BOK Center

The weekend was full of the BOK Center. It was named after the Bank of Oklahoma, but the Eagles appropriately named it the BOK (BACH) Center. What a great name to be remembered by, thank you Joel.




Well to the disappointment of some, Rod Stewart cancelled his Tulsa appearance. Some folks were extremely disappointed that this occurred.



For others, Lil Wayne came to the BOK Center for what he called his "Back to School Bash". I thought that it was very funny that one band left OKC heading to Tulsa and did not quite make it. The road to New Mexico got in their way. Rapper fans alike arrived with enthusiasm and some intoxicated. One ambulance ride later, and one parent pick up, the show went on.






Then the real concert began. Def Leppard, Poison and Cheap Trick all played there. Fans arrived and it was not surprising to see folks from their teens to 68 (and they were women). They all came to enjoy the show, and it was spectacular.

This was a large crowd that arrived to see one band or another. Some were glad to see all three. I learned that some came from Springdale, Little Rock, Joplin, St. Louis, OKC, Dallas, Morris, Bristow, Cleveland, Stillwater and many more cities.




The BOK Center has been open for one year now. Paul McCartney arrived for the one year anniversary. I would have love to have seen that show, but tickets sold out pretty quick.

I think it is nice to have this center open. It is providing many opportunities for Tulsa. I just hope that restaruants, shops and clubs continue to open downtown so the patrons of the BOK Center will have someplace to visit.



What a weekend though, Friday and Saturday events brought many downtown.