Submit calendar items and photos by Wednesday for Friday’s Weekend section. Please include your phone number. E-mail features@muskogeephoenix.com, fax 684-2865 or mail to Features, P.O. Box 1968, Muskogee 74402. For information, phone Features Editor Leilani Roberts Ott, 684-2908, or Features Writer Travina Coleman, 684-2901.

Arts

ATALOA LODGE MUSEUM, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays, next to Bacone College Chapel near the Oklahoma 16 entrance. Exhibits show 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. Group tours available. Information: 781-7283.

PAINTING, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Kiwanis Senior Citizens Center, 119 Spaulding Blvd. Violet Blair will oversee the class. If you paint and would like help, come join the class. Information: 684-6310.

OPEN STUDIO, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Muskogee Art Guild, 315 Court St. Free. Information: Beverly Keeley, 683-4265.

STARS IN THE SUMMER, Northeastern State University’s Sequoyah Institute in Tahlequah, today to Aug. 9. For tickets $6 to $12, take $1 off for June performances. For more information call 458-2075.
• Downtown Country & River City Players present “Rhinestone Country,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, NSU Playhouse on Downing and Muskogee Ave.
• Twist and Shout, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, NSU Shawnee Street Theater, Downing and College streets.
• Rock Around the Clock, 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, NSU Shawnee Street Theater, Downing and College streets.
• Country Roots, 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, NSU Playhouse.

KRISTALLNACHT: THE NIGHT OF CRYSTAL DEATH EXHIBIT, daily through Sunday, 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.

FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES MUSEUM COMPETITIVE ART SHOW, Sunday to July 31. Paintings, graphics, and sculptures; all art is for sale. Call 683-1701 for details.

EUFAULA ART WALK, Oct. 24 and 25, downtown Eufaula. More than 30 artists and musicians throughout the downtown area. Information: www.eufaulaareaarts.org.

Benefits

MUSKOGEE BEDOUIN SHRINE BREAKFAST, 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, second and fourth Saturday, Bedouin Shrine Temple, 201 S. Sixth St. Donation: $5. Menu: Eggs cooked your way, bacon, hash browns, biscuits and gravy. Everyone is welcome. Shriners help support 22 hospitals in the United States providing free treatment to children and free transportation to and from the hospitals. Information: http://www.shrinershq.org/.

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, 4815 W. Okmulgee Ave., $4 for adults; $2 for children under 12. Public invited to come out and show your support.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT DAV BENEFIT BREAKFAST, 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, third Saturdays, 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.

CAR WASH, noon to 7 p.m., every Thursday until July 17, Muskogee High School. Benefits the Muskogee High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC. Donations are accepted and greatly appreciated.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST, 7 to 10 a.m. July 5, first Saturday of the month, VFW Post 474, 3811 W. Okmulgee Ave. Cost: $4, adults; $3, children under 12. Menu: Pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, coffee or juice. Proceeds benefit the comfort items for the VA Medical Center veterans and families.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7 to 11 a.m. July 5, 200 S. Main St., Webbers Falls. Cost: $4. Information: 351-5209.

COMMUNITY FISH FRY, 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. July 5, Checotah Masonic Lodge, 625 West Gentry, Checotah. Cost is $5 for the all-you-can eat meal. Donations welcome. Proceeds will benefit Masonic Lodge community projects. Information: 473-7242 or 689-9898.

Camps

BEE A BUSY BEE-DZ STRINGER, Summer Bead Camp, 10:30 a.m. Mondays for those 6 to 10 years; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays for those 11 years and up; June and July, Busy Bee-dz, 401 W. Broadway, ShadowWood Mall. Cost: $11 per week or pay for the summer and get two weeks free. Fee includes bead box and materials to complete a new project each week. Classes limited to 15. RSVP: Sherri Clark, 869-1143.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRAM FOR TEENS, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays through Aug. 1, Muskogee Swim and Fitness Center, 566 N. Sixth St. Information: Kent Kamp, fitness coordinator, 681-4733 or 681-9596.

SUMMER IN THE CITY, all day childcare, daily to Aug. 22, God’s Desire Learning Center, 410 Girard St., across from Sadler Arts Academy. The summer program is for ages 5 to 12. It will include field trips, arts and crafts, Bible lessons, online tutoring compatible with Muskogee Public Schools, health and nutrition classes, free college tuition sign-up, outdoor activities, piano lessons, computer classes and lab, motivational speakers etc. Instructors: Edwyna Brown, Eugene Brown, Bernice Kirts and Jocelyn Robinson. Meals and snacks provided. Cost: $55 per week, DHS, Creek Nation and Cherokee Nation approved. Information or to register: Edwyna Brown, 687-5013 or 869-8200.

MUSKOGEE ART GUILD SUMMER CAMP, 315 Court St., today to July 3. Ages 4 to 15, schedule on Web site. Information: Linda Callaway, 351-8918, www.muskogeeartguild.org.

APOLLO’S KIDS SUMMER DAY CAMP, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday for ages 4 to 13, Apollo’s Martial Arts, 51st and Mingo streets, Tulsa. Activities include sign language class and acts of kindness; Safari Joe with animal safety; visit from Tulsa Police officer combined with stranger danger; visit from Tulsa Fire Department on fire safety games and movies. To register, call 627-7070.

YOUNG FILMMAKERS CAMP, hosted by Darkwood Film Arts Institute, 1 to 5 p.m. July 7 to 18, Mondays through Fridays, 401 W. Broadway, Suite 308. The camp for youth ages 10 to 15. Cost for the two weeks, 40-hour introductory and advanced movie making training camp, is $250. Some full and partial scholarships are available. Applicants can sign-up on line by going to www.darkwoofilmarts.org under the tab for junior filmmakers or call 616-1335.

CHEROKEE NATION ARTS INSTITUTE SUMMER CAMP, July 13 to 19, Sequoyah High School campus. The camp is a one-week intensive hands-on arts camp for students entering eighth grade through graduating seniors. Participants will have the opportunity to study a broad list of classes that include basketry and weaving, pottery, drawing and painting, video, photography, acting, singing, dance, storytelling, drumming and traditional Cherokee crafts such as carving and bow making. Available to students who are Cherokee citizens and is free to attend. Dorm rooms are available and meals will be provided. For more information or for an application contact Bill Andoe, 453-5153 or by e-mail, bill-andoe@cherokee.org.

SUMMER MANUFACTURING CAMP, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 21 to 25, Indian Capital Technology Center. For applications or more information, contact: Johni Wardwell, Indian Capital Technology Center, 2403 N. 41st St. East, Muskogee 74403; 687-6398, Ext. 289; johniw@ictctech.com; or FAX, 687-6479.

Classes

COMPUTER CLASS, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Muskogee Public Library, 801 W. Okmulgee Ave. The class will cover computer lingo such as monitor, mouse and what to consider when purchasing your own personal computer. It’s free. Information: 682-6657.

SUMMER DANCE CLASSES, Cockle Dance Studio, 407 N. York St., with combination classes: tap, jazz, ballet, acrobatics, adult dance classes and couple ballroom classes. Cost: $30 per month for a one-hour class.

ARTHRITIS SELF-HELP SERIES, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Muskogee County Health Department. Cost: $20, includes textbook. Limited partial scholarships available. Pre-registration required. Class limited to 20 people. Information or to enroll: Martha Alford, Muskogee County Health Department, 683-0321.

GUITAR VOICES WORKSHOP, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Eufaula Memorial Library. Cost: $20. Taught by Joe Brenner, Shoeless Joe. Overview of guitar playing styles, open D tuning, slide guitar and vintage instruments. Information: www.eufaulaareaarts.org or www.myspace.com/looseshoesok.

GUITAR BLUES WORKSHOP, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Eufaula Memorial Library, taught by Selby Minner. Learn Blues basics with 12-bar progression and how to jam. Cost: $20. Information: www.eufaulaareaarts.org or www.ok.gov/~arts/artists/otp/folk/dcselby.html.

AMISH COOKING CLASS, 7 p.m. July 1, Amish Country Store, U.S. 69 North. Each person will learn to make a variety of soups, noodles, cookies and desserts. Cost: $25 per person, and dinner is free with the lesson. To register, call 686-0243.

DJEMBI AFRICAN DRUMMING CLASSES, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 1 and 2, Eufaula Memorial Library, taught by Zinse Agginie. Cost: $20. Drums are furnished. Information: www.eufaulaareaarts.org.

TILE MOSAICS, 11:30 a.m. to 1 or 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 8 and 9, Eufaula Memorial Library, taught by Cindy Swanson and Glenna McBride. Cost: $20. Information: www.artistglenna.com.

BALLET CLASS, 11:30 a.m. to 1 or 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 15 and 16, Eufaula Memorial Library, taught by Desiree LaVigne-Roan. Cost: $20. Information: www.academydanceartsok.com.

Concerts