WHERE & WHEN | ENTERTAINMENT FRAMEWORK: EXPLORING THE ARTISTIC PROCESS Through Feb. 27 National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum There is
more to art than meets the eye. Behind every piece of art is a creative process.
nationalcowboymuseum.org
TATTOOING: RELIGION, REALITY AND REGRET
Through May 8 National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Tattooing
is a custom dating back thousands of years in North America.
nationalcowboymuseum.org
WEITZENHOFFER COLLECTION Ongoing Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
In 2000, the University of Oklahoma received the single most important collection of French Impressionism ever given to an American public university. ou.edu/fjjma
SPORTS
Durant. choctawcasinos.com
KEITH URBAN Sept. 11 Choctaw Casino and Resort, Durant Coun-
try crooner Urban visits the Durant stage. choctawcasinos.com
ART WHAT I KNOW: GIFTS FROM GORDON W. BAILEY Through Oct. 11 Crystal
Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Ark. What I Know is
an exhibition about knowledge featuring works from a variety of artists. crystalbridges.org
STATE OF THE ART Ongoing Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Ark.
Crystal Bridges opens the new decade with the opening of the Momentary, and the debut of State of the Art 2020. crystalbridges.org
SPORTS
Sept. 2-7, 16-21, 29-30 Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Enjoy
America’s favorite pastime.
milb.com/oklahoma-city
ENERGY FC SOCCER Sept. 12, 26, 29 Taft Stadium Enjoy some exciting semi-pro soccer with the Energy FC.
energyfc.com
COMMUNITY FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK Sept. 3 Paseo Arts District Visitors can
enjoy art openings, wine tastings, live music and other activities. thepaseo.org
2021 OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR Sept. 16-26 State Fair Park One of the most
beloved Oklahoma traditions returns. okstatefair.com
THE STATE
PERFORMANCES
RON WHITE Sept. 3 Choctaw
Casino and Resort, Durant Visit the Choctaw Grand Theater to see comedian Ron White. choctaw-
casinos.com
THE CEMENT OPRY Sept. 4 410 N. Main, Cement The Cement
Opry is a monthly live variety show held in the Jesse James Ballroom. travelok.com
DUNCAN LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS: JUST DESSERTS Sept. 17-25 Marlow
Opera House Head to the Marlow
Opera House for a fun night of a hilarious murder mystery, drinks and homemade desserts. duncanlittletheatre.com
CONCERTS LYNYRD SKYNRD Sept.
4 Choctaw Casino and Resort, Durant One of the world’s
most iconic rock bands visits
ONS Sept. 3-5 Beutler Brothers Rodeo Arena, Elk City For over 75
years, Elk City has hosted one of the most renowned rodeos in the state of Oklahoma. elkcityrodeo.com
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL Sept. 4, 11, 25 Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater The
Cowboys are back in action in Stillwater. okstate.com
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL Sept. 11, 18,
25 Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman See
the Sooners take on early season foes. soonersports.com
COMMUNITY CHEROKEE NATIONAL HOLIDAY Sept. 2-5 Virtual The
Cherokee National Holiday in Tahlequah celebrates the signing of the Cherokee Nation Constitution in 1839. travelok.com
ROCKLAHOMA Sept. 3-5 1421 W. 450 Rd., Pryor Enjoy an epic three-day rock music festival featuring more than 70 entertainment acts on three stages. rocklahoma.com
SENIOR GAMES Sept. 9 Simmons Center, Duncan Seniors over
the age of 50 who are looking to stay active and engage in a little friendly competition are invited to attend the annual Senior Games. simmonscenter.com
BISON VIEW 5K Sept.
11 Broadway and 4th St., Sulphur The Bison View
leads runners through the scenic Chickasaw National Recreation Area. okc.
enmotive.com
OKLAHOMA HERITAGE FARM FALL FESTIVAL Sept. 25-Oct. 31 38512 US Hwy. 75, Ramona Celebrate autumn
with a trip to the Oklahoma Heritage Farm Fall Festival in Ramona. okheritagefarm.com
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OKLAHOMA MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2021
Ushering in Fall Flicks A unique assortment of films grace the screen this month.
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eptember arrives with, I assume, a lot of Oklahoma heat still shining down upon us. This month, I’ve got a wide variety of choices with mostly smaller films and one big action tent pole spectacle for good measure. I’d also like to inform you that it is my birthday month – so please plan accordingly. Starting the month strong is ShangChi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. The second installment of Phase Four in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the film stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, a man who must confront his past when the Ten Rings organization pulls him back into his former life. Co-starring Awkwafina, Tony Leung and Michelle Yeoh, the film tells an action-packed origin story with some bonkers set pieces and fight choreography. It releases on Sept. 3. Next up is a period drama called The Eyes of Tammy Faye. Based on a 2000 documentary of the same name, the adaptation sets out to dramatize the life of the titular Tammy Faye, a televangelist, singer and television personality who gained undue popularity in the ’70s and ’80s with her then husband, Jim Bakker. Filled with all the ups and downs of their turbulent, lavish and often criticized lifestyle, the film looks like an acting showcase for its two leads, Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield. Directed by Michael Showalter (The Big Sick), it should also have a fair bit of comedy dashed in. It’s out on Sept. 17.
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To add some British flare to your life, I recommend this next film called The Duke. The film stars Jim Broadbent as Kempton Bunton, a 60-year-old taxi driver who steals a portrait of the Duke of Wellington and sends ransom notes, saying that the painting will be returned if the government invests more money in elderly care. Based on true events and co-starring Helen Mirren and Matthew Goode, the film is shaping up to be quite a good time, full of English humor and wit. It releases on Sept. 17. If you’re looking for something odd, The Nowhere Inn should likely satisfy. Starring Annie Clark, better known as St. Vincent, plus Carrie Brownstein and Dakota Johnson as fictionalized versions of themselves, the thriller mockumentary seems like it’s going to start out normal and just go way off the rails. The trailer doesn’t give much away, which is a blessing in this spoiler-laden age, so I’m optimistic it’ll be an insane ride that people will be trying to piece together long after they leave the theater. It releases Sept. 17. Lastly, a South Korean television show with a plethora of awards under its belt recently became available in the U.S.. Titled Beyond Evil, the show focuses on two police officers and their unwavering determination to catch a serial killer. The drama, literally translated as Monster, will likely be a thrilling ride full of some dark turns. If you need a good detective mystery, it’s streaming on Netflix now. DREW JOSEPH ALLEN
