Things to do

March 11, 2008 05:20 pm

— Arts
STUDENT ART SHOW, daily to March 31, Five Civilized Tribes Museum, 1101 Honor Heights Drive. Many art pieces are for sale. Information: Mary Robinson, 683-1701.
ATALOA LODGE MUSEUM, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays, Bacone College, Muskogee. Exhibits show the history and culture of various tribes and collections of American Indian artifacts in the United States, including Choctaw, Navajo, Apache baskets and Maria Martinez black pottery. Located next to the chapel on campus of Bacone College near the Oklahoma 16 entrance. Group tours available. Information: 781-7283.
OPEN STUDIO, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Muskogee Art Guild, 315 Court St. Free. Information: Beverly Keeley, 683-4265.

Camps
AQUARIUM SPRING BREAK CAMP, Monday, Tuesday, March 19, 20 and 21, Oklahoma Aquarium, Jenks. Convenient options for working parents will be available. Information or registration: 528-1508 or education@okaquarium.org.

Classes
BEADING CLASSES, 1 p.m. Tuesdays; 6 p.m. Thursdays; noon Saturdays, Busy Bee-dz, 401 W. Broadway, ShadowWood Mall, Suite 201. Classes offered for beginner through expert levels. Costs vary. Information: Stan and Sherri Clark, 869-1143.
DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Muskogee County Farm Bureau Office, 820 N. Main St. Cost: $10, Farm Bureau members; $20, non-members. Seating is limited. Call 682-2091 to enroll or information.
FREE BREAD MAKING CLASSES, Saturday, Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills, 1902 E. 71st St., Tulsa. Sponsor: King Arthur Flour Co. Inc. Class schedule: 11 a.m., yeast breads: sweet and whole grain; 3 p.m., crusty artisan breads. No registration required. Information: (800) 827-6836 or www.kingarthurflour.com.
HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Checotah Masonic Lodge No. 86, 625 W. Gentry Ave., Checotah. Sponsors: Checotah Masonic Lodge No. 86 and Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Course is free and a free lunch will be provided. Information: Lodge, 473-6878 or Ed Rodebush, 689-9505.
FREE COMPUTER CLASS: BASICS OF MICROSOFT WORD, 1 p.m. Tuesday and 7 p.m. March 25, Muskogee Public Library, 801 W. Okmulgee Ave. Participants will be guided through several exercises learning how to use the Microsoft Word program. Free, on a first come, first serve basis. No pre-registration will be held. Information: Margrett Kelley, 682-6657, Ext. 245.

Concerts
AN EVENING OF GERSHWIN, Friday and Saturday, Tulsa Community College, 10300 E. 81st St., Tulsa. Signature Pops series. Information: 595-7777 or www.SignatureSymphonyatTCC.org.
TULSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, “A VIENNESE EVENING,” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Chapman Music Hall, Performing Arts Center, Tulsa. Featuring the orchestra under the baton of Maestro Benjamin Zander with works by Mozart and Mahler. Violinist Filip Fenrych, 2005 winner of the Crescendo Music Award, will be the featured guest artist. Tickets available by calling 596-7111 or online at www.myticketoffice.com. Information: 584-3645.
LONGSHOT IN CONCERT, Saturday, Whiskey Jim’s, Tahlequah. Information: Don Moore, 931-0618.
JAMMIN’ WITH RALPH FAIN, DENNIS CROUCH AND BURT MAYO, 6 p.m. March 20, first and third Thursdays, Country Gardens Assisted Living, 611 S. Country Club Road. Free. Jam to old tunes like The Sons of the Pioneers and some blues. Enter through south entrance. Information: 686-8100.

Dances
ROUND DANCING, 5 to 7 p.m. beginners, 7 to 9 p.m. intermediate, Sundays, Hatbox Dance Building, 540 S. 40th St. Instructors: Pat and Erma Chamberlain. Information: 687-8018.
LINE DANCING AT HATBOX, 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays, 640 S. 40th St. Cost: $2, beginner, intermediate and advanced line dances. All ages welcome. Information: 683-3572.
BEGINNERS LINE DANCING, 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Kiwanis Senior Citizens Center, 119 Spaulding Blvd. Cost: $1. Information: 683-3572.
BELLY DANCE FOR BEGINNERS, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Parish Hall, Grace Episcopal Church, 218 N. Sixth St. Cost: $20 per month, $5 per week. Information: Eve Newton, 816-6017.
PRAISE DANCE WORKSHOP, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Martin Luther King Center.
SWING DANCE CLASSES, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Jazz Depot, Tulsa. Dance instructors are Jamin Jackson and Gina Bradford. They will teach west coast swing dance, cha-cha-cha and salsa dancing. Cost: $5 each class. Sign up at the Jazz Hall office, 596-1001.
SQUARE DANCES, 8 p.m. Tuesday, second Tuesdays, Community Building, Cherokee and Jefferson streets, Wagoner. Sponsor: Teacup Chains Plus Square Dance Club. Workshop begins at 7:30 p.m. Caller: Shane Greer and guests. Information: 485-3186.
BEGINNER’S LINE DANCE LESSONS, 7 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Hatbox Dance Building, 540 S. 40th St. Free. Stay for dance-as-you-learn lessons from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost: $2 per person. No alcohol or smoking allowed. All ages welcome. Information: 360-2709.
LINE DANCING, 10 to 11:30 a.m. first, second, fourth Thursdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. third Thursday, Kiwanis Senior Citizens Center, 119 Spaulding Blvd. Free. Information: 683-3572 or 684-6310.
BELLY DANCERCISE, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Francie’s Dance Studio, 311 Court St. Cost: $20 per month, $5 per week. Students may stay for an extra half hour to learn a dance routine for $2 a session. Child care available. Information: Eve Newton, 816-6017.
ADULT BALLROOM CLASSES, 6 p.m. Fridays, Cockle Dance Studio, 2309 Callahan. Learn swing, waltz, fox-trot and Latin dancing. Cost: $45 monthly, per couple. Information: 683-4653.

Events
JOURNEY TO EASTER 2008, noon Wednesdays. A series of Lenten services at local churches with different speakers. Lunch will be served. Dates, speakers, churches: today, Father Kirk Woodliff of Grace Episcopal, at Bethany Presbyterian; March 19, Ann Brizendine of First Presbyterian, at First Baptist. Information: Brizendine, 687-5401.
BOOK SANDWICHED IN, noon today, Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library. Carma Cruce, retired educator, will review, “Delirium of the Brave,” by William C. Harris. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. by the Red Hat Society for $3.
CHECOTAH AREA SPRING ABSTINENCE TEA, 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Freewill Baptist Church, 713 N. Broadway, Checotah. All eighth grade Checotah area girls are invited. Guest speaker will be Carol Sallee of Bixby. Information: Arleta Dennis, director of Pregnancy Resource Center, 781-9486 or 683-2020.
MUSKOGEE AREA SPRING ABSTINENCE TEA, noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Muskogee Civic Center. All eighth grade Muskogee area girls, including home-schooled girls, are invited. Guest speaker will be Carol Sallee of Bixby. Information: Carol Edmonds, Pregnancy Resource Center Volunteer, 683-3249.
ANNUAL MUSKOGEE HOME, GARDEN, LANDSCAPE, BOAT, and RV SHOW, Friday and Saturday, Muskogee Fairgrounds. Featuring the latest boats and RVs, lawn equipment and features, plants, home and interior design, demonstrations, classes, and more. Cruising Angels and other car club members will be available to answer questions and will have cars for viewing. Information regarding sponsorship or booth space: Jim or Charlotte Foltz, 681-2181, 685-1515 or 391-0720.
TEAM ROPING, 7 p.m. books open, Fridays, Hilltop Indoor Arena. Information: Barton Arena Productions, 616-9269 or 463-3269, e-mail: letsrope@crosstel.net.
ARK OF FAITH COFFEEHOUSE, 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays, 401 E. Broadway. Featuring various local talent. Refreshments are free. Bring one song, poem, or a three-minute testimony to share at audience-participation set. Information: 682-8411.
ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S 5K RUN, 9 a.m. Saturday, Brookside, 43rd and Peoria streets, Tulsa. Cost: $20 with proceeds to benefit Special Olympics Oklahoma and Tulsa Running Club. Information: 481-1234 or www.sook.org.
DNA LIFEPRINT CHILD SAFETY EVENT, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Muskogee Chrysler Jeep Dodge, 1711 W. Shawnee Road. Endorsed by John Walsh. Featuring new biometrics fingerprinting and DNA identification kit. Free. Information: www.dna-lifeprint.com.
ANNUAL MISS/MR. AZALEA PAGEANT, Saturday, Arrowhead Mall. Pageant is open to girls from birth to 18 years, and boys birth to 36 months. All that enter will receive a trophy and have an opportunity to model in fashion shows at the mall. Winners will receive crowns, banners, trophies and will be eligible to ride in the Azalea Parade. Entry forms are available at the Customer Service desk and Crowning Moments in the mall, Nearly New and Fancy Too, Thornton’s Clothing or by calling Debbie Morgan at 463-2693.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT WILD ONION DINNER, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Big Cussetah Indian Methodist Church, Morris. Cost: $8, adults; $3, children 10 years old and under; $8 for all carryouts. Directions: three miles west of Morris on New Morris highway to Prairie Bell Road, then three and one-half miles south on Prairie Bell Road. Information: Miley Hargis, 342-3637.
ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, United Keetoowah Cherokee Celebration Grounds, south of Tahlequah, off W. Willis Road. Featuring three egg hunts, water balloon toss, a free meal and gospel singing. Three age categories for the egg hunts: 1 - 3 years; 4 - 7 years; and 8 - 12 years. Prizes will be awarded in each category. Participants should bring lawn chairs. Information: 431-1818.
ANIMAL EASTER PARADE PHOTO CONTEST, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, PAWS Facility, 4321 Hayes St. Easter/Spring photos will be made while you wait. Cost varies. PAWS will photograph pets, families, or families with pets. Reprint orders will be taken until May 1. Information: 686-7297.
GAME OF S-K-A-T-E, 12:30 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. game, Saturday, Love-Hatbox Complex, skateboard area. Entry: $4. Parents must be present for those under the age of 18 for registration. Different age groups available. Event canceled if raining. Proceeds will go into the skate park for maintenance. Information: Stacey Berry, 348-6355.
USA VS JAPAN MARTIAL ARTS, Saturday, Expo Square Pavilion, Tulsa. Featuring WFC Legend Bas Rutten. Information or tickets: 627-7070 or apolloskarate.com.
SPRING SOIREE, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, VFW Post 475, 3811 W. Okmulgee Ave. Presented by Central Northeast Oklahoma Conference Women’s Missionary Society. Cost: $15, single; $25, couple donation. Infomation: 683-8022 or 869-8534.
FREE TAX ASSISTANCE TUESDAYS, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Muskogee Public Library, 801 W. Okmulgee Ave. Information: Tim McNew, AARP Tax aide, 689-3882.
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT, 6 to 10 p.m. March 21, third Fridays, Gore United Methodist Church, Fourth and Winn streets. Free. Infants to 10-year-olds welcome, features crafts, storytelling, games, movies and pizza. Information: 489-5313.
VICTORY IN PRAISE AND WORSHIP SERVICE, 7 p.m. March 21, United Keetowah Band Wellness Center, Tahlequah. Guest speaker will be Rick Manus Ministries from Tulsa. Performers will include Larry Harrison, Deputy Chief of the Seminole Nation with “Lively Stones”, Visionary, Sound of Freedom, Sonya Hartness, and Wayne and Lucille Harjo. Everyone may bring instruments, song, come and worship and experience fellowship with one another. Bring lawn chairs. Refreshments will be served. Information: Norman and Janie Carey, 506-4081.
FAMILY FISHING DAY, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 22, Illinois River below Tenkiller Dam. Sponsor: Tulsa Fly Fishers. Play Day will include instruction for fly casting, tying, and fishing. Music, raffles, prizes, and prize-winning barbecue will be available. Proceeds will be donated to improve access, habitat, and water quality of the Illinois River. Admission is free. Bring your own chairs. Information: tulsaflyfishers.org or troutbuzzer.com.
TALIHINA MOUNTAIN GATE POKER RUN, 9 a.m. sign-in, 10 a.m. leave, March 22, Big Al’s Steakhouse, Second St., Talihina. Anyone may enter. Cost: $20, per driver and passengers. Payout will be $1000. Route will be approximately 120 miles through Winding Stair and Kiamichi Mountains. Arrival will be at The Rockin’ H Store, 54058 Oklahoma 271s. Contests, prizes, concessions, and a bonfire are planned. Information: Talihina Chamber of Commerce, 567-3434, or www.talihinacc.com.
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, 8 to 10 a.m. March 29, fourth Saturdays, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Parish Life Center, 301 N. Virginia. Free. Enter through the west doors. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council No. 962. Information: Alan Zbavitel, Grand Knight, 683-1662 or Joe Brandt, K of C activities chairman, 577-6141.
MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM, 7 p.m. March 25, Samuel L. Sadler Arts Academy Auditorium, 800 Altamont. Five of the six candidates: Hershel McBride, Ron Venters Sr., John Hammons, Glynda Oliver and Barney Taylor will be in attendance to field questions from the community.
PUBLIC BAKE DAY, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 29, Fort Gibson Historic Site, 907 N. Garrison, Oklahoma 80, Fort Gibson. Bring a favorite bread recipe and your oldest pan and bake in the brick oven. Information: 478-4088.
PLAYNIGHT SERIES 2008, 7:30 p.m. April 4, first and third Fridays, beginning April, Porter Roundup Club. Events include flag race, cloverleaf barrels, pole bending and surprise event. Negative Coggins required, original copy. Concessions. Information: 261-9690.
MYSTERY DINNER THEATER, 6 p.m. April 4 and 5, noon April 5, Eastside Community Church, 500 Peak Blvd. Help solve “The Case of the Missing Sunday School Teacher.” Cost: $11, adults; $7, children 10 and under. Full meal served throughout the drama at all performances, free spy kits, door prizes, and clues about each suspect. Reservations: 687-6790.
MUSKOGEE COUNTY GOSPEL SINGING CONVENTION, 1:30 p.m. April 6, first Sundays, except October; Greenleaf Apartments, 715 S. York St. Information: Zane and Linda Harding, 733-4259; or Charles and Fay Learned, 683-4230.
ANNUAL MUSKOGEE AREA QUILT SHOW, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 11 and 12, First Baptist Church Gymnasium.

Exercise
PRENATAL YOGA, 4 to 5 p.m. Sundays, The Canebrake, four miles east of Wagoner on Oklahoma 51. Instructor is Kristie Hale, RYT 200. All trimesters welcome. Information: 485-5793 or www.thecanebrake.com.
JAZZERCISE, 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, First Baptist Church, 111 S. Seventh St. A series of aerobic and strength exercises set to current music. Cost: $30 or $38. Information: Carol Mix, 683-1670.
HATHA YOGA, 5:30 p.m. Mondays through April 7, Grace Episcopal Church, Sixth and Court streets. Six week series of Hatha yoga for strengthening. Cost: $25. Information: Martha Stoodley, 683-2373 or stoodleymartha@gmail.com.
LAP-OPEN SWIM, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Mondays through Fridays, Youth Central, 301 N. Sixth St. Cost: $4, drop-in. Monthly fee available. Information: 683-6532.
FREE WALKERCISE CLASSES, noon to 1 p.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Mondays through Friday, Youth Central, 301 N. Sixth St. Walking and stretching in the gym with no interruptions. Information: Jackie Luckey, 683-6532.
FORT GIBSON COMMUNITY SWIM CLASSES, Educational North Building, 500 S. Ross, Fort Gibson. Water Aerobics: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Cost: $3 drop-in or discounted rate when paid in full. Information: Fort Gibson Community Education Office, 478-4034.
WATER AEROBICS, 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Youth Central, 301 N. Sixth St. Cost: $4, drop-in. Monthly fee available. Information: 683-6532.
NOON SWIM, noon to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, Youth Central, 301 N. Sixth. Cost: $4, drop-in. Monthly fee available. Information: 683-6532.

Theater
“RENT,” today, Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. Second St., Tulsa. Information and tickets: www.tulsapac.com.
THE MEN OF CHIPPENDALES, 7 p.m. doors open, 8:30 p.m. show, Saturday, Cain’s Ballroom, 423 S. Main, Tulsa. Tickets: $20, advance; $25, at the door; available at Cain’s Box Office, Starship Records and Tapes, Reasor’s Customer Service, online: www.getix.net or phone (866) 443-8849.
SESAME STREET LIVE “WHEN ELMO GROWS UP,” March 27, 28, 29 and 30, Mabee Center, Oral Roberts University, 7777 S. Lewis, Tulsa. Tickets: $13, $16 and $21. A limited number of $26 Gold Circle seats are also available. Opening Night, all seats (excluding Gold Circle) are $1.. Information or to charge tickets by phone: 495-6000.