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NEWS In the election, which brought out about 44,000 voters, the proposed permanent quarter-cent sales tax found favor in 52 percent of voters. Beginning Jan. 1, the city’s sales tax rate will rise from 3.875 to 4.125 percent. With the combination of state and county sales tax, most shoppers will pay 8.625 in total sales tax, with the sales tax slightly higher in Cleveland, Canadian and Pottawatomie counties.

City officials estimate the new tax will raise $26 million annual with 65 percent dedicated to public safety. Over time, funds raised from the tax will facilitate the hiring of 129 new police officers and 57 new firefighters.

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special election, receiving just fewer than 50 percent of the popular vote.

Taylor, who served as interim sheriff following the resignation of former Sheriff John Whetsel, will head an agency with a $34 million annual budget, oversee more than 600 employees and run the state’s largest jail.

Additionally, Taylor will serve on the newly formed Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council, a group of community and government leaders dedicated to reversing the negative trends associated with the local criminal justice system.

A key message of Taylor’s campaign was his current and future efforts to correct past decisions and actions by Whetsel. Part of his job going forward includes advocating for more funding from the county’s leaders. In addition to investing in the jail’s infrastructure, Taylor wants to invest in employees.

“The employees deserve better, and that’s certainly one of my goals,” Taylor said in an interview with Oklahoma Gazette in August. “As soon as possible, I want to direct some money to salaries.

We are so far below the average pay for this area. It is an absolute travesty.”

Taylor defeated Democrat Mike Hanson and independent Ed Grimes.

He will serve the remaining three years of Whetsel’s term.

In Norman and Noble, voters elected Democrat and educator Jacob Rosecrants to represent House District 46, a seat previously held by Republican Scott Martin. Rosecrants became the third Democrat to be elected in a special election to the Oklahoma Legislature this year. He earned 60.43 percent of the vote while Republican Darin Chambers captured 39.57 percent.

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Future plans

Oklahoma City voters set a course for infrastructure development over the next decade with the passage of two sales tax initiatives and a bond issue. By Laura Eastes

About a week after Oklahoma City voters authorized a $967.4 million general obligation bond program for investing in 13 different areas of city government, Oklahoma City’s civic leaders cut the ribbon on the new Municipal Court building, one of the hundreds of projects listed in the 2007 bond program.

Following elections, it is typical for elected officials and government leaders to hear questions about projects moving forward. As in past bond elections, the answer is that it takes time. Currently, city workers are in the midst of completing 2007 bond projects, which range from installing sidewalks to resurfacing residential streets. City officials expect all 2007 bond programs projects to be completed or under construction by 2019.

The Sept. 12 election, which asked Oklahoma City voters to decide the fate of the 2017 General Obligation Bond program and two sales tax initiatives, will carry the city forward in its next decade of infrastructure projects.

Voters endorsed the $1.2 billion plan, which included a tax hike in exchange for more police and firefighters.

“Our job isn’t done; it just started,” said Oklahoma City Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 123 vice president Mark Nelson.

The police and fire unions backed the sales tax plans and bond initiatives, which included benefits for the Oklahoma City police and fire departments.

“The difference is now we have the resources to do it,” Nelson said.

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The new quarter-cent sales tax is the first general obligation sales tax rate increase since 1976. In an interview, four-term mayor Mick Cornett explained the increase is in response to sluggish tax collections into City Hall, which local economists attribute to increased online shopping.

On Oct. 10, Midwest City voters will weigh a proposal to raise the current sales tax by seventy-five hundredths (0.75) of one percent. Funds generated from the tax increase would be split among general operations, fire and police. Midwest City officials cite flat sales tax revenues coupled with increasing budget demands as key reasons behind the sales tax proposal.

Cornett believes the city’s history of investing in the projects outlined in voter-approved bond issues and MAPS initiatives would earn favor among voters as they considered the city’s proposals and a tax increase.

“The citizens trust their city government,” Cornett told Oklahoma Gazette.

“They don’t trust the other levels of government anywhere near that level.

It has taken decades to build up trust between us and our voters.”

Following the election, Cornett’s statement echoed his words from earlier in the month.

“We appreciate the trust our residents placed in us and will continue being good stewards of taxpayer money by delivering what we promised,” he said.

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Oklahoma City voters passed two sales tax proposals, including a permanent quarter-cent hike to fund city operations, specifically the salaries of new police officers and fire fighters. | Photo Garett Fisbeck

ects that will be completed over the next decade. Projects from the $967 million General Obligation Bond program include a new police and fire training center, improvements to the Softball Hall of Fame and Chesapeake Energy Arena, construction of a new south OKC library, repairs to Civic Center Music Hal and purchase of new Embark buses, along with thousands of street projects, which include resurfacing, reconstruction and widening.

Further, the city will boost its investment in street projects through the passage of the temporary 1-cent MAPS (Metropolitan Area Projects) tax. The tax — collected beginning the first of the year and ending in 2020 — is expected to raise $240 million. The tax has been viewed as a placeholder, bridging the MAPS 3 program to its next installment.

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Oklahoma City’s urban renaissance includes projects that address the coexistence of nature and the city. By Laura Eastes

A few months ago, when Oklahoma Citians gathered for the groundbreaking of a downtown public park, Mayor Mick Cornett recounted the history of a “long forgotten area that could perhaps become the centerpiece for the entire metro area.”

The first 40 acres of Scissortail Park, part of the capital improvement program of MAPS (Metropolitan Area Projects) 3 currently under development, was once home to the Crosstown Expressway. More than a dozen years ago, during Cornett’s first term, when transportation officials committed to moving the 4.5-mile stretch of Interstate 40, the question around city hall was what to do with the land. The answer — revealed after the Core to Shore initiative and OKC’s involvement with the Mayors’ Institute on City Design — was an urban park.

This urban park is no ordinary park.

Broken into two sections, Scissortail Park’s northern section will feature fields, picnic areas, a playground, an interactive fountain and a small lake north of Union Station, among many other amenities. There is much discussion about the park, from its role in citizens’ recreation and leisure to producing significant economic benefits. While those discussions are warranted, another is landscape sustainability as the park’s designer incorporated native plants into the design.

When Scissortail Park opens, it will be a place where natural resources are protected, the urban ecosystem is improved and visitors do not conflict with nature but enhance it. Scissortail Park is an urban development project that improves the quality of life for all species.

Later this month, about 30 professionals, ranging from city planners and 6

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Participants of the National Urban Ecosystems Forum will tour Myriad Botanical Gardens as an example of an urban development project that helps maintain a beautiful city for all species. | Photo Gazette file

architects to government leaders and ecologists, will gather in Oklahoma City to tour the site of Scissortail Park and others to engage in rich conversations about the opportunities and ongoing challenges for the coexistence of nature and the city. The American Architectural Foundation and Kirkpatrick Foundation host the inaugural National Urban Ecosystems Forum Sept. 28 and Sept. 29 in Oklahoma City.

It will show “national and international audiences what [Oklahoma City] is up to,” said Elizabeth Okeke-Von Batten, a director at the Center for Design & the City at the American Architectural Foundation in Washington, D.C. “Within the region, Oklahoma City is leading the way in true proactive planning, community engagement and implementation of these projects,” Okeke-Von Batten told Oklahoma Gazette.

“Nationally, Oklahoma City is certainly on the leading edge.”

Ecological impact

Over the last several decades, Oklahoma City has become an urban model with its beautiful riverfront, thriving downtown, vibrant arts and entertainment scene and unique urban districts.

It took decades of work to transform the area. From the city’s Pei Plan, a 1960s downtown urban renewal project, came the idea for a 17-acre downtown city park where the Biltmore Hotel once stood. Myriad Botanical Gardens finally opened in the late 1980s with its iconic Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory built through

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About five years later, Oklahoma City passed the first MAPS initiative, which included transforming the 7-mile stretch of the N. Canadian River.

And in 2004, there was finally water flowing in what once was a dry riverbed.

The success of the initial MAPS program, which included Bricktown Ballpark; canal project; and downtown projects like the arena, library, convention center and music hall, led the way for future MAPS endeavors like MAPS 3’s downtown park.

Such projects are impressive by meeting a variety of goals, from creating recreation and making the city more walkable to spurring private investment, bringing jobs and services to the city. In projects like Myriad Botanical Gardens and the Oklahoma River, the city addressed important environmental benefits, explained Okeke-Von Batten.

“There is a real appreciation Oklahoma City leaders and citizens have for continuing to revitalize areas of the city, such as the riverfront that may not have been seen as an amenity in the past,” she said. As the urban population continues to grow and cities face climate change concerns, urban parks and open spaces are critical for providing healthy habitats for humans, wildlife and plants. Such projects don’t come easy. OKC’s role in the forum is to share how such projects came to fruition.

Louisa McCune, executive director of the Kirkpatrick Foundation, explained the forum will be similar to a G20 summit where the top leaders in areas of ecology, biology, environment and urban design gather to further discuss the best development models for urban ecosystems. Following the forum, the American Architectural Foundation will publish a report summarizing the observations and recommendations.

“We hope to highlight transformative and durable public-private partnership projects that improve the quality of life in cities for people, animals and the natural environment,” McCune said.

Of the Oklahoma-based forum participants, Oklahoma City Zoo executive director Dwight Lawson said members of the conservation community have been awaiting such a forum. Discussions on the effects of urbanization can sometimes forget plants and animal life. He believes urbanization can present opportunities for natural wildlife; however, it is critical that attention is paid to mitigate human and wildlife conflicts.

“I am excited to take a few ideas from this forum and run with them,” Lawson said. “The zoo could become a living laboratory or an experimental opportunity to keep moving this beyond the conference.”

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Chess history

While a lot of Oklahoma spent the past two weeks talking about the Sooners’ victories at Ohio State and Tulane and whether or not star quarterback Baker Mayfield should’ve apologized for planting the OU flag at midfield in Ohio Stadium, another Oklahoman achieved a historic feat.

15-year-old Advait Patel, a junior at Midwest City’s Albert High School, won the North American Under 20 chess championship and earned a victory at the U.S. Masters 2017 championships, becoming the first Oklahoman to score a victory on the international stage.

Already the first four-time state champion in Oklahoma history, Patel is ranked third in the U.S. for his age, according to The Oklahoman. His victory on the North American stage made him eligible for status as an International Master and is the first of three victories required to obtain a Grand Master ranking.

“This is the first really big international tournament that I’ve won,” Patel said in an interview with KFOR. “I’ve won at the state level, but they don’t really compare to the one I just won.”

Patel was born in Mumbai, India, but grew up in the states, first in West Virginia and now in Oklahoma, where he and his parents moved when he was 11 years old. Patel picked up chess while on a family vacation back to India, according to The Oklahoman.

He said he’d like to play on the world stage one day. His ranking is getting close to allow him to do just that. His recent victory is also one worth a public flag-planting.

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Upskirt charges

Web browser history can be dangerous.

It doesn’t have to be. Stay on the company email and websites linked to work assignments with the occasional YouTube video of cute mini pigs; you’ve got nothing to fear. Google “what information will be pulled from phone when law enforcement scnas (sic) it” and “how to completely wipe a phone,” and you’ve got trouble, especially if the authorities want to talk with you.

Why search those particular topics?

In the case of Travis Brauer, a former aide to Gov. Mary Fallin, Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) was investigating allegations he took an “upskirt” photo or video at the Oklahoma Capitol during a May 23 legislative meeting.

According to NonDoc, who paged through OHP’s 256-page report, Brauer attended a crowded House Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget meeting in May. Troopers said that a witness reported Brauer — seated on the floor — had taken either a photo or video up a woman’s dress.

The woman was an activist who was present to advocate lawmakers raise the state’s gross production tax. The phone was placed an arm’s length away from Brauer and next to the foot of the victim, a witness told OHP. In late May, when OHP asked

Brauer to willingly submit his personal cell phone for forensic analysis, Brauer answered he would after a three-day weekend at the lake. After Brauer said he lost the phone at the lake, he voluntarily submitted his laptop to OHP. More than 200 gigabytes of data were forensically downloaded from Brauer’s computer, which included data from his cell phone, according to NonDoc. Data showed Brauer had taken Snapchat images before and after the meeting, but a one-hour period of activity was missing from the phone’s records.

Witness statements had described Brauer taking photos during the meeting, NonDoc reported.

The OHP report states that Brauer admitted he had been intoxicated before the Capitol meeting.

Snapchat videos from the computer suggest that Brauer and another former Fallin aide were drinking alcohol that night. One caption read “#Chug #Budget OKLAHOMA STATE CAPITOL, Oklahoma City, OK.” Last week, Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater filed charges against Brauer. The 29-year-old Oklahoma City resident was charged with one felony count

of offering false or fraudulent evidence and one misdemeanor count of destroying evidence, according to Tulsa World.

We at Chicken-Fired News believe there is a lesson in all this. To prevent such problematic web search history and cell phone forensic analysis, just don’t be a Peeping Tom.

Sticky bookkeeper

Sometimes, money gets lost — we lose $5 here or $20 there.

Most of the time, we don’t realize it and it isn’t a big deal.

But we here at Chicken-Fried News think if we misplaced lots of money —$1.3 million, for instance — we would probably notice fairly quickly. Unfortunately, it took a Mustang insurance agency years to notice anything was amiss with its accounts and its bookkeeper.

KFOR.com reported that Vanessa L. Pollard recently pled guilty to one count of wire fraud for transmitting $3,178 in January 2014 and one count of signing a false federal income tax return in 2013.

Pollard was the insurance agency’s bookkeeper for 17 years, during

which time she paid her credit card bill with unauthorized checks and wire transfers and amassed nice things from her nefarious moneyhandling.

As part of her penance, she forfeited a house, two trucks, a sports car, three motorcycles, a boat, two jet skis and a retirement account — totaling $1,344,915.02.

KFOR.com reported that the bold embezzler could face 23 years in prison, four years of parole, $500,000 in fines and restitution for her audacity.

Her sentence hasn’t been announced yet, but we figure she will miss the days she lived in the lap of her thieved luxury.

We’re also extremely interested in the fact that nobody noticed she had all these awesome things and wondered how she could afford them.

Youth movement

Holy emoji, y’all! Oklahoma City has (apparently) been named a top-notch destination for the nation’s millennials.

The obviously infallible data crunchers at ApartmentList.com recently listed the OKC metro area as its eighth best U.S. locale for the generation born between the early to mid-1980s and 2000s. Our city earned an “A+” millennial grade from the site.

ApartmentList’s criteria included the availability of jobs, a city’s affordability and its “livability” — including data on weather, access to parks and nightlife, “opportunities to date and make friends” and crime rate.

Oklahoma City’s best score was, unsurprisingly, in affordability, earning a 90 out of a possible 100. Our livability, however, only earned a 34, the lowest of the other cities to make the top 10.

The top-ranked city? Can you guess? No, it’s not San Francisco or Dallas. Try Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Provo, Utah; Madison, Wisconsin; San Antonio, Texas; and Columbus, Ohio, round out the rest of the top five.

Ah, yes. Nothing excites tech-loving, craft-beer sipping millennials more than Provo, Utah, the third-largest city in a state with alcohol laws even more stringent than our own.

We here at ChickenFried News are a little suspect of ApartmentList’s criteria for this ranking. No consideration was given for avocados per square mile or greatest number of restaurant options that aren’t Applebee’s or Olive Garden.

For those curious, the five lowest-ranked metro areas for millennials were Riverside, California; Bridgeport, Connecticut; Orlando, Florida; Northport, Florida; and Sacramento, California.

On a serious note, Oklahoma and OKC have long been fearful of potential “brain drain” as its youngest, college-educated generations threaten to take off for states with higher wages or more progressive attitudes.

Seeing OKC listed as a place where millennials can actually go to prosper is a refreshing change of pace.

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Veggie embrace After revamping the menu earlier this year, The Red Cup continues its legacy as an OKC haven for vegetarians.

By Jacob Threadgill

The Red Cup 3122 N. Classen Blvd. | 405-236-8040 What works: The chorizo mac is great blend of smoky and spicy.

What needs work: The gluten-free biscuit is flavorful but dry.

The Red Cup’s gluten-free biscuit and gravy is topped with plant-based sausage and vegetable gravy. | Photo Jacob Threadgill

Tip: Order the apricot tea.

The loyal customers that made The Red Cup an Oklahoma City mainstay since its 1995 opening have watched chef Patrick Clark grow up before their eyes.

Just as Clark, 25, who began working in the kitchen at age 15, matured over the years, the menu has changed with him. About six years ago, The Red Cup stopped serving meat specials because a vegetarian employee made quality veggie-based meals.

Clark went full vegan at the beginning of this year in his personal life and revamped the menu in accordance with those values. Everything on the menu is vegetarian and is nearly 100 percent vegan besides the appearance of an egg or two and some cheese, which can be substituted for plant-based options.

Cattle country vegetarian

When The Red Cup went vegetarian in the last decade, Clark said, it was one of the first options of its kind in Oklahoma City.

“This is cattle country, so there really hasn’t been a lot going on with vegetarian food here,” he said. “We’ve had a few places that have tried and failed, but a long-term community has helped Red Cup stay open.”

Clark was born in California but raised in Oklahoma City. He started working in the kitchen while in high school and attended vocational culinary school while working at the restaurant.

Original owner Kurt Orth allowed him to buy into Red Cup and become coowner at age 20.

“I kind of made the chef position there just out of want,” Clark said. “We were just a sandwich shop for a while. When I first got there, we were scratch kitchen, but there was a lot of microwave reheating. I finally convinced them to get a range after about five years.”

Customer conversations

During his growth at the restaurant,

Clark said he has leaned on a group of regular customers to help cultivate the current menu. A loyal contingent has been willing to taste the hits and misses, all the while enjoying a relaxing and eclectic aesthetic in the restaurant.

They’ve sipped a variety of organic coffee and espresso drinks while helping Clark spread his proverbial vegetarian wings.

The Red Cup serves breakfast and lunch from the time it opens until its kitchen closes at 2:30 p.m. Clark said the breakfast burrito began as the most popular new item on the menu, but it has been replaced by the veggie burger, which features a patty comprised of 100 percent vegetables — no bread or nut binders. Burgers come topped with local sharp cheddar but can be ordered vegan with house-fermented cashew cheese.

The veggie blend serves as the basis for the burger, sausage and chorizo, which are all spiced slightly differently.

The transition of installing a new menu went fairly smooth, Clark said, but he did hear feedback after unveiling a glutenfree biscuit and gravy earlier this year.

“There were people that were used to the old biscuits and gravy, and they really weren’t ‘here for it.’ It was chock full of flour and fat,” Clark said. “There were way too many people eating it every day that I started to feel bad about it. I thought, ‘I don’t want this to kill people.’”

Critical eye

The biscuit is made using gluten-free flour topped with plant-based sausage, an egg cooked to order and 100 percent vegetable gravy.

For those searching for a buttery, flaky biscuit, the gluten-free version won’t scratch that itch, but it does serve as a good vehicle for the sausage, which achieves crispy perfection about which a lot of meat-based options would be jealous. The gravy is thick without sitting in your gut and denotes a nice

The chorizo mac and cheese at The Red Cup is a memorable vegan replacment to a comfort food classic. | Photo Jacob Threadgill

complement of sage and thyme.

The chorizo mac and cheese is a dish that earns a special place in my food memory bank. While the cashew cheese-based sauce doesn’t really bring the gooeyness of a traditional béchamel cheese sauce, it does have the smoky notes of paprika and hint of pepper spice that I want in mac and cheese.

The cresti de gallo (Italian for rooster’s crest) pasta, which is sourced by Oklahoma’s Della Terra Pasta, is cooked perfectly with an al dente bite that was finished in the sauce. For me, a dish like mac and cheese needs an acidic contrast to balance out the heavy flavors, and The Red Cup achieves this with sliced cherry tomatoes.

As in the biscuits and gravy, the chorizo is a crunchy complement without adding extra grease. Purple onions and fresh greens add color and nutrients that round out the dish.

Add in the fact that The Red Cup serves apricot iced tea and it earns extra points for providing a flavored but also

unsweetened beverage, which can be hard to find. If I ever write a memoir, the title might be “Confessions of an unsweet tea drinker south of the MasonDixon Line.”

As a relatively new resident to Oklahoma City, I was pleased to discover what many of you already consider an institution. The ample patio and art-covered walls provide a good place to relax and unwind. Under trees, it’s almost easy to forget you’re right next to Classen Boulevard.

The loyalty of regular customers allows Clark and The Red Cup to continue to experiment with its menu and provide OKC with an option of vegetarian food.

“It’s more diehard fans than people that are drawn just for vegan food,” Clark said of the regular clientele.

But The Red Cup has found its niche selling popular drinks and vegetarian food that doubles as comfort food.

“We’re not going for health food,” Clark said. “It sure is a hell of a lot healthier than eating the real thing.”

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Meet the brewer: COOP Ale Works

A local beer maker will follow its F5 success with a whirlwind of new brews. By Sean Isabella

Blake Jarolim figured Oklahoma beer drinkers weren’t ready for this.

“This” being F5, a West Coast IPA created in 2010 that would eventually help COOP Ale Works explode from a small craft brewery to a growing empire in Oklahoma City.

At one point, Jarolim wasn’t ready for it either. The schoolteacher turned master brewer hated hoppy beers until he realized they brought flavor instead of just bitterness. “‘They’re going to taste this and they’re going to think this is so bitter and will dump it out,’” Jarolim recalled thinking. “We were wrong.”

With help from Chase Healey, COOP’s former brewmaster who now runs American Solera in Tulsa, COOP created a spring seasonal that turned into what COOP co-founder Daniel Mercer dubs a behemoth.

“In Oklahoma, F5 is growing in this uncontrollable rate still, which is fascinating and encouraging and really cool to see the beer community in Oklahoma embrace that brand and make it their brand of beer,” Mercer said.

Yet COOP, led by Jarolim, is focused on showing Oklahoma it has more to offer than a boozy, hoppy concoction.

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Accounting for about half of COOP’s volume, F5 just enjoyed its biggest dollar month to date in May and its largest packaging month in August.

It took almost three years for F5 to make it to cans, though. Previously located at 51st Street and Western Avenue, COOP simply didn’t have the capacity, or sanity, to can its best-selling beer until 2013.

“We couldn’t keep up with demand.

We brewed the other three or four brands and then F5 for the rest of the

Daniel Mercer, co-founder, and Blake Jarolim, head brewer, plan for continued expansion of their COOP line. | Photo Garett Fisbeck

month until we started to run out of the other ones and start over,” Jarolim said.

It wasn’t efficient, nor did it support a diverse profile or promote creativity.

A move in 2014 to its current and more spacious location at 4745 Council Heights Road in southwest OKC spearheaded massive expansion. COOP went from canning Horny Toad and Native Amber to rounding out its then six-core can rotation of F5, Elevator Wheat, DNR and Gran Sport Porter.

We couldn’t keep up with demand. We brewed the other three or four brands and then F5 for the rest of the month until we started to run out of the other ones and start over.

Blake Jarolim Three years later, COOP will place 20 beers in either cans or bottles for 2017. The profile includes eight yearround brews following the 2015 addition of Negative Split table ale, Briefcase Brown ale and Spare Rib pale ale as three supermarket-friendly low ABV offerings and four seasonal beers via Alpha Hive double IPA, Saturday Siren dry-hopped pilsner, Oktoberfest and Gran Sport. COOP also offers a Territorial Reserve series featuring four barrel-aged beers and a Cask-It DNR series of four Belgian dark ales, including recently released Cask-It

aged in rye whiskey barrels.

COOP opened a new taproom last March, expanding its beers to as many as 19. In a separate building on the other side of Council, it has a new space for 1,200 wooden barrels.

“It feels good from a creative standpoint. We’ve had that creativity potential for a while, but to be able to showcase them and get good feedback, it feels we’re falling into a rhythm,” Jarolim said.

New role

Posted up in COOP’s new taproom, Jarolim reflected back on his ascension from a seventh-grade math, science and geography teacher at Hefner Middle School to managing his own brewery operations staff.

“If I knew all of the obstacles I would have to overcome in 2009 to get to 2017 working at COOP, I probably would have stayed a teacher,” he joked.

For the longest time, COOP was in survival mode. Jarolim did just enough to get by, often working 16 hours brewing beer and driving pedicabs downtown during Thunder games to make extra money.

Even after the move, stress levels were high as COOP increased production from 3,464 barrels in 2013 to a projected 15,000 barrels in 2017.

Growth led to more employees, and COOP is up from seven full-time employees in 2015 to 23 full-time employees and five part-time employees. Of the 23, 17 are on-site with six regional sales reps.

There was a time when Jarolim brewed every batch of COOP’s beer, but he has shifted to a more macro approach. The physical aspects of brewing, like maintenance and handling of raw materials, belong to Will Quinlan.

Jarolim estimated 40 percent of his time is spent on back-of-the-house work, like inventory, shipping and receiving and efficiency flow, another 40 percent on planning like barrel purchases and hop contracts and 10 percent dedicated to recipe development.

He spends, on average, one day a week on the brewing stand observing or crafting 30-gallon pilot batches for accounts. This keeps him engaged and

satisfies his love of brewing.

“That is important for me as a person but also important for the rest of the team to not see me just sitting in my office all day and telling them what to do,” Jarolim said.

Future plans

As a seeker of quality fermented beverages, Jarolim doesn’t necessarily have a favorite “style” of beer. He’s simply a flavor-forward kind of guy.

COOP has maintained a well-rounded portfolio to cater to a wide audience.

The barrel-aged program is growing, and COOP is finally debuting some of its recipes that have aged for months.

Coming up are two more Cask-It brews, one aged in a tequila barrel and another with chocolate notes. COOP hopes to unveil a new one-off series this year that includes as many as a half-dozen new brews in either cans or bottles for limited release (150 cases).

“The creative outlet is kind of continuing to expand the lines of beer you never thought were possible,” Jarolim said. “I may not have a desire to drink that, but it’s like, ‘Can I execute that well? Can I rise to the challenge?’”

The bigger challenge is if COOP can keep up with demand.

It recently launched in Houston, Austin and San Antonio, bringing its distribution to six states.

Mercer said a $2 million expansion is in the works for a high-speed canning line and an automated keg line. The new canning line is five times faster and will cost around $1 million, while the steam-powered keg line will set COOP back about $500,000.

COOP has the potential to brew as many as 40,000 barrels per year. Three new 240-barrel tanks are on order — two for inside the warehouse and one outside.

Mercer said the conservative plan has COOP reaching 40,000 in five years, which means COOP could relocate.

“The plan was to always get back to the heart of the city, that we custombuild from the ground up and that becomes a social and cultural icon in the city that is easily located and represents our brand in the manner that we expect our home to,” Mercer said.

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Edmond’s 3 Tequilas demonstrates an understanding of this technique with its Super Fajita Nachos Supreme, which comes piled high with beans and melted cheese under sizzling grilled beef or chicken, bell peppers, onions and tomatoes. Add shrimp for $2 more.

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Irma’s smirkingly refers to its loaded appetizer as “White Trash” Nachos, but there is nothing trashy about the proven flavors that make up the burger joint starter. Instead of corn chips, french fries are stacked with grilled chicken, cheddar and pepper Jack cheese, beans, tomatoes, onions, sour cream and jalapeños. Keep your fancy folded cloth napkins; we’ll take this unsophisticated but indulgently satisfying beauty.

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Traditional sports bar fare is taken to a new level when Lumpy’s serves its already fantastic nachos with chicken covered in Buffalo-style hot sauce. The Buffalo chicken nachos come topped with jalapeños and served with sides of sour cream and ranch dressing for a unique mesh of flavors to enjoy while watching the big game. Be sure to check out Lumpy’s other locations at 5909 Northwest Expressway and 10601 S. Western Ave.

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Some probably feel the common nacho lacks the je ne sais quoi to be served in the same trendy craft brew house that also sells quinoa tabbouleh salad and honey mole chicken. Well, thank goodness Oak & Ore feels differently or we would never be blessed with its premiere local iteration topped with COOP Native Amber Beer Cheese, bacon jam, pico de gallo, black beans, avocado crema and sour cream.

It is a common mistake to overthink the nacho. Since dropping ingredients on top of the simply made dish is so easy, people have all sorts of time to get too creative with what can be thrown on there. Thankfully, the food geniuses at Republic know there is power in restraint and instead focusing on tidying up the nacho’s traditionally sloppy presentation. The Classen Curve restaurant’s chips come under a delicious mix of pulled chicken, caramelized onions, red peppers, jalapeños, sour cream and cheese.

A lot of Italian food is best when served family-style around the table, so it is only natural that the group-snacking favorite would have a Sicilian cousin. Sauced’s Italian nachos feature Italian sausage, chicken, black olives, Roma tomatoes, banana peppers, Alfredo sauce and mozzarella over a bed of wonton chips. The grub is best served on the Paseo restaurant’s outdoor patio with a cold tap beer.

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Imprinting the West: Manifest Destiny, Real and Imagined, a Mid-America Arts Alliance Tour featuring art of George Catlin, Frederic Remington, Karl Bodmer and others from 1799 to 1890. Included are hand-carved lithographs, wood engravings with watercolors, aquatint, engravings and etchings, through Oct. 21. Chisholm Trail Heritage Center, 1000 Chisholm Trail Parkway, Duncan, 580-2526692, onthechisholmtrail.com.

It’s time for the Oklahoma State Fair and fall gallery exhibitions, and the performing arts season is just starting to heat up!

Art Gone Wild, featuring original paintings created by the animals of the Oklahoma City Zoological Park and Botanical Garden with little assistance from their caregivers. Each animal develops their own unique method of painting, and purchased artworks benefit the zoo’s conservation initiatives, through Sept. 30. Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

Ray Harryhausen-Mythical Menagerie, mythical monsters, skeleton warriors and Greek gods have invaded Science Museum Oklahoma’s smART Space art galleries in a comprehensive exhibition of the original models, prototypes, bronzes, sketches and storyboards of the fantasy films of stop-motion animation pioneer Ray Harryhausen, through Dec. 3.

Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place, 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

The Gilded Gaze, through the use of her signature gold and silver leaf backgrounds and exceptional use of pattern, Marjorie Atwood incorporates the female figure in various forms that represent mythical and contemporary women in various states of existence. View her work that explores the power of feminine energies, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. through Sept. 28. Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. Second St., Tulsa, 918-596-7122, tulsapac.com.

Co Ed Open Adult Volleyball, play volleyball with your friends in a competitive and friendly game.

Lots of fun for couples and a great way to make new friends, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, ongoing. Jackie Cooper Gymnasium, 1024 E. Main St., Yukon, 405354-1895, yukonok.gov.

Lynden Wilcoxson Exhibition, view the works of Lynden Wilcoxson and experience his sense of humor in his reinterpretation of found objects as well as in his acrylics and watercolor paintings, through Oct. 1. Contemporary Art Gallery, 2928 Paseo St., 405-601-7474, contemporaryartgalleryokc.com.

Janet O’Neal, Jim Keffer and Gayle Singer, featuring Santa Fe mixed media artist Janet O’Neal, Southwest primitive painter Jim Keffer and ceramic artist Gayle Singer with an opening reception during Paseo’s First Friday Gallery Walk, through Oct. 1.

JRB Art at The Elms, 2810 N. Walker Ave., 405-5286336, jrbartgallery.com.

The Power of Children: Making a Difference, experience a stirring exhibit that will move and inspire you with remarkable stories of Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges and Ryan White, examining how the power of words and actions can make a positive difference in the face of hatred, racism and discrimination, through Oct. 20. Edmond Historical Society & Museum, 431 S. Boulevard Ave., Edmond, 405-340-0078, edmondhistory.org.

Fluvial Terra and Book Arts, featuring paper and installation work by Megan Singelton that was inspired by her travel west from Missouri to Oklahoma and Kelly Campbell Berry, who resurrects beauty in salvaged books, through Oct. 28.

[Artspace] at Untitled, 1 NE Third St., 405-815-6665, artspaceatuntitled.org.

Masters at Work: Woodturning Competition and Exhibition, woodturning clubs compete in a twoday event for the title of Master woodturner. Watch as artists compete in four different bowl-turning categories to raise awareness and funding for area food charities, through Oct. 15. Forest Heritage Center Museum, N. US Highway 259, Broken Bow, 405-522-6158, forestry.ok.gov.

Ripcord, at the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, a bet over some prime real estate and a sunny room with a view leads to a hilarious but dangerous game of one-upmanship in a Golden Girls meets The Odd Couple performance by David Lindsay-Abaire, through Sept. 30. Carpenter Square Theatre, 806 W. Main St., 405-232-6500, carpentersquare.com.

Hidden Messages, the art of Hidden Messages investigates identity and place through ceramics and mixed media featuring artists Marilyn Artus and Amy Sanders, through Nov. 25. Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Gaylord-Pickens Museum, 1400 Classen Drive, 405-235-4458, oklahomahof.com.

Opera on Tap Opera, long confined to formal concert halls and civic centers, is growing a large local following in the same place you order adult beverages. The local chapter of Opera on Tap presents It’s My Party and I’ll DIE if I Want To, a night featuring songs of partying, drinking and dying from partying and drinking by Metropolitan Opera and Painted Sky Opera singers. The event is 8-9:30 p.m.

Saturday at The Root, 3012 N. Walker Ave. The cover charge is $5. Visit facebook. com/operaontapokc. Saturday Photo Opera on Tap / provided Oklahoma State Fair, celebrate the end of summer with endless carnival rides, delicious fair food and a wealth of agricultural, artistic and commercial exhibits. Enjoy a variety of live performances, major attractions and countless competitions, through Sept. 24. Oklahoma State Fair Park, 3001 General Pershing Blvd., 405-948-6700, okstatefair.com.

I Am My Own Wife, experience the true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, Berlin’s most famous transvestite, who survived two of the most oppressive regimes of the 20th century, the Nazis and the Communists, through Sept. 24. Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. Second St., Tulsa, 918-596-7122, tulsapac.com.

Hamlet, this richly complex tragedy unfolds as the young prince of Denmark swears to avenge the untimely death of his beloved father and pulls his country into a maelstrom of madness and murder in a production by Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park, 8 p.m. through Sept 30. Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

Modern Sous Vide, join Josh Valentine, executive chef of Carlton Landing, while exploring the world of sous vide with a menu of pumpkin soup with sage, candied pumpkin seeds, turkey three ways, leek bread pudding, roasted kale and Mississippi mud cake, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20. The International Pantry, 1618 W. Lindsey St., Norman, 405-360-0765, intlpantry.com.

Western Movie Matinee: Big Jake, (USA, 1971, George Sherman and John Wayne) in 1909, when John Fain’s gang kidnaps Big Jake McCandles’ grandson and hold him for ransom, Big Jake sets out to rescue the boy, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 20. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Brown Bag Lunch Series: Jerome Tiger: Sport, Spirit, Spokesman, join Eric Singleton, curator of ethnology, as he speaks about the life and legacy of Jerome Tiger and explores the subjects and concepts that he painted during his life, 12-1 p.m. Sept. 20. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

The Breakfast Club Cue the ’80s nostalgia because The Breakfast Club is coming back to the big screen for one night only. As part of Harkins Theatres’ Tuesday Night Classics series, arguably the best film by quintessential coming-of-age high-school dramedy legend John Hughes (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Pretty in Pink) can be seen on the silver screen for a discounted ticket price. Catch the screening 7 p.m. Tuesday at Harkins Theatres Bricktown 16, 150 E. Reno Ave. Tickets are $5. Visit harkinstheatres.com. Tuesday Universal Pictures / provided 18

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Bourbon/Whisky Tasting, join the Museum Cafe and try diverse brands of popular spirits with hors d’oeuvres and experience a relaxing evening downtown, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 20. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

Mark Twain Re-enactor Performance, learn how characters from Mark Twain’s books explored the natural world and became inspired to find their own wild outdoor adventures, 6:30-8 p.m. Sept 20.

Edwards Park Lake, 1515 N. Bryant Ave., 405-2971429, okc.gov.

Cards Against Humanity Tournament, good wine and dirty minds come together for the ultimate Cards Against Humanity tournament. Only two of the most horrible minds will win gift cards, 8 p.m.

Sept. 20. The Pritchard Wine Bar, 1749 NW 16th St., 405-601-4067, pritchardokc.com.

Fork + Bottle: Bourbon Heritage Month, love fine wine, craft beer and sipping bourbon? Join Mary Eddy’s Kitchen x Lounge for a new dinner series where guest brewers, distillers and winemakers are highlighted with special pairings for tasting menus prepared by executive chef Jason Campbell, Sept. 21. Mary Eddy’s Kitchen x Lounge, 900 W. Main St., 405-982-6960, maryeddysokc.com.

OKC Town Hall Lecture Series, featuring speakers on topics of enhancing health and wellness, U.S. foreign policy, national defense, enlightening students and teachers and insight into Muslim founding principles and geopolitical strategies. Join David Meinz, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 21. St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 222 NW 15th St., okctownhall.com.

Rooted in Peace, (USA, 2016, Greg Reitman) challenging viewers to examine their values as Americans and human beings with a journey to take notice of the world we live in and proactively seeking ways to find personal and ecological peace and stopping the cycle of violence, 7 p.m. Sept. 21.

Circle Cinema, Tulsa, 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, 918585-3504, circlecinema.com.

Art After 5, enjoy a late-night art gallery experience and live music on the roof terrace with the best views of downtown OKC and a relaxing atmosphere, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 21. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

Mysteries of the Mansion Tour, extended tour allowing guests to tour the mansion at night, examine archival materials and hear some amazing stories, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 21. Henry Overholser Mansion, 405 NW 15th St., 405-525-5325, overholsermansion.org.

Escapes, (USA, 2017, Michael Almereyda) a documentary chronicling the life of actor and Blade Runner screenwriter Hampton Fancher, 5:30 and 8 p.m. Sept. 21. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

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“Thanksgiving isn’t complete without pie, and it’s an honor to be included at the table for so many family celebrations,” Schein said.

Pie Junkie offers a rotating menu of seasonal pies in addition to traditional fall favorites like pumpkin, pecan and apple crumble. This fall, Pie Junkie will sell a pumpkin crumble, orange bourbon pecan and apple cranberry crumble, all of which can be topped with a maple bourbon whipped cream.

In the winter, the store adds holiday mint and red velvet cream pies.

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For many people, the dipped apple is a treat as synonymous with fall as changing leaves and unearthing sweaters from the back of the closet.

At Norman’s Apple Tree Chocolate, 754 Asp Ave., the seasonal treat is on full-time display, and it’s one of the few places in the Oklahoma City area to get the confection.

“Dipped apples were something my wife and I enjoyed, but we noticed that it wasn’t really a thing in Norman, so we found a great spot and opened up about three years ago,” said Scotty Jackson, who operates the Campus Corner store with his wife Ashley.

The shop sells caramel and chocolatedipped apples in addition to fudge, barks, cake dots and more. In autumn, they sell pumpkin spice-dipped apples. In the winter, they switch to peppermint.

Jackson said business picks up in the fall, which is good for the store because apple prices drop then, during peak picking season.

“Some people think of treats as a summertime thing, but for us, just like ice cream sells more in the winter, we sell more stuff in the winter too. People like treats when they’re all cooped up,” Jackson said.

The store celebrates its three-year anniversary in January, and the couple is nearly ready to debut a refurbished Tulsabuilt 1948 chrome Spartan trailer to take their business on the road to Oklahoma City, Edmond and Tulsa.

At OKC and Tulsa-based store Pinkitzel, 150 N. E.K. Gaylord Blvd., chocolate and caramel dipped apples are sold from mid-October through Valentine’s Day.

Pie rush

At the Plaza District’s Pie Junkie, the brainchild of friends Leslie CoaleMossman and Darcy Schein, the coming of fall represents the beginning of the busiest time of the year, which hits a cre-

Open for a year and a half, Oklahoma City’s Belle Kitchen, 7509 N May Ave., has earned the distinction as Oklahoma’s best doughnut from national outlets like BuzzFeed and the Travel Channel.

Belle Kitchen’s doughnut is a brioche dough, so it has a higher egg and butter content, which gives it an edge over traditional dough. Owner Cheryl Davenport said she will rotate seasonal flavors until the end of the year.

It means the appearance of pumpkin cheesecake-stuffed doughnuts, pumpkinspiced macarons and an apple crumbletopped doughnut. An apple and arugula grilled cheese and a farmer’s crêpe with arugula will make appearances on the cafe’s special board too.

“Fall means harvest time,” Davenport said. “It means more root vegetables on the cafe side.”

Davenport said business usually picks up in September when temperatures start dropping. She said the business supplements the slower summer months by offering cooking and baking classes.

At Norman’s Crimson & Whipped Cream Bakery, 331 White St., owner Ashleigh Barnett is eagerly gearing up for the fall — she said October is her favorite month.

“It’s the best time of year and my favorite season,” Barnett said. “It means hockey season, pumpkins and Halloween.”

Crimson & Whipped Cream offers a rotating menu of fall treats, but pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin whoopie pies and pumpkin bread are currently available.

Throughout the season, the bakery will offer seasoned applesauce cake, pumpkin cupcakes with brown butter frosting, pumpkin pie, pecan tassies, apple cider doughnuts and pumpkin snickerdoodles.

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Oklahoma State Capitol, 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., 405-521-3356, ok.gov.

Davis-Waldorf Performing Arts Series: The Second City, a show for teens and adults combining sketch-comedy and improvisation from the comedy company troupe that inspired Saturday Night Live and Whose Line is It Anyway?, 7:30-9 p.m. Sept. 21. Te Ata Memorial Auditorium, 1727 W. Alabama Ave, Chickasha, 405-574-1213, usao.edu.

Acrylic Painting Workshop with Bert Seabourn, explore the bridge between realism and abstraction while focusing on creating exciting fresh works through the fusion of design, color, form and composition, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 21-22. The Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., Norman, 405-307-9320, pasnorman.org.

Medicine Stone Music Festival, meet on the banks of the Illinois River for three days of highcaliber Red Dirt music, family fun and camping.

The celebration of Oklahoma’s home-grown sound attracts top-flight talent and has become an absolute must-see for festivalgoers and families alike, Sept. 21-23. Diamondhead Resort, 12081 OK-10, Tahlequah, medicinestoneok.com.

A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, the tribute to the music, life and times of Patsy Cline. Join for a nostalgic stroll down memory lane as Broadway’s Julie Johnson returns to the CityRep stage, Sept.

21-24. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com.

Tractor Supply Company’s Mobile Fair Tour Ceremony, fairgoers will visit the 3,000 squarefoot experience and join the rural lifestyle retailer in recognizing youth who are making a difference in their communities, Sept. 21-24. Oklahoma State Fair Park, 3001 General Pershing Blvd, 405-4780333, tractorsupply.com/fairtour.

City of Angels, when Hollywood offers New York novelist Stine the opportunity to adapt his book into a film for the silver screen, he packs up and moves to the home of perpetual sunshine, palm trees and stars. Playing out in black-and-white, he finds the dangerous temptations of the world of Los Angeles — the beautiful women, the lure of fame, the artistic compromises being made right and left — all too colorful, Sept. 22-Oct. 1.

Weitzenhoffer Theatre, 563 Elm St., Norman, 405-325-7370, ou.edu/finearts.

FPS Annual Garage Sale, support the First Presbyterian School by donating gently used items and shopping for treasures during the main Fall Fundraiser with all proceeds going toward the purchase of an additional Bye-Bye Buggy for infants and for new manipulative and science/ math supplies for our preschool program, Sept.

22-23. First Presbyterian Church, 1001 NW 25th St., 405-525-6584, fcpokc.org.

Thugs and the Women Who Love ’Em, four different perspectives from four extraordinary women who’ve built a sisterhood through some very difficult times. Now, one by one, each of them will be asked to choose between the men they love and the life they want, Sept. 22-24.

OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center, 7777 S. May Ave., 405-682-7579, occc.edu.

Green Day’s American Idiot, fed-up suburban youths struggle to find their place in a superficial society in the Broadway rock opera based on the Grammy award-winning album by the punk-rock band Green Day, Sept. 22-Oct. 2. Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa, 918596-7122, tulsapac.com.

Indigo Fest, a conscious, driven gathering of artists aiming to create a space of freedom, openness, love and deep seeded self-expression.

Experience a galactic weekend under the Oklahoma stars with music, connection and art of the souls who dare to be seen, Sept. 22-24.

Blue Doors at Lake Tenkiller, 98413 OK-100, Gore, youarevenus.com/indigo.

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Oklahoma Caring Van immunizations Parents, here is a great chance to get your child caught up on their shots for child care and school entry thanks to free mobile clinics by Oklahoma Caring Foundation. Clinics are 8:30 a.m.-noon Thursday at Latino Community Development Agency, 420 SW 10th St. and 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Thursday at Citizen Potawatomi WIC, 2305 N. Meridian Ave. Immunizations are free but are given on a first come, first served basis. A parent or guardian must be present for each immunized child. Body Mass Index screenings will be available for children age 2-18. Visit oklahomacaringfoundation.org or call 405-316-7170.

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The festival provides local, culturally based organizations, groups and individuals an opportunity to display aspects of their culture through performances and demonstrations, Sept. 22-24. Elmer Thomas Park, Third Street and NW Ferris Ave., Lawton, 580-581-3470, lawtonok.gov.

Fin and Feather Fall Festival, browse through arts and crafts vendors and outside booths from several states. Visitors can find unique handmade items including jewelry, candles, woodwork, toys and much more. Grab some food from on-site food trucks, Soda Steve’s restaurant or Fin Buffet Dining, Sept. 22-24. Fin and Feather Resort, 445889 Highway 10A, Gore, 918-487-5148, finandfeatherresort.com.

School Life, (USA, 2016, Neasa Ni Chianain and David Rane) Set over the course of a single academic year, this observational documentary exudes charm and affection for the good-humored faculty and student body that populate this picturesque corner of the Irish countryside, Sept.

22-24. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

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Roman Nose Hills Trail Ride, enjoy a weekend of horseback riding and camping on guided rides.

Rides are tailored for horse owners, so bring your own mount and prepare yourself for a weekend of good food and entertainment, Sept. 22-24. Roman Nose State Park, Highway 8A, Watonga, 580-8300235, romannosehillstrailride.com.

Paper Making Workshop: From Plant to Paper to Page, enjoy a three-day workshop by upcoming exhibiting artist Megan Singleton. Participants learn the basics of making paper by hand from local materials and then use those papers to create one of a kind soft and hardcover pamphlet stick books, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 22-24. [Artspace] at Untitled, 1 NE Third St., 405-815-6665, artspaceatuntitled.org.

Asian Moon Festival, experience a family-friendly festival celebrating the many rich cultures of Asia with authentic cuisines, face painting, craft vendors and a traditional lion dance, a lantern contest and more, 6 p.m. Sept. 23. Plunkett Park, 673-691 E. Edwards St., 405-974-2000, uco.edu.

2017 Seven-State Biennial Exhibition, the Nesbitt Gallery hosts a juried regional art contest, bringing artists from all over Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas, Sept.

23-Oct. 20. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, 1727 W. Alabama Ave., Chickasha, 405224-3140, usao.edu.

Unrest, (USA, 2017, Jennifer Brea) when Harvard student Jennifer Brea is struck down by a fever that leaves her bedridden, she sets out on a virtual journey to document her story as she fights a disease that medicine forgot, 7 p.m. Sept. 23. Circle Cinema, Tulsa, 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, 918-5853504, circlecinema.com.

The New Victory Gardens Tour, tour two neighborhood gardening efforts in the heart of Oklahoma City: CommonWealth Urban Farms and SixTwelve, Sept. 23. CommonWealth Urban Farms, 3310 N. Olie Ave., 405-524-1864, commonwealthurbanfarms.com.

Sayre Street Races, cheer your favorite drivers on to victory as they whip through laps on the 1/8-mile asphalt road with a 1/4-mile shutdown and returns through County Road and the state highway, Sept.

23. Sayre Industrial Park, Venture Road, Sayre, 580-928-3386, sayrestreetraces.com.

Down Syndrome Festival and 5K, celebrate the 23rd walk to bring awareness to the 21st chromosome. Participate in the annual fundraising event for the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma with all money raised to benefit the central Oklahoma area to fund DSACO various activities and programs, 8 a.m. Sept. 23. Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, 2 S. Mickey Mantle Drive, 405600-9981, ds-stride.org/dsacofestival5k.

ZeroLandfill Harvest 2017, a free public upcycling event for teachers, artists, crafters, families, schools and others to collect unused materials donated by local designers and architects. Help divert materials from local landfills by collecting, repurposing and upcycling free materials, 9 a.m. Sept. 23. Scott Rice Workspace Solutions, 6900 N. Bryant Ave., facebook.com/ZeroLandfillOKC. Leaf and Flower Printing Class, survey local plant species and make your own leaf or flower prints by creating handmade cards or paper artwork, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 23. Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org/ historycenter.

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Hikers trek the grasses of Four Canyon Preserve in western Oklahoma as part of a field trip with the Oklahoma chapter of The Nature Conservancy. | Photo Ryan West / The Nature Conservancy / provided

Hit the trail

By Laura Eastes

Through the Oklahoma chapter of The Nature Conservancy’s fall field trips, Oklahomans will get an up-close view of the state’s most magnificent landscapes.

For more than three decades, the environmental nonprofit has worked to conserve and protect natural areas across the state. Its best-known natural feature is the nearly 40,000acre Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, which is the largest protected remnant of tallgrass prairie in the world. While the organization offers public access to the Osage County property, other preserves are only open to the public during events, like field trips. This fall, prairie managers will welcome hikers for guided treks at the J.T. Nickel Family Nature and Wildlife Preserve, Four Canyon Preserve and the tallgrass prairie.

“It’s a really great chance to get a sense of Oklahoma’s natural heritage,” said Mike Fuhr, the organization’s state director. “People just love to get out and see these unique and special places in Oklahoma. One of the reasons we’ve continued this — both in the spring and in the fall — is because we’ve had such positive feedback.”

On Oct. 14, the organization offers two hikes at the tallgrass prairie, including a hike to the historic cabin of Osage author John Joseph Mathews and another for viewing fall foliage. On

Oct. 21, hikers trek the Blue Ridge Trail of Four Canyon Preserve near Arnett in western Oklahoma. The hike offers sweeping views of the Cinnamon and Horse Canyons as well as the Canadian River valley. The final trip is set for Dec. 9 at the J.T. Nickel Family Nature and Wildlife Preserve near Tahlequah.

“This particular field trip is a chance to see a pretty neat part of the preserve,” Fuhr said. “It’s a good one for geology buffs. They will hike to limestone bluffs, which has crinoids fossils embedded in stone. It is a really neat trek to get there, and you get to see something neat when you get to the location.”

Those interested in exploring the prairies through a fall field trip can do so by registering on the conservancy’s website. Once registered, participants will receive an email with directions and a map for meeting the manager and others for the hike.

“The most important thing is to wear some really good hiking shoes,” Fuhr said. “We’ve had some people show up in flip flops before, and these are some rugged places. Number two: bring water. You want to make sure to stay hydrated. Lastly, bring a camera. These are very scenic places.

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Edible Flower Arranging, hunt through the gardens to pick flowers to use in edible arrangements along with some beautiful and yummy fruits and vegetables during an interactive class, 1:30-3 p.m. Sept. 23.

Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

Backyard Chicken Workshop, join Lori Coats, chicken expert and gardener, as she discusses the ins and outs of raising chickens. Lori goes over the challenges and benefits of life with chickens, offers tips for raising them from eggs to hens and brings one along for a close-up experience, 10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 23. Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

Museum Day Live, enjoy an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 23. Sam Noble Museum, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., Norman, 405325-4712, samnoblemuseum.ou.edu.

Hometown Heroes Day, celebrate our local first responders by saying thank you to our police, firefighters, EMTs and members of the military, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 23. Orr Family Farm, 14400 S. Western Ave., 405-799-3276, orrfamilyfarm.com.

St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer, join supporters in communities across the nation during the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month for this family-friendly event that raises funds to support the lifesaving mission, where families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food, 8:30-10 a.m. Sept. 23. Stars and Stripes Park, 3701 S. Lake Hefner Drive, stjude.org/walkrun.

Explore Evolution, explore the evolution of life and learn about all of Earth’s organisms, from rapidly evolving viruses to whales that walked, Sept. 23Dec. 31. Sam Noble Museum, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., Norman, 405-325-4712, samnoblemuseum.ou.edu.

Western Heritage Weekend, celebrate Oklahoma’s early beginnings with activities including the Tom Mix Festival, train rides, a parade and a Wild West show. Enjoy live bands, street entertainers, mock gun fights, Western games for children and plenty of food vendors, Sept. 23-24. Downtown Dewey, 721 N. Delaware Ave., Dewey, 918-534-1555, westernheritageweekend.org.

Oklahoma Wildlife Expo, celebrate Oklahoma’s impressive natural diversity with presented opportunities for sporting enthusiasts, attracting people from across Oklahoma and neighboring states while enjoying plenty of indoor and outdoor fun, Sept. 23-24. Lazy E Arena, 9600 Lazy E Drive, Guthrie, 405-282-7433, lazye.com.

CooperHouse Digital Creative Workshop, learn Photoshop, Illustrator and basic graphic design techniques geared toward small business and entrepreneurs specifically for digital marketing and promotion.

Elevate your brand, maintain continuity and grow the skills to take control of your visual content, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 23-24. Halcyon Works, 405 NW 30th St., 405-601-3335, halcyon.works.

Voices of Hope gospel concert, the Salvation Army Central Oklahoma’s Senior Programs hosts a free concert for the community, 2 p.m. Sept. 24. Warr Acres Community Center, 4301 N. Ann Arbor, Warr Acres, 405-274-0979, salvationarmy.org.

Indie Bride: Bridal Show and Market, bringing the brides and grooms of Oklahoma another option for finding wedding-related products and services.

Find only locally owned and operated businesses such as florists, decor, bridal party wear and more, 12-5 p.m. Sept. 24. OKC Farmers Public Market, 311 S. Klein Ave., 405-640-3964, indiebrideok.com.

Outdoor Beer & Yoga, join 405 YOGA OKC where yoga and beer unite. Bring your own yoga mat for a no-pressure, all-levels, feel-good yoga, 10-10:55 a.m. Sept. 24. The Bleu Garten, 301 NW 10th St., 405-879-3808, bleugarten.com.

Living in Harmony Through the Ayurveda Way, an introduction to help you discover your Ayurvedic/dosha body type to help maximize your health through individualizing your diet and lifestyle. Learn about balancing your dosha for achieving optimal health followed by a sampling and making session of a Golden Milk recipe, 3-4:30 p.m. Sept. 24. Natural Grocers, 7013 N. May Ave., 405-840-0300, naturalgrocers.com.

OKC Metro Yoga Week Kickoff, join Myriad Botanical Gardens, Downtown OKC and lululemon for a week of community and free outdoor yoga, 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 24. Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

Rooted in Fall, join Jacque Methvin, executive chef at Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails as they prepare a delicious meal perfect for fall entertaining. The menu features seared pork medallions, cider glazed Brussels sprouts, risotto with roasted apples and fennel and more, 6:30

Bike MS: The Road Divided More than 400 riders are about to raise over $300,000 for multiple sclerosis research and services while trekking more than 80 miles across the state between Oklahoma’s two major universities. The ride begins Sept. 30 at the NCED Conference Center and Hotel, 2801 Oklahoma Highway 9, in Norman and ends Oct. 1 at Boone Pickens Stadium, 700 W. Hall of Fame Ave., on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater. To register or volunteer, call 855372-1331 or email fundraisingsupport@nmss.org.

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Defining Justice: The Experience of Women and Children Behind Bars For decades, Oklahoma has led the nation in the rate at which it incarcerates women. As the state grapples with an emerging political consensus around criminal justice reform, The Atlantic seeks to understand the experiences of women affected by the state’s justice system. Join guest speakers Ziva Branstetter, Gov. Mary Fallin, David Fritze and many others as they discuss the underlying reasons behind incarceration and its impact on children, families, communities and women themselves.

Experience the first of the three-part Defining Justice series 1-5 p.m. Wednesday at Will Rogers Theatre, 4322 N. Western Ave. Visit theatlantic.com.

WEDNESDAY Photo provided p.m. Sept. 25. The International Pantry, 1618 W. Lindsey St., Norman, 405-360-0765, intlpantry.com.

Mexican Madness, join Amy Prince from Abbey Road Catering for a Mexican meal with a menu featuring fire-roasted tomato salsa, Southwest green salad, Mexican sopes and more, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 26. The International Pantry, 1618 W. Lindsey St., Norman, 405-360-0765, intlpantry.com.

SMO Storytime Science, kids age 6 and under read a story and follow it up with a fun scientific activity that is included with general admission, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 26. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place, 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Song and Dance, featuring the works of 20th-21st century composers celebrating song, dance and rhythm. Clarinet, horn and piano present work by George Gershwin 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26. St. Paul’s Cathedral, 127 NW 7th St., 405-550-1484, brightmusic.org.

Skeleton Tree, join author Kim Ventrella to celebrate the release of her debut middle-grade novel with an event featuring cookies, skeleton crafts, giveaways and a book signing, 6:30-8 p.m.

Sept. 26. Barnes & Noble, 6100 N. May Ave., 405843-9300, barnesandnoble.com.

Meet the Candidates: Gary Richardson, inviting all contenders in Oklahoma’s upcoming gubernatorial election to discuss their platform and take questions from the audience, 7 p.m.

Sept. 26. USAO Ballroom, 1727 W. Alabama Ave., Chickasha, 405-224-3140, usao.edu.

The Bodyguard, former Secret Service agentturned-bodyguard Frank Farmer is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge; what they don’t expect is to fall in love, Sept. 26-Oct. 1. Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. Second St, Tulsa, 918-596-7122, tulsapac.com.

Westward the Women, (USA, 1951, William A. Wellman) a trail guide escorts a group of women from Chicago to California to marry men that have recently began settling there, 1 p.m. Sept. 27. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

I, Claude Monet, (UK, 2017, Phil Grabsky) this is the story of Monet as expressed through his personal letters as he painted, 7 p.m. Sept. 27.

Circle Cinema, Tulsa, 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, 918585-3504, circlecinema.com.

Brown Bag Lunch Series: Henry M. Wantland’s Eye on Central Oklahoma’s Culture, join Sara Jane Richter as she discusses Henry Wantland’s photographs that memorialized the cultures of central Oklahoma at the turn of the 20th century, 12-1 p.m. Sept. 27. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-4782250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Why Stuff Matters: How Our Homes Reflect Our Lives, sociologist Michelle Janning discusses her new book The Stuff of Family Life, a timely look at how modern society and technology shapes our relationships and our lives, 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 27.

Retro Den, 1216 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, 918-7947118, retrodentulsa.com.

SMO Early Explorers, toddlers and preschoolers explore science through hands-on activities that can be easily replicated at home during a comeand-go weekly event, 10-11 a.m. Sept. 27. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place, 405602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Cards Against Humanity Tournament, good wine and dirty minds come together for the ultimate Cards Against Humanity tournament. Only two of the most horrible minds will win gift cards, 8 p.m.

Sept. 27. The Pritchard Wine Bar, 1749 NW 16th St., 405-601-4067, pritchardokc.com.

National Cavalry Competition, view competitors during the event including active duty soldiers from all over the United States. View a historical convoy that consists of 80 historical military vehicles from World War I to those currently released from U.S. Armed Forces inventories, Sept. 27-30. U.S. Cavalry Association, 7107 W. Cheyenne St., El Reno, 405422-6330, uscavalry.org.

Twiztid: Haunted High-Ons, join the signing of the Billboard charting rap group’s new comic book featuring illustrations by renowned Italian artists Marianna Pescosta and Alessandro de Fornasari, Sept. 28. Diamond Ballroom, 8001 S. Eastern Ave., 405-677-9169, twiztidshop.com.

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Whether you’re in the mood for shopping, watching boats race down the river, stomping grapes or sampling food, Oklahoma’s festivals have you covered. By Jeremy Martin

Fin and Feather Fall Festival 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday

4-15. Both contests offer cash prizes to the top three finishers.

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Whether you want to eat or shop or both, the annual Fin & Feather Fall Festival, now in its 49th year, has got you covered. With more than 200 arts and crafts exhibitors and food vendors, including Fin & Feather’s varied buffet and casual-dining restaurant Soda Steve’s, you’re sure to leave with your wallet lighter and your stomach … well, let’s just say walking around this outdoor festival will be an excellent way to burn off excess calories.

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Turkish Food and Art Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday Myriad Botanical Gardens | 301 W. Reno Ave. myriadgardens.org | 405-445-7080 | Free

Appropriately, a myriad of multicultural learning opportunities awaits visitors to this festival in Myriad Botanical Gardens. In addition to Turkish foods such as baklava, gyros, dolma and sarma, various varieties of kebabs and the art and culture on display, the festival hosts a World Experiences Stage where visitors can enjoy performances of traditional folk dances from Mexico, India, Columbia and other countries.

Vietnamese Lunar Moon Festival 5-9 p.m. Saturday Will Rogers Park Amphitheater Portland Avenue and NW 36th St. 405-414-7830 | Free

Not only is admission free for this celebration of Tet Trung Thu, the Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival observed for thousands of years, each child in attendance will receive a free lantern, candle and traditional toy. Watch a performance of the traditional Dragon Dance and two competitions, the Little Miss Vietnam pageant open to children age 6-10 and a handmade lantern competition open to children age

EdFest offers food, entertainment and family fun Oct. 6. | Photo EdFest / provided

greekfestokc.com | 405-820-2942 | Free-$16

The rich traditions of Greek culinary and cultural heritage will be on full display at this festival in its 34th year hosted by the St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Tour the church to learn more about the Orthodox faith, watch the church’s dance troupe perform traditional Greek dances to the music of live band To Kefi, chow down on traditional fare like flaming cheese, pastitsio and ever-popular gyros and then learn to make it yourself by watching cooking demonstrations and purchasing the Greek groceries and cookbooks.

Guthrie Escape!

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 30 and 11a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 1 Guthrie Historic District 112 E. Oklahoma Ave., Guthrie guthrieescape.com | 405-260-2345

Fine wines of all kinds pair especially well with art, and this festival in the heart of Oklahoma’s original capital offers a varied bouquet of both. Musical acts will perform on two stages while artists display their photographs, jewelry, sculptures, paintings, carved wood, etc. and seven featured wineries host tastings.

A children’s interactive art area and food trucks round out the menu.

Mid-America Street Fest 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 30 Charles J. Johnson Central Park at Town Center Plaza SE 29th St. and Mid-America Blvd.,

and obstacle courses including the challenging rope monkey bridge set up by local Boy Scouts of America, Mid-America Street Fest should provide enough entertainment to wear out even the most rambunctious children while their parents enjoy many shopping and food truck dining opportunities.

Oklahoma Regatta Festival 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 5-6, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 7 and 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 8 Riversport Adventures | 800 Riversport Drive riversportokc.org | 405-552-4040

Lay anchor in a lawn chair or on a blanket along the banks of the Oklahoma River to watch the many highly competitive and varied boat races taking place throughout this four-day event that includes dragon boat, rowing, kayaking and whitewater rafting events.

If watching all that water treading makes you work up an appetite, head to the beer gardens or food trucks for refreshment and stick around for the 500-meter OGE NightSprints held after the sun goes down.

EdFest 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 6 Farmers Market Pavillion 25 W. Third St., Edmond edfestokc.com | 405-341-3111 | Free

Local brewery beer tastings, a wide variety of food trucks, a performance by dance band Souled Out and numerous children’s activities come together in this family-friendly street festival in downtown Edmond.

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OKCtoberfest

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2 p.m.-12 a.m. Oct. 6-7

Offering carnival games and rides ($1 each, or an all-day wristband is $18), a petting zoo, pony rides

OKC Farmers Market District 1225 SW Second St. okctoberfest.net | $7-$10 | 21+

Featuring more than 30 local and national craft beers at $6 a pour, this festival offers Oklahomans a diversified Oktoberfest experience. Since you shouldn’t drink on an empty stomach, Delmar Gardens Food Truck Park will be hosting a handpicked selection of food trucks, each with its own unique seasonal Oktoberfest-themed items added to the menu.

Market in the Park 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 7 Harrah Heritage Park 1374 Church Ave., Harrah

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A bluegrass show, a hayride, pumpkin painting and a 5K run will help you get into the fall spirit at this one-day street festival. Food and arts and crafts vendors also set up shop.

Czech Festival 10 a.m. Oct. 7 various locations, Yukon czechfestivaloklahoma.com | 405-206-8142

If you love a parade, join the thousands gathered along Main Street from Garth Brooks Boulevard to Third Street to watch one of the state’s largest parades (the event’s website suggests arriving at 8 a.m.), kicking off Yukon’s 52nd Annual Czech Festival celebrating the town’s immigrant heritage. Then move to the Czech Building at Fifth Street and Cedar Avenue to sample traditional fare such as kolaches and sausages and enjoy polka music and folk dancers. The day closes with the Royalty Coronation Ball at Yukon Czech Hall, 205 N. Czech Hall Road, with performances by Masopust Polka Band and The Bohemian Knights.

Watonga Cheese Festival 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 13-14 Main Street, Watonga thewatongacheesefestival.wordpress.com 580-623-5452 | Free

Maybe it seems a little immature for this 41-year-old festival to sell $10 T-shirts saying “I cut the cheese,” but that just means the joke is a timeless classic. A wine and cheese tasting, children’s activities, a quilt show and live entertainment are just a few of the things you can enjoy once you stop giggling. Be sure to get dressed up Friday night for the second-annual Cheese Ball.

Wine time

Oklahoma’s wineries welcome autumn a little differently. Celebrate the harvest the squishy way at a grape stomping festival, and then sample the fermented fruits of someone else’s fancy footwork.

You could also opt for a more refined food and wine pairing dinner if you’d rather keep your shoes on.

Wine Cave Tasting Dinner 6 p.m. Friday Clauren Ridge Vineyard & Winery 6000 W. Waterloo Road, Edmond claurenridge.com | 405-412-8630

Grape Stomp Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 1 Canadian River Vineyards & Winery 7050 Slaughterville Road, Lexington canadianriverwinery.net 405-872-5565 | Free

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28. Cox Business Center, 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, 855-628-8642, www. championsofhealth.org.

OKC Metro Literacy Coalition’s Scrabble Showdown, an annual fundraiser that includes a Scrabble tournament and a silent auction all to benefit literacy efforts in OKC. Whether you are a novice player, an advanced player or just want to bid on a few items and watch, there is something for everyone, Sept. 28. 5-9 pm.

Castle Falls Event Center, 820 N. MacArthur Blvd., 405-830-2790, okcliteracycoalition.org.

Le Trou, (USA, 1960, Jacques Becker) in prison, four long-sentence inmates planning an elaborate escape cautiously induct a new inmates to join in their scheme, which leads to distrust and uncertainty, 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Sept. 28. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-2363100, okcmoa.com.

Food Craft Tour, ride around OKC on a tour of area food crafters, including local coffee shops, bakeries, breweries and barbecue joints, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 28. Woodson Senior Activity Center, 3401 S. May Ave., 405-942-4339, okc.gov.

Meet the Candidates: Connie Johnson, inviting all contenders in Oklahoma’s upcoming gubernatorial election to discuss their platform and take questions from the audience, 7 p.m. Sept. 28.

USAO Ballroom, 1727 W. Alabama Ave., Chickasha, 405-224-3140, usao.edu.

We the People: Teaching Oklahoma Through Images Workshop, engage with experts and curators to explore late 19th- and early 20th-century Oklahoma and learn new ways to analyze and interpret photographs inspired by the exhibition We the People: A Portrait of Early Oklahoma, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 28. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Art After 5, enjoy a late-night art gallery experience and live music on the roof terrace with the best views of downtown OKC and a relaxing atmosphere, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 28.

Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

Disney On Ice presents: Follow Your Heart, see your favorite Finding Dory and Inside Out characters brought to life on ice with special appearances by Anna and Elsa from Frozen as well as cameos by Disney princesses Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tiana and more, Sept. 28-Oct. 1.

Exchange Center at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa, 918-742-5531, exposquare.com.

Western Dressage Association of America, the World Championship Horse Show draws competitors from across the states and Canada for one of the equine industries fastest-growing disciplines. See beautiful horses, their riders, vendor booths and horse supplies, Sept. 28.-Oct. 1. Lazy E Arena, 9600 Lazy E Drive, Guthrie, 720662-4584, wdaaworldshow.org.

Suite Surrender, two of Hollywood’s biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel in 1942 for their wartime performance.

One tiny problem arises: the two, who have a legendary feud going, are assigned to the same suite, Sept. 28-Oct. 22. Jewel Box Theatre, 3700 N. Walker Ave., 405-521-1786, jewelboxtheatre.org.

Seasonal Baking, Silicone Style, Denise Onorati, in-house chef at The International Pantry, showcases the silicone bakeware line from Trudeau and features cranberry orange Bundt cake, hot chocolate marble pound cake, almond palmiers and more, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29. The International Pantry, 1618 W. Lindsey St., Norman, 405-3600765, intlpantry.com.

2017 Great Plains Roundup, enjoy a unique Corvair car, van and truck show. Enjoy river cruises, valve cover races and a model car show, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sept. 29.-Oct. 1. Embassy Suites Hotel, 1815 S. Meridian Ave., cokcca.org.

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Manhattan Shorts 2017, view and vote on the finalist films for the 20th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival along with film lovers from over 250 cities and six continents, Sept. 29-Oct. 5. Circle Cinema, Tulsa, 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, 918-5853504, circlecinema.com.

Day Out With Thomas: Friendship Tour 2017, take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine; meet Sir Topham Hatt, controller of the railway; and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities. Enjoy photo opportunities, crafts and fun activities inviting kids to collect passport stamps throughout the day to receive a special prize, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 29 and 30. Oct. 1, 6-8. Oklahoma Railway Museum, 3400 NE Grand Boulevard, 405-424-8222, oklahomarailwaymuseum.org.

Haunted Castle Halloween Festival, celebrate 21 years of thrills with a combination of indoor and outdoor attractions with activities, vendors, games, shows, rides, shops, food and fun for all ages at Oklahoma’s largest haunted attraction with over 62 acres of spine chilling thrills and excitement, Sept. 29-Oct. 28. The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W. Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee, 918-687-6325, okcastle.com.

Route 66 Cruisers Cruise-In and Car Show, cruise down historic Route 66 to celebrate classic cars, browse vendor booths to find one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, compete for prizes and custom trophies, eat good food and more, Sept. 29-30. Claremore Lake, 1450 E. Blue Starr Drive, Claremore, 918-2845186, route66cruisersok.org.

Standing Bear Powwow, featuring inter-tribal dancing, exhibition dancing, contest dancing, tiny tot contests and the crowning of the Standing Bear Princess. Visitors will find a variety of arts and craft vendors and food vendors, Sept. 29-30. Standing Bear Park, 601 Standing Bear Park, Ponca City, 580-762-1514, standingbearpark.com.

Mid-America Street Fest, enjoy live entertainment, contests, vendors and much more. Eat fair food and browse sellers with everything from handmade crafts and jewelry to wine and cooking products, Sept. 30. Charles J. Johnson Central Park, 7209 SE 29th St., Midwest City, 405-739-1293, midwestcityok.org.

Pumpkin Palooza and Punkin Chunkin Festival, featuring competitive pumpkin-themed events.

Enjoy pumpkin stacking, bowling, balancing, bocce, painting, cooking, a relay and races, Sept. 30.

Courthouse Square, 600 N. Jefferson Ave., Hobart, 580-726-4206, hobartmainst.com.

Gardens Walking Tour, expand your Oklahoma plant knowledge and get great ideas for your yard.

Each month changes as the plants grow through the seasons; discuss plants for water conservation, 10 a.m. Sept. 30. Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

OKC Pagan Pride Day, come together for a day of food, fun, education and information on paganism for those interested as well as entertainment, workshops, drum circles, a walking labyrinth and a children’s activity area, Sept. 30. Wiley Post Park, 2021 S. Robinson Ave., OKC, okcpaganprideday.com.

The Botanic Gardens at Oklahoma State University GardenFest and Mum Sale, bringing together people from across the state with a common interest in gardening and sustainable living for a day of educational workshops, tours and activities for the whole family. Enjoy the opportunity to view the beautiful landscapes and innovative demonstrations with experts on hand to answer questions, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 30. The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University, 3300 W. 6th St., Stillwater, 405-744-4531, botanicgarden.okstate.edu.

Fiestas de las Americas, the awardwinning outdoor festival attracts thousands of visitors to the Capitol Hill business district for an all-day, multicultural celebration during Hispanic Heritage Month. Enjoy the Parade of the Americas, cultural dance groups, student marching bands and more from local schools, nonprofits and other businesses, plus community groups representing their native countries, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 30. Historic Capitol Hill, 404 SW 25th St., 405-632-0133, historiccapitolhill.com.

Character Day, participate by wearing your favorite superhero or princess costume and meet real characters during the special event, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sept. 30. Orr Family Farm, 14400 S. Western Ave., 405-799-3276, orrfamilyfarm.com.

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State Fair Inspired Cocktail Dinner Enjoy fare with a flair inspired by the State Fair at Cafe 501, 5825 NW Grand Blvd. Dine at your own pace while you feast on three courses and three State Fair-themed cocktails: The Mega Drop, Tilt Your World and Not Ya Mamma’s Regular Old Fashioned. The dinner costs $39.99, and tax and gratuity are not included. Registration is required. Visit hrgok.com/cafe-501 or call 405-844-1501. THURSDAY bigstockphoto.com

Something a Little Different, a charity concert featuring local artists from Oklahoma to enrich the audience with uplifting words and positive vibrations while raising awareness and support to combat against the homelessness within Oklahoma City, 4-7 p.m. Sept.

30. Stars and Stripes Park, 3701 S. Lake Hefner Drive, 405-568-7349, facebook.com/ pass1stentertainment.

Tinkerfest, enjoy a daylong celebration of curiosity and creativity at the museum’s inaugural event that is a valuable form of learning powered by exploration and discovery. Tinkerfest encompasses the entire museum and grounds, bringing together makers, artists, crafters, engineers and educators to showcase how their diverse skills converge, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 30. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place, 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Reclaiming My Humanity, an exhibit of artist Brett McDanel’s newest sculptural statements, including works from installation scale to smaller pedestal and wall placements. Enjoy lectures, demonstrations, pop-up exhibits, interactive installations, special performance events and more, Sept. 30-Nov. 10. Kasum Contemporary Fine Arts, 1706 NW 16th St., 405-604-6602, kasumcontemporary.com.

Zombie Apocalypse Paintball, enjoy a spectacular glow-in-the-dark paintball attraction while shooting live zombies, Sept. 30-Nov. 11. Orr Family Farm, 14400 S. Western Ave., 405-799-3276, orrfamilyfarm.com.

Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show, the nation’s great cake designers work meticulously to create the ultimate cake that will win the Grand National Wedding Cake Competition. Artists create romantic, elaborate and detailed wedding cakes that are true works of art, Sept. 30-Oct. 1.

Exchange Center at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa, 918-636-1364, oklahomasugarartists.com.

BaseCamp, set up camp and enjoy family, food, friends, fire and fantastic music. Enjoy fun and games, an amphitheater providing live music, a glow hike and family-friendly entertainment, Sept.

30-Oct. 1. Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area, 6492 S. Elwood Ave., Tulsa, 918-596-2001, riverparks.org.

Miracles on 39th Street, celebrate the new fourstory Patient Bed Tower with a gala, an awards presentation and entertainment by Tony Award winning Broadway actress Kelli O’Hara and an after-party you won’t want to miss, 6:30-11 p.m.

Sept. 30. The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital, 6800 NW 39th Expressway, Bethany, miracleshappenhere.com/gala.

Guthrie Escape Art, Wine and Music Festival, stroll among artists, taste fine wines from featured wineries, listen to live music at the two bandstands, watch artists demonstrations, take your children to the Children’s Art Experience and enjoy tasty festival foods, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 1.

Downtown Guthrie, 110 E. Oklahoma Ave., Guthrie, 405-282-0496, cityofguthrie.com.

Indoor Triathlon, offering a spin on the traditional triathlon consisting of three disciplines: swimming, biking and running, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 30. Mitch Park YMCA, 2901 Marilyn Williams Drive, Edmond, 405-330-4016, ymcaokc.org.

P Bar Farms Haunted Maze, ghouls, zombies and other horrific creatures venture into the P Bar Farms corn maze to terrorize any person who enters. Bring your courage to the haunted maze and then check out the haunted barn decorated in a frightening manner for Halloween, Sept. 30-Oct. 28. P Bar Farms, 10108 N. 2440 Road, Weatherford, 405-556-1069, pbarfarms.com.

Aurora extended hours, enjoy live music on the backyard patio stage, a special menu presented by chef Henry Boudreaux, extended hours and a dog contest with awards, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 30. Aurora Breakfast, Bar and Backyard, 1704 NW 16th St., 405-609-8854, shinewithaurora.com.

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Green Connections’ Prairie Dinner and Concert, support the Green Connections education programs by enjoying a creekside dinner by chefs Barb and Kam from Kam’s Kookery, wine by Woods & Waters, a special performance by songwriter Ann Zimmerman and more, 3-10 p.m. Sept. 30. Turtle Rock Farm Retreat Center, 6201 County Road 90, Red Rock, 580-917-6011, greenconnectionsok.org.

Safe Kids Outdoors, learn how to make hiking and camping a fun, rewarding and safe experience for your children, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 30. Martin Park Nature Center, 5000 W. Memorial Ave., 405-2971429, okc.gov.

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Plaza District Festival, returning for the 19th year is a celebration of all things local, including three music stages, ten popular food trucks, all-day live mural painting, a dedicated children’s area and more. Shop from local artists and restaurants during the free festival, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 30.

Plaza District, 1618 N. Gatewood Ave., 405-3679403, plazadistrictfestival.com.

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The fall season ushers in a time of sweaters, bonfires, hot drinks and comfort food. Many of the metro’s restaurants make menu changes to fit the season and offer customers the tastes they crave when the temperature begins to drop. By Gazette staff Photos provided and bigstock.com

The R&J Lounge and Supper Club

Cafe 7 Delicatessen and Pastaria

14101 N. May Ave., Suite 117 cafe7okc.com | 405-748-3354 Thanksgiving can’t come soon enough. To hold you over until Nov. 23, visit the N. May location of Cafe 7. On Oct. 1, the Gobbler sandwich returns to the seasonal menu. This turkey sandwich is anything but ordinary. Mouth-watering smoked turkey, comforting and carb-filled

stuffing and the sweet and tart flavor of cranberry dressing are sandwiched between two sides of a toasted roll. It is sure to hatch memories of Thanksgiving dinner. The chicken pot pie and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos pizza also make an appearance on the seasonal menu.

320 NW 10th St. rjsupperclub.com | 405-602-5066 The fall influence at The R&J Lounge can be felt on the drink menu, where the restaurant recently unveiled three fall drinks. Traditional fall spices like ginger, cardamom and cinnamon can be found in pho, so the Good Morning Vietnam uses those flavors with an aromatic syrup that tastes and smells like the Vietnamese soup without the savory elements. It is balanced with Bombay Sapphire East, a gin made with lemongrass peppercorns. The Live Free or Chai Hard cocktail is a warm fall drink that uses Urban Teahouse’s coconut chai tea, plantation rum, cream of coconut and averna, an amaro with flavor reminiscent of dark chocolate. The Autumn Equinox is a fall take on a classic summer drink, the Negroni, which adds rosemary to campari, and uses bourbon barrel-aged gin mixed with Frangelico hazelnut liqueur and local strong ginger tonic.

Mary Eddy’s Kitchen x Lounge 900 W. Main St. maryeddysokc.com | 405-982-6960 At Mary Eddy’s, chef Jason Campbell has free rein to create an innovative menu that changes nearly every week. His latest menu includes three fall-inspired dishes: a seared duck breast with pozole verde, roasted acorn squash with kale and butternut squash hummus. The duck is served with masa dumplings, braised hominy, avocado and cilantro. The roasted squash salad is served 30

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over kale and mustard greens with pink pearl apples, spiced pumpkin seeds and Batista cheese topped with an apple cider and pink peppercorn vinaigrette. The Israelistyle hummus, which contains more tahini than Greek-style, is topped with butternut squash puree, burnt honey and housemade “everything” spice and is served with fresh naan.

Aurora Breakfast Bar & Backyard

1704 NW 16th St. shinewithaurora.com 405-609-8854 The charming breakfast and lunch place that puts a unique spin on biscuits — have you tried the Plaza Jam? — is capturing the flavors of fall in its Sweet and Savory Breakfast Scramble. Think scrambled eggs, but add caramelized peppers and onions, mushrooms and tomatoes. Toss in maple-infused breakfast sausage from local Schwab & Co. and chipotle cream.

Finished the scramble with a maple drizzle. Maple just might give pumpkin spice a run for its money this season.

Bon appétit!

The Loaded Bowl

1211 SW Second St. theloadedbowlokc.com 405-820-9599 Oklahoma’s City’s vegan restaurant for people who aren’t vegan will feature the tastes of the fall through its daily specials and pastry selections. It partners with Anthem Brewing Company to host a five-course dinner with craft beer parings 7 p.m. Oct. 1. The $55 event features pretzel rolls with cashew cheese fondue, golden lentil soup, walnut asparagus salad, baked pumpkins and wild rice and an apple pie à la mode.

The Mule

1630 N. Blackwelder Ave. themuleokc.com 405-601-1400 At Oklahoma City’s ode to grilled cheese, the fall menu includes the November return of one of its most popular items: The Tryptophantastic. It’s a Thanksgiving meal on a sandwich. Turkey is topped with stuffing, cranberry sauce and Swiss and cheddar cheeses for a fall treat that will leave you in a coma. At The Mule’s sister restaurant, Anchor Down, 30 NE Second St., a deep-fried turkey sausage is served with a side of brown gravy.

The Pritchard Wine Bar

1749 NW 16th St. pritchardokc.com 405-601-4067 The Pritchard unveils its fall menu later this year, but its seasonal cocktail specials are already being served. Game of Thrones fans and staters of the obvious will both enjoy Winter Is Coming, a blend of Old Overholt rye whiskey, honey ginger syrup, apple juice, lemon juice and candied ginger. Another anticipatory offering (and television reference), is I Dream of Ginger(snaps), a creation the includes E&J brandy, Art in the Age Snap liqueur, Laird’s Applejack brandy and lemon juice.

Cafe Evoke

103 S. Broadway Ave., Edmond cafeevoke.com 405-285-1522 Toast is sometimes seen as a last-minute clutch breakfast, but anyone who orders the breakfast staple from Cafe Evoke will want a good long while to savor their loaded and toasted slice of bread. Evoke is planning on releasing a new toast creation each week throughout the fall, including the honey pear with whipped honey ricotta, Bartlett pears and crushed pistachios and the PB&B with peanut butter, berry compote, fresh strawberries, cinnamon sugar mascarpone and powdered sugar.

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FrightFest, enjoy a Trick-or-Treat trail to show off your costumes and pick up a sweet treat and then stop by the pumpkin patch to select the best pumpkin to carve. Walk through over 30 rooms in the haunted house to find ghouls, monsters and other terrible things lurking around every corner, Sept. 30-Oct. 29. Frontier City, 11501 N. Interstate 35 Service Road, 405-478-2140, frontiercity.com.

OCTOBER Improv comedy, arts district events, craft beer fests, election forums, Halloween parties and more — October events offer spooky, mysterious, educational and fun options for the entire family.

Teacher Appreciation Month, to celebrate teacher appreciation month, all pre-K through 12th-grade educators and their families visit the museum for free, Oct. 1-31. Sam Noble Museum, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., Norman, 405-325-4712, samnoblemuseum.ou.edu.

Outdoor Beer & Yoga, join 405 Yoga OKC where yoga and beer unite. Bring your own yoga mat for a no-pressure, all-levels, feel-good yoga, 10-10:55 a.m. Oct 1. The Bleu Garten, 301 NW 10th St., 405-879-3808, bleugarten.com.

Halloween Spooktacular, Oklahoma Community Orchestra in concert under the direction of Dr. Irvin Wagner featuring “Danse Macabra,” “Night on Bald Mountain,” “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” “March to the Scaffold” and “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3. Garvey Center, Oklahoma Christian University, 2501 E. Memorial Road, Edmond, 405-425-5000, oc.edu.

$5 per person or FREE to members of Oklahoma Children’s Theatre and National Cowboy Museum

Forming Silver with Mark Drain, workshop consisting of in-depth presentations and discussions addressing methods and practical solutions that add the third dimension to silverwork, including forming, overlays, repousse and many more specialized techniques, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 3-6. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Cards Against Humanity Tournament, good wine and dirty minds come together for the ultimate Cards Against Humanity tournament. Only two of the most horrible minds will win gift cards, 8 p.m.

Oct. 4. The Pritchard Wine Bar, 1749 NW 16th St., 405-601-4067, pritchardokc.com.

Meet the Candidates: Dan Fisher, inviting all contenders in Oklahoma’s upcoming gubernatorial election to discuss their platform and take questions from the audience, 7 p.m. Oct. 5. USAO Ballroom, 1727 W. Alabama Ave., Chickasha, 405-224-3140, usao.edu.

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Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, the legendary British pop band are back playing favorites such as “I’m Into Something Good” and “Mrs. Brown You Have a Lovely Daughter,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5. OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center, 7777 S. May Ave., 405-682-7579, occc.edu.

Art After 5, enjoy a late-night art gallery experience and live music on the roof terrace with the best views of downtown OKC and a relaxing atmosphere, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 5. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

Oklahoma’s International Bluegrass Festival, three days of live music with performances from international groups, regional and local musicians.

Enjoy arts and crafts activities for kids, participate in the Band Jam at the open mic venue and more, 9 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Oct. 5-7. Cottonwood Flats, 785 N. 5th St., Guthrie, 405-282-4446, oibf.com.

Oklahoma Regatta Festival, join the celebration of rowing, kayaking, dragon boating and stand-up paddle boarding during a four-day event offering plenty of fun for the whole family while witnessing rowers from across the country competing in masters, collegiate, juniors and corporate racing, Oct. 5-8. Boathouse District, 725 S. Lincoln Blvd., 405-552-4040, boathousedistrict.org.

First Friday Gallery Walk, more than 80 artists in more than 25 businesses participate, all within walking distance. Art opening receptions on Friday night showcase the new work of the gallery/studio owners or the work of guest artists.

Many galleries offer light refreshments, 6 p.m.

Oct. 6. Paseo Arts District, 3022 Paseo St., 405525-2688, thepaseo.org.

Pumpkinville, celebrate the fall season with a children’s garden and marvel at its transformation into a festive fall wonderland featuring 2,000 pumpkins, a hay bale maze and more, Oct. 6-22.

Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-4457080, myriadgardens.com.

The Birds, murderous birds provide the backdrop and the terror for this tense and harrowing drama of three unlikely people forced together for survival in the play based on the 1962 Alfred Hitchcock classic, Oct. 5-8. Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, 171 S. Knoblock St., Stillwater, 405-744-6094, theatre. okstate.edu.

The International House of Poetry, a spoken word showcase featuring local, national and international poets while benefiting The Intune Mother Project. Enjoy an open mic, food and drinks by Cafe Do Brasil, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 6. The TIM Center, 432 NW 11th St., 405-600-5989, timcenter.org.

OKCtoberfest, an original outdoor German-style craft beer and food truck festival featuring a curated selection of more than 30 Oklahoma, American craft and Bavarian import beers; food trucks; and live music, Oct. 6-7. OKC Farmers Public Market, 311 S. Klein Ave., 405-323-8454, okctoberfest.net.

Psycho, (USA, 1960, Alfred Hitchcock) a Phoenix secretary embezzles money from her employer’s client, goes on the run and checks into a remote motel run by a young man under the domination of his mother, 10 p.m. Oct. 6-7. Circle Cinema, Tulsa, 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, 918-585-3504, circlecinema. com.

Tosca by Giacomo Puccini, Puccini’s opera about fiery diva Tosca and her battle against fiendish police chief Scarpia, Oct. 6-8. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com.

Guthrie Haunts ScareGrounds, walk through 30,000 square feet of interactive indoor and outdoor scares. Terror upgrade and special Insomnia experiences are available. See why this event was named top overall Halloween Attraction in 2016 by Oklahoma Haunted Houses, Oct. 6-31.

Guthrie Haunts Scaregrounds, 4524 Riverside Place, Guthrie, 405-243-7671, guthriescaregrounds. com.

Featured Artist: Karyn Ortega, view the work of the Lawton artist who specializes in Western and equine art, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 7-Nov. 5. Chisholm Trail Heritage Center, 1000 Chisholm Trail Parkway, Duncan, 580-252-6692, onthechisholmtrail.com.

BCW Pro Wrestling, a family-friendly wrestling event featuring familiar superstars such as The Super Beast Chris Crotte, Father Padge, Terry Pantera, Gavin‚ The Illuminator‚ Dixon, Drake Gallows, Mikey N Fred Official and more, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 7. Logan County Fairgrounds, 215 Fairgrounds Road, Guthrie, facebook.com/ terrypanterawrestling.

Kidding Around Yoga, providing stressmanagement to children and the unique skills required for building strength, flexibility and mindfulness through interactive games, original music and traditional yoga practices, Oct. 7-8. Bliss Family Studio, 300 W. 33rd St., Edmond, 405-2165133, yogablissok.com.

Medicine Park Flute Festival and Art Walk, check out the works of talented local and regional artists in a juried art show. Enjoy live performances by flute players, browse arts-and-crafts vendor booths and handmade instruments on display, Oct. 7-8. Medicine Park, Lake Drive, medicinepark.com.

Repticon Reptile and Exotic Animal Show, featuring vendors with reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages and merchandise. Enjoy seminars featuring live animals as well as raffles, door prizes and an educational experience for everyone, Oct. 7-8. Oklahoma State Fair Park, 3221 Great Plains Walk, 863-268-4273, repticon.com.

Emerson-Giles Symposium: Andrea Elliott, experience the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter for The New York Times during a talk looking at the lives of Muslims in a post-9/11 America, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9.

Te Ata Memorial Auditorium, 1727 W. Alabama Ave., Chickasha, 800-933-8726, usao.edu.

SMO Early Explorers, toddlers and preschoolers explore science through hands-on activities that can be easily replicated at home during a comeand-go weekly event, 10-11 a.m. Oct. 11. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place, 405602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Cards Against Humanity Tournament, good wine and dirty minds come together for the ultimate Cards Against Humanity tournament. Only two of the most horrible minds will win gift cards, 8 p.m.

Oct. 11. The Pritchard Wine Bar, 1749 NW 16th St., 405-601-4067, pritchardokc.com.

Community Spirit: October, providing an afterwork locale for downtown neighbors to come together to network, view current exhibitions and discuss different creative topics, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 12.

[Artspace] at Untitled, 1 NE Third St., 405-8156665, artspaceatuntitled.org.

Art After 5, enjoy a late-night art gallery experience and live music on the roof terrace with the best views of downtown OKC and a relaxing atmosphere, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 12. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

Rock of Ages, a high-energy rock musical built around classic rock songs from the 1980s. This worldwide hit musical takes you back to the times of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair. Oct. 11-29 Lyric Theatre, 1727 NW 16th St., 405-524-9312, lyrictheatreokc.com.

Fall RV Show and Bargain Expo, peruse the selection of recreational vehicles featuring hundreds of RVs on display from central Oklahoma’s premier RV dealers, RV-related products and services, Oct. 12-15. Oklahoma State Fair Park, 3221 Great Plains Walk, okcrvshows.com.

Girl Scout Science Overnight, explore the great indoors with a camping experience unlike any other and some extra scouting skills to boot.

Experience a live science demonstration, engage in special hands-on activities, see a star show in Kirkpatrick Planetarium and camp out among the exhibits, 6 p.m. Oct. 13. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place, 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch, see the innovative, heartbreaking, funny and gender-bending electric musical story and winner of four Tony Awards including best musical revival, Oct. 13-28. The Pollard Theatre, 120 W. Harrison Ave., Guthrie, 405282-2800, thepollard.org.

The Crazies, (USA, 1973, George A. Romero) the military attempts to contain a manmade combat virus that causes death and permanent insanity in those infected as it overtakes a small Pennsylvania town, 10 p.m. Oct. 13-14. Circle Cinema, Tulsa, 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, 918-585-3504, circlecinema.com.

Bert Seabourn: Abstract Expressionist, view works of the painter of Native American subjects, figures, landscapes and other subjects. Working in acrylic, oil and watercolor, Seabourn uses a technique of dripping, smearing and splattering the paint, Oct. 13-29. The Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., Norman, 405307-9320, pasnorman.org.

Live! on the Plaza, join the Plaza District every second Friday of the month for an art walk featuring artists, live music, street pop-up shops, live performances and more, 7-11 p.m., Oct. 14.

Plaza District, 1618 N. Gatewood Ave., 405-3679403, plazadistrict.org.

Early Explorers Fall Break Science Camp: Bing, Bang, Boom!, welcoming back the pre-K camp program in a big way with an orchestra of noise discovering what makes a sound, making music with water and which drum is the loudest, 9 a.m. Oct. 19-20. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place, 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Innovators Fall Break Science Camp: Chemistry and Crime-Forensics 101, kids in grades 4-6 will experience hands-on forensic science activities in this suspense-filled camp. Collect and analyze evidence, explore finger printing, plaster casting, decoding and more. Once the investigation is complete, campers will present their findings to a jury and identify the criminal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 19-20. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place, 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Season of the Witch, (USA, 1972, George A. Romero) a bored, unhappy suburban housewife gets mixed up in witchcraft and murder, 10 p.m.

Oct. 20-21. Circle Cinema, Tulsa, 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, 918-585-3504, circlecinema.com.

Clash of the Titans film screening and lecture, a special event with special guests Vanessa Harryhausen, daughter the stop-motion animation legend and Connor Heaney, collections manager for The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation for a first-of-its-kind lecture and Q&A session, 6 p.m. Oct. 20. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place, 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Silver Soiree: Speakeasy, step into the sparkling, swinging world of a 1920s speakeasy, where flappers dance the night away while sipping scandalous cocktails smuggled in by rum runners and bootleggers. Dress in your finest glad rags and enjoy live swing music and theatrical performances while partaking of sumptuous hors d’oeuvres and complimentary libations, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 20. The Railhouse, 102 W. Eufaula St., Norman, 405-3254938, fjjma.ou.edu.

OKC Improv, Oklahoma’s premiere showcase of the best local and regional improvisational comedy and theater; you will never have the same experience twice, 9:30 p.m. Oct. 20-21. The Paramount Theatre, 11 N. Lee Ave., 405-637-9389, theparamountokc.com.

A Gathering for Professionals Working in Social Services, Law Enforcement, Animal Wellbeing, Child Protection, Elder Care, and the Legal Field.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 • 9:30 A.M. to 4:15 P.M. Join us and learn about the LINK and how you can improve life for people and animals in your Oklahoma community.

VISIT OKLAHOMALINKCOALITION.ORG TO REGISTER PRESENTED BY

The Oklahoma Link Coalition (OkLC) promotes collaboration, cooperation, public awareness, and education to end violence against people and animals by recognizing the link between human and animal abuse.

Swan Lake, set to the hauntingly beautiful Tchaikovsky score, experience the much-loved tale of Odette, a beautiful maiden who is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer and the prince who swears his enduring love for her, Oct. 20-22. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com.

An Affair of the Heart, a unique marketplace and shopper’s dream with booths occupying multiple buildings throughout the fairgrounds, offering a vast array of arts, crafts, antiques, collectibles, furniture, decorative items, accessories, jewelry, clothing, gourmet foods and more, Oct. 20-22.

Oklahoma State Fair Park, 3221 Great Plains Walk, 405.632.2652, aaoth.com.

Noises Off, presenting a manic menagerie of hijinks and hilarity as a cast of itinerant actors rehearse and perform a struggling production. This dizzy, well-known romp is a festival of delirium, Oct. 20-29. Reynolds Performing Arts Center, 560 Parrington Oval, Norman, 405-325-7370, ou.edu.

Teddy Roosevelt Re-enactor Performance, experience the 26th president through the love he had of nature throughout his entire life. As president, Roosevelt used his authority to establish 150 national forests, 51 federal bird reserves, 4 national game preserves, 5 national parks and 18 national monuments, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 20. Will Rogers Park, 3400 N. Portland Ave., 405-9462739, okc.gov/parks.

Santa Fe Desert Chorale: American Voices, enjoy a program of American works from throughout the span of history featuring beloved folk songs from choral heritage and Reflections, a 2016 commission

by Jake Runestad. The composition of the chorale is truly national in scope and the ensemble is recognized among the finest American chamber choirs, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 20. St. Paul’s Cathedral, 127 NW Seventh St., 505-988-2282, desertchorale.org.

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USATF SANCTIONED 5K

If you don't run, come walk a mile in your BOOTS and stay for the line dancing, music and miniature horses!

Food Trucks • Bounce Houses Petting Zoo • Train Rides Music • Games & more

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1 Mile Walk in Their Boots 9:00 a.m.

5K Starts at 9:30 a.m.

FREE Kids Activities until 2 p.m.

Downtown Edmond Historic Tours, learn about the structures and residents throughout downtown on this exciting and educational walking tour, Oct. 21. Downtown Edmond, 28 E. Main St., Edmond, 405-359-4483, downtownedmondok.com.

National Weather Festival, featuring hourly weather balloon launches with local TV meteorologists, children’s activities, emergency response vehicle and equipment displays, weatherthemed superheroes The Weather Friends and other weather-related information and products, Oct. 21. National Weather Center, 120 David L. Boren Blvd, Norman, 405-325-3095, ou.edu.

Fall Y’all - Paint a Pumpkin Day, enjoy free family fun, including crafts and storytime, 10:30 a.m.

Oct. 21. Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Gaylord-Pickens Museum, 1400 Classen Drive, 405-235-4458, oklahomahof.com.

Cycling Ghost Tour, hear the ghostly tales of OKC while enjoying a 7-8-mile leisurely bike ride through Bricktown, Film Row, Plaza District, Overholser Mansion, Skirvin Hotel and more, 1 p.m.

Oct. 21. Woodson Senior Activity Center, 3401 S. May Ave., 405-942-4339, okc.gov.

Nick Offerman, known for his breakout role as Ron Swanson in the acclaimed NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation, witness the actor, producer, screenwriter, author, musician, humorist, stand-up comedian and carpenter, 8 p.m. Oct. 21. WinStar World Casino, 777 Casino Ave., Thackerville, 580-276-4229, winstarworldcasino.com.

Sept 1- Sept 29: $30 Day of Event: $35

Register at signmeup.com (search OK Kids Korral) Kids Boot Dash: $10 www.tobykeithfoundation.org includes t-shirt, medal and participant bag includes medal

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Fair Quality Food 1374 N. Church Ave. • Harrah Brought to you By harrah Friends oF the Park Foundation

Fall Wanderlust Pop-Up Shops, featuring over 85 local shops and vendors, food trucks, lawn games, a pumpkin patch and more joined by The Big Friendly Beer Bus, El Potosino on Wheels, Rolling Cafe and many others, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 21.

Wheeler District Ferris Wheel, 1701 S. Western Ave., 405-655-8455, wheelerdistrict.com.

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Oct. 21. Midtown, NW Eighth St., 405-234-7960, facebook.com/eatsoneighth.

Midtown Walkabout, Midtown merchants open their doors and provide specials, discounts and giveaways in addition to live music, free facepainting and a photo booth. Get to know this cozy community the old-fashioned way with a district walkabout, 2-6 p.m. Oct. 21. Midtown, NW Eighth St., 405-235-3500, downtownokc.com.

Fall Bulb Workshop and Sale, Oklahoma Gardeners Association presents a free workshop with keynote speaker Schroeder Wilson while planning your gorgeous spring garden display, 9:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 21. Will Rogers Garden Center, 3400 NW 36th St., 405-943-0827, okc.gov/recreation.

The Producers, (USA, 1967, Mel Brooks) producers Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom make money by producing a sure-fire flop, 1 p.m. Oct. 22. Circle Cinema, Tulsa, 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, 918-5853504, circlecinema.com.

Pooch Parade, wind down the fall season with spooky music, OKC Disc Dogs performance, booths, puppicinos donated by Starbucks and our parade of pooches. Special guest judges present prizes to the best and most creatively dressed pooches, 2-3 p.m. Oct. 22. Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

Dachshund Dash Race: Linde Oktoberfest, watch over 75 wiener dogs zig, zag, and jump in a test of speed and intelligence for a chance to win prizes, pet gifts and a chance to have your pup televised nationally, 2:30-3:30 p.m. River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave., Tulsa, 918-596-2001, riverparks.org.

Dr.Sketchy’s Anti-Art School with Adèle Wolf, whether you’re a professional artist or occasional doodler, there is a spot for you where life drawing meets burlesque.

Performing artists are the models, providing a chance to sketch interesting characters in costume while enjoying cocktails in a laid-back environment, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 22. The Boom, 2218 NW 39th St., 405-673-6162, adelewolf.com.

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Daniel McCloud of Trade Men’s Wares is breaking out a new line of field jackets for the fall. | Photo Garett Fisbeck

Graceful fall By Megan Prather

Rachael Gruntmeir of The Black Scintilla said her shop will focus on exciting new textures in its fall line. | Photo Garett Fisbeck

The change in season brings around more than just a change in weather, holidays and pumpkin spice. It also ushers in one of the most versatile seasons for the fashion world.

Some trends change and some stay true throughout the years, and clothing stores in Oklahoma City are gearing up for both.

Trade Men’s Wares, 1112 N. Walker Ave., Suite 102, is a family-owned men’s retailer that aims to provide customers with styles that will last through the years.

“We kind of focus on doing timeless looks,” said owner Daniel McCloud. “Our brands are known as rewriting the classics. As far as what we carry, it’s more of the business and casual wear — something they can wear to the office and lounge around in the weekend.”

Based on what McCloud is seeing from vendors this fall, patterned flannels are some of what will be popular.

“Everything has a pre-tailored cut to it. I foresee it as a lot of it having a rugged look and really outdoors-inspired.” he said.

The season will also see an abundance of layering and earth tones.

“I’m excited for the field jackets, and the layering is going to be really fun this year,” he said.

Although Trade Men’s Wares works to keep up with current trends of the ever-changing seasons, it works to carry sustainable styles.

“When you purchase something, it’s not just in style this moment like a lot of street wear is,” McCloud said. “It’s something that if you were to get it today, you could put it in your closet, pull it out two years from now and still have a really solid look.”

McCloud believes that autumn is one of the most exciting times for fashion.

“It’s also when you get a lot more textures and fabrics, so a lot of comfortable clothing that looks good,” he said.

McCloud also said in the spring and summer, stores might see two waves of releases, one each season, but in the fall, there are three to four different runs of releases.

Rachael Gruntmeir owns The Black Scintilla, 1112 N. Walker Ave., Suite 104, and is also excited about the fall collections coming to her store. Her store carries sizes 1 to 3XL and aims to provide women with a comfortable shopping space they can feel confident in.

This season, Gruntmeir said she’s seeing items with elbow patches and large, collared coats and sweaters.

“There’s going to be a lot of layering and textures, including cardigans and fringe,” she said. “We’re going to be getting cardigans in for the fall that’ll be really long with the fringe on the bottom — a lot of big, warm stuff with a lot of great detail.”

She’s also excited about the bomber jackets that are coming back for the season.

“We’ve also got these really soft cardigans that I’m really very excited about,” she said. “ I think a lot of people are very textural, and this works with that.”

Gruntmeir also said that transitional pieces are important for Oklahoma and her shop will be carrying pieces that cater to that.

“We don’t have one thing that stays consistent from day to day, so we try to cater to that as well by offering transitional pieces that you can layer up with on your way to work, and if it turns out to be 80, you can take a layer off and still look work professional for the rest of the day.” Visit trademenswares.com and This knit jacket from The blackscintilla.com.

Black Scintilla offers a colorful alternative to fall’s typical earth tones. | Photo Garett Fisbeck

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Jewish Film Festival, join the fourth annual Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival featuring four nights, eight films and the best new films of Jewish culture from Israel and around the world, Oct. 22-25. Circle Cinema, Tulsa, 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, 918-585-3504, circlecinema.com.

Dinner Party, Jacque Methvin, executive chef from Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails creates various menu items; lemon orzo soup, whole roasted chicken with root vegetables and more, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23. The International Pantry, 1618 W. Lindsey St., Norman, 405-360-0765, intlpantry.com.

Kilgen organ performance, after two years of repair and reconstruction by the American Organ Institute at the University of Oklahoma, one of Oklahoma’s most interesting and complex musical instruments now has a home and can be seen in performance, 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org/ historycenter.

Autumn Entertaining, join Josh Valentine, executive chef of Carlton Landing, for a twist on traditional autumn meals featuring sweet potato gnocchi gratin, braised short ribs with grit cakes, holiday pastry parcels and more 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24. The International Pantry, 1618 W. Lindsey St., Norman, 405-360-0765, intlpantry.com.

Brick-or-Treat, bring your children to Bricktown to trick-or-treat at participating businesses. Enjoy a pumpkin-painting station, free photos from the SNL booth, mascots from local teams and great costumes, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 24. Downtown OKC, 211 N. Robinson Ave., 405-235-3500, downtownokc.com.

Oklahoma Arts Conference: True North, help artists, organizations and communities discover where the arts are headed in meeting important needs across society in the 21st century. During the conference, attendees learn how to align their principles, goals and activities with the trajectory of the arts industry to ensure the maximum relevance of their work, Oct. 24-26. Central National Bank Center, 302 S. Grand Ave., Enid, 405-521-2931, arts.ok.gov.

The Turkish Immigrant Experience in Germany, join Dr. John Hitz for a look into the complex relationship between these two great countries, touching upon cultural crossover, statesmanship, immigration and labor, Oct. 25. Max Chambers Library, University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, 405-974-2000, uco.edu.

Cards Against Humanity Tournament, good wine and dirty minds come together for the ultimate Cards Against Humanity tournament. Only two of the most horrible minds will win gift cards, 8 p.m.

Oct. 25. The Pritchard Wine Bar, 1749 NW 16th St., 405-601-4067, pritchardokc.com.

Spike’s Spooktacular Fall Fest, dress in familyfriendly costumes, earn prizes and explore the fascinating world of natural history at the museum.

Enjoy craft tables, a photo booth, a face-painting station and more, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 26. Sam Noble Museum, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., Norman, 405325-4712, samnoblemuseum.ou.edu.

Family STEM Night, students and their families use touch-screen tables to collect and analyze evidence critical to the prosecution and conviction of those responsible for the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, 620 N. Harvey Ave., 405-235-3313, oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org.

Art After 5, enjoy a late-night art gallery experience and live music on the roof terrace with the best views of downtown OKC and a relaxing atmosphere, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 26. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

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Science Overnight: Supernatural Nature, join an up-close-and-personal look at all manner of creepers and crawlers and learn how important they are to the health of our ecosystems, 6 p.m. Oct. 27. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place, 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Haunt the Zoo for Halloween, a unique trick-or-treat tradition providing a safe and fun alternative for children. Venture among the various themed booths, festive props and carved jack-o-lanterns, friendly mascot characters and more, Oct. 26-31. Oklahoma City Zoo, 2000 Remington Place, 405-424-3344, okczoo.org.

Nosferatu, (USA, 1922, F.W. Murnau) vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter’s wife, 8 p.m. Oct. 27.

Circle Cinema, Tulsa, 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, 918585-3504, circlecinema.com.

Bluegrass and Blue Jeans, hear songs from the bluegrass, gospel and folk genres; A World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass, composed by Carol Barnett; and special performances by Kyle Dillingham and Horseshoe Road featuring Lucas Ross and Matt Denman, Canterbury Youth Voices Moore choruses and Mustang High School Choir, 8 p.m. Oct. 27. OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center, 7777 S. May Ave., 405-232-7464, canterburyokc.com.

Gabriel Inglesias, celebrating 20 years in standup comedy, Iglesias is currently on the new world tour, FluffyMania World Tour: 20 Years of Comedy, 9 p.m. Oct. 27. WinStar World Casino, 777 Casino Ave., Thackerville, 580-276-4229, winstarworldcasino.com.

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, (Denmark, 1920, John S. Robertson) Dr. Henry Jekyll experiments with scientific means of revealing the hidden, dark side of man and releases a murderer from within himself, 10 p.m. Oct. 27. Circle Cinema, Tulsa, 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, 918-585-3504, circlecinema.com.

Celebration of Baphomet for Halloween, wear a Halloween costume and bring your friends to enjoy pizza, debauchery and Baphomet. Get a Tarot reading, play on the Ouija board and take part in the celebratory ritual at midnight, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.

Oct. 27. Sauced on Paseo, 2912 Paseo Drive, 405521-9800, saucedonpaseo.com.

OKC Improv, Oklahoma’s premiere showcase of the best local and regional improvisational comedy and theater; you will never have the same experience twice, 9:30 p.m. Oct. 27-28. The Paramount Theatre, 11 N. Lee Ave., 405-637-9389, theparamountokc.com.

Wizard World Comic Con, join fellow fans to celebrate the best in pop culture of gaming, novels, collectibles, anime and more, Oct. 27-29. Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens, 310-6488410, wizardworld.com.

Macabret: A Spooktacular Halloween Revue, over 50 actors and musicians come together to perform classic creepy songs during musical theater performances, Oct. 27-29. UCO Jazz Lab, 100 E. 5th St., Edmond, 405-359-7989, ucojazzlab.com.

HallowMarine, for a safe, fun, indoor alternative to traditional Halloween activities, bring your costume for trick-or-treat among the tanks, play games, jump around on a huge pirate ship and wave hello to the diving mermaid and pirate in the Coral Reef, Oct. 27-31. Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks, 918-296-3474, okaquarium.org.

Downtown Edmond Old Fashioned Fall Festival, enjoy the activities and games that line the street as a way to celebrate the coming of autumn, Oct. 28. Downtown Edmond, 28 E. Main St., Edmond, 405-359-4483, downtownedmondok.com.

Adèle Wolf’s Burlesque & Variety Show, get into the Halloween spirit with internationally acclaimed and award-winning burlesque performers at Adèle Wolf’s Halloween Burlesque and Variety Show in Oklahoma City, Oct. 28. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 3000 General Pershing Blvd., 405951-0000, okcontemporary.org.

Steve Martin & Martin Short, enjoy the longtime comedians for the show An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life, including stand-up, film clips, musical numbers and conversations about their lives in show business, 8 p.m. Oct. 28. River Spirit Casino Resort, 8330 Riverside Parkway, Tulsa, 918-299-8518, riverspirittulsa.com.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show, enjoy a late-night showing of the 1975 cult classic where the audience is encouraged to participate. Prop bags are available so audience members can also act out scenes during the movie, Oct. 28. The State Theatre, 1961 Church Ave., Harrah, 405-309-6166, thestateok.com.

Trick Orr Treat and Costume Contest, enjoy the festivities at this favorite fall event while Trick-Orr-Treating around the farm. Enter in the costume contest for a chance to win a prize for best costume, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 28. Orr Family Farm, 14400 S. Western Ave., 405-799-3276, orrfamilyfarm.com.

Are You Afraid of the Dark: A Tribute, see the world premiere of the film based on the muchloved original horror television show by the same name. See it first at the ScareGrounds during the world premiere, Oct. 28. Guthrie Haunts Scaregrounds, 4524 Riverside Place, Guthrie, 405243-7671, guthriescaregrounds.com.

NOVEMBER Even if you’re not ready for Thanksgiving — let alone Christmas — many local event planners are! Here’s your opportunity to learn and make plans to attend tree lightings, craft shows, seasonal shopping markets, fine arts performances and more.

Oklahoma Archives Bazaar, celebrate American Archives Month and learn about archival resources in Oklahoma. Enjoy archives, libraries and museums from across the state showing off their amazing collections and services in one room, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28. Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org/ historycenter.

Cards Against Humanity Tournament, good wine and dirty minds come together for the ultimate Cards Against Humanity tournament. Only two of the most horrible minds will win gift cards, 8 p.m.

Nov. 1. The Pritchard Wine Bar, 1749 NW 16th St., 405-601-4067, pritchardokc.com.

Wewoka Sorghum Festival, experience familyfriendly events during the annual community Sorghum Festival. Enjoy a parade, historic reenactments, a car show, an art and photography show, a poker run, a tractor show, a 5K run, food and craft vendors, 1800’s Sorghum Mill, live music and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 28. Wewoka Ave., Wewoka, 405-683-3636, sorghumfestivalok.org.

Tree Walk: Trees with the Best Fall Interest, join Mark Bays, Oklahoma Forestry Services Urban Forester and tree guru, as he discusses the best trees for fall color.

Learn the conditions that make for the most brilliant falls and ways you can help Mother Nature along in your quest for fall color, 12-1:30 p.m. Nov. 3. Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-4457080, myriadgardens.com.

Master Strokes: Dutch and Flemish From the Golden Age, showcasing 93 works from the 16th centuries including masterpieces by Rubens, Rembrandt and Sir Anthony van Dyck. Works by lesser-known artists are also included as well as designs of architecture and the applied arts, Oct. 28-Jan. 21, 2018. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

The International House of Poetry, a spoken word showcase featuring local, national and international poets while benefiting The Intune Mother Project.

Enjoy an open mic, food and drinks available by Cafe Do Brasil, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 3. The TIM Center, 432 NW 11th St., 405-600-5989, timcenter.org.

Tracing Your Roots, learn the basics of genealogy with topics including how to begin your genealogical search, record-keeping, software, using newspapers for genealogical research and more, 1-4:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11 and 18.

Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org/historycenter.

Chemistry Day, slip into your lab coat and grab your safety goggles to learn about the science of chemistry. Chemistry Day offers everything from hands-on chemistry experiments to individual and team chemistry competitions for scientists of all ages, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Nov. 3. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place, 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Artistry in Wood, featuring the work of local and regional artisans exhibiting and demonstrating wood carving, turning and scroll saw art. Enjoy browsing through endless booths of wood and tool vendors, Oct. 28-29. Oklahoma State Fair Park, 3221 Great Plains Walk, 405-948-6700, okstatefair. com.

OKC Improv, Oklahoma’s premiere showcase of the best local and regional improvisational comedy and theater; you will never have the same experience twice, 9:30 p.m. Nov. 3-4. The Paramount Theatre, 11 N. Lee Ave., 405-637-9389, theparamountokc.com.

Oklahoma Mineral and Gem Show, explore educational displays, watch expert demonstrations and discover a variety of unique items including beautiful jewelry and rare minerals. Participate in hands-on activities and educational exhibits from museums and view skilled experts demonstrating metal engraving, silversmithing, beading, wire wrapping and more, Oct. 28-29. Oklahoma State Fair Park, 3221 Great Plains Walk, 405-948-6700, okstatefair.com.

Trees For All: Tree Sale and Planting Workshops, join for a day focused on the benefits of trees and how to care for your own. Trees are available for purchase and will be open for pre-order. All trees will be Oklahoma-proven varieties that have been shown to perform well in Oklahoma’s tough growing climate, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4. Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

Halloween Train, enjoy a moon bounce, miniature golf, treats for kids and a Halloween train ride from the Leigh Valley Coal Company, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 28-29. Oklahoma Railway Museum, 3400 NE Grand Boulevard, 405-424-8222, oklahomarailwaymuseum.org.

The Sculptural Works of William Cannings, featuring the unique sculptures of acclaimed British-born artist William Cannings, who is currently chair of the sculpture department at Texas Tech University, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4-Dec. 1.

Nesbitt Gallery, 1727 W. Alabama Ave., Chickasha, 405-416-3524, usao.edu/gallery/about.

Taste and Learn: Pumpkin Spice Gummies, discover the benefit of gelatin from naturally raised animals. Learn why gelatin is a beneficial superfood and sample some delicious homemade gummies to celebrate Halloween the healthy way, 12-1 p.m. Oct. 31. Natural Grocers, 7013 N. May Ave., 405-8400300, naturalgrocers.com.

OKC Improv, Oklahoma’s premiere showcase of the best local and regional improvisational comedy and theater; you will never have the same experience twice, 9:30 p.m. Nov. 10-11. The Paramount Theatre, 11 N. Lee Ave., 405-637-9389, theparamountokc.com.

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Jack Hanna’s Into The Wild Live!, through the jungles of Rwanda to the savannas of Australia, Jungle Jack Hanna has explored the corners of the globe as one of the most visible and respected animal ambassadors. Fans of all ages will enjoy stories and footage from his worldwide adventures and, of course, a visit from Jungle Jack would not be complete without an array of animals such as cheetahs, kangaroos, penguins and many more, Nov. 9. Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. Second St, Tulsa, 918-596-7122, tulsapac.com.

Community Spirit, providing an after-work locale for people to meet their neighbors and discuss events and ideas in an artistic environment, 5-7 p.m.

Nov. 9. [Artspace] at Untitled, 1 NE Third St., 405815-6665, artspaceatuntitled.org.

Live! on the Plaza, join the Plaza District every second Friday of the month for an art walk featuring artists, live music, street pop-up shops, live performances and more, 7-11 p.m., Nov. 10. Plaza District, 1618 N. Gatewood Ave., 405-367-9403, plazadistrict.org.

OKC Improv, Oklahoma’s premiere showcase of the best local and regional improvisational comedy and theater; you will never have the same experience twice, 9:30 p.m. Nov. 17-18. The Paramount Theatre, 11 N. Lee Ave., 405-637-9389, theparamountokc.com.

Western Americana, Oklahoma Community Orchestra in concert under the direction of Dr. Irvin Wagner featuring harmonica soloist, Robert Bonfiglio performing Villa Lobos’ “Concerto for Harmonica and Orchestra,” Aaron Copeland’s “Rodeo” and Ferde Grofe’s “Grand Canyon Suite,”

Party like an

USAO Concert Band Fall Recital, a year of hard work from undergraduates in music culminates in the USAO Concert Band’s fall recital featuring a wide variety of music, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Te Ata Memorial Auditorium, 1727 W. Alabama Ave., Chickasha, 800-933-8726, usao.edu.

Cards Against Humanity Tournament, good wine and dirty minds come together for the ultimate Cards Against Humanity tournament. Only two of the most horrible minds will win gift cards, 8 p.m.

Wed. 15. The Pritchard Wine Bar, 1749 NW 16th St., 405-601-4067, pritchardokc.com.

Meet the Candidates: Gary Jones, the fifth forum in USAO’s Meet the Candidate series inviting all contenders in Oklahoma’s upcoming gubernatorial election to discuss their platform and take questions from the audience, 7 p.m. Nov. 16. USAO Ballroom, 1727 W. Alabama, Ave. Chickasha, 405-224-3140, usao.edu.

The Hot Club of San Francisco-Cinema Vivant, an evening of vintage silent films accompanied by live Gypsy swing, often called Gypsy jazz. To hear this ensemble is to be carried back to the 1930s and the small jazz clubs of Paris, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16. OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center, 7777 S. May Ave., 405-682-7579, occc.edu.

Quick Tech - Frosting, Icing and Decorating, enjoy a fun and interactive class presenting a single quick baking or cooking technique, Nov. 16. Belle Kitchen, 7509 N. May Ave., 405-430-5484, bellekitchen.com.

OKC Town Hall Lecture Series, featuring speakers on topics of enhancing health and wellness, U.S. foreign policy, national defense, enlightening students and teachers, insight into Muslim founding principles and geopolitical strategies. Join Lieutenant Colonel Allen West, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 16.

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 222 NW 15th St., okctownhall.com.

Cowboy Poetry: Campfires, Cattle and Cowboys Gathering, enjoy an evening under the stars with a full line-up of performers, cowboy poet and author Ron Secoy and opportunities for an open mic throughout the evening to raise funds for the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center 5-9 p.m.

Nov. 17. Chisholm Trail Heritage Center, 1000 Chisholm Trail Parkway, Duncan, 580-252-6692, onthechisholmtrail.com.

Learn to Curl, enjoy one Olympic sport you can learn to perfect with the Oklahoma Curling Club.

Club members walk you through the basic rules and etiquette of curling, explain the hows and whys of delivering and sweeping a stone and get you on the ice enjoying the sport of curling with friends or family, 9-10:30 a.m. Nov. 19. Devon Ice Rink, 100 N. Robinson Ave., 405-235-3500, downtownindecember.com.

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry, (Germany, 2012, Alison Klayman) a documentary that chronicles artist and activist Ai Weiwei as he prepares for a series of exhibitions and gets into an increasing number of clashes with the Chinese government, 8 p.m. Nov. 17. 21c Museum Hotel, 900 W. Main St., 405-982-6900, 21cmuseumhotels.com.

Lights on Broadway, cruise down historic Automobile Alley for the district’s holiday open house and the first day of this year’s stunning light display, 4-8 p.m. Nov. 18. Automobile Alley, 1015 N. Broadway Ave., 405-488-2555, automobilealley.org.

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, featuring an over-the-top production with world-class Russian artists, larger-than-life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously hand-crafted costumes bringing the Christmas spirit to life, 7 p.m. Nov. 19. Rose State College Hudiburg Chevrolet Center, 6420 SE 15th St., Midwest City, 405-733-7673, rose.edu.

Cub Scout Science Overnight, get a camping experience unlike any other and some extra scouting skills to boot. Scouts will experience a live science demonstration, engage in special hands-on activities, see a star show in the Kirkpatrick Planetarium and camp out among the exhibits, 6 p.m. Nov. 18. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place, 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Inasmuch Foundation Classics Series, Flutist Yossi Arnheim performing Piston Ballet Suite from The Incredible Flutist, Reinecke Flute Concerto in D major, Copland Appalachian Spring: Suite, Ligeti Concert Romanesc, 8 p.m. Nov. 18. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-842-5387, okcphil.org.

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, see all of your favorite characters from the special, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life, 7 p.m. Nov. 19. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com.

USAO Concert Choir-Fall Recital, a year of hard work from undergraduates in music culminates in the USAO Concert Choir’s fall recital featuring a wide variety of music, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, 1727 W. Alabama Ave., Chickasha, 405-224-3140, usao.edu.

Cards Against Humanity Tournament, good wine and dirty minds come together for the ultimate Cards Against Humanity tournament. Only two of the most horrible minds will win gift cards, 8 p.m.

Nov. 22.The Pritchard Wine Bar, 1749 NW 16th St., 405-601-4067, pritchardokc.com.

YES, a radically inclusive LGBTQ+ youth group for ages 13-21 featuring movies, music, dinner, monthly fandom nights with positive, knowledgeable staff and peers, 7 p.m. Nov. 23. Expressions Community Center, 2245 NW 39th St., 405-570-1638, bethechange.org.

Black-out Day Camp, enjoy nature films followed by outdoor play; play games, create nature art and learn about wildlife while parents go out and shop the Black Friday deals. 5:15 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 24.

Martin Park Nature Center, 5000 W. Memorial Ave., 405-755-0676, okc.gov/parks.

Animal Did you know you could host your event at the Zoo? Contact Catina Johnson 405.283.6530

catinajohnson@saltandsurrey.com

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Parlor Car Tours, take a guided walk through Science Museum Oklahoma’s fully restored Pullman Parlor Car and get a glimpse of how people traveled in style during the early 20th century. Normally closed to the public, parlor car tours are available only during the holiday season, Nov. 24-Jan 1.

Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place, 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Musical meetings

By Sean Isabella

Oklahoma International BlueGrass Festival

Tree Lighting Festival, serving as the kickoff to the holiday season as Mayor Mick Cornett lights the Christmas Tree with Santa Claus. Enjoy a live band, food trucks, face painting and visits with Santa Claus, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 24. Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, 2 S. Mickey Mantle Drive, 405-218-1000, downtownokc.com.

10 a.m.-11 p.m. Oct. 5, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Oct 6 and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 7 W. Warner Avenue and N. Seventh Street, Guthrie oibf.com | 405-282-4446 | Free-$86

Guthrie’s Territorial Christmas Opening Night Ceremonies & Lighted Parade, enjoy a parade along Oklahoma Avenue and culminates in the appointment of a territorial governor and Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the steps of Guthrie’s post office, 6 p.m. Nov. 25. Downtown Guthrie, 212 W. Oklahoma Ave., Guthrie, 405-2821947, guthrieok.com.

Byron Berline Band plays at 2017’s Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival. | Photo Tom Dunning / provided

Indigo Fest

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, see all of your favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and Rudolph as they come to life in an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special, Nov. 26. Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. Second St, Tulsa, 918-596-7122, tulsapac.com.

Friday-Sunday Blue Doors at Tenkiller 98413 Oklahoma Highway 100, Gore youarevenus.com/indigo | $60-$175 | 18+

This inaugural event uses music, art and healing to promote sustainable habits. The idea behind the three-day event at Blue Doors at Tenkiller is to make guests accountable for their own mess and waste while serving as a peaceful and relaxing place for the mind. The lineup is diverse, spanning from folk rock to hip-hop.

The Lord of the Flies, after a plane crashes on a deserted island, the only survivors are a group of schoolgirls. They live in a land of bright exotic birds and deep blue seas, but at night, their dreams are inhabited by a terrifying beast, Nov. 26-28.

Oklahoma Children’s Theatre, 2501 N. Blackwelder Ave., 405-606-7003, oklahomachildrenstheatre.org.

Plaza District Festival 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 30

Ray Chen: Journey Across Europe, in recital with pianist Julio Elizalde, Chen’s fun yet challenging program features great violin music from Spain, France, Belgium, Germany and Hungary, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28. Armstrong Auditorium, 14400 S. Bryant Road, Edmond, 405-285-1010, armstrongauditorium.org.

16th Street Plaza District Indigo Fest runs Friday-Sunday at Blue Doors at Tenkiller in Gore. | Photo Indigo Fest / provided

Visions Awards: A Celebration of Nonprofit Leadership, celebrate and honor visionary leaders in the nonprofit sector with the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 28. Skirvin Hilton Hotel, 1 Park Ave., 405-463-6886, oklahomacenterfornonprofits.org.

YES, a radically inclusive LGBTQ+ youth group for ages 13-21 featuring movies, music, dinner, monthly fandom nights with positive, knowledgeable staff and peers, 7 p.m. Nov. 30. Expressions Community Center, 2245 NW 39th St., 405-570-1638, bethechange.org.

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1726 NW 16th St. plazadistrictfestival.com | 405-367-9403 | Free

What’s better than a free festival in one of OKC’s up-andcoming neighborhoods? This all-day event packs local music, arts and food into the budding 16th Street Plaza District. Thirtythree different bands will perform on three different stages.

Tulsa-based Sports and OKC’s own Special Thumbs headline the night set on the main stage.

KATT Fest 2017

Cards Against Humanity Tournament, good wine and dirty minds come together for the ultimate Cards Against Humanity tournament. Only two of the most horrible minds will win gift cards, 8 p.m.

Nov. 29. The Pritchard Wine Bar, 1749 NW 16th St., 405-601-4067, pritchardokc.com.

Holiday Greens Wreath Workshop, create beautiful and fragrant natural decor for your home from scratch using evergreen boughs, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 30. Will Rogers Garden Center, 3400 NW 36th St., 405-943-0827, okc.gov/ recreation.

Musicians from Oklahoma and across the country ascend on the historic city of Guthrie to celebrate bluegrass. The festival began in 1996 as a way to promote bluegrass music in the state.

Now, twenty-one years later, it attracts thousands of visitors annually in early October.

4 p.m. Oct. 1 The Zoo Amphitheatre | 2101 NE 50th St katt.com/kattfest | 1-866-977-6849 | $35-$47.50

Feeling something more hardcore? Head out to The Zoo Amphitheatre to experience some of the bigger names in the hard rock and metal genre, like Korn and Chevelle. Rock 100.5 FM sponsors the daylong event and features two stages to entertain fans.

Korn headlines KATTfest Oct. 1. | Photo Dean Karr / Mitch Schneider Organization / provided

Groovefest noon-9 p.m. Oct. 1 Andrews Park | 201 W. Daws St., Norman groovefest.org | Free

Campfires, Cattle & Cowboys Gathering in Duncan features poets and musicians. | Photo Chisholm Trail Heritage Center / provided

Music for a cause is perhaps the best way to describe Groovefest in Norman. This unique mix of arts of music helps raise human rights awareness. Once started by students, Groovefest, now in its 31st year, gives musicians an outlet to voice their passion.

Campfires, Cattle & Cowboys Gathering 5-9 p.m. Nov. 17 Chisholm Trail Heritage Center 1000 Chisholm Trail Parkway, Duncan onthechisholmtrail.com | 580-252-6692 | Free

Bring your boots and cowboy hats for this night of poetry featuring tall tales and folk songs. Five different open mics allow amateurs to take the stage, but poets like Jay Snider and Donnie Poindexter highlight the three-hour event. Gatherers are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to the outdoor event.

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Great pumpkins

Nothing says fall like a good pumpkin patch and festival, and Oklahoma is full of them.

By Jessica Williams

Chester’s Pumpkin Patch & 3-Acre Mystery Maze

Lake Eufaula Stables Pumpkin Patch

9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-6 p.m.

9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Oct. 31

Sunday Sept. 30-Nov. 5

Lake Eufaula State Park

Chester’s Party Barn & Farm

111563 Oklahoma Highway 150, Checotah

5201 Cimarron Road, Piedmont

facebook.com/lakeeufaulastables

chesterspartybarn.com | 405-373-1595 | Free-$10

918-360-7775 | $5

Chester’s 2017 Pumpkin Patch and 3-Acre Mystery Maze invites all ages to celebrate fall with hayrides, giant slides, games, pony rides, pumpkins and mazes.

This family-friendly farm provides dozens of pictureworthy moments throughout the season.

The fourth annual Pumpkin Patch provides family fun in scenic Lake Eufaula State Park. This year’s pumpkin patch includes pumpkins, panning for gems, hayrides, pumpkin painting, a hay maze, a playground and games.

Pumpkinville

Orr Family Farm

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6-22

10 a.m.-9 p.m. (hours may vary)

301 W. Reno Ave.

Sept. 23-Nov. 11

myriadgardens.com

Orr Family Farm

405-445-7080 | Free-$6

14400 S. Western Ave.

Chieftain Band Pumpkin Patch

Pleasant Valley Farms Winter Squash and Pumpkin Festival

The sixth annual Pumpkinville at Myriad Botanical Gardens returns with over 16,000 pumpkins to enjoy.

This downtown OKC tradition includes crafts, pumpkin displays and special events like Pumpkinville Sensory Night, Pumpkinville Halloween Party, the Pooch Parade and more.

orrfamilyfarm.com

10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday

9 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 14-15

405-799-3276

and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Oct. 7-29

22350 W. 71st St., Sand Springs

$10.50-$34.50

Seminole Reynolds Wellness Center

pleasantvalleyfarmsok.com

Adding new special attractions to its fall lineup this year, Orr Family Farm welcomes all ages to partake in its pumpkin patch, corn maze and many other events on its sprawling acres. Special activities like apple-shooting cannon blasters, hayrides, Zombie Apocalypse Paintball and more will awaken your inner child during the cooler months.

1001 E. Strothers Ave., Seminole

918-248-5647 | $1

seminolebandboosters.org | Free

Parkhurst Pumpkin Patch

P Bar Farms Corn Maze

Pleasant Valley Farms welcomes over 30 vendors at its Winter Squash and Pumpkin Festival in Sand Springs. New to the venue this year is a corn sheller and gristmill demonstration, 18-hole miniature golf course and barnyard animals. If you’ve got too many pumpkins on your hands, feel free to watch them fly in the Punkin’ Chunkin’ cannon, or enjoy relaxing evenings with local bluegrass musicians.

1 p.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-

2-10 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sunday through Oct. 29

Saturday and 1-6 p.m. through Oct. 28

Hugo Pumpkin Festival

Parkhurst Ranch

1002 Old 66 Road, Hydro

4-7 p.m. Thursday, 12:30-7 p.m. Friday and

720 S. Henney Road, Arcadia

pbarfarms.com | 405-556-1069 | $7-$15

Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday Oct. 5-29

parkhurstranch.com | 405-315-7392 | Free-$9

Highway 93 and E. Kirk Road, Hugo

Bucolic adventures at Parkhurst Ranch await with a pumpkin patch complete with tire swings, hammocks and fire pits. Enjoy the corn maze, pony rides, petting zoo and hay rides at one of the metro’s most popular pumpkin patches.

A new maze design graces P Bar Farms each year, and 2017’s corn maze will not disappoint. The entire farm offers farmyard activities, train rides, petting zoos and all the pumpkin essentials. Bring the entire family to enjoy the venue, or wait until dark for Haunting at the Farm events.

Reding Farm and Corn Maize

Pumpkin Palooza & Punkin’ Chunkin’

6-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 30

1 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Sept. 29-Nov. 5

Highway 183 & 9, Hobart

614 Reding Road, Chickasha

hobartmainst.com | 580-515-6594 | Free-$10

redsiloproductions.com | 405-222-0624

If fall inspires your more primal instincts, check out Pumpkin Palooza in Hobart. With pumpkin launchers boasting names like Death Star, this festival is full of food, games, contests and some gnarly pumpkin carnage. Throw and chunk your own, or bring a lawn chair to enjoy the simple magic of these autumnal fruits smashing into the earth.

$10-$40

Grady County gets in on the fall action with Reding Farm’s activities and Corn Maize. At 36 acres, it’s the largest corn maze in Oklahoma. Casually stroll through the maze or challenge yourself with the spookier Haunted Maize in the evenings.

Pumpkinville is Oct. 6-22 at Myriad Botanical Gardens. | Photo Carl Shortt Photography / Myriad Botanical Gardens / provided

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Head out to Seminole for memory-making activities at Chieftain Band Pumpkin Patch. The venue’s events include games, face painting, mazes, hayrides, photo areas and concessions. Keep an eye out for scheduled movie nights and pumpkin sales throughout the season.

hugopumpkinfestival.com 580-317-8470 | Free-$20

Need a nearby getaway this fall? Hugo Pumpkin Festival is happy to provide an autumn getaway with hayrides featuring elephants, a giant Kangaroo Air Pillow, zip lines, bounce houses, a hay mountain and more. No matter how relaxed or active, there’s an event for everyone at Hugo Pumpkin Festival.

DECEMBER From morality tales starring ghosts of holidays past to live radio show versions of It’s a Wonderful Life and holiday light runs, December is packed with joyful activities.

Festive Fridays: Polar Express PJ Party, join us for an evening of holiday festivities with special guest Santa, who makes an appearance to read The Polar Express to children in attendance. Receive a bell from Santa’s sleigh, ice skate at the Devon Ice Rink, drink hot cocoa and create Polar Express crafts, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1. Park House, 125 Ron Norick Blvd., 405-232-7275, parkhouseokc.com.

The International House of Poetry, a spoken word showcase featuring local, national and international poets while benefiting The Intune Mother Project.

Enjoy an open mic, food and drinks available by Cafe Do Brasil, 7-10 p.m. Dec. 1. The TIM Center, 432 NW 11th St., 405-600-5989, timcenter.org.

Couples Class - Gifting and Glitz, spend an evening picking up some baking skills you can use together with your significant other. Create a different, beautiful, gift-worthy cookie or bar, Dec. 1. Belle Kitchen, 7509 N. May Ave., 405-430-5484, belle-kitchen.com.

A Dog Day in December, bring the pups and enjoy a pet-friendly Dog Day in December holiday party.

Take photos with Santa and enjoy complimentary Milk Bones and cookies, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1. Midtown Mutts Dog Park, 409 W. Park Pl., 405-235-3500, downtownindecember.com.

Christmas Cookie Bake & Decorate, learn to bake the perfect sugar cookie; craft perfect royal icing and learn simple yet professional cookie decorating techniques; and finish off your creation with sprinkles, sparkle and glitter, Dec. 2. Belle Kitchen, 7509 N. May Ave., 405-430-5484, belle-kitchen.com.

Faerie Gingerbread House Decorating, a twist on the usual holiday season edible decor. Decorate your gingerbread house the way your fairies at home would like to see it, 9 a.m.-noon, Dec. 2. Will Rogers Garden Center, 3400 NW 36th St., 405-9430827, okc.gov/recreation.

The 7th Voyage of Sinbad film screening and lecture, Sinbad undertakes a journey to an island of monsters to rescue a princess who has been shrunken by an evil wizard. Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation Collections Manager Connor Heaney gives a presentation about the movie and its history, 6 p.m. Dec. 2. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place, 405602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Learn to Curl, enjoy one Olympic sport you can learn to perfect with the Oklahoma Curling Club.

Club members walk you through the basic rules and etiquette of curling, explain the hows and whys of delivering and sweeping a stone and get you on the ice enjoying the sport of curling with friends or family, 9-10:30 a.m. Dec. 2. Devon Ice Rink, 100 N. Robinson Ave., 405-235-3500, downtownindecember.com.

Saturdays with Santa, enjoy an herbal Christmas display with floral arrangements and festive displays that adorn the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory while the outdoor grounds are decked with boughs of holly and greenery, making a beautiful winter backdrop for your family photos, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 2. Crystal

Bridge Tropical Conservatory, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

WinterFest, bundle up and try your hand at outdoor games perfect for the winter weather, including a sleigh relay, festive lights tangle and a winter dress race along with other indoor fun, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 2.

Martin Park Nature Center, 5000 W. Memorial Ave., 405-755-0676, okc.gov/parks.

Christmas Cookie Decorating, join Stephanie McElhaney, owner of Kitchen No. 4, for a lesson in holiday cookies. Learn how to make the perfect sugar cookie dough for decorating and techniques and tips on how to make the perfect cookies for all of your holiday events, 2 p.m. Dec. 3. The International Pantry, 1618 W. Lindsey St., Norman, 405-360-0765, intlpantry.com.

Messiah!, featuring the famous arrangement by Goosens with instruments only seen in large, Romantic orchestras: two harps, four horns and a full wind section, 7 p.m. Dec. 3. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com.

Christmas on the Ranch, Kent and Shannon from recent appearances on Cutthroat Kitchen and Chopped prepare the perfect ranch holiday meal with certified angus mesquite beef brisket, grilled asparagus with blanco sauce and more, 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 5. The International Pantry, 1618 W. Lindsey St., Norman, 405-360-0765, intlpantry.com.

Cards Against Humanity Tournament, good wine and dirty minds come together for the ultimate Cards Against Humanity tournament. Only two of the most horrible minds will win gift cards, 8 p.m.

Dec. 6. The Pritchard Wine Bar, 1749 NW 16th St., 405-601-4067, pritchardokc.com.

Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, learn about the federal and state investment tax credits for certified rehabilitation of a certified historic structure. A detailed discussion of the Historic Preservation Certification Application guides owners and developers in successfully preparing the information needed, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Dec. 6. Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org/historycenter.

Drop Everything and Drop In, a casual and informal time for moms and kids of any age to pop by the bakery for a fun bake-and-take with Christmas cookies, Dec. 7. Belle Kitchen, 7509 N. May Ave., 405-430-5484, belle-kitchen.com.

Workshop for Agency Officials and Cultural Resource Management Consultants, topics addressed include the regulations which govern the process, how to determine National Register eligibility, what constitutes adverse effects, mitigating adverse effects and more, 10:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org/ historycenter.

YES, a radically inclusive LGBTQ+ youth group for ages 13-21 featuring movies, music, dinner, monthly fandom nights with positive, knowledgeable staff and peers, 7 p.m. Dec. 7. Expressions Community Center, 2245 NW 39th St., 405-570-1638, bethechange.org.

Holiday Happening, celebrate the holidays and enjoy music, photos with Santa Claus and special discounts during the community celebration features storybook time with librarians from the Pioneer Library System and special holiday activities with the museum’s education department, 4-7 p.m.

Dec. 7. Sam Noble Museum, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., Norman, 405-325-4712, samnoblemuseum.ou.edu.

Penn & Teller, enjoy a show by two magicians that have defied labels and, at times, physics and good taste by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy, 8 p.m. Dec. 8. WinStar World Casino, 777 Casino Ave., Thackerville, 580-276-4229, winstarworldcasino.com.

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EXPERIENCE

DYNAMIC STREET ART

Not For Sale: Graffiti Culture in Oklahoma 10/05 - 11/30 Free opening reception 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 oklahomacontemporary.org | 405 951 0000 | @okcontemporary 3000 General Pershing Blvd. | Oklahoma City, OK 73107

SUNDAY, OCT. 1, 1 to 5 P.M. Many people find and collect objects that they recognize as something…they just don’t know what. Bring in your natural history objects to be identified, or just come in to enjoy scientific discovery, fun and complimentary admission.

Science in Action & Object I.D. Day is a free, family-friendly, science-packed day featuring demonstrations and hands-on activities.

Learn more about fossils at: samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/common-fossils-of-oklahoma.

(405) 325-4712 . 2401 CHAUTAUQUA AVE., NORMAN, OK 73072 . SAMNOBLEMUSEUM.OU.EDU

The university of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution, www.ou.edu/eoo. For accommodations on the basis of disability, call (405) 325-4712.

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continued from page 41 Gallery Reception, Small Works VII, featuring works by local and regional artists Jim Cobb, Brad Price, Nathan Price, Connie Seabourn, Cletus Smith and Corazon Watkins during a reception in conjunction with Norman’s 2nd Friday Art Walk, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 8. The Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., Norman, 405-307-9320, pasnorman.org.

Science Overnight: Star Wars, Padawans young and old are welcome at this exciting evening of Star Wars science, just in time for the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Explore the forces of our world and of the Star Wars universe. Make your own miniature lightsaber, feel the power of force lightning and much more, 6 p.m. Dec. 8. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place, 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Festive Fridays: Santa Paws, if you are in need of a christmas card photo with your fur baby this year, join Myriad Botanical Gardens for photos with Santa, mingle with other dogs or make a paw print stocking for your mantle, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-4457080, myriadgardens.com.

Live! on the Plaza, join the Plaza District every second Friday of the month for an art walk featuring artists, live music, street pop-up shops, live performances, and more, 7-11 p.m., Dec. 8. Plaza District, 1618 N. Gatewood Ave., 405-367-9403, plazadistrict.org.

Guthrie’s Territorial Christmas Historic Homes Tour, tour many of the beautiful homes and historic buildings in Guthrie in a self-guided, self-paced tour, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Guthrie, 212 W. Oklahoma Ave., Guthrie, 405-282-1947, guthrieok.com.

Saturdays with Santa, enjoy an herbal Christmas display with floral arrangements and festive displays that adorn Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory while the outdoor grounds are decked with boughs of holly and greenery, making a beautiful winter backdrop for your family photos, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 9. Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-4457080, myriadgardens.com.

Festive Fridays: Santa Paws, if you are in need of a Christmas Card photo with your fur baby this year, join Myriad Botanical Gardens for photos with Santa, mingle with other dogs or make a paw print stocking for your mantle, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-4457080, myriadgardens.com.

Leatrice Joy: The Clinging Vine, (USA, 1926, Paul Sloane) the Clinging Vine casts Joy in the role that suited her best: the dedicated career woman who is the equal to any man in her business and sometimes, the superior, 11 a.m. Dec. 10. Circle Cinema, Tulsa, 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, 918-5853504, circlecinema.com.

Second Sunday Poetry, experience poetry

by Nathan Brown, an award-winning poet, author and singer-songwriter who recently served as the Poet Laureate of Oklahoma for 2013 and 2014, 2 p.m. Dec. 10. The Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., Norman, 405-307-9320, pasnorman.org.

More s’mores By Jacob Threadgill As the temperatures cool down, the act of sitting around a bonfire becomes one of fall’s most beloved memories. It’s not a true campfire until someone breaks out the marshmallows for open roasting. Is there a food that promotes more intense sense memory than a gooey s’more?

The origins of the s’more are somewhat mysterious. Adventure Journal’s Brendan Leonard tracked the first mention of “some mores” to the 1927 Girl Scout cookbook Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts.

Leonard notes that the combination of chocolate, marshmallow and graham crackers predates the recipe, first with Nabisco’s Mallomar in 1913 and later Southern staple MoonPie in 1917.

National Geographic traces the progenitors of the s’more to Victorian “sandwich cookies” filled with jam, lemon curd or cream.

The marshmallow itself is an ancient treat that comes from the mallow plant and is traced to ancient Egypt.

The French modernized it in the 19th century and turned it into the sweet meringue that we recognize today.

Gourmet s’more Oklahoma Gazette asked a pair of OKC chefs, En Croûte and St. Mark’s Chop Room’s Jonathon Stranger and Viceroy Grille’s Leo Novak, what their ideal gourmet s’more would look like.

A s’more tart is available at Viceroy by request, Novak said. A graham cracker tart shell is filled with chocolate ganache and topped with a house-made marshmallow that is caramelized with a torch to give it the campfire essence.

Stranger’s ultimate s’more combines organic graham crackers, dark chocolate and raspberry bars sourced

from Oklahoma’s Bedré Chocolates and Annie’s marshmallows.

“It’s great and classic with the nice tartness of the raspberry cutting though everything else,” Stranger said.

He takes it up a notch with sauce made with brown sugar, butter, heavy cream and Maldon salt. He drizzles the s’more with the sauce and serves it with brown butter ice cream.

“It’s the ultimate s’more sundae that brings a smile to everyone’s face,” he said.

Jonathon Stranger’s s’more For the s’more: 4 Annie’s Homegrown Organic Honey Grahams 2 Bedré Dark Chocolate and Raspberry Bars 8 Annie’s marshmallows Get your marshmallow nice and toasty over the fire. Stranger does this in an outdoor fire pit or just a fireplace if it’s too cold. Sandwich two marshmallows per s’more and Bedré chocolate between two graham crackers.

For the sauce: 1 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons heavy cream Generous pinch of Maldon salt Melt the butter over medium heat and then add the brown sugar. Once the brown sugar is fully incorporated into the butter, add the heavy cream and salt. Salt it as much as or as little as you like.

En Croûte places the aforementioned s’more onto a plate and tops it with a scoop of En Croûte’s brown butter ice cream.

Festive Fridays: Sensory Santa Evening, an event for families with children with special needs for an evening with Santa providing a more controlled and welcoming environment for a Santa photo experience. Enjoy festive booths with activities for children, photos with Santa and light snacks, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 15. Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

Worm, (USA, 2013, Doug Mallette) in a time where recreational parasites induce your wildest fantasies, one luckless loser struggles to keep the life of his dreams from squirming away, 8 p.m. Dec. 15. 21c Museum Hotel, 900 W. Main St., 405-982-6900, 21cmuseumhotels.com.

Bagel Birdfeeders, make a totally consumable birdfeeder, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 16. Martin Park Nature Center, 5000 W. Memorial Ave., 405-755-0676, okc.gov/parks.

Celtic Thunder, witness one of the most anticipated tours of the year accompanied by a live symphony orchestra, 7 p.m. Dec. 16. WinStar World Casino, 777 Casino Ave., Thackerville, 580-2764229, winstarworldcasino.com.

Learn to Curl, enjoy one Olympic sport you can learn to perfect with the Oklahoma Curling Club.

Club members walk you through the basic rules and etiquette of curling, explain the hows and whys of delivering and sweeping a stone and get you on the ice enjoying the sport of curling with friends or family, 9-10:30 a.m Dec. 16. Devon Ice Rink, 100 N. Robinson Ave., 405-235-3500, downtownindecember.com.

Saturdays with Santa, enjoy an herbal Christmas display with floral arrangements and festive displays that adorn Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory while the outdoor grounds are decked with boughs of holly and greenery, making a beautiful winter backdrop for your family photos, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 16. Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

Winter Break Science Camp, kids can chill with SMO at winter break camp while learning some cool science, Dec. 20-29. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place, 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

YES, a radically inclusive LGBTQ+ youth group for ages 13-21 featuring movies, music, dinner, monthly fandom nights with positive, knowledgeable staff and peers, 7 p.m. Dec. 21. Expressions Community Center, 2245 NW 39th St., 405-570-1638, bethechange.org.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, celebrating the recent anniversary of 30 years since the first Christmas album and 40 years since the first Fresh Aire album; includes dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 26. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com.

The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses, bringing the Zelda franchise to life with a 66-piece orchestra, 24-person choir and a reimagined score while paying homage to classic installments like Ocarina of Time and A Link to the Past, 8 p.m. Dec. 29. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com.

Riders in the Sky: Christmas the Cowboy Way, keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, while remaining true to the integrity of Western music.

They have become modern-day icons by branding the genre with their own legendary wacky humor and way-out Western wit, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12. OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center, 7777 S. May Ave., 405-682-7579, occc.edu.

YES, a radically inclusive LGBTQ+ youth group for ages 13-21 featuring movies, music, dinner, monthly fandom nights with positive, knowledgeable staff and peers, 7 p.m. Dec. 14. Expressions Community Center, 2245 NW 39th St., 405-570-1638, bethechange.org.

Community Spirit, providing an after-work locale for people to meet their neighbors and discuss events and ideas in an artistic environment, 5-7 p.m.

Dec. 14. [Artspace] at Untitled, 1 NE Third St., 405815-6665, artspaceatuntitled.org.

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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical made its heralded Broadway debut in 2014. | Photo Joan Marcus / provided

Natural feel

Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., as part of OKC Broadway’s stage musical series. Songs from King’s early career are used to poignantly tell her life story.

The musical with an accompanying book by Douglas McGrath premiered in 2013 at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre. Its original 2014 Broadway production won actress Jessie Mueller a Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Musical and later scored a 2015 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. Beautiful launched its national tour in September 2015.

erhouse soundtrack for eager audiences.

People are often unaware of not only how many of King’s songs they recognize, but how many they already love. Bockel, who said in a recent phone interview with Oklahoma Gazette that she was practically raised on King’s music, was asked to promote the show in several different cities and enjoys seeing faces light up with recognition to her words.

“I can kind of see people in the audience better than I’m normally able to,” she said. “It’s just great to see people’s faces light up when they recognize the songs. A lot of people don’t realize how many songs Carole King wrote, so it’s nice to play the first four bars of the intro and then all of a sudden, you kind of hear an ‘Ahhh’ gasp from the audience.”

Beautiful runs through Oct. 1 in Oklahoma City. It is OKC Broadway’s second production of the 2016-17 season and the last until Rent’s 20th anniversary tour makes its stop in November.

Previous introduction

Playing King

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical makes a stop in Oklahoma City on its popular national tour.

By Ben Luschen

Randomly select a person off the street and they might not claim to know much about Carole King, the prodigious New York composer, songwriter and vocalist of the ‘60s and ‘70s. But they will almost certainly be familiar with her music — even if they don’t know they are.

The inductee to both the Songwriters and Rock & Roll Halls of Fame can take at least partial claim to timeless hits “Some Kind of Wonderful,” “It’s Too Late,” “I Feel the Earth Move,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and a cavalcade of other intensely relatable ballads and feel-good jams.

King’s journey from a teenager dreaming of show biz to her marriage with songwriting partner Gerry Goffin and the recording of her seminal 1971 album Tapestry is chronicled in the nationally touring production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, which begins its run Tuesday at Civic Center Music

Sarah Bockel has seen Oklahoma City’s excitement for Beautiful firsthand. The actress set to portray King during the tour’s local stop attended January’s OKC Broadway season announcement events at Civic Center Music Hall and Vast, performing a selection of the musical’s pow-

Bockel, a Chicago native, long had big musical dreams but never believed she’d actually be cast in the leading role of nationally touring Broadway production.

She was waiting tables and looking for theater work and an agent in her home city when she submitted an audition tape to the agency that now represents her. She was thrilled when the agency got back with her, saying not only that they wanted her, but they thought she would be great in Beautiful.

Bockel was aware of the show at the time and made someday earning the King role a personal goal, though it seemed like a distant one at the time.

“I thought in my head, ‘God, I would just love to play that role,’” she said.

The actress flew to New York several times for auditions and was eventually cast as an understudy in the King role and a member of the ensemble. She toured with the show for 18 months before taking a six-month break after Sarah Bockel plays the title character in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. | Photo provided

the road life’s grind began to take a toll on her mental and physical well-being.

Still, when the show was looking for a new person to play King, she was delighted when they called her with an offer for the part. Beautiful’s current North American tour began Sept. 12 in Fort Worth, Texas.

To prepare for the role, Bockel said she watched just about every clip of King available on YouTube. She also read her autobiography A Natural Woman: A Memoir. “[King’s] joy is so infectious,” she said, “I feel like it comes easy to get to live in her world.”

Bockel said King has given the show artistic license to interpret her character. The role is not intended to be an impression of impersonation of the singer, and each previous actress has approached the part in her own way.

“Some Caroles are goofier than others while some are nerdier,” Bockel said. “I’m not really sure what mine is, but I kind of just feel like I’m me responding to the circumstances. I laugh at myself a lot in real life, and I laugh at myself a lot in the show as well.”

Bockel sees it as both a challenge and a thrill to put her own spin on a role that other actresses have been praised for in the past.

“I’ve seen so many wonderful interpretations of the role, and they’re all equally great,” she said. “Now I get to create my own.”

True tunes

“It’s Too Late” has functioned as the theme song to more than one of Bockel’s personal break-ups. She is likely not alone. Much of King’s music is known for being easily applicable to one’s own life.

“Her lyrics are so simple and concise,” Bockel said. “I feel like that’s what makes her so popular. You can really identify with her lyrics.”

The show always closes with King’s character singing “Beautiful,” a touching ode to confidence and self-worth.

Bockel said the song’s closing lines never fail to choke her up.

“I have often asked myself the reason for sadness,” the lyrics go, “In a world where tears are just a lullaby. If there’s any answer, maybe love can end the madness. Maybe not, oh, but we can only try.”

“It’s cheesy,” Bockel said, “but I feel like at the end of the show, I’m singing to all the women in the audience and telling them to love themselves and to go out and be kind to other people.”

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from left David Lynch and Harry Dean Stanton star in Lucky, which screens at Sooner Theatre as part of the first Norman Film Festival. | Photo Norman Film Festival / provided

Big premiere

Norman Film Festival hopes to carve a space for itself in the city’s crowded art community.

By Ben Luschen

More than ten years after Norman Music Festival took its first steps in becoming a statewide arts tradition. another Norman-area festival is hoping to follow its lead.

The first Norman Film Festival (NFF) arrives Saturday with film screenings and workshops across several downtown Norman venues, including Sooner Theatre, Mainsite Contemporary Art, Opolis and The Mercury.

“To me, it didn’t seem like we could be a festival with just one venue,” NFF founder Chase Spivey said. “That would be more like a showcase or something.”

The event’s lineup includes 16 feature-length films and more than 50 shorts and music videos from local and international filmmakers.

Screening passes are $15 in advance and $25 the day of the event, with 10 percent of proceeds donated to the Video Resource Center of Norman Public Schools.

A selection of intriguing and diverse indie features from 2016 and 2017 highlight NFF’s offerings. The fest’s biggest headliner is Lucky, a 2017 drama about a 90-year-old’s spiritual journey. John Carroll Lynch’s directorial debut stars the late Harry Dean Stanton, Ron Livingston and David Lynch. Lucky screens 6:45 p.m. at Sooner Theatre, 101 E. Main St. Some of the fest’s other features include the 2016 documentary Kedi (screening 5:50 p.m. at Studio of the Sooner Theatre, 110 E. Main St.). It explores the Turkish capital Istanbul through the eyes of the ancient city’s many stray cats. The 2017 experimental drama Guys Reading Poems

(8:20 p.m. at Opolis, 113 N. Crawford Ave.) is about a young boy who uses poetry to survive after being trapped in a puppet box by his eccentric artist mother. The ’17 crime mockumentary Black Cat (1 p.m. at Sooner Theatre) stars Douglas Bennett and Jimmy Pardo.

Those with screening passes will also be free to attend the festival’s two official after-parties. A live comedy showcase begins 10 p.m. at Opolis and will feature stand-up from local comics Jenny Godwin, Spencer Hicks, James Nghiem, Mack O’Henson, Jeramy Westbrook and Saadboys.

I want it to be fun.

I definitely don’t want it to feel like going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art or something.

Chase Spivey Live music from Austin garage psych band Delicate Boys, Oklahoma City indie folk duo O Fidelis and Andy Brewer of Stillwater rock band Taddy Porter can be seen 10 p.m.-1 a.m. inside Scratch Kitchen & Cocktail’s event space The Mercury, 426 E. Main St. Food trucks and beverage vendors will serve guests at Sunset Market outside The Mercury.

Spivey said he does not want NFF to resemble a rigid, black-tie film fest where guests are expected to sit for hours taking in endless numbers of films. Instead, he takes a buffet-like

come-and-go approach to the first NFF. “I want it to be fun,” he said. “I definitely don’t want it to feel like going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art or something.”

Getting inspired

Spivey first made his name in the Norman community as a musician in the band Ghosts of Monkshood and as a collaborator with indie folk-rock artist Penny Hill.

Eventually, Spivey got into making music videos for those projects. He loved it, and film became an increasingly larger part of his life. He joined the film crew at Norman Music Festival (NMF) and discovered that he actually liked video production more than making music.

A rekindled love for film drove him back to the University of Oklahoma. He left before completing his film and music studies degree at the university but is now only a semester away from his bachelor’s.

Being around OU’s film program, Spivey was impressed and inspired by the many talented filmmakers around him. He felt like Norman was a large enough cultural hub that it should have a film festival of its own.

“Seeing a lot of the local talent that we have at OU and deadCenter [Film Festival in OKC], things like that, I just really wanted to bring that to Norman specifically,” he said.

Early challenges

While NFF takes partial inspiration from the city’s free and unticketed annual music festival, Spivey said the two are completely different animals with separate goals and aspirations.

Like almost every other first-year nonprofit event, NFF had a steep learning curve starting out — particularly with making legal arrangements, finding sponsors and facilitating other back-end issues.

“Every nonprofit that I’ve talked with has told me the same thing,” Spivey said. “You just have to get that first year done and then it’s a lot easier to get people excited about it.”

Spivey said the local community is generally excited about the idea of the film festival, but he has noticed some skepticism about the charge for a pass.

People in Norman and elsewhere across the country regularly enjoy free art events, so convincing them to pay for a ticket can be challenging.

“I don’t know how to overcome that,” Spivey said. “NMF is free, but it’s also just out in the road, so you can’t really charge for tickets.”

Spivey hopes in the future increased sponsorships can help lessen or, if at all possible, eliminate admission costs.

Filmgoers and filmmakers are regularly willing to pay to attend OKC’s annual deadCenter Film Festival. Spivey said that is because their event is focused on drawing industry heavyweights and networking opportunities that make spending big money on a pass more worthwhile. NFF is about providing a fun community event.

Spivey said he is fine with going through the process of trial and error in the event’s first year. Audiences not wanting to pay for art are far from a unique problem and one that other events have found a way to overcome.

“Even when I was in bands, you can hardly put a cover at the door or people won’t come in,” he said. “It’s frustrating, but it’s just part of today’s art world. It’s a fact of life.”

Education focus

In the future, Spivey would like NFF to expand into more venues with screenings over the course of multiple days.

He also hopes NFF provides opportunities for Norman’s many young and talented filmmakers. About 20 percent of this year’s films are local- or studentsubmitted projects, and Spivey would like to see that number increase in the future.

A commitment to supporting young filmmakers is part of the reason Spivey wanted to give a portion of ticket sales to Norman Public Schools.

“We’re trying to make this an education-centered thing and boost the video offerings for teens and college students in Norman,” he said.

Just as Norman’s music festival got some young people excited about forming bands, Spivey hopes NFF can spark interest in video projects.

“I hope to become a target for young filmmakers,” he said. “It’ll no longer be an issue of, ‘Oh, well what am I going to do with this thing once I’ve made it?’ I want to give them a platform, basically, to show their stuff.”

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Neighborhood traditions

With Mesta Festa 2017, Mesta Park continues a community tradition more than two decades old.

By Ian Jayne

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Nothing brings a community together quite like food, drink and familyfriendly activities. This philosophy has proved pretty popular from Epicurus all the way up to the 22nd Annual Mesta Festa, which takes place Sunday at Perle Mesta Park, NW 18th Street and Shartel Avenue.

Noon-6 p.m., visitors to the free public event will have their choice among a plethora of food trucks, vendor booths and activities.

Some of the 11 food trucks in attendance include Junction Coffee, La Luna Cantina, Tasty Snow, Pizza 23 and Bacon N’ Cakin’. Those 21 years old and older can purchase entry into the event’s beer and wine garden for $20. The price also includes a collectible cup.

For younger attendees, Mesta Festa 2017 will also feature activities including face painting and outdoor games such as yard Jenga, said Jennifer Bowman, chair of the 2017-2018 festivals. The Downtown YMCA will host an obstacle course and jump rope competitions, and Oklahoma Children’s Theatre will have performances and book readings.

The event will also feature live performances from the Thunder Drummers, Studio 7 dancers and musical acts Justin Joslin, Madison McCoy and Ben Freeman.

Attendees can browse 35 different table vendors, including Collective Thread, Trader Joe’s and Oklahoma Shirt Company (one of the event sponsors). Mesta Festa T-shirts (including some vintage ones from years past) will be available for $10. Cards and cash will be accepted at the event.

“Funds raised at Mesta Festa, they benefit the Mesta Park Neighborhood Association (MPNA), as well as our community school, Wilson [Arts Integration] Elementary [School],” Bowman said.

Up to 2,500 people are expected to attend Mesta Festa 2017. | Photo provided

According to Bowman, funds raised will go toward the park’s picnic table areas, volleyball courts and gazebo.

They will also be used to set environmentally conscious water limits for the sprinkler system.

Although Mesta Festa began as a gathering of neighbors on NW 16th Street drinking micro-brewed beer, Bowman said the event has transformed over the years. Attendance has ranged from hundreds of people up to about 2,500 attendees, Bowman said.

Small details, like the collectible beer cups, showcase the event’s legacy.

“I’ve started noticing on Facebook, people are actually collecting them. It’s an interesting collection item,” Bowman said.

People, parks

Although the event celebrates all things Mesta Park, it also highlights the park’s duality, a place for both neighborhood residents and the larger community. This openness is a hallmark of the park and neighborhood, according to Bowman.

“I think we’ve got a nice park. … We enjoy when people who don’t live in our neighborhood come and use [it],” Bowman said. “We encourage kids’ sports to come and use the open area for soccer. Outside time is valuable, especially for the kids. We want to do the best we can.”

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Funding Hope

American Cancer Society Cattle Baron’s Ball returns for a 15th year. By Sean Isabella

Oklahoma City supporters might not realize they can make a local impact with the American Cancer Society since it is often seen strictly as a global organization used to raise money and awareness of cancer.

Each year at American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball, guests have the option of donating to a specific project.

This year’s project registers close to home.

Those in attendance at the 7 p.m.

Friday gala at The Criterion can contribute what is called a restricted gift to Hope Lodge, an upcoming project that will provide free housing for cancer patients traveling to OKC for treatments.

“The impact is something that we’re very proud of. When someone donates to the American Cancer Society, they can do so in confidence, knowing the money given to us is going to go to lifesaving research and local programs and services that support cancer patients and caregivers,” said Lesa Foster, the executive director of community development for American Cancer Society’s south region. “That can make an impact on any community.”

Foster said 100 percent of the proceeds support the building, which is still in the financial planning stage. American Cancer Society’s website lists 35 Hope Lodge locations across the country with an additional center in Puerto Rico.

In addition to Hope Lodge, Foster said American Cancer Society provides a transportation program in OKC to drive patients within a 50-mile radius to and from treatments. She said most people are unaware of the programs and services local patients can benefit from. The programs are used to take financial burdens off patients.

The event, which is celebrating its 15th year, isn’t a typical suit-and-tie

American Cancer Society’s 15th annual Cattle Baron’s Ball is Friday. | Photo American Cancer Society / provided

gala; instead, it has a Western theme of jeans and boots or skirts and boots for a more laid-back, casual feel.

“We refer to it as a party with a purpose,” Foster said.

Foster said the night is a way to network for businesses or socialize with friends and family. The Miller Band will provide live country music, accompanied by a Taste of the Metro dinner that features local restaurants. When guests aren’t dancing or eating, they can participate in a live or silent auction.

“What we do on the American Cancer Society depends on faithful donors, both big and small,” Foster said.

“That’s one thing that has contributed to the longevity.”

The gala has grown since 2002, when Janet Bates brought the concept from Houston.

“Every year, it gets a little bit bigger, a little bit better,” Foster said.

She said a typical year at the Cattle Baron’s Ball produces 400 to 500 guests and the goal is to raise at least $150,000.

Individual tickets are $250. A table of 8 costs $2,000 and one of 10 is $2,500.

“Money raised goes to support the overall mission of American Cancer Society, and that is to help fight back against cancer and celebrate and honor those who have been touched by cancer,” Foster said. “Our goal is to be the organization leading the fight.”

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Run Uptown

Uptown 23rd District hosts its inaugural 5K run.

By Penny Snyder

Oklahoma City runners will be able to try out a scenic new course this fall in Uptown 23rd District Association’s inaugural Uptown Fun(5)K run.

The race’s route winds through the tree-lined streets of historic Mesta Park and Heritage Hills and along Perle Mesta Park. Its start and finish line is located at NW 22nd Street and Shartel Avenue.

The race is USA Track & Fieldcertified and chip-timed by Precision Timing Solutions.

The run kicks off 10 a.m. Sunday. After the run, participants can enjoy a brunch special catered at Guyutes, 730 NW 23rd St., and join the festivities at Mesta Festa in the afternoon for a day chock-full of fun and local offerings in the Uptown area.

Amanda de la Torre, executive director of Uptown 23rd, said that the group is excited that a 5K is one of the district’s new annual events.

“We have a lot of runners in our community,” she explained, citing Oklahoma City University’s well-respected athletics program. “This seemed like a natural extension of the work that we do.”

Uptown 23rd is a nonprofit that promotes the revitalization of the NW 23rd Street corridor.

The organization hopes the 5K will become one of the district’s major fundraising events, raising money to continue Uptown 23rd’s revitalization work in the area.

Additionally, a portion of the proceeds goes to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the district’s charity partner.

Keeping it local

The Uptown Fun(5)K is truly a local event.

The race’s organizers planned for the event to coincide with Mesta Festa, an afternoon-long celebration featuring food, games and music in Mesta Park.

5K participants have the option of

The Uptown Funk(5)K run will encircle much of Mesta Park, which is partnering with Uptown 23rd for the race. | Photo Uptown 23rd District / provided

purchasing a ticket to Mesta Festa’s beer and wine garden with their race fees and are encouraged to join the party at Mesta Festa.

This is the first time Uptown 23rd, a commercial district, and Mesta Park, a residential district, are partnering on an event.

Torre called it “a fantastic collaboration” to bring the two groups together, especially since their communities are in such close contact.

“In the urban core of our district, they’re our lifeblood, they’re our customers, they’re our neighbors,” she said of Mesta Park’s residents. “And as business owners in the district, we spend as much time in the area as they do, living there.”

Anytime Fitness will be helping runners stretch before the race, COOP Ale Works is offering runners a complimentary beer after they hit the finish line and Guyutes is offering a brunch special for participants hoping to fuel up before heading to Mesta Festa’s beer garden.

Torre explained that local talent is what makes the Uptown 23rd district so unique and vibrant.

“Local run, local neighborhood, local beer, local restaurant,” she said. “We’re very much into promoting Oklahoma City and the talent that is right here where we are.”

Uptown Fun(5)K 10 a.m. Sunday Uptown 23rd District Between Western Avenue, N. Robinson Avenue, NW 22nd Street and NW 14th Street uptown23rd.com $15-$40

MUSIC was kind of a big thing.

We’d all played a lot of crappy festivals around, and we were like, “Man, why can’t we do a cool one in Oklahoma?”

That was sort of the start of it.

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OKG: That fest has really taken off in terms of its growth and popularity.

Edwards: Yeah. We’re busting at the seams right now. That’s a pretty neat deal.

OKG: What does that say about the red dirt scene and the fans that come to this?

Edwards: We’ve tried to diversify it quite a bit, and I think that’s really helped a lot. We never set out to be a red dirt festival, whatever that is. We just wanted to bring good music to Tahlequah, and I think we’re getting there. We’ve got JD McPherson coming with some throwback rock ‘n’ roll and Lucero with their grittier Americana stuff. Then you’ve got the traditional country stuff, like The Stragglers and bluegrass stuff. We wanted to diversify it, and I think we’re finally getting close to that goal as far as the lineup goes.

River rock

Turnpike Troubadours celebrate five years of Medicine Stone Music Festival ahead of a new album release. By Ben Luschen

Many of the best ideas start as a conversation between friends. Medicine Stone Music Festival and the strong base of support it has gathered in five years of existence is a great example of that.

The music and camping festival focusing on red dirt, country, Americana and roots music was founded as a collaborative idea between Tahlequah’s Turnpike Troubadours and Stillwater’s Jason Boland and The Stragglers.

The fest returns to the banks of the Illinois River Thursday-Saturday at Diamondhead Resort, 12081 Oklahoma Highway 10, in Tahlequah. In addition to the event’s founders, guests can enjoy music from Randy Rogers Band, Shane Smith & The Saints, JD McPherson, Red Dirt Rangers, Lucero, American Aquarium and more.

Medicine Stone comes just weeks before Turnpike Troubadours is scheduled to release A Long Way From Your Heart, its first album since the success of its self-titled 2015 studio project, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard country music chart. Grammy-winning engineer Ryan Hewitt, known for his work on The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 2006 release Stadium Arcadium as well as music for The Avett Brothers and The Lumineers, produced the album.

In late August, the Troubadours released the single “The Housefire,” which opens A Long Way From Your Heart. The striking, fictional tale of perseverance through love sets the tone for the songs to follow.

The band’s release show for the new album is Oct. 20 at The Criterion, 500 E. Sheridan Ave. Its current roster includes vocalist and frontman Evan Felker, bassist R.C. Edwards, fiddler Kyle Nix, guitarist Ryan Engleman, drummer

Turnpike Troubadours | Photo David McClister / provided

Gabe Pearson and new addition Hank Early on steel pedal.

Edwards recently spent some time catching up with Oklahoma Gazette on Medicine Stone’s fifth year and the band’s new album.

Oklahoma Gazette: What’s the story behind how Medicine Stone originated?

R.C. Edwards: It was a long time ago.

You sit around talking about stuff like this. I think some of us were just sitting around talking to The Stragglers somewhere about it. We had played really cool music festivals all over the country, and we wanted to do something like that at home — bring a legit, big-time music festival and do it in our backyard with quality sound and quality production.

We wanted to bring in bands that we’ve met traveling the country. Doing it at home, doing it in Tahlequah,

OKG: What’s been the biggest surprise for you in these few years organizing the festival?

Edwards: Just how much it’s grown.

Like I said, we’ve played smaller festivals along that river our whole lives. To see a big-time one out there is a pretty amazing thing, just to see how many campers and how many people are at the show.

It’s also awesome to show off the [Illinois River] and Tahlequah to your friends from other parts of the country — for fans and bands. A lot of people don’t realize how pretty this part of Oklahoma is until they go see it for themselves.

OKG: You have a new album coming out in October. It’s got to feel like you’ve got this great secret that you’re eager to share with everyone.

Edwards: Yeah, totally. It’s like, “I can’t wait for everyone to hear this.” You want to let it loose into the world and see what it does, but you got to get all your ducks in a row first.

OKG: Coming off the success of the last album, a lot of people are eager to see where you all go from that.

Edwards: It’s the same sound we’ve always had, I think. This album, it’s better arranged. We had a producer this time. We’ve just been kind of doing it ourselves forever. It was like adding another band member. And we also did actually add another band member since the last record. Having Hank [Early] on board as a band member and then Ryan Hewitt on board as a producer, they both brought a lot of new, very musical stuff to the table. But it’s still the same sound; I think it’s just a better version of it.

OKG: Talk about working with Ryan Hewitt. He has a great career working with a lot of great bands.

Edwards: Yeah. Let me tell you, when you get done working and you listen to his stories about working with all those great bands, it’s pretty cool. He’s a neat guy. He has a very tenacious approach to songs as far as arranging parts and getting the right part. He will make sure every line and every note is the best thing we can think of and the best thing for that song. Like, “Let’s just keep working on it until we get it right.” I think that’s another difference on this album. In that past, we’d be like, “That’s a cool arrangement; let’s go with that,” instead of working on it a little more and coming up with something that we liked even better.

It’s still the same sound; I think it’s just a better version of it.

R.C. Edwards OKG: “The Housefire” is a great, powerful single. In terms of overall theme on the project, is there something that you all were going for?

Edwards: Yeah; it definitely fits into the overall theme. The album name comes from the lyric “I’ll bet you make it, it’s a long way from your heart.” That’s sort of the theme of the album, just perseverance through tough times. I think “Housefire” was a good summation of all of that.

OKG: Talking about these themes of overcoming adversity, is that something the band has had to do a lot in recent years?

Edwards: Definitely. That’s the band; that’s our personal lives. That’s everybody. It’s just about life and realizing that, you know, you are going to make it through this in whatever’s going on. I think that’s a pretty universal thing or feeling that’s good to be reminded of every once in awhile.

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The character with which JJ Grey sings is much like the swamps that surround his Jacksonville, Florida, home. It’s dark, murky and full of surprises.

Grey’s soulful and powerful voice is the through line for his supporting band Mofro. As the band bounces from rock to gospel to soul, Grey, who grew up listening to everything from Otis Redding to Run DMC and his father’s collection of outlaw country, is the stabilizing force.

“I want [our band’s sound] to be like jambalaya or some kind of dish where you can taste all of the elements but they blend together and make one taste,” Grey said in an interview with Trebuchet magazine. “I don’t really try to get all of those different types of music in there; I just put in whatever pops in my head.”

JJ Grey and Mofro bring their eclectic blend of electric soul to Oklahoma City’s The Jones Assembly, 901 W. Sheridan Ave., on Sept. 27. Grey is the latest concert at the 20,000 square-foot dining and music venue, which opened its doors this summer.

“If you’ve spent any time in the Southeast, you know that JJ Grey and Mofro are kings down there,” said Graham Colton, a partner in The Jones Assembly, in a press release. “I wanted to bring them to The Jones Assembly stage as soon as possible because it’s one thing to sit down and listen to an album like Georgia Warhorse or Lochloosa and appreciate their talent, but seeing them live, you absolutely feel every bit of JJ’s commitment to real American soul music.

We had to have them.”

JJ Grey is the soul leader backed by Mofro. | Photo Jim Arbogast / provided

1990s around Jacksonville, where Grey worked at a lumberyard for over a decade before the band’s breakthrough 2004 album Lochloosa, which led to a deal with iconic blues label Alligator.

Before the release of the 2007 album Country Ghetto, the band was only known as Mofro, until Grey had a conversation with his grandmother.

“My grandmother asked me what the name meant and I said nothing,” Grey said in a recent interview with Cleveland Scene. “She asked, ‘You sing about your family and call it Mofro?

Are you ashamed of me? Everybody else puts their name on it when they paint a picture.”

Country Ghetto became the first release with Grey’s name leading the band. The release includes the single “The Sun Is Shining Down,” the band’s most popular song according to Spotify plays, and was featured on Netflix hit House of Cards.

Grey and Mofro’s relationship with Alligator continued through critically acclaimed albums Orange Blossoms

Southern soul

JJ Grey and Mofro formed in the mid

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and Georgia Warhorse, the latter of which features “The Sweetest Thing,” a soulful duet with Tedeschi Trucks Band alum Toots Hibbert.

Live energy

The band’s high energy and soulful swamp mixture of rock, R&B and blues is showcased on the 2011 live concert album Brighter Days.

2013’s The River is named after Jacksonville’s St. Thomas River, which is currently reeling after flooding from Hurricane Irma. JJ Grey and Mofro had to reschedule an appearance at Florida’s Big Orange Music Fest because of the storm.

I want [our band’s sound] to be like jambalaya or some kind of dish where you can taste all of the elements but they blend together and make one taste.

JJ Grey “Hurricane” is a track on the group’s latest release, 2015’s Ol’ Glory. In the Trebuchet interview, Grey said the song was inspired by an amalgamation of memories associated with Hurricanes Andrew, Katrina and Sandy.

The entire seven-piece band recorded together live in studio for Ol’ Glory, horns and all.

“I wanted that crucial lived-in feel,” Grey said of the process in a promotional release for the album.

The effort earned praise from Pop Matters (seven out of 10 stars) for showcasing the band’s transition from blues roots on its early albums into a tight soul ensemble.

“Ol’ Glory is a reminder of the otherwise forgotten glory of a uniquely American hybrid, one that’s been all but buried in the swell of contemporary trends and oddball artists that have forsaken what remains of their roots and gone headfirst into realms that have little regard for feelings and finesse,” Lee Zimmerman wrote in a Pop Matters review.

Grey couldn’t be further from being considered an out-of-touch oddball artist. These days, when he’s not on tour, he’s tending to the land of his family’s former farm in north Florida rather than working in a lumberyard.

The Jones Assembly show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and $50. Visit thejonesassembly.com.

JJ Grey and Mofro 8 p.m. Sept. 27 The Jones Assembly | 901 W. Sheridan Ave. thejonesassembly.com | 405-212-2378 $25-$50

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LIVE MUSIC LINE UP Shelly Phelps Thurs 9/21 & 9/28 Goldie Lahr Fri 9/22 Scott Ellison Sat 9/23 CANAL STREET FESTIVAL Fri 9/29 & Sat 9/30

These are events recommended

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WEDNESDAY, 9.20 Damien Jurado/Beau Jennings, 89th Street-OKC. INDIE Hot Glory/Psychotic Reaction/Brain in the Sky and more, Resonator, Norman. ROCK I Prevail/We Came As Romans/Escape the Fate and more, Diamond Ballroom. ROCK Martha Stallings, The R&J Lounge and Supper Club. POP Read Southall, The Blue Door. ROCK Suzanna Santo, Tower Theatre.

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THURSDAY, 9.21 Brandi Reloaded, Oklahoma City Museum of Art. POP Drive, Red Rock Canyon Grill. COVER Smokey and the Mirror, The Blue Door.

Naomi Punk Washington natives Travis Coster, Neil Gregerson and Nic Luempert are on tour and making a stop at the Opolis. Head over to 113 N. Crawford Ave. in Norman to catch them perform tracks from their newest album Yellow, which was recorded at various locales throughout Olympia. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 9 p.m. show. General admission is $8-$10 for the all-ages show.

Visit opolis.org or call 405-673-4931.

Jamie Bramble, Full Circle Bookstore. ACOUSTIC

The Mavericks, Tower Theatre. ROCK

Jarvix, 51st Street Speakeasy.

FRIDAY, 9.22 A Shade of Blue, Jive Supper Club & Lounge. JAZZ Adam Aguilar, Bin 73. ROCK Amarillo Junction, JJ’s Alley. COUNTRY American Aquarium, Tower Theatre.

ROCK

Eldredge Jackson, UCO Jazz Lab, Edmond. JAZZ Harumph, The Bluebonnet Bar, Norman. JAZZ

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Jordan Law, Noir Bistro & Bar. SINGER/SONGWRITER

Montu, The Deli, Norman. ELECTRONIC Next Halen, Oklahoma City Limits. ROCK Scott Ellison, Bourbon St. Cafe. BLUES The So Long’s/Demon Seeds/Hang Dangerously, The Blue Note. ROCK Zuzu’s Petals, Bedlam Bar-B-Q. ACOUSTIC

SUNDAY, 9.24

F.N.G., Oklahoma City Limits. ROCK

Hard Working Americans, Tower Theatre. FOLK

Goldie Lahr, Full Circle Bookstore. FOLK

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, The Criterion.

Hosty, Belle Isle Restaurant & Brewery. BLUES Kestrel and Kite, Full Circle Bookstore. INDIE Left to Die/Arkhon/Bag o’ Bones and more, Oklahoma City Limits. ROCK Michael Summers, VZD’s Restaurant & Bar. JAZZ

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MONDAY, 9.25 Hail the Sun, 89th Street-OKC. ROCK

TUESDAY, 9.26

Miss May I/Ice Nine Kills/Capsize and more, 89th Street-OKC. ROCK Needtobreathe/Jon Foreman/The New Respects, Zoo Amphitheatre. ROCK Oberon/SilverTongueDevil/Sunlander, The Blue Note. VARIOUS Rick Jawnsun, Bricktown Brewery. ACOUSTIC Scott Keeton, Remington Park. ROCK

Against Me/Bleached/The Dirty Nil, Diamond Ballroom. ROCK Silent Planet/The Mirage Theory/Understanding Eris, 89th Street-OKC. ROCK Snailmate/Seasonal/Side Effects, Your Mom’s Place. VARIOUS Street Sects/Zusammenbruch/Samuel Regan and more, IAO Gallery. PUNK Wild Ponies, The Blue Door. FOLK

SATURDAY, 9.23

WEDNESDAY, 9.27

100 Bones, Belle Isle Restaurant & Brewery.

Florist/Pinegrove/Lomelda, 89th Street-OKC.

Amanda Cunningham, Red Rooster Bar & Grill.

High Waisted/Bowlsey/The Coax, The Flea.

Big G, UCO Jazz Lab, Edmond. BLUES

Lee Rucker, Will Rogers Lobby Cafe & Bar.

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Brian Belanus, Will Rogers Lobby Cafe & Bar.

FOLK

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Carly James/Keith Manns/Stephanie Ahfeldt and more, Rodeo Opry. COUNTRY Casey & Minna, Anthem Brewing Company. FOLK Erick Taylor, Bricktown Brewery. ACOUSTIC Excision/The Paradox/Boombox Cartel and more, Lost Lakes Ampitheater. ELECTRONIC Hank & Cupcakes, HiLo Club. INDIE Heartbreak Hero’s/Happy Tuesday/ Second Glance, Your Mom’s Place. PUNK Husky Burnette, Lost Highway Bar. BLUES Inquisition/UADA/Volahn and more, 89th Street-OKC. ROCK

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Wonky Tonk, Red Brick Bar, Norman. FOLK

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free will astrology Homework: Imagine what your life would be like if you licked your worst fear. Describe this new world to me. Truthrooster@gmail.com ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Psychologists say most people need a scapegoat -- a personification of wickedness and ignorance onto which they can project the unacknowledged darkness in their own hearts. That's the bad news. Here's the good news: The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to neutralize that reflex and at least partially divest yourself of the need for scapegoats. How? The first thing to do is identify your own darkness with courageous clarity. Get to know it better. Converse with it. Negotiate with it. The more conscientiously you deal with that shadowy stuff within you, the less likely you'll be to demonize other people.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

If the weather turns bad or your allies get sad or the news of the world grows even crazier, you will thrive.

I'm not exaggerating or flattering you. It's exactly when events threaten to demoralize you that you'll have maximum power to redouble your fortitude and effectiveness. Developments that other people regard as daunting will trigger breakthroughs for you. Your allies' confusion will mobilize you to manifest your unique visions of what it takes to live a good life.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

"If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried." declared comedian Steven Wright. My Great Uncle Ned had a different perspective. "If at first you don't succeed," he told me, "redefine the meaning of success." I'm not a fan of Wright's advice, but Ned's counsel has served me well. I recommend you try it out, Gemini. Here's another bit of folk wisdom that might be helpful. Psychotherapist Dick Olney said that what a good therapist does is help her clients wake up from the delusion that they are the image they have of themselves.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

What is home? The poet Elizabeth Corn pondered that question. She then told her lover that home was "the

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

You're most likely to thrive if you weave together a variety of styles and methods. The coming weeks will be a highly miscellaneous time, and you can't afford to get stuck in any single persona or approach. As an example of how to proceed, I invite you to borrow from both the thoughtful wisdom of the ancient Greek poet Homer and the silly wisdom of the cartoon character Homer Simpson. First, the poet: "As we learn, we must daily unlearn something which it has cost us no small labor and anxiety to acquire." Now here's Homer Simpson: "Every time I learn something new, it pushes out something old."

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Filmmakers often have test audiences evaluate their products before releasing it to the masses. If a lot of viewers express a particular critique, the filmmaker may make changes, even cutting out certain scenes or altering the ending. You might want to try a similar tack in the coming weeks, Virgo. Solicit feedback on the new projects and trends you've been working on -- not just from anyone, of course, but rather from smart people who respect you. And be sure they're not inclined to tell you only what you want to hear. Get yourself in the mood to treasure honesty and objectivity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

The poet E. E. Cummings said, "To be nobody-butyourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else -- means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting." On the other hand, naturalist and

writer Henry David Thoreau declared that "We are constantly invited to be who we are," to become "something worthy and noble." So which of these two views is correct? Is fate aligned against us, working hard to prevent us from knowing and showing our authentic self? Or is fate forever conspiring in our behalf, seducing us to master our fullest expression?

I'm not sure if there's a final, definitive answer, but I can tell you this, Libra: In the coming months, Thoreau's view will be your predominant truth.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

"When you do your best, you're depending to a large extent on your unconscious, because you're waiting for the thing you can't think of." So said Scorpio director Mike Nichols in describing his process of making films. Now I'm conveying this idea to you just in time for the beginning of a phase I call "Eruptions from Your Unconscious." In the coming weeks, you will be ripe to receive and make good use of messages from the depths of your psyche. At any other time, these simmering bits of brilliance might remain below the threshold of your awareness, but for the foreseeable future they'll be bursting through and making themselves available to be plucked.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Author Barbara Ehrenreich has done extensive research on the annals of partying. She says modern historians are astounded by the prodigious amount of time that medieval Europeans spent having fun together. "People feasted, drank, and danced for days on end," she writes.

Seventeenth-century Spaniards celebrated festivals five months of each year. In 16th-century France, peasants devoted an average of one day out of every four to "carnival revelry." In accordance with current astrological omens, you Sagittarians are authorized to match those levels of conviviality in the coming weeks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Kittens made French Emperor Napoleon III lose his composure. He shook and screamed around them.

Butterflies scare actress Nicole Kidman. My friend Allie is frightened by photos of Donald Trump. As for

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I got an email from a fan of Piscean singer Rihanna. He complained that my horoscopes rarely mention celebrities. "People love astrological predictions about big stars," he wrote. "So what's your problem? Are you too 'cultured' to give us what we the people really want?

Get off your high horse and 'lower' yourself to writing about our heroes. You could start with the lovely, talented, and very rich Rihanna." I told Rihanna's fan that my advice for mega-stars is sometimes different from what it is for average folks. For Piscean mega-stars like Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Ellen Page, and Bryan Cranston, for example, the coming weeks will be a time to lay low, chill out, and recharge. But non-famous Pisceans will have prime opportunities to boost their reputation, expand their reach, and wield a strongerthan-usual influence in the domains they frequent.

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"The brain is wider than the sky," wrote Emily Dickinson. "The brain is deeper than the sea." I hope you cultivate a vivid awareness of those truths in the coming days, Aquarius. In order to accomplish the improbable tasks you have ahead of you, you've got to unleash your imagination, allowing it to bloom to its full power so it can encompass vast expanses and delve down into hidden abysses. Try this visualization exercise: Picture yourself bigger than the planet Earth, holding it tenderly in your hands.

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