2020 Discover Shawnee by Shawnee News-Star

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r e t n e The C . . . l l A t i of Located in the heart of Pottawatomie County, Shawnee offers a variety of attractions, entertainment, annual events and fun places to visit and experience. And there’s plenty to see and do in surrounding areas too.

* Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some featured events or attractions may be impacted. Please check websites listed for more information. © CPN

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ON THE COVER: 1. Woodland Veterans Memorial Park 2. Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art 3. Annual Celebrations 4. Downtown Shawnee 5. FireLake Bowl

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Shawnee, Oklahoma Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim Morava Writers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vicky O . Misa, Tina Bridenstine, Elisabeth Slay Graphic Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gay Ketchum Advertising Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reita Easley, Brooke Jones, Cheyenne Meadows Advertising Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron McDonald, Elissia Kolb Photographers . . . . . . . . . .Vicky O . Misa, Elisabeth Slay, Tina Bridenstine •••

Annual Events . . . . . . . . . . . .21-31 Antiquing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Area Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-18 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8 Golf and Area Parks . . . . . . . .19-20 Take A Dip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10 Veterans Memorial Park . . . . . . 12 Wineries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

This magazine is published by The Shawnee News-Star . For advertising information, or to direct questions or comments about the magazine, contact The Shawnee News-Star, (405) 273-4200 or by email at newsroom@news-star .com . The information in this magazine is gathered and compiled in a way to ensure maximum accuracy, however we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all information furnished in it, or the complete absence of errors and omissions, and no responsibility is assured . In the event of error or omission for paid service of this magazine, the liability shall be limited to a pro-rated abatement of the charge paid to the company, but shall not exceed the amount payable to the company .

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Entertainment If you’re looking for entertainment, Shawnee has a variety of options — on-stage events, bowling, movies and much more!

THEATER Shawnee Little Theatre is the local nonprofit and volunteer community theater, with productions entertaining audiences since 1967 . For more information, visit shawneelittletheatre .com . Live local productions also are produced at Oklahoma Baptist University and other performances take place at the historic Ritz Theatre on Main Street .

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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FireLake Arena, which opened in 2014, offers 5,000 seats and more than 52,000 square feet of event space for concerts, conventions and community events . The venue has drawn big names to Shawnee . For more information and events, go to www .firelakearena .com

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MOVIES Moviegoers have several choices to watch a big screen in Shawnee . There are three local theaters — Movies 6 at Shawnee Mall, Cinema Centre 8 on Harrison Street near MacArthur, and the Hornbeck and Penthouse Twin in downtown Shawnee . For more information, visit jonestheatres .com .

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BOWLING Shawnee is home to two bowling centers that offer lots of fun for the entire family — FireLake Bowling Center, 40945 Hardesty Road, and Shawnee Bowl, 701 N . Harrison .

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PLACE YOUR BETS! Enjoy an evening of action-packed fun at several area casinos offering a variety of electronic games as well as table games, dining, and special rewards .

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Shawnee Splash Water Park, at 100 E . Highland, provides summer fun at Woodland Veterans Park in downtown Shawnee . Splash is reported to be the largest outdoor municipal water park in the area . Some of its features are two water slides, a 25-yard competition pool with log roll and climbing wall, and an interactive leisure pool –– which includes a lazy river pool, play structure and a large dumping bucket . The 241,000-gallon diving well includes two diving boards and a large climbing wall . Briscoe Boy Scout Park Splash Pad, at the corner of Main and Pesotum streets, has various water features as well .

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SHAWNEE AREA LAKES In the summertime, many visit the Shawnee Twin Lakes . Separated by a dam, each lake enables people to participate in several outdoor activities including swimming, fishing, boating, camping and more . Lake No . 1, built in 1935, covers a surface area of 1,336 acres, with 16 miles of shoreline . Lake No . 2 was built in 1960 and has a surface area of 1,100 acres and 9 miles of shoreline . The two lakes are connected by a canal . For more information go to www .shawneeok .org . Wes Watkins Reservoir, in nearby McLoud, is home to the North Deer Creek Recreation Area . The average depth is 11 feet, although its deepest point is 31 feet, with a total of 17 miles of shoreline . Facilities include two recreations areas, three boat ramps, courtesy docks and six restrooms with three sets of showers . For more information go to www .mcloudok .us . Other nearby lakes include Tecumseh Lake, Prague Lake and Meeker Lake .

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SPARKS VINEYARD AND WINERY Wineries are an up and coming industry in Oklahoma, with several vineyards established around the state . One local option is the Sparks Vineyard and Winery, located about five miles east of Sparks in Lincoln County . Call ahead, at 918-866-2529, for hours or more information, or go to www . sparksvineyard .com .

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THE VETERANS MEMORIAL AT WOODLAND VETERANS PARK The Veterans Memorial, at 407 N . Broadway, is on the southwest corner of Woodland Park . Names of veterans are engraved on brick pavers purchased by donors that form a walkway in the shape of a five-pointed star, with each point representing one branch of the military . VICKY O. MISA

The park is a place of solitude and reflection where one can remember those who are serving our country or have served in the past . Dedicated benches, two memorials representing each of the world wars, and an archway over the entrance are carved from black, polished granite . Displays in the park include a (1965 UH-1 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hueyâ&#x20AC;?) helicopter once used during the Korean Conflict . Flags are flown for each of the military branches . The 11-year project to honor fallen Oklahoma veterans was completed mid-December of 2016 .

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The last addition to the memorial was a group of 10 black granite panels that display the names of more than 7,000 Oklahoma military members who have died in combat since the Spanish-American War . Names were compiled and verified by the Department of Veteran Affairs and the Department of Defense, then the list was given to the committee . Visitors enter through a 26,000-pound solid granite archway that includes etchings of soldiers representative of World War I and II .

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The cost of the memorial project is estimated to be more than $500,000 .

Area Culture MABEE-GERRER MUSEUM OF ART Founded in 1919, the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is located on the Oklahoma Baptist University Green Campus . The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is one of the oldest museums in the state . Father Gregory Gerrer, for whom the museum is named, was a Benedictine monk of artistic talent . During his travels to Europe, Africa and South America, he collected objects of artistic and ethnological value . The museum is home to an encyclopedic collection of over 6,000 artworks and artifacts, spanning 8,000 years of human history and a diverse array of world cultures .

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The museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s permanent collections include Egyptian, Greek and Roman objects; art from the Renaissance through the early 20th century; and large holdings of Native American African/ Oceanic and Eastern cultural artifacts . In addition, the museum offers special exhibitions throughout the year .

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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER The Cultural Heritage Center reopened in January 2018 with new interactive displays providing hands-on learning in a fun, modern format . The galleries feature new items that explain the history of the Potawatomi as well as present traditions . The gift shop offers new items and is also available at giftshop . potwatomi .org . The CHC also continually expands the Veterans Wall of Honor and the specially crafted cases filled with photos and memorabilia in the Long Room, both honoring Potawatomi who have served in the U .S . military .

THE JASMINE MORAN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Located in Seminole, the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum is a fun day trip activity for families and students . Acting as a place “where children play to learn and adults learn to play,” Jasmine Moran offers several interactive exhibits demonstrating various jobs and occupations . For 26 years, Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum has allowed children to use their imagination and learn what they can be when they grow up . For more information, go to www .jasminemoran .com .

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OUR STORY Whether you are looking for savory home cooked meals and barbeque, something for your sweet tooth, or shopping for a special gift, you will find it at The Farmer’s Daughter Market. The Tomato Patch Café of course has our homemade Tomato Cheese Pie, soups, salads, sandwiches, and BBQ. Including hot links, bologna, ribs, brisket, pork, chicken and MORE from our smoker out back. The Dinner Bell Takery offers jams, jellies, dressings, honey, and quick meals to take home. Honey’s Sweet Treats has home – baked goods and home-made fudge. You will be treated to home décor and antique shopping at The Homestead Antiques and Gifts located next door. We are happily serving Monday thru Saturday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. BBQ Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Pottawatomie County Museum and Historical Society museum stands within the shadows of the old railroad tracks and the old Santa Fe Depot, completed in 1904, where at one point in history trains would come through every 10-15 minutes . The depot, located at 614 E . Main Street in Shawnee, has history spilling out the doors; even the brick pavers you drive across to get to the museum were saved from the original 1905 Shawnee Main Street . There’s so much history that the historical society has built a new 12,572 square-foot building to expand the museum’s treasures . For more information on The Pottawatomie County Museum and Historical Society and hours, visit pottcountymuseum .org .

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CHANDLER MUSEUMS Chandler, in nearby Lincoln County, is home to both the Route 66 Interpretative Center, 400 E . 1st, and the Lincoln County Museum of Pioneer History, 719 Manvel Avenue . 18 2020-2021 DISCOVER SHAWNEE

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FireLake Golf Course always offers something new .

FireLake Golf Course, lined with native grass and water hazards, boasts champion Bermuda greens on all 18 holes of the public course .

Amenities include a clubhouse with cafe, a pro-shop and bar . More information can be found by visiting www .FireLakeGolf . com . Shawnee is also home to the Elks Country Club and Golf Course and the Shawnee Country Club, which offer amenities and memberships .

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SHAWNEE AREA PARKS Shawnee boasts many community and neighborhood parks for families to enjoy . According to the City of Shawnee website, at shawneeok . org, the community has 36 parks, including the Shawnee Twin Lakes . The Parks Department maintains 610 acres of green space . The parks range in size and landscape, and green spaces are available for open play . Amenities include playground equipment, picnic areas, walking paths, ball fields and courts, Splash pads, a swimming pool, dog parks and a skateboard park . Woodland Veterans Park and Farrall Park are the first two recorded parks in Shawnee — dating back to 1892 .

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Some of the area’s major parks include: • KidSpace, 3 .5 acres at the corner of Center and Wayne • Rotary Boy Scout, 9 .12 acres at the corner of Main and Pesotum • Woodland Veterans, 6 .87 acres at the corner of Broadway and Highland • Dean Weigant, 4 acres at the corner of Leo and Rosa • Lion’s Club, 19 .22 acres at the corner of Federal and Airport Drive • Optimist Club, 2 .62 acres at the corner of 34th and Market • Dunbar, .76 acre at the corner of Hayes and Oklahoma • Farrall, 4 .17 acres at the corner of Hayes and Park

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IN TECUMSEH • Slick Humphrey, 901 W . Walnut • Skate Park, 715 W . Walnut • Charles Martin Park, 515 N . Third • Tecumseh Lake Park and Pavilion, 39698 Benson Park Road

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Annual Events January

GRAVEL GROWLER Local bike shop Spokelahoma hosts the annual Gravel Growler event downtown on Bell Street . Whether it be cycling or running, short routes or long routes, there is something for most every outdoor enthusiast in this event .

Some of the proceeds are given to a local nonprofit . Spokelahoma owner Craig MacIntyre said riders and runners travel from countries like Canada, Iceland and Germany — as well as from more than a dozen states, to participate in the event .

April

ARTS TREK Arts Trek takes place every April at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, located on the OBU Green Campus at 1900 W . MacArthur . The arts festival pulls in local artists and crafters who display and demonstrate their work, but also performers . Some performances in past years have included local bands, belly dancers, traditional Scottish music and Native American dancers . There are also booths, including food vendors and local wineries . There are also plenty of activities for children, including face painting and arts and crafts activities . The event, which began in 2010, is free and family friendly .

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April

REDBUD NIGHT ON THE BRICKS In April 2016, Shawnee created a new community event, one to honor its heritage and bring families together as neighbors . Redbud Night on the Bricks plays on Shawnee’s 1941 designation as the Redbud City of Oklahoma by the state Legislature . TINA BRIDENSTINE

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Hundreds of attendees are treated to a free dinner and entertainment along Shawnee’s Main Street, where there are performances, vendors, bounce houses and music .

June

THE FARMING HERITAGE FESTIVAL The Farming Heritage Festival in June features antique tractors, farming equipment and more . Since 1998, the event has been held at the Shawnee Feed Center . There are demonstrations, a tractor pull and a tractor parade to help residents learn more about Oklahoma’s farming heritage . ELISABETH SLAY

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May

PRAGUE KOLACHE FESTIVAL The Prague Kolache Festival in May is a popular celebration in nearby Lincoln County . Visitors are able to watch the parade featuring local bands, dancers, organizations and more . There is an arts and craft show, carnival and various food trucks . However, the biggest attraction of the event is the opportunity for everyone to eat the beloved Czechoslovakian pastry, the Kolache . For more information, visit praguekolachefestival .com .

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MADE IN OKLAHOMA FESTIVAL In nearby Seminole, the annual Made In Oklahoma Festival is held the first Saturday in April .

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Third Friday of each month

DOWNTOWN BLOCK PARTY A regular downtown event is the Downtown Block pARTy, also known as Third Friday . Boasting a festival vibe, on certain nights, passersby can trek downtown to hear musicians play for dozens of customers at a local restaurant . Around the corner on Main Street, they might see children dancing to guitar music near the library . They could join a full house at another eatery and perhaps experience the sounds of a jazz orchestra . Down a couple blocks they could take in artwork at an area gallery . In between, they could stop in for pie or dinner .

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The Downtown Block pARTy is a familyfriendly event that happens every third Friday night of the month . The block party is part of Shawneeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Safe Events for Families organization (SEFF) . For more on either of these events, go to www .seffshawnee .org .

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THE MCLOUD BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL The McLoud Blackberry Festival began in the 1940s to celebrate the end of harvest season for the local cash farm crop . With baking contests, food eating contests, pageants, a parade and more the Blackberry Festival is an entertaining summer event in McLoud .

Every year members of the Shawnee community gather in Downtown Shawnee to celebrate the Fourth of July with a parade . From motorcycles to horse drawn carriages to fire trucks, several organization participate . Summer

GUSHER DAYS The Gusher Days celebration in downtown Seminole is a fun summer festival . August

COPS N KIDS The Shawnee Police Department organizes a summer Cops N Kids event, the resurrection of a long-ago community-wide celebration encouraging interaction between law enforcement and local children .

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Tribal, county and state law enforcement and other emergency responders join the fund and spend the day with the community .

August

FIRELAKE FIREFLIGHT BALLOON FEST Shawnee is home to the FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest, held on the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Powwow Grounds . The event brings live performers, giant kites and a display of hot air balloons for a fun-filled summer day . Balloons dance through the skies of Shawnee during the event, with a weekend filled with fun, food and more . The next event is scheduled Aug . 13-14, 2021 . For more information, visit FirelakeBalloonFest .com © CPN

September

TECUMSEH FRONTIER DAYS The Tecumseh Frontier Days celebration pays tribute to the city’s land run, which took place in September of 1891 . The celebration includes food, live music, a parade, games and the Miss Frontier Days coronation . Because of the 2019 COVID-19 pandemic, the next Frontier Days event is scheduled in 2021 . SIANDHARA BONNET

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Year-round events

HEART OF OKLAHOMA EXPOSITION CENTER Shawnee’s Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, with its fairgrounds and conference center, is the home of many events each year . Two annual events — the Pottawatomie County Free Fair and the International Finals Youth Rodeo — are likely the first events to come to mind . The next Free Fair is being planned for September 2021 and the next IFYR is set for July 2021 . But many other events, from livestock shows to RV rallies, horse shows and more are held at the expo center . The expo center sits on 52 acres of fairgrounds with an outdoor arena seating 7,500 people and a 19,200 square feet indoor area seating 1,000 .

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The expo also offers 152,400 square feet of exhibit space and includes an RV park and four comfort stations containing showers, washers, dryers and restrooms . For more information, go to www .shawneeexpo .org . VICKY O. MISA

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September

RED EARTH FESTIVAL The award-winning Red Earth Festival, recognized as one of America’s top art festivals, has been rescheduled to Labor Day weekend 2020 at the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort located minutes west of Shawnee . During the first weekend of September, the Oklahoma City area will be the center of western and Native art and culture as people gather to celebrate the Native cultures that make Oklahoma unique . Events include a juried art market featuring artistic creations from some of America’s most celebrated artists, native dance performances, storytelling and musical performances . For more information, visit www . redearth .org . 26 2020-2021 DISCOVER SHAWNEE

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October

BOO ON BELL Boo on Bell is a fall celebration downtown where residents can enjoy Fall and Halloween fun, including costume contests for both pets and humans, along with many other festival-type events . ELISABETH SLAY

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October

PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES With Fall events at both Shawnee Regional Airport and the Santa Fe Depot on Main Street in Shawnee, there is plenty to see and do, from watching a fly-in air show to seeing trains and vintage automobiles .

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Shawnee is home to several antique stores carrying a myriad of items for those who love the old and the unique . Scattered throughout town, there are several shops with their own unique story of ownership and each has its own charm, but together they provide shoppers the opportunity to visit the past while in the present .

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Christmas season

BLOCK PARTY FEATURES TREE LIGHTING Each Christmas season, Shawnee officially ushers in the holidays at the annual Tree Lighting event at Celebration of Life Park downtown . From carriage rides to choirs singing carols, there are many things for residents to see and do .

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December

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE The first week of December, Shawnee’s biggest winter celebration — the annual Christmas parade — makes its way down Main Street . Touted as the largest nighttime Christmas parade in the state, the celebration draws a crowd each year .

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