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OKPOP Museum on deadline to raise millions needed to unlock matching state funds

OKPOP Museum on deadline to raise millions needed to unlock matching state funds

2024-11-21 19:10:42

The future Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture is on the clock.   With a deadline of November 2025, supporters…

Fundraising for OKPOP completion reaches $8.6 million of $18 million goal

Fundraising for OKPOP completion reaches $8.6 million of $18 million goal

2024-11-21 18:17:58

KPOP is almost halfway there.   The yet-to-open Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture will get $18 million…

Chuck Norris, Tulsa Sound artifacts acquired by OKPOP

Chuck Norris, Tulsa Sound artifacts acquired by OKPOP

2024-09-27 18:18:41

Standing in front of a “Walker, Texas Ranger” costume worn by Chuck Norris, Jacob Krumwiede talked about…

Editorial: We want the OKPOP museum to be built with the state’s help

Editorial: We want the OKPOP museum to be built with the state’s help

2024-08-17 17:18:35

OKPOP Museum located across from the historic Cain’s Ballroom would be a state tourism attraction. It should…

Tour shows what completed OKPOP museum could look like

Tour shows what completed OKPOP museum could look like

2024-08-17 17:12:51

The Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture must solve a significant financial challenge before it can open to…

OKPOP road trip nets six collections, including items from Tony Randall and comic creator with ‘Star Wars’ ties

OKPOP road trip nets six collections, including items from Tony Randall and comic creator with ‘Star Wars’ ties

2024-08-17 16:37:08

A treasure hunt for Oklahoma pop culture artifacts has so far yielded nice finds, including some items…

Mark Dempsey Talks About the Music Archives at the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture

Mark Dempsey Talks About the Music Archives at the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture

2024-06-15 21:05:39

Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture will feature a music archive and learning space for musicians.   [video…

OKPOP Secures Pivotal Funding From State

OKPOP Secures Pivotal Funding From State

2024-06-15 20:32:02

State lawmakers approved $18 million for Tulsa's OKPOP Museum. The museum now needs to match that money in…

TU Alumnus Fuels Growth of Tulsa’s Art Scene

TU Alumnus Fuels Growth of Tulsa’s Art Scene

2024-05-24 17:53:33

Over the years, the Tulsa Arts District has blossomed into a vibrant community that attracts people from…

Pop to it: OKPOP’s New Director Familiar with Sooner State History

Pop to it: OKPOP’s New Director Familiar with Sooner State History

2024-05-24 17:42:26

Named executive director of OKPOP Museum in September, Jake Krumwiede is no stranger to the Oklahoma Historical Society, the…

OKPOP Museum Announces New Collection from Iconic Actor and Oklahoma Native Rue McClanahan

OKPOP Museum Announces New Collection from Iconic Actor and Oklahoma Native Rue McClanahan

2024-05-24 17:12:25

The Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture (OKPOP) is pleased to announce it has acquired artifacts from iconic…

Archie Goodwin + Star Wars – From the Vault

Archie Goodwin + Star Wars – From the Vault

2024-02-05 21:14:05

You may think you know everything there is to know about Star Wars; but, we bet you…

Ernie Fields Collection – From the Vault

Ernie Fields Collection – From the Vault

2024-02-05 21:11:00

OKPOP presents "From the Vault" where we explore the stories behind the collections under the care of…

Leon Russell Collection – From the Vault

Leon Russell Collection – From the Vault

2024-02-05 21:02:12

Leon Russell is often remembered as “a musician’s musician.” Musicians from every genre would flock to him…

OKPOP Museum Announces New Collection from Legendary Actor James Garner

OKPOP Museum Announces New Collection from Legendary Actor James Garner

2024-02-05 18:08:27

The OKPOP Museum is happy to announce it has acquired artifacts from beloved film and television actor…

OKPOP Museum Acquires Historic Mosrite Guitar from Nokie Edwards of The Ventures

OKPOP Museum Acquires Historic Mosrite Guitar from Nokie Edwards of The Ventures

2024-02-05 17:01:00

Oklahoma Museum of Pop Culture (OKPOP) has acquired an important artifact from instrumental guitar rock luminaries The…

Blake Shelton Partners with OKPOP

Blake Shelton Partners with OKPOP

2023-05-31 18:48:43

OKPOP Foundation Names Blake Shelton as Honorary Chair for Fundraising Campaign [caption id="attachment_1181" align="aligncenter" width="300"] OKPOP Foundation…

OKPOP Radio Hour: KOTV Meteorologist, Travis Meyer

OKPOP Radio Hour: KOTV Meteorologist, Travis Meyer

2023-05-31 18:20:02

In Oklahoma, where the wind can sometimes sweep down the plains at terrifying speeds, folks will flip…

From the Vault: Meet OKPOP Collections Manager, Emily McKenzie

From the Vault: Meet OKPOP Collections Manager, Emily McKenzie

2023-05-31 18:14:44

It's one of OKPOP's core missions to preserve and care for the artifacts and remarkable items in…

TulsaPeople Stops by OKPOP

TulsaPeople Stops by OKPOP

2023-05-31 17:57:23

‘Digital Editor of TulsaPeople Magazine Tim Landes stopped by to get a sneak peek of the museum…

OKPOP Radio Hour Celebrates 45th Anniversary of Sex Pistols Concert at Cain’s

OKPOP Radio Hour Celebrates 45th Anniversary of Sex Pistols Concert at Cain’s

2023-05-31 17:52:14

On an icy January evening in 1978, the Sex Pistols invaded Tulsa, Oklahoma, on a wave of…

OKPOP Productions: Mother of Strawberry Shortcake, Queen of Cute, Muriel Fahrion

OKPOP Productions: Mother of Strawberry Shortcake, Queen of Cute, Muriel Fahrion

2023-05-31 17:40:50

The “Queen of Cute,” the Mother of Strawberry Shortcake and the Care Bears, Muriel Juneberry Fahrion reigned…

OKPOP Radio Hour presents Tim Blake Nelson

OKPOP Radio Hour presents Tim Blake Nelson

2023-05-30 19:49:39

Actor, playwright, Grammy *and* Emmy award winning Tulsa native, Tim Blake Nelson, blesses the OKPOP Radio Hour…

OKPOP Productions: Film Producer Jeremy Latcham on Dungeon & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

OKPOP Productions: Film Producer Jeremy Latcham on Dungeon & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

2023-04-20 22:38:08

Jeremy Latcham is a film producer whose projects have included a few flicks you might’ve heard of,…

OKPOP Productions presents Oklahoma Pop Culture Mysteries: Mister Ed

OKPOP Productions presents Oklahoma Pop Culture Mysteries: Mister Ed

2023-03-10 16:37:37

OKPOP Productions tackles one of Oklahoma's most enduring animal celebrity mysteries. Mister Ed, beloved horse, actor, and…

OKPOP Radio Hour with Mylrell Miner

OKPOP Radio Hour with Mylrell Miner

2023-03-10 16:36:57

This week, your OKPOPcast crew—featuring team member, Kolby Webster—speaks with Mylrell Miner, whose journey from prison to…