2 Cities. 1 Beat: DJ Jos from Amiens, France Visits Tulsa to Perform, Teach, & Share Culture
Hailing from our French Sister City of Amiens, DJ Jos of Prolifik is coming to Tulsa to perform, teach, and share culture during an exciting week of events!
Films on the Green: "The Little Prince"
FREE EVENT! For the first time, Tulsa is joining Films on the Green, the outdoor French film festival. 9/26. 6:30pm. QuikTrip Great Lawn at Gathering Place.
TulsaPeople: Five Decades of Citizen Diplomacy — Tulsa Global Alliance Celebrates 50 Years of Strengthening International Relations
In the September 2026 issue of TulsaPeople, writer Julie Wenger Watson spotlighted TGA’s 50th anniversary and its fourth “Best Overall Program” honor from Sister Cities International.
Tulsa Global Alliance Recognized as Nation’s Best Sister Cities Program
For the fourth time in our 50-year history, Tulsa Global Alliance was awarded “Best Overall Program” by Sister Cities International.
Sister City Film Series: “Amélie”
Garrett Gibson shares a recap of our special screening of Amélie. This latest installment in our Sister City Film Series was presented in partnership with Circle Cinema and Alliance Française de Tulsa.
"Amélie" at Circle Cinema
Our Sister City Film Series Continues With “Amélie”! 3/1, 1:00pm (2:00pm Showtime) at Circle Cinema!
Toast the Teacher Travelers from Amiens, France 2025
Thursday, November 13th. 6:00-8:00pm
TGA, the Alliance Française de Tulsa, and Tulsa-area French language teachers invite you to a special evening as we welcome guest teachers from Tulsa’s Sister City, Amiens, France. These educators are visiting as part of the Fall 2025 student exchange program.
The 45th Anniversary Sister City Series: Amiens
Celebrating 20 years of partnership, the Tulsa-Amiens Sister City connection has brought together students, educators, and civic leaders through language, culture, and shared experience. From classroom exchanges and French film nights to mayoral visits and global education events, this relationship continues to thrive. Meet new chair Philippe Bled and discover how this transatlantic friendship is shaping Tulsa’s global future.
Coffee with the Councilors 2025
TGA’s annual Coffee with the Councilors brought together city leaders, board members, and Sister City representatives to celebrate Tulsa’s global connections. Over a spread of international dishes, attendees shared updates on cultural exchanges, global education, and the economic impact of international relationships.
Eisenhower International School Parade and Fair 2025
Over 500 Eisenhower elementary students explored 14 different cultures from across the globe at the 2025 Eisenhower International School Parade and Fair!
Students from Amiens, France Meet Mayor Nichols at Tulsa City Hall
Students from Saint-Martin elementary school in our Sister City of Amiens, France visited Tulsa City Hall to meet Mayor Nichols and learn about life in Tulsa.
Toast the Teacher Travelers from Amiens, France 2024
Tuesday, November 12th. 6:00-8:00pm
Join fellow TGA supporters and Alliance Française de Tulsa as we welcome the French teachers who are in Tulsa for the Fall 2024 student exchange with our Sister City, Amiens, France!
Dedication of Fifth Sister Cities Sign Honoring Cathy Izzo
On November 27, 2023, City leaders, family, and friends gathered outside City Hall to dedicate Sister Cities sign #5 in memory of Cathy Izzo, TGA’s longtime Sister Cities Program Coordinator.
Amiens Students Visit Tulsa
Twenty-eight Amiens students visited Edison High School for a two-week cultural exchange with Tulsa host families.
Coffee with the Councilors: Annual International Breakfast at City Hall
TGA hosted its annual International Breakfast and Coffee with the Councilors on October 25, 2023, featuring Sister City–themed foods and remarks from Tulsa leaders about recent global engagement efforts.
World in a Box Day 2023
Nearly 1,000 children and families explored 20 countries at World in a Box Day 2023, enjoying hands-on cultural activities, performances, and interactive experiences throughout the Central Library.
Bastille Day Gathering in Tulsa
Tulsa-Amiens Sister City Partnership and Alliance Française de Tulsa celebrated France’s Independence Day with a lively Bastille Day gathering at Hop the Griffin. About 40 guests enjoyed food, conversation, and even a group singing of the French National Anthem, making for a festive night of French culture.
Dedication of Fourth Sister Cities Sign
Family, friends, City officials, and TGA representatives gathered on June 1, 2023, at McCullough Park to dedicate a Sister Cities sign in memory of Arnulfo Murillo Muñoz.
Tulsa-Amiens Student Exchange March 28 to April 11, 2023
A two-week exchange brought students and teachers from Amiens to Tulsa, where they lived with host families, joined classes at Edison High School, and explored Tulsa’s favorite cultural spots.
TGA Represents at Eisenhower International Festival 2023
Tulsa Global Alliance supported the Eisenhower International Festival in March 2023 by hosting culture booths highlighting Tulsa’s Sister Cities and global connections.