOK Center has been a hit in its first year in Tulsa and has become one of the top concert venues in the country.

Team owners make formal announcement: WNBA is coming to Tulsa
The first season for women's professional basketball will be in summer 2010. New team's name will be determined by fans, owner says.

Land across from BOK Center is sold
A $38 million, mixed-use project across from the BOK Center that will feature a hotel, residences, retail space and entertainment venues is finally moving forward.

KISS tickets on sale Oct. 24
Tickets for KISS's Dec. 8 show at the BOK Center go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.Ticket prices will range from $29.50 to $128.

Slide Show: Durant scores 30; OKC beats Heat
If Kevin Durant keeps playing like this, maybe the Oklahoma City Thunder should play in Tulsa more often.

Durant leads Thunder to win at BOK Center
Jeff Green leads the Thunder with a game-high 21 points on 8-of-15 shooting.

Slide Show: Miley Cyrus gives best of both worlds
Thousands upon thousands of young girls wailed Monday night like whistling fireworks on Independence Day.

Oklahoma venues top ticket sales charts
Pollstar Pro recently released its year-to-date top ticket sales charts. Oklahoma venues and promoters topped several worldwide charts again this year.

KISS coming to the BOK
Rock act KISS will perform at Tulsa's BOK Center on Dec. 8.

Slide Show: DMB, Willie Nelson mellow out BOK Center
Dave Matthews loves his job.

Slide Show: 'Fearless' fans roar
Taylor Swift's concert tour is dubbed 'Fearless,' but her Sunday stop in Tulsa left her speechless.

Slide Show: Ribfest celebrates one year for BOK
It wasn't the first visit inside the BOK Center for many at the arena's open house Saturday.

Slide Show: Britney's Circus
Britney Spears' 'Big Apple Circus' started with Coney Island flair and freak-show charm.

Tuesdays at the BOK
Many music fans lament a perception of, 'It's Tuesday it must be Tulsa,' implying that many A-list concerts only come through town on weekdays.

The BOK : One year later
It's been 365 days, close to 190 shows, countless crowds and lots and lots of rock 'n' roll.

BOK Center celebrating
Tulsa's BOK Center will be abuzz with activity this week as it hosts the Rock 'n' Rib Festival outside from Thursday to Sept. 20 and a community open house inside Saturday to celebrate the arena's first ...

Can buy me love
When a Beatle comes to town, the money follows.

Plan ahead for easy BOK access
If you're headed downtown to see Rod Stewart tonight, the Lil Wayne Back to School Bash on Friday or Def Leppard with Cheap Trick and Poison on Saturday night at the BOK Center, plan ahead.

WNBA could be BOK Center's next impact
I had the honor of watching Paul McCartney in concert as the BOK Center celebrated its one-year anniversary this week. It's worth repeating, isn't it? Paul McCartney was here in Tulsa.

Slide Show: History comes to life
The BOK Center celebrated its first birthday Monday night with one of the biggest names in modern music history — Paul McCartney.

Slide Show: Urban country comes to city
Rock met up with country at the BOK Center on Friday night and threw a party.

Oilers announce ’09-10 schedule
The Tulsa Oilers will host 32 games at the BOK Center, it was announced Thursday as the team released its 2009-10 schedule.

Slide Show: Emotions run high at BOK
'It's been 21 years since we've been here,' Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry said backstage before the band's blowout rock show Thursday night at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa.

Guitar heroes to 'open' Aerosmith, ZZ Top show
Local teens will face off at the “Guitar Hero: Aerosmith” game on Thursday night as the “opening act” for Aerosmith and ZZ Top at the BOK Center arena.

Best seat in the house: Or...is it stand? (It's a little of both.)
Cheryl Melvin wouldn't call herself a regular concertgoer. For one thing, her husband isn't big into the spectacle and noise. The other is the economy.

First year a success for arena
Tulsa's BOK Center soared past expectations for its inaugural fiscal year, generating $2.8 million in sales tax revenue and posting a $1.1 million venue profit, financial reports obtained by the Tulsa ...

Wiggles Have Landed
Across the globe, Anthony Field’syoung fans know the Australiansinger as the blue Wiggle — andthat he’s always hungry.

Slide Show: Fans pack BOK Center to cheer for 'Idols'
While a rock show thundered on the other side of downtown, pop music had its moment Friday night at 'American Idols Live' in the BOK Center.

Slide Show: Dad's-eye view: The JoBros
Monday night's shared look between all of us fathers seemed to bear the same questions.

Tulsa County won't challenge ballpark assessment
County Commissioners Fred Perry and Karen Keith voted against taking legal action. Commissioner John Smaligo voted to proceed with legal action.

Slide Show: Trio turns town into a party
Jonas-mania stormed into Tulsa on Monday night.

Dad's Eye View: Surviving the Jonas Brothers show
See a slide show of the Jonas Brothers show at tulsaworld.com/scene. Read a review of the show at tulsaworld.com/scene He went to the Jonas Brothers show with his daughter in attendance -- and lived ...

The Jonas Brothers make them scream in the BOK Center
Jonas-mania stormed into Tulsa on Monday night. Girls aged three to 63 screamed their hearts out for the Jonas Brothers, who brought their Beatles-esque World Tour to a nearly sold-out BOK Center. From ...

Crowd flips for great Dane
Dane Cook found out something he never knew before Thursday night — he has a lot of friends in Tulsa who would be disappointed if he made his first appearance at the BOK Center his last.

Tickets for Britney's 'Circus' go on sale Friday
The BOK Center has announced ticket information for Britney Spears 'Circus' tour stop on Sept. 15 in Tulsa.

Curious George rides into Tulsa Dec. 3-6
Curious George, the irrepressible little monkey who has captured children's hearts for generations, jumps into action when he takes the stage this fall in the inaugural U.S. tour of Curious George Liv ...

Committee to explore future of Drillers Stadium
The fair board took the first step Wednesday toward determining how the site of Drillers Stadium at Expo Square will be used once the Double-A baseball team moves downtown next year.

Britney Spears tickets: Prices range from $39-$575
General admission tickets range from $39.50-$127, but packages for special seating are available from $325-$575 for the Sept. 15 show. Read more music in Jennifer Chancellor's blog, Barrelhouse Beat. ...

Curious George coming to BOK
The show will be at the BOK Center Dec. 3-6. Tickets go on sale Sept. 28.

Miley Cyrus tickets go on sale Saturday
The tickets will be available online at tulsaworld.com/bok

Oops! Britney finally remembers BOK
'The Circus Starring Britney Spears' is a dazzling display of music, dance, magic and theatrics. And it's coming to the BOK Center.

Britney brings her circus to Tulsa
The BOK Center on Wednesday announced that pop superstarlet Britney Spears will bring her 'The Circus' tour to Tulsa on Sept. 15.

Britney Spears coming to Tulsa
The BOK Center announced Wednesday that pop superstarlet Britney Spears will bring her 'The Circus' tour to Tulsa on Sept. 15.

Miley Cyrus coming to Tulsa in October
Miley Cyrus of the hit Disney Channel series 'Hannah Montana,' will be appearing at Tulsa's BOK Center in October.

Journey to perform at Tulsa's BOK Center
Tickets will go on sale 10 a.m. June 6, the BOK Center's web site shows. Ticket pricing has not been announced. Night Ranger will open the concert. See a calendar of upcoming events at the arena, ...

Donations power arena for funeral
Considering that the BOK Center has a $1.5 million annual utility bill, lighting and cooling the arena is an expensive endeavor.

Joyce Meyer At The BOK
Joyce Meyer, one of the country's best-known preachers, speaks to an estimated 4,000 people at the BOK Center on Friday morning. Her final session is 10 a.m. Saturday. Parking may be a challenge with Mayfest ...

Jamie Foxx tour books BOK Center
This summer heats up with a tour from one of the hottest musical artists to move from the big screen to the arena concert stage.

Urban to do BOK; Elvis books Cain's
Grammy-winning Australian country crooner Keith Urban was confirmed Friday for an Aug. 7 show date at the BOK Center.

Negotiations begin for land across from BOK Center
The Tulsa Development Authority on Thursday agreed to enter into negotiations on the sale of its land for a proposed mixed-use project across from the BOK Center.

Creed date announced for BOK
Rock band Creed will perform at the BOK Center on Oct. 9, according to the band’s official Web site. A BOK Center MySpace page also reveals that tickets will go on sale May 30.

Rod Stewart booked at BOK Aug. 20
Rod Stewart will perform at the BOK Center Aug. 20 as part of a limited engagement tour this summer.

American Idols tour set for BOK Center July 24
The American Idols Live! Tour 2009 scheduled to launch July 5 in Portland, Ore., will make a stop at the BOK Center on July 24.

Slide Show: Fleetwood Mac rocks BOK
In their hit song 'The Chain,' Fleetwood Mac says they'll never break the chain. It seems they've made the chain even stronger.

Bush and Clinton speak in Tulsa
Looking more relaxed and somewhat older than when they occupied the highest office in the land, former presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton brought their considerable celebrity status to Tulsa ...

Rod Stewart to perform in Tulsa in August
The BOK Center announced that musician Rod Stewart will perform on Aug. 20 at the center as part of a limited engagement tour this summer.

BOK Center rakes in millions
Tulsa's BOK Center generated $879,566 in sales tax revenue for the city, county and state from January through March, financial reports obtained by the Tulsa World show.

Fleetwood Mac to unleash fury at BOK Center
Fleetwood Mac, the multi-Grammy winning, multi-platinum Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, is back on the road for the first time in five years after several successful solo projects. It's also fresh ...

Lil Rounds, Anoop Desai dropped from "American Idol"
Because both singers made the top 10 cut, they will appear on this summer’s “Idols Live” tour, which will stop at Tulsa’s BOK Center on July 24.

Disney Channel's Demi Lovato, 'Idol' star David Archuleta to perform in Tulsa
Disney Channel star Demi Lovato will visit Tulsa's BOK Center as part of her first headline tour, which also will feature last season's 'American Idol' runner-up David Archuleta.

The Wiggles coming to BOK Center
One of the most beloved family entertainment bands in the world, The Wiggles, will be at the BOK Center for two shows: Sunday, Aug. 2 at 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.

BOK Center a ticket bonanza
The BOK Center is ranked No. 2 in the United States and No. 9 in the world by Pollstar magazine for the number of tickets sold at arenas during the first quarter of 2009.

Former presidents to speak at SA benefit
Springtime in Tulsa signals the Salvation Army's William Booth Society Benefit Dinner.

Aerosmith walks this way: ZZ Top will join tour at the BOK Center on July 30
Aerosmith and ZZ Top will perform at Tulsa's BOK Center with ZZ Top on July 30. Tickets for that show go on sale 10 a.m. April 25.

If the Boss can do it, so can the Big Dance
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, Billy Joel and Elton John have played the BOK Center in recent weeks, validating Tulsa's new arena as a major player.

Scheme at Boss show is kid stuff
If you're wondering who the lucky kid was who got Bruce Springsteen's harmonica during Tuesday's big show at the BOK Center, it was my 10-year-old. Concert-goers also were treated to my 12-year-old's debut ...

BOK tries a new way to shine
The brown markings that have taken some of the luster off of the BOK Center's successful opening should be gone soon, but not necessarily forever.

Boss' show brings on glory days
It turned out to be a 'so what?' night downtown at the Springsteen concert Tuesday.

Worth the wait: 15,000 fans on hand for rockin' jam session
The 'Bruuuuuce' shouts started as the lights went dark.

The Boss commands the BOK
The “Bruuuuuce” shouts started as the lights went dark. Seconds later the silhouette appeared and the cheers began.

Mayor's daughter says 'I don't' to BOK Center
Mayor Kathy Taylor's daughter on Thursday said she is canceling her May 30 wedding reception at the BOK Center.

Taylor Swift show sold out
The tickets went on sale this morning and have apparently already sold out.

Taylor Swift to headline September BOK show
The BOK Center announced this week that country starlet Taylor Swift will perform a headlining show on Sept. 27 at the BOK Center.

Piano men rock Tulsa: Billy Joel, Elton John play to a packed, receptive BOK
The tickets weren't cheap, but it was a lot of concert for the money. From Wayne Greene's Blog:

CHL players pick BOK Center as league's best arena
In a survey of Central Hockey League players, Tulsa's BOK Center was voted the league's best venue.

Jonas Brothers announce BOK date
The Grammy-nominated Jonas Brothers have announced a world tour that will include a stop at Tulsa's BOK Center on June 22, according to a band press release.

New Kids back on block, all grown up
They've been around the block several times since the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Three power rock acts book BOK
A tour with rock legends Def Leppard, Poison and Cheap Trick will roll through Tulsa later this summer, tulsaworld.com has confirmed.

Badonkadonk meets the BOK
Affable country hitmaker Trace Adkins wooed a small but enthusiastic crowd Thursday at the BOK Center.

BOK Center move beneficial for Oilers
Before the start of the Tulsa Oilers' first season in the BOK Center, team owner Jeff Lund hoped for an attendance average of better than 6,000.

Dave Matthews Band announces Tulsa concert
The Dave Matthews Band will make a tour stop at Tulsa's BOK Center on Oct. 2, it was announced Wednesday.

Melodic mayhem on tap for BOK Center
This nine-headed, 18-legged monolith known as Slipknot is more than a screaming, bleeding rock monster.

Ice surface at BOK is Valentine's hot spot
Love was burning bright Saturday at the BOK Center.

'Stars on Ice' to skate the BOK
Expect to see Evan Lysacek skating his heart out Sunday, giving fans a sneak peek at what he plans to do in the upcoming World Championships and the 2010 Winter Olympics.Just don’t expect to see him try ...

Dion show goes on, delighting crowd
Fans piled into a near-capacity BOK Center on Monday night for a date that was long overdue. 'Tonight we're going to make up for all that lost time,' a smiling Celine Dion announced. 'You've been waiting ...

In review: AC/DC at the BOK
It would take more than sleet to stop this powerhouse - or its mass of fans.

In review: Brad Paisley A BOK show that started hot and got hotter
You could say it was Aaron Hart's lucky night.

Ike's Chili House gets cooking at BOK Center
Legendary Tulsa restaurant Ike's Chili House will open a location Saturday inside the BOK Center.

REVIEW: Metallica rocked
Happy birthday, Kirk Hammett.The Metallica guitarist celebrated his 46th with 18,000 of his biggest fans Tuesday night at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, making this stop a truly special one on the band’s ...

BOK Center pumps up tax revenue
Tulsa's BOK Center poured $428,498 in sales tax revenue into city, county and state coffers during its first month of operation, an audit report obtained by the Tulsa World shows.

Satisfaction reported by arena customers
People who have attended events at Tulsa's new BOK Center have enjoyed themselves, surveys show.

Full house welcomes Underwood to BOK Center
Her performance roiled between the lusty, loud spitfire and the sultry sweetheart as Checotah native Carrie Underwood wailed out hits Wednesday night to a full house in downtown’s new BOK Center arena ...

AC/DC, Trace Adkins to play at BOK Center
Legendary rock act AC/DC and country star Trace Adkins are coming to Tulsa. Also, it was announced that tickets for Janet Jackson's Oct. 26 concert will go on sale this Saturday at 10 a.m. See a calendar ...

Homecoming for band's guitarist
Welcome home, Joe Don Rooney.

Country boy comes to the city
The BOK Center is hardly a neighborhood juke joint, but Kenny Chesney had it feeling like the world's biggest honky-tonk Wednesday night. Slide show: See photos from the concert.

Brad Paisley to perform at BOK Center
The concert at the BOK Center is scheduled for Jan. 24, according to the singer's Web site.

Arena 'to-do' list nearly done; Convention Center work is next
Tulsa Vision Builders is finishing up its 'to-do' list on the newly opened BOK Center and then will turn its attention to the $50.5 million expansion and renovation of the Tulsa Convention Center.

Music brings new arena to life
The early bird gets the worm, or in the case of downtown Saturday night, the early Eagles fan gets the best parking spot.

Rock band unites young and old in BOK Center's opening night
The band was two full songs into its set before they blurted out 'Hello, Tulsa!'

BOK Center in Pictures
Concertgoers enter the BOK Center before the Eagles concert during the first event at the arena in downtown Tulsa.

Free concerts set before BOK Center events
Ten free concerts are slated for this season on the BOK Center’s expansive outdoor plaza on Third Street, just steps from the new arena’s iconic glass and steel wall.

Eagles have big acts to follow
The Eagles are landing this weekend to officially kick off the BOK Center. Here's a roundup of other historic Tulsa venues and their opening acts:

BOK Center opens with a multifaith blessing
Music rocked the BOK Center downtown Sunday afternoon as several thousand people gathered for a multifaith celebration and blessing of the new building.

Center premiere draws thousands
Thousands turned out Saturday for the BOK Center's ribbon cutting and open house and came away thoroughly impressed.

BOK: Premium seats available
The BOK Center has a new level of premium seating and memberships to an exclusive club inside that are set to go on sale Wednesday morning.

Updated: Opening of BOK Center draws thousands downtown
'Welcome to a historic day in your city,' Mayor Kathy Taylor told the several thousands of people were attended the ceremony.

Center of attention
The day has arrived.

Blessings, singing to welcome arena
The major religions of the world will be represented at a multifaith celebration at 3 p.m. Sunday as part of the grand opening of the BOK Center downtown.

Janet Jackson headed to Tulsa
The pop and R&B icon will perform at the BOK Center on Oct. 26. See a calendar of upcoming events at the arena, join TulsaWorld reporterBrian Barberon an exclusivevideo tour ofthe BOK Center,view 360-degreepanoramasof ...

Pow! BOK opens with a bang and Carries on from there
Now, check out what’s on theinside.

Police beef up event presence
Visitors drawn downtown by big events at the BOK Center can expect to see police officers on Segways, bicycles and horses and an overall increase in patrol officers throughout the city's core.

Eagles to perform at BOK Center again in November
Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor announced on Tuesday that, due to overwhelming demand, a second concert date for legendary rock act The Eagles has been added to the BOK Center lineup. See a calendar of upcoming ...

Tribes pray for arena
As the BOK Center prepares for its grand opening this weekend, representatives of four area American Indian tribes offered their blessings to the arena Monday to ensure its long-term success.

BOK Center blessed by tribes
As the BOK Center prepares for its grand opening this weekend, representatives of four area American Indian tribes offered their blessings to the new arena Monday to ensure its long-term success. Read ...

Finishing touches still to go
Even after the BOK Center's public open house Saturday, some work on the building will be left to do.

Ins and outs of parking
Getting to the BOK Center and finding parking won't be as difficult as some people may think, officials say.

Hanson, Brooks to be at opening
Once Garth Brooks and Hanson help cut the ribbon for the BOK Center's grand opening ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, the public will finally get a firsthand look inside the completed venue.

New game in town with arena
Imagine a college basketball doubleheader at the new BOK Center with the University of Tulsa and Oral Roberts University matched against out-of-town teams.

Venue will offer region's delights
Visitors to the BOK Center will have much more to munch on than nachos, hot dogs and popcorn.

Arena product of joint effort
Two giants came together to build the BOK Center.

Vision is just a start
Famed architect Cesar Pelli said the design he came up with for the BOK Center was merely an approximation.

Management boasts experience
When the time came to select a venue management company for the BOK Center, city officials turned to the world's largest.

BOK Center an icon of Tulsa
Tulsa leaders didn't want an ordinary arena — they wanted an icon.

Artists enliven BOK's interior
Many consider the BOK Center a work of art itself, but at least four public art projects will adorn the new venue.

Eagles soar in the long run
For iconic American rock act the Eagles, 40 years and more than a dozen albums document the expansive popularity of the band's brand of ever-evolving, slick and slightly dark California rock.

Restaurants
The following is a list of downtown restaurants that stay open through the dinner hours. Most offer a full menu until 10 p.m., but hours may vary. Call the restaurant for details.

Private money provided upgrades
The true cost of the BOKCenter is about $196 million.

Toilet test flush with fun
Whoosh! With the clock counting down 10 minutes, hundreds of children repeatedly flushed the BOK Center's nearly 350 public toilets and urinals Tuesday to simulate a real intermission scenario.

Reasor's added as outlets; center events announced
All 15 Reasor's grocery store locations were added Tuesday as ticketing outlets for Tulsa's new BOK Center.

Center's new trees to honor artists
The Eagles, Celine Dion, Neil Diamond and Carrie Underwood will stand outside the BOK Center for a very long time.

Pelli's arena grows up
Famed architect Cesar Pelli said Wednesday that seeing the almost-complete BOK Center is like seeing one of his children all grown up.

Ticket-scalping ordinance debated
A day after tickets to see the Eagles at the BOK Center sold out in a matter of hours, city councilors Tuesday continued discussing whether to pursue an anti-scalping ordinance.