During this four-day gathering, we will host discussions, special guest workshops, and facilitated group experiences. We'll encourage your own trek around Tulsa to delve into the themes of autonomy and interdependence related to “work" (however one chooses to define that), "leisure" (that, too), and "community" (any type!) You will be ushered into experiences that invite a nuanced understanding of how the combination of individuality and interconnectedness creates healthy laboring, relaxation, and community-building. 

One of our goals is to evoke "Ahas!" - moments of clarity that will inspire your future endeavors at work, play, home, and in your community. You can also anticipate making lasting connections with people of many vocations, ages, races, genders, interests, locations, and other aspects which can shape our views.

Here's a glimpse of the weekend:

1. Immersive Experiences (both guided and self-guided): Local parks, museums, educational centers, and various public outlets are open for us to explore community histories and cycles of innovation, creativity, triumphs over oppression, ongoing tribulations, and reckoning - including a retrospective, current, and futuristic view of Black Wall Street/ The Greenwood District. // You will be near (and invited to walk to) the sacred Creek Nation Council Oak Tree, where members of the Locapoga clan of the Muscogee (Creek) tribe buried the embers kept afire throughout their forced migration from Alabama. This clan called the area Tallasi (Old Town); the original form of what is now called Tulsa. // We'll suggest and lightly support several optional, participatory experiences to explore music, art, folk inspirations, The Gathering Place, and more. Foodies and families will love Tulsa's dining options from award-winning chefs! These are just some examples of the activities you'll be invited to experience. 
2. Evening Mixers, a Dance Party, and a closing-day Winkie Toast Brunch: Enough said! We plan to foster lasting connections through loosely structured social hours, nourishment, and movement-based activities, including a 'first-ever performed play Vonda's been dreaming about since shortly after she left Tulsa in 1987. The play culminates in a dance party and migrates to a different location during the performance. Our aim is to create an inviting atmosphere for all. This event is designed for singles, couples, kids of all ages, and families. 
3. Self-reflective Exercises, Workshops by special guests, and Collaboration Jazz: Guided practices, poetry, and visioning exercises will draw out individual and community reflections, contemplation, and learning. With Collaboration Jazz, 10th Dot’s signature convening model, attendees will listen and share with curiosity - engaging in meaningful conversations that explore how modern-day laboring (trade, manufacturing, engineering, tech, service, healthcare, remote/gig workers, education, and more) influences community health. These experiences will prompt us to reflect and broaden our understanding of how our work and leisure influence communities and vice-versa. 
4. Music and Art Activities: Vonda encourages participants to take outings for live performances and art events. In addition to being pleasurable, these will serve as entry points into deeper cultural conversations.  Together, we will engage in playful experimentation to challenge our own biases and explore others' perspectives. 
5. Consent-based, flexible participation: We are designing the weekend to reflect a balance of individual choice and community participation. A few key convenings will anticipate 30 or so participants in attendance. All activities are designed as opt-in so that everyone (both local and traveling participants) can follow their interests and needs as the weekend unfolds. There will also be suggested leisure time to stroll through a park, hike through Turkey Mountain, meditate, and take a movement class.