April 10, 2008 03:13 pm
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Arts
AZALEA ART SHOW AND SALE, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays beginning Saturday through April, Three Rivers Museum, 220 Elgin St. Approximately 150 pieces of art, donated by Eva White, to be sold with proceeds to be used for the museum’s archival development.
MUSKOGEE ART GUILD FIFTH ANNUAL JUDGED, FINE ART SHOW AND SALE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday through April 18, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19, Arrowhead Mall, 501 N. Main St. Sponsor in part: Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Foundation for the Arts. To exhibit: Linda Callaway, 682-3038.
Benefits
ANNUAL EXCHANGE CLUB CHILI AND BARBECUE COOK-OFF, 11 a.m. Saturday, Muskogee Civic Center Plaza. Information: Erik Fleak, 682-7789.
AZALEA STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE FESTIVAL, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church, 500 W. Broadway. Cost: $5. Proceeds to benefit Kelly B. Todd Cerebral Palsy and Neuromuscular Center and Christmas Home Tour Committee.. Dine-in or drive-through. Free parking available on the church lot all day for strawberries as well as viewing the parade and attending the chili cook-off. In commemoration of its 32nd year, Mayor Wren Stratton has declared April 12, 2008, as Strawberry Shortcake Day in Muskogee. Information: Betty Jean Honea, 682-3947.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT DAV BENEFIT BREAKFAST, 7 to 10 a.m. April 19, third Saturday, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 7, 4815 W. Okmulgee Ave. Cost: $4, adults; $2, children under 12. Menu: eggs, sausage, biscuits, gravy, buckwheat pancakes, coffee, milk and juice. Proceeds directly support local Disabled American Veterans and their families.
Concerts
RIVER CITY RAMBLERS CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Broken Arrow Intermediate High School Auditorium, 808 E. College, Broken Arrow. Music and humor in Dixieland and jazz style. Tickets: $10, general seating, available at all four Arkansas Valley State Bank locations, and Arrow Flowers at 213 S. Main, Broken Arrow. Information: www.artsba.org or call 259-4300, Ext. 258 or 244.
THE ALVERSONS HOMECOMING SINGING 2008, 7 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday, Shiloh Assembly of God, Enterprise. Performers include: Friday, Gospel Cousins, Heaven’s Redeemed, Few Family; Saturday, Chris Hester, One Purpose, New Reason. The Alversons will sing both nights. Free admission to a weekend of southern gospel singing. Information: 448-8594, or www.myspace.com/thealversons.
NIGHT OF THE RISING STARS, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Wagoner Performing Arts Center, featuring Kaileigh Bullard, and Zach and Colton Swon. Tickets: $10 with proceeds to benefit Wagoner Area Neighbors and Grad Nite 2008 activities for Wagoner High School. Information or tickets: Jean Riggs, 269-6642; Cora Fletcher, 485-4046; Meredith Zehr, Wagoner Area Chamber of Commerce, 485-3414. Tickets can also be purchased in the enrollment office of the Wagoner Public Schools Administration Building, Wagoner locations of Jamaica Me Crazy, Lancaster Agency, Curves of Wagoner and the Wagoner Tribune.
THE IMPERIALS AND BECKY WRIGHT IN CONCERT, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Timothy Baptist Church, 5530 W. Okmulgee Ave.
FEIST IN CONCERT, Monday, Cain’s Ballroom, 423 S. Main, Tulsa. Nominated for four Grammy awards. Tickets available at: Cain’s Box Office, Reasor’s Stores and Starship Records. Charge at (866) 443-8849 or online at Gettix.net.
BON JOVI IN CONCERT, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Ford Theatre, 100 W. Reno Ave., Oklahoma City. Information: (405) 602-8700.
MINISTRY LIVE IN CONCERT, Wednesday, Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa. With special guests: Meshuggah and Hemlock. Tickets on sale at Cain’s Box Office, Reasor’s stores and Starship Records. Charge at (866) 443-8849 or www.Gettix.net.
JAMMIN’ WITH RALPH FAIN, DENNIS CROUCH AND BURT MAYO, 6 p.m. Thursday, 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.
Events
ANNUAL MUSKOGEE AREA QUILT SHOW, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday, First Baptist Church Gymnasium. Cost: $4, per person. Information: Brenda Haxton, 687-6856 or e-mail: sewsew7@suddenlink.net.
MISS CHILI PEPPER CONTEST, today, Muskogee Civic Center. Sponsor: Muskogee Exchange Club. First prize: $500. Information: Erik Fleak, 682-7789.
SPORTS COLLECTIBLES SHOW, today to Sunday, free admission, 25 tables of sports-related items for sale or trade, Arrowhead Mall. Information: Larry Yeager, 723-5282 or 740-7519, or vinsprtcrds@hotmail.com.
ANNUAL RATTLESNAKE HUNT, today through Sunday, Waurika, featuring snake auction, 5K walk/run, prizes for snakes, carnival and more. Information: (580) 228-2553 or www.rattlesnakehunt.com.
TEAM ROPING, 7 p.m. today, 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. today, 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.
“GIMME THE MIKE,” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Woodland Hills Mall, 71st and Memorial. Open auditions. Acapella only. Must be 18 or older. Visit newson6.com for more details or call 732-6000.
BETHANY SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY RENAISSANCE FAIR, 12:45 to 4 p.m. Saturday. The event will take place on SCU's campus, located at 7210 NW 39th Expressway in Bethany. Activities will range from strolling theatrics to face painting and egg dunks. A local Irish Step Dancing Group will perform outdoors from 1 to 1:30 p.m. There will also be a costume parade with prizes for the best-dressed adult and child. For more information about this event, contact Marilyn Hudson at marilyn.hudson@swcu.edu or (405) 789-7661 extension 3451.
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, second Saturdays, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Activity Center, 2130 W. Okmulgee Ave. Free. Enter through the south doors. Information: 687-7571.
SPRING ARTS, CRAFTS AND GIFT SHOW, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Muskogee Civic Center, Fifth and Boston streets. Sponsor: Pilot Club. Free admission. Visit the craft show while at the azalea parade and chili cook-off. Vendor information: Johnnie Kelley, 686-8585 or e-mail: jkelley@weldril.com.
CRUSADER CAR SHOW, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Seventh Street and Okmulgee Avenue.
NEW MONASTERY AND CHAPEL DEDICATION MASS, Clear Creek Priory near Hulbert, 9:30 a.m. Saturday. For directions to the monastery, see clearcreekmonks.org, or call 772-2454.
ANNUAL AZALEA FESTIVAL PARADE, 11 a.m. Saturday, downtown Muskogee. Information: Joel Everett, Muskogee Parks and Recreation Department, 684-6302, Ext. 28.
“STARS UNDER THE STARS 08,” 5 p.m. doors open, 7:30 p.m. bell, Saturday, Tahlequah Rodeo Arena, Oklahoma 62, across from Cherokee Casino. Pro wrestling featuring Tammy Lynn Sytch AKA “Sunny.” Tickets on sale at RPM Paintball in Tahlequah and online: www.nwaok.com. Cost: $10, ringside; $6, general admission bleachers; $4, students/seniors general admission bleachers; children 8 and under admitted free general admission bleachers.
AZALEA FESTIVAL RODEO, 8 p.m. Saturday, Muskogee Roundup Club Arena, 2932 S. Cherokee Drive.
SALVATION ARMY OF MUSKOGEE BUDGET SEMINAR, Sunday, April 13. The seminar will be conducted by Major John White of Atlanta Georgia. Major White will be teaching from his book, As Your Money Burns, Debt Relief for Christians. The seminar is based on Biblical Principles and will teach people how to get out of debt and stay out of debt. Everyone is invited to attend this free seminar. It will begin at 5 p.m. and will last about 2 hours. The location is The Salvation Army Worship Center at 700 Independence Ave. For more information please call Captain George or Robin Hackbarth at 682-3384.
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.
2008 GREAT DECISIONS PROGRAMS, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through April 22, Muskogee Public Library, 801 W. Okmulgee Ave. Speakers and dates: Tuesday, Dr. David Tait; May 1, Dr. Joel M. Jenswold. Information: Margrett Kelley, 682-6657.
ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM ON THE AMERICAN INDIAN, Wednesday, Thursday, April 18 and 19, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah. Theme: “The Sun the Moon the Stars, Rhythms of Life.” Featured speakers: N. Scott Momaday, Pulitzer Prize winning author/poet; John Herrington, retired commander of the U.S. Navy and former NASA astronaut; Jerry Elliott, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient; Kelly Anquoe, Kiowa traditionalist; Sara Barnett-Flores, documentary filmmaker; Dr. David Begay, Navajo cultural consultant; Mary Ann Bloom, coordinator of the Pawnee Earth Lodge Exhibit, Field Museum of Chicago; Robert Conley, award winning novelist and poet; Warren Hawk, Sioux traditionalist; William Iseminger, assistant site manager and public relations director, Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site; Dr. Nancy Maryboy, founder and president of the Indigenous Education Institute; Justin D. (Doug) McDonald, director of Indians into Psychology, University of North Dakota; Dr. Akira Yamamoto, emeritus professor of anthropology and linguistics at the University of Kansas. Information: NSU Center for Tribal Studies, 444-4350.
Health
ANNUAL HEALTHY HOME AND WELLNESS EXPO, today to Sunday, Cox Pavilion, Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City. Expo will focus on green solutions to home and garden, with helpful tips for homeowners to use more green products and create a smaller carbon footprint. Sponsors: American Lung Association – Clean Air Challenge and Healthy Home Television. Learn how to reduce allergens at home and eliminate hay-fever, allergies and limit the effects of asthma. Cost: $3; children 12 and under admitted free. Information: Tom Hoshall, (405) 410-1837.
Theater
“VIOLET,” 8 p.m. April 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26; 2 p.m. April 20, Muskogee Little Theatre, Cincinnati and D streets. Tickets: $12, adults; $7, student tickets; available at Soundworld, 123 E. Okmulgee, 683-4901; and the theater box office 30 minutes prior to curtain. A 1990’s Off-Broadway musical with an energetic, toe-tapping gospel, rock, country, and rhythm and Blues score. Some of Muskogee’s most talented performers take the stage for this production, set in the 60’s, about a young woman’s journey to Tulsa.
“ALL BECAUSE OF AGATHA,” presented by Tahlequah Community Playhouse, 6:30 p.m. April 18, 19, 25, 26, and 1 p.m. April 20 and 27, Armory Municipal Center, 100 N. Water, Tahlequah. The dinner theater production was written by Jonathan Troy and directed by Mike Phillips. The play begins one hour after dinner. Tickets: $17.50, adults, and $15, students and children under 10. Reservations required and must be paid for in advance.You may print a copy of the reservation form from the tcp Web site, www.tcpok.com, or call 458-4333, or 458-9406.
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