Founded in 1979, the German-American Society of Tulsa hosts a range of events and activities, dedicated to preserving the German culture and sharing it with fellow Tulsa residents. Formerly a church, it is housed in a stunning Gothic structure boasting vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and colorful stained glass windows. That’s also why it’s become a popular spot among brides waiting to say “I do” at this charming venue.
If you want to check out the venue for yourself, it’s situated in the heart of Midtown Tulsa. From Downtown, it’s a five-minute drive to the venue. After 5pm, parking in downtown is free. In addition, if you want to use public transport, you can take the 112, 140 and 700 buses to get to the venue and back.
Facts, Curiosities and Interesting Things about the German-American Society of Tulsa
1. The building was originally constructed in 1929 as the 2nd Church of Christian Scientists.
The venue was first built in 1929 for the 2nd Church of Christian Scientists, which hadn’t been in the city for long. After moving to a different location, the society was founded in 1979, after a group of German natives wanted to host Oktoberfest in Tulsa.
2. You can visit a German Christmas market right here in Tulsa.
If you’ve always wondered what a Christkindlmarkt looks like, GASTulsa hosts one every year at the beginning of December. You can shop for hand-made toys and objects created by local artisans and enjoy a glass of mulled wine to really get in the Christmas spirit.
3. Become Tulsa’s new Maikönigin!
Every year during the Maifest celebrations, a May Queen is chosen (Maikönigin in German). She is a representative of the society during most of GASTulsa’s events, including the Easter and Christmas party.
Candlelight at the German-American Society of Tulsa
Candlelight is bringing the music of iconic contemporary artists and popular film scores to this stunning venue. From Taylor Swift to Queen, hear spectacular classical renditions of fan favorites under the warm glow of candlelight. Sit back, relax and let yourself be whisked away by the beauty of the venue, as classically-trained musicians perform live in a candlelit and tranquil setting.
What else can you do at the German-American Society of Tulsa?
GASTulsa hosts a number of events and celebrations, but beyond organizing weddings and seasonal and traditional festivals, it also offers Conversational German language classes, Kinderdeutsch classes, and an Online German Chat group to its members and the public throughout the year. All classes are taught by native German speakers and certified German language instructors. The groups tend to be small to enable students of all levels and ages to participate in class. Classes take place at the GAST Event Center.
From intimate weddings to live music performances, the German-American Society of Tulsa, has hosted an array of events since its inception, including the sensational Candlelight concerts. Along with other charming venues in the city, the venue has welcomed world-renowned classically trained musicians, who reimagine popular contemporary songs and timeless compositions.