Holly Becker, PhD

By chance, bird keeper Liz happened upon Orville, our 7-year-old male Temminck’s tragopan, performing a full courtship display! Orville was named after Orville Redenbacher because he pops (like popcorn) straight up in the air if anyone gets too close. He’s done that ever since he was a juvenile. For tragopans, it is the male that primarily performs these elaborate courtship displays to attract females. Here, they do so by inflating their blue and red throat lappets or bibs, and the blue, horn-like projections above the eyes to appear more vibrant. The display includes bowing, fanning tail feathers and finally, he would hide behind rocks or logs, before approaching the female. The display also includes whistles and low-booming sounds. Quite a performance!

Artist Halim A. Flowers said he was inspired to create this exhibit after visiting Tulsa and learning more about the history of the Tulsa Race Massacre. It features 21 pieces of art. newson6.com/story/6638ab5a…

My favorite cat 😍

💀

With 1989 Taylor's Version announced yesterday, it's worth breaking down the changes we see in the ubiquitous Laughing Gulls on the album cover. 🧵

The arts are so disrespected from school level to the public and professional world. People consume and use art all the time, it’s everywhere we go, part of all the things we enjoy - but still have no respect for how it’s made or the people who make it.

747 aka Bear Force One for Halloween! #FatBearWeek champ! @KatmaiNPS

You've got 📅 THREE MORE WEEKS 📅 to see Julie Alpert's exhibition "Sticker Book" on display in our main gallery! Check out this series of exuberant wall-mounted and suspended site-specific arrangements in wood, clay, paper, and paint. Learn more at ahhatulsa.org/sticker-book.

🎃 We’re not kidding when we say inspiration for your Halloween pumpkin can come from anywhere! 👑 Decorate a pumpkin at our Spooky Halloween Extravaganza on 10/23! Make sure to experience King’s Mouth while you’re here! ahhatulsa.org/halloween. #KeepTulsaCreative

This Halloween, help us put the “AHH” 😱 in “ahha” at our Spooky Creative Extravaganza on Sunday, Oct. 23rd! From pumpkin decoration to our spooky selfie station, there will be many themed activities to partake in! The fun lasts from noon-7PM. Reserve at ahhatulsa.org/visit

We know you've all been wondering where our logo colors came from...so it's time for a spooky, spellbinding revelation! 😱

The King’s Mouth has returned to ahha Tulsa 👑 & starting Wednesday, October 5th, you'll be able to see it for yourself. In partnership with @theflaminglips, King’s Mouth offers an immersive, hypnotic story that’s fun for all ages. Reserve your ticket at ahhatulsa.org/visit.

Lizzo plays a flute and one day later everyone's an expert on flutes. They should keep handing her instruments until we accidentally bring back music education

@lindsayswords 😑

@hollymbecker Some things are even marked handmade that aren't, though! It's wild.

Mmkay the people selling store bought stuff on Etsy need to stop. It is OUT OF CONTROL. Isn't it supposed to be handmade or vintage only?

@carlyforOK @theasianglow This was the best! I remember

@prairietrawler @FAMokMuseum @thekarlos I want to bring team ahha for a group visit ❤️

My brain: Look at those snappers, will you Ralph?! #iykyk #romancingthestone #80skid instagram.com/p/Ci3zUuZDmIP/…

BIG NEWS! We've working with @theflaminglips to bring The King’s Mouth back to Tulsa for a second showing! 👑✨💞 Guests of our CREATE gala will be the first to see The King’s Mouth on 10/1. Beginning 10/5 he's included with regular admission. More info: ahhatulsa.org/kings-mouth