Sat, May 17 2008
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Arts
PHOTO EXHIBIT “HIDDEN COSTS OF WAR,” 3 to 7 p.m. today, Bishop Kelley High School Library/Media Center in Tulsa. The exhibit is open to public. It is not recommended to children under 12 years of age. Exhibit consists of stunnig black and white photographs taken by Japenese photojournalist Takashi Morizumi, who has document effects of warfare and nuclear contamination in several locations. Presented by Eastern Oklahoma Pax Christi. For more information call (918) 742-4131 or e-mail hiddencostsofwar@gmail.com.
1776-1876: A CENTURY OF AMERICAN HISTORY IN ART EXHIBITION, daily to Sunday, Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa. Information: www.gilcrease.org or call 596-2700.
BRETT WESTON: OUT OF THE SHADOW EXHIBIT, daily through May 18, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma City. First major retrospective of Brett Weston’s work in more than 30 years.
KRISTALLNACHT: THE NIGHT OF CRYSTAL DEATH EXHIBIT, Sunday through June 29, Mezzanine Gallery, Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art, 2021 E. 71st St., Tulsa. A portfolio of intaglio vitreographs on paper that confront the horror against German Jews that took place on the night of Nov. 9, 1938. Information: 492-1818 or www.jewishmuseum.net.
Benefits
Y-ME ANNUAL WALK TO EMPOWER, 8 a.m. Sunday, River West Festival Park, Tulsa. Sponsor: Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization. A three-mile non-competitive walk to honor the survivors in your life, commemorate your own diagnosis, remember those who are no longer with us and raise funds to support free-of-charge programs and services that are offered to all those touched by breast cancer. Register or information: http://tulsawalk.y-me.org or call (877) 963-7223, Ext. 2738.
COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS CONCERT BENEFIT AND COOKOUT, 2 p.m. May 17 at Kelly’s Ship’s Store and Jackson Bay on Fort Gibson Lake, northeast of Okay. Live music featuring New Direction, Mountain Grove Bluegrass and Olin Davis and The Travelers. Large sale with various items including a dishwasher, range, picnic table, entertainment centers and other great stuff. Smoked meats and all the fixin’s. Adults $5, children eat free. All proceeds will go to Teresa Milligan who suffered a serious car wreck last July. For more information or to make donations contact Misty, 686-5528.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT DAV BENEFIT BREAKFAST, 7 to 10 a.m. May 17, 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.
MEMORIAL DAY JAM AND BENEFIT FOR WENDY SMITH, featuring six bands, 5 p.m. May 25, Texanna Road Lounge, Landing. All musicians welcome. Donations appreciated. Information: 689-9060.
Camps
SAFE DRIVING COURSE OFFERED, May 19, at the First United Methodist Church, 303 E. Church St. The Still Climbing And Mighty Proud Seniors (SCAMPS) at the First United Methodist Church in Wagoner is sponsoring another AARP safe driving course. Those who complete the course and receive a certificate will authorize a discount on automobile insurance. Cost: $10; AARP members who bring another AARP member, one will get in free. Not just for seniors, any certified driver may take the course and get a certificate. Information: Richard Hedger, 462-7383.
VOLUNTEER COURT MEDIATION TRAINING, free basic training by The Early Settlement, 8:30 a.m. to 5;30 p.m., today, Wagoner County Courthouse in the Law Library. Anyone interested is encouraged to contact Ann Wilkins, The Early Settlement-Northeast director at (800) 722-9614 ext. 3007 or 3008 to request application. Volunteer mediators for the state court system Alterative Dispute Resoultion System donate their time to assist with mediation. These dedicated Oklahomans possess a strong belief in the capability of disputing parties to resolve their own conflicts outside of the courtroom.
Classes
MOM AND ME TEA, 1 p.m. Saturday, Busy Bee-dz, 401 W. Broadway, ShadowWood Mall. Cost: $15 per mom and a guest, includes supplies to make two bracelets, tea and cookies. RSVP required: Sherri Clark, 869-1143.
Concerts
BLUEGRASS ON THE SQUARE, 7 to 11 p.m., May 16, at the Muskogee Civic Center Market Square. Featuring Springstreet, The Park Family, of Barttlesville and Spittin’ Image of Clarksville Ark. Free Family entertainment. Concessions available. Bluegrass, Gospel and Traditional music. Bring lawnchair and instrument for jammin’. For More Information call Muskogee Parks and Recreation 684-6302.
SOUTHERN GOSPEL/BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, 4 p.m. Saturday, Family Life Center of First Free Will Baptist Church, 716 N. Broadway, Checotah. Several gospel and blue grass groups will be perfoming. Supper and refreshments will be available. The public is invited to come and enjoy an evening of great music on a donation basis.
COUNTRY FEVER FESTIVAL, June 12, 13, 14 and 15, four miles north of Pryor, off U.S. 69. Featuring Dierks Bentley, Gretchen Wilson, Sugarland, Willie Nelson and 25 other country singers. Tickets available at www.countryfeverfest.com or charge by phone at (866) 310-2288. Information: www.countryfeverfest.com.
OK MOZART MUSIC FESTIVAL, June 13 through 21, Bartlesville. Ticket prices vary, from free to $125. Information: 336-9800 or www.okmozart.com.
MISS BLUES of Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. June 28, Eufaula Cove Pavilion. Free. Information: www.eufaulaareaarts.org.
RANCID WITH RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS AND DIRTY MUGZ, June 29, Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. Tickets: Gettix locations including all Reasor’s grocery stores, Starship Records and Tapes, all Tan and Tone locations in Oklahoma City, or (866) 443-8849, online at www.gettix.net and at Cain’s box office.
THE BLACK CROWES with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, 8 p.m. July 23, Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main St., Tulsa. Cost: $45. Information: 584-2306.
KENNY CHESNEY “POETS AND PIRATES TOUR,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10, BOK Center, Tulsa. With special guest LeAnn Rimes. Cost: $72.50, all seats reserved. Tickets on sale at: area Homeland stores, Tulsa Convention Center Box Office, or (877) 885-7222.
RASCAL FLATTS with special guest Taylor Swift, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25, BOK Center, Tulsa. Tickets available online at Livenation.com, www.bokcenter.com, area Homeland stores, Tulsa Convention Center Box Office or by calling 1-877-TULSA-CC.
NEIL DIAMOND, 8 p.m. Oct. 21, BOK Center, Tulsa.
CELINE DION 2008-09 TAKING CHANCES WORLD TOUR, Nov. 13, BOK Center, Tulsa. Tickets: $167, $127, $77, $49.50, (other convenience charges may apply). Tickets can be purchased at Tulsa Convention Center Box Office, www.bokcenter.com, all Tickets.com outlets, or charge by phone toll free, (877) 885-7222.
Dances
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
PLAYNIGHT SERIES 2008, 7:30 p.m. Friday, first and third Fridays, Porter Roundup Club. Events include flag race, cloverleaf barrels, pole bending and surprise event. Negative coggins required, original copy. Concessions. Information: 261-9690.
ARK OF FAITH COFFEEHOUSE, 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays, 401 E. Broadway. Featuring various local talent. The Tolman Family will lead singles night worship followed by Brenda Cox and Ben Hotema Friday. On May 9, Apex Black History Museum DVD will be shown. Audience and praise time. Refreshments are free. Bring one song, poem, or a three-minute testimony to share at audience-participation set. Information: 682-8411.
FARMERS’ MARKET AND HERB FEST, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Market Square, Muskogee Civic Center parking lot, Fourth Street and Okmulgee Avenue. Oklahoma grown herbs, vegetable and bedding plants, hanging baskets, spring produce, bakery goodies, tamales, herbal products and live bluegrass music. Sharon Owen of Moonshadow Herb Farm will give a talk on “Growing and Using Fresh Herbs” from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Information: 686-6939.
MUSKOGEE COUNTY GOSPEL SINGING CONVENTION, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, first Sundays, except October; Greenleaf Apartments, 715 S. York St. Information: Zane and Linda Harding, 733-4259; or Charles and Fay Learned, 683-4230.
AZALEA FESTIVAL BANNER AUCTION, 6 p.m. today, Honor Heights Park. Bids with a $20 minimum and in $5 increments can be called in to Joel Everett at the 684-6302, Ext. 28.
MARGARET HUDSON PROGRAM, CHOCOLATE CRAVINGS and All That Jazz, 7 to 10 p.m. today, Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, 111 E. First St., Tulsa. Entertainment provided by Jambalaya Jazz with decadent chocolate, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. Wear business attire. No one under 21 years of age permitted. Information: 746-9216 for advance tickets, $75 admission or $85 at the door.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OPEN FAMILY SWIM, 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Youth Central, 301 N. Sixth St. Cost: $4, drop-in. Monthly fee available. Information: 683-6532.
TEEN FITNESS PROGRAM, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, through Saturday, Muskogee Swim and Fitness Center, 566 N. Sixth St. For children ages 11 to 16. Cost: $80 for 8 weeks or $12 per week. Information: Kent Kamp, 681-4733.
WEDNESDAY YOGA, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, First United Methodist Church Parlor, 600 E. Okmulgee Ave. Cost: $25, for six one-hour classes. Information: Martha Stoodley, 683-2373 or stoodleymartha@gmail.com.
Festivals
BLUE DOME ARTS FESTIVAL, noon to 9 p.m. May 16, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18, Blue Dome District, First and Second streets at Elgin and Detroit, Tulsa. Admission: Free to the public.
OK MOZART INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, June 13 to 21, Bartlesville, concert artists and world-class musicians and performances, ranging from classical concerts to jazz. The line-up of renowned guest artists includes Mark O’Connor, Barry Douglas, Anne-Marie McDermott, Frederica von Stade, Branford Marsalis, Peter Nero, and Ben Vereen. Plus, the New York Theatre Ballet is performing “Sleeping Beauty.” Amici New York, the festival’s orchestra-in-residence, returns. Most concerts take place in the Bartlesville Community Center concert hall. Tickets: 336-9800, visit www.okmozart.com or come by in person at 500A South Dewey, Bartlesville.
STIGLER-HASKELL COUNTY REUNION DAYS FESTIVAL, hosted by Stigler-Haskell County Chamber of Commerce, June 19 to 21. There will be class reunions, arts and crafts fair and good booths, quilt show, local talent and entertainment, a carnival, the VFW breakfast and more. The Haskell County Museum will be open during those dates.
Theater
“OUR TOWN,” by Thornton Wilder, 7 p.m. May 16 and 17, Little Theater at Muskogee High School. Tickets are $2 for children and adults. Seating is limited and on a first-come first- serve basis. Information: Kathleen Trueblood, 348-8653.
“THE WILD, WILD, WILDEST WEST” AUDITIONS, 2 p.m. May 18, Broken Arrow Community Playhouse, The Main Place, 1800 S. Main St., Broken Arrow, for the musical youth theater production. Performance dates are at 7:30 p.m. July 12 and 19 and 2 p.m. July 13 and 20. Information: BACP box office, 258-0077.
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