Got a call the other day from someone representing the Metropolitan Opera: they were promoting both expanded and new technologies (and seeking donations, of course). The biggest technological leap was the broadcasting of some of this season's performances in Live HD, to various Theaters across the country. I visited this site and searched the theaters, hoping to find one in the Metro. My hope was in vain. However, they are being screened in Tulsa (Cinemark Tulsa, 10802 E. 71st Street South). Frustrating, but a good excuse to visit Tulsa once again.

I immediately attributed the choice of venues as yet another indication of at least a perceived lack of interest in high-culture in the OKC Metro. However, perhaps there are technical, rather than cultural, reasons? Even if that's the case, it's still sad: why should Tulsa have technology that her big sister lacks?

Or perhaps the Tulsa Opera worked with the Met to make it happen? I have no idea how the Opera is doing in Tulsa. However, if they're doing well, then there's a solid, ready-made audience available.

Well, at least it's being screened somewhere closeby. I'm a Puccini fan, and Il Trittico will be performed on the 28th of April. I'll head to Tulsa for a few days and see the sights, along with a bit of Opera.