 General Cinema filed for bankruptcy protection in 2000 and, by 2002, the six-screen cinema had reverted to local ownership.As this exodus continued, the mall became increasingly desperate for tenants and storefronts abandoned by brand-name chain stores were replaced with unusual tenants like Martial arts academies, a large space for selling arts and crafts at several kiosks, multiple dance studios, a wedding chapel and a live country music bar.The Tulsa Public Library also temporarily took up some unused storefronts while their building was being expanded.