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PRAGUE KOLACHE FESTIVAL SATURDAY, MAY 5 9:00AM - 10:30PM
Come Celebrate the Czech Culture Beautiful Ethnic Costumes, Polka Music, Folk Dancing, Costume Contest, Food, Wine, Beer Contest, Arts & Crafts Show, Carnival, Car & Bike Show, Czech Crystal & Jewelry, Beer Garden Polka Street Dance, Helicopter Rides.
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LOCAL AND STATE-WIDE ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITS: -- April 13 Ronnie Millsap in Concert Riverwind Casino, Norman At 8 p.m., Ronnie Millsap will take the stage at Riverwind Casino’s Showplace Theatre. For more information: Riverwind.com
-- April 13-15 Barrel Bash Lazy E Arena, Guthrie Barrel Bash™ is a 3-day barrel racing event hosted by Double B Productions, LLC. For More Information: (405) 282-RIDE www.LazyE.com
-- April 14 Arts Trek Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, Shawnee An innovative, exciting cultural experience, Arts Trek combines an arts festival with a performance showcase. Anchored at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, this free, family-friendly event is an arts adventure for everyone! During the festival, local artists and crafters display, demonstrate, and sell their artworks. Visitors engage in free hands-on art activities (including a collaborative community artwork) sponsored by local organizations and businesses. A variety of featured performers, bands, dancers entertain visitors in the theater, in the gallery, in the courtyard, and on an outdoor stage. Food vendors offer a variety of appetizing treats and Oklahoma wineries present tastings of area wines. More information: (405) 878-5605 www.artstrek.org
Edmond Farmer’s Market Opening Day Festival Market Place & Plaza, Downtown Edmond Farmers markets are on Saturday mornings from April through October. Enjoy herbs and locally sourced produce picked fresh from the garden. This vibrant outdoor festival area Plaza showcases the Kentucky Daisey statue and engraved brick walkway centennial project. Free admission. For more information: (405) 359-4630
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OBU/Shawnee Community Orchestra Spring Concert
The 17th Season Spring Concert of the OBU/Shawnee Community Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Jim Hansford, Oklahoma Baptist University Emeritus Professor of Music, will feature a diverse program of orchestral literature including Gershwin’s “An American in Paris,” Borodin’s “Polovtsian Dances,” and Ticheli’s “An American Elegy” in honor and remembrance of the 17 victims of the recent Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida. A musical highlight of the evening will feature a performance of the ever-popular “A Lincoln Portrait” by Aaron Copland for narrator and orchestra. Guest narrator will be Dr. Chris Mathews, OBU’s Dean of the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts. The concert is free and begins at 7:30 p.m. in OBU’s Raley Chapel.
-- April 14-15 Spring Steam Train Oklahoma Railway Museum, Oklahoma City Relive the golden age of steam railroading when the Oklahoma Railway Museum host Leigh Valley Coal Company #126 The beautifully restored 1930s-era coal-burning saddle tank steam locomotive affectionately known as “Sadie”. Ride in vintage 1920s & 30s passenger cars or on an open flatcar or caboose and enjoy the unique experience of hearing that engine chug down the track during the 40-minute excursion. Tickets are $15.00 for adults, $5.00 ages three to twelve and under three ride free as a lap child. Trains leave from our historic Oakwood Depot on the Oklahoma Railway Museum grounds at: 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. For more information: www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org or (405) 424-8222
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ARTS TREK A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION OF ART An innovative, exciting cultural experience, Arts Trek is an arts adventure for all! The event takes place Saturday, April 14, 10am-4pm, at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art. Arts Trek is free and open to everyone. Shawnee—The 9th annual Arts Trek takes place Saturday, April 14, 10am4pm (rain or shine), at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art. An arts adventure for everyone, this festival is free and open to all. The event includes live music, jousting and dance performances, local art for sale, food vendors, an Oklahoma winery, free hands-on art activities for children and the opportunity to purchase a ride on a unicorn! “The community has really come together to create an amazing event to celebrate art,” exclaimed Donna Merkt, Arts Trek event coordinator and curator of education at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art. “Arts Trek runs on volunteer power!” According to Merkt, while many folks may be used to seeing the “blue shirt” Arts Trek volunteers during the event (there are usually around 50), several other participants at the event are also giving of their time. Thirteen area organizations and businesses are acting as “Helping Hands Sponsors;” over 100 people from these institutions volunteer at the event to help children create free art activities. This year’s Helping Hands sponsors include American Red Cross, Canine Companions for Independence, Chris Rick State Farm Agent, Julie Blackstone of OBU, MOM’s OHCE, OHCE-The Little Group That Could, Oklahoma Natural Gas a Division of ONE Gas, Oklahoma Sierra Club, Shawnee Lions Club, Shawnee Sister Cities, Thick Descriptions, Thresa Swadley & Oklahoma Strings Violin Shop, LLC, and Visit Shawnee, Inc. Hands-on activities include painting, coloring, pastels, clay, puppets, masks, pinwheels, maracas, wind spinners, and more! Free face painting and a bounce house are additional activities for the kids.
a 4’ x 6’ painting, while you watch his energetic performance set to a classical song), and Teresa Smith-Galoob (Native American flute). Musical group performers include: Grey Wolves Jazz (17-piece jazz group playing favorites of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and several big bands), Crosswalk (original contemporary Christian), StumbleEast (original red dirt music), Dead Flowers OKC (Rolling Stones Tribute Show), and cello students of Thresa Swadley. Group dance performances are by All About Irish School of Dance (Irish dancing), A Mirage Dance Co. (modern Egyptian music and chorography, Turkish swords and tambourines, and lovely veil dances), and Lord of the Dance, LLC (young tap and ballet dancers). Also delighting the crowd at Arts Trek are the Knights of Canterbury and OKC Joust Club with medieval jousting shows and Rev. D.R. Kelly’s Family Friendly Interactive Yoga Circus with hula hoops, juggling, balancing, unicycle and a snake dance. Visitors can pick up performance schedules at the festival or visit www.artstrek.org or follow Arts Trek on Facebook for performance information. Local artists also contribute to the festival, as 25% of the sales of all art work at the event benefits the event. “Arts Trek was created to give local artists a venue to show their work,” explained Merkt. “All artwork sold at the event helps support local artists and keeps the festival going.” Merkt also described that artists are encouraged to share and demonstrate their techniques and talents with festival visitors, by working on their artworks at their booths.
Free hands-on art activities for children are a primary staple at Arts Trek. Photo provided.
“The performers at Arts Trek are also volunteers, donating their time and talent for this event,” explained Merkt. “Volunteer performers entertain and delight with a variety of diverse performances on three separate stages and in the gallery.” Several performances will occur throughout the day starting at 10:00 a.m. Single performers are Benjamin Shute (violin), Joel Carmichael (completes
“There are many fantastic artists and performers in the Shawnee area,” Merkt revealed. “Arts Trek gives the community an opportunity to come out and meet the artists, to see their work, to talk to them about the importance of art for the community at large.”
Artists featured at this year’s event include: Alexandra BigEagle (stained glass, jewelry, soap), Barbara Hertz (paintings and prints), Bob Dickinson and Sandra Patterson (landscape paintings), Douglas G. Gordon (abstract paintings, prints, and more), Elusive Unicorn Designs (handwoven textiles and dolls), GJ Royce (paintings, prints, and jewelry), Habasketry (hand-made baskets), J.S. Canina LLC (drawings, prints, and notecards), Joel Carmichael (paintings and mixed-media work), Kelly Campbell Berry
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(book sculptures), Mid-Del Art Guild (paintings), Rick Weston (prints and originals), Rita Brace (oil paintings), Thomas Buchanan (drawings), Austin Buchanan (mixed media art), Jaretta Buchanan (collage and paper sculpture), Twisted Dog Leather and Chainmail, Susan Beth Wilhelm (watercolor batik), Christina Kinsey (handmade soap), Sanders and Sons Woodwork (handmade wood decor), Anthony Hebert (photography), Ed Bolt (photography), Meredith Bailey (acrylic, oil and watercolor paintings), Torin Salter (watercolor paintings), ZED (metal statues), Tony Litherland (pottery), Mireille Damicone (paintings and jewelry), Amber DuBoise (oil painting and mixed media), Susan Buccilli (mosaics and more), Kyle Spears, Sebrina & Belinda (paintings and prints), and Cathy’s Collectables (ceramics and jewelry). Weaving demonstrations by OBU professor Julie Blackstone round out the learning experience.
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Arts Trek events occur at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art and the surrounding grounds at 1900 W. MacArthur, Shawnee, OK 74804. Arts Trek is 10am-4pm, April 14, rain, wind, or shine. For additional information, please visit www.artstrek.org, find Arts Trek on Facebook, or call 405-878-5300.
Visitors can also enjoy food and drink at Arts Trek! Taste and take home a bottle of Oklahoma wine from Legends Vineyard and Winery. Several refreshment vendors offer excellent meals and snacks: The Healthy Hippo (salads, sandwiches, burritos, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options), The Chosen Juan (authentic Mexican street food, including tacos, burritos, empanadas and more), St. John Lutheran Church Kitchen Krew (pulled-pork sandwiches and drinks), Sooner Kettle Korn (a variety of flavors, original, caramel, and rainbow), Kona Ice (tropical shaved ice, hot chocolate, and coffee), and Klondike Craig’s Handcrafted Soda (handcrafted soda and tea). Arts Trek is presented by the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art and Visit Shawnee, Inc. with generous in-kind support by Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the City of Shawnee. Support was provided by: Event Sponsors Chris Rick, State Farm Agent, and Belfair of Shawnee; Activity Sponsors Junior Service League of Shawnee, Yvonne Kaaloa & David Reed, and Shawnee Lions Club; Canopy Sponsors Don’s Copiers Plus, Inc., Yvonne Kaaloa, Jean and Terry Lancaster, Oklahoma Strings Violin Shop, Rotary Club of Shawnee, and Annette and Earnest Stuckey, II. Support for the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is provided by the Oklahoma Arts Council, Art Works (National Endowment for the Arts), and Allied Arts.
Artist Douglas G. Gordon will be sharing his artwork at Arts Trek 2018. Photo provided.
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PARTY FOR THE PLANET
AT THE TULSA ZOO TULSA, Okla. (April 10, 2018) – Celebrate Earth Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, during Party for the Planet at the Tulsa Zoo. Discover what the Tulsa Zoo is doing to conserve and protect wildlife during 15 specialized zookeeper chats from our animal care experts. This conservation celebration includes activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the Tulsa Zoo education department, Tulsa Chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers and Tulsa Zoo Giving. A self-guided nature tour and graphics are part of this affordable family event. Last year at Party for the Planet, zoo guests were encouraged to take the Plastic Pledge to reduce their use of one-time plastic. Now, the zoo is committing to a year-round Plastic Pledge, and is moving away from plastic that is used once and thrown away. The Tulsa Zoo has switched to reusable shopping bags and
reusable cups with lids and straws at the gift shop and food service locations. Zoo guests again are invited take the Plastic Pledge and to refill the reusable cups, or bring reusable water bottles to the zoo. Party for the Planet offers Earth Day activities that are full of fun and purpose, at the cost of regular zoo admission.
Why the Plastic Pledge? As part of the Tulsa Zoo’s green practices, we are pledging to reduce our one-time use plastic. Animals are injured by plastic waste, whether by mistaking plastic for food or becoming entangled in the trash. Plastic cannot biodegrade, so every piece of plastic ever made is still in existence today. The Tulsa Zoo is pledging to reduce our contribution to the epidemic, and help wildlife worldwide.
April Events at Shawnee’s Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center (Shawnee, Okla.) – This April the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center will host a great selection of events for Shawnee community members to attend, support and participate in. Outlaw Motor Sports is kicking off their summer dirt kart racing series Saturday, April 14 and will also race on April 21. Gates will open at 10 a.m. General admission is $10 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-12 and free for children age 5 and under. Races will begin at 11 a.m. and conclude at 3 p.m. The Oklahoma Foundation Quar-
ter Horse Registry will host their spring show April 14-15. Classes on Saturday, April 14 will feature herd work and speed events including barrel racing, pole bending, keyhole, stake race, breakaway roping, ranch cutting and more. Classes on Sunday, April 15 will feature reining, handy ranch and others. The event will be judged by T.L. Meyer. Classes will begin at 8 a.m. both days. Spectators are invited to attend free of charge. For more information, please visit OKFQHR.com. The Junior Service League of Shawnee will host their Ragin
Cajun fundraising event April 21. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Shawnee community through grants. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Tickets are $30 per person. Contact JSLShawnee@gmail.com for ticket information. Jim Ware Triangle Sales’ 39th Annual Spring Consignment Sale will be held April 26-29. The sale features top-bred nominated horses exclusively from Oklahoma. Select cutting begins at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 27. The following day pre-sale team roping, and barrel demonstrations will
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About the Tulsa Zoo: Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, the Tulsa Zoo seeks to inspire passion for wildlife in every guest, every day. Open 363 days a year, the Tulsa Zoo hosts more than 700,000 guests each year, making it the largest attraction in the Green Country region. The Tulsa Zoo is owned by the City of Tulsa and managed by Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc. TZMI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. In 2018, the Tulsa Zoo celebrates 90 years of providing family friendly recreation, natural sciences education and conservation of wildlife. The Tulsa Zoo is in an exciting phase of development with the launch of a 20-year Master Plan for zoo exhibits and the most aggressive capital campaign in the zoo’s history. The Master Plan and information about the current capital campaign, Building Beyond Your Wildest Dreams, can be found at www.buildingbeyond.org. For more information about the Tulsa Zoo, visit www.tulsazoo.org or call (918) 669-6600.
begin at 8 a.m. Admission is free, and the sale is open to the public. For more information about the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, visit ShawneeExpo.org. Located just minutes from the “crossroads of America, “the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center sits on 52 acres of fairgrounds with a variety of facility options including an outdoor arena, indoor arena and more than 150,000-square-feet of exhibit and meeting space. Complete with a top-notch RV park, the Expo Center is the perfect location for any size event including, banquets, shows, events and more. For more information on the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition center visit ShawneeExpo. org or call (405) 275-7020
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Musical Program Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of “Oklahoma!” of “Oklahoma!” from folk play to hit Broadway musical.
OKLAHOMA CITY — On Thursday, April 26, the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) and Oklahoma City University (OCU) will present the musical program “Celebrating ‘Oklahoma!’ at 75.” To mark the 75th anniversary of the Broadway debut of “Oklahoma!” students from the OCU Wanda L. Bass School of Music will perform songs from the musical. “Oklahoma!” was the first collaboration of renowned musical theatre duo Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” was based on “Green Grow the Lilacs,” written by Oklahoman Lynn Riggs. The program will include music from “Green Grow the Lilacs” as it traces the story
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Mark Parker, dean of the Schools of Music and Theatre at OCU, will explore the history and influence of the landmark musical. Parker participated in the musical’s 50th anniversary events as the conductor for a multistop tour of Asia with performers from OCU. The troupe included Broken Arrow native Kristin Chenoweth, then an OCU student. This program will feature a special video by Chenoweth. “Celebrating ‘Oklahoma!’ at 75” will be held at the Oklahoma History Center, and is open to the public. The Oklahoma History Center is located at 800 Nazih Drive in Oklahoma City. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available now and
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Opening in theaters this weekend is the PG-13 rated horror film “Truth or Dare” about a game of Truth or Dare among friends that turns deadly and “Overboard” a remake of the 80s rom-com about a spoiled, wealthy yacht owner who is thrown overboard and becomes the target of revenge from his mistreated employee (Anna Faris).
2. This Friday is the 13th and there’s no better way to celebrate than a marathon of
your favorite scary movies. Check your local TV listings for showings of the horror classics.
3. Friday is also Scrabble Day, a holiday celebrated on the birth of the inventor of
“Scrabble,” Alfred Mosher Butts, but you don’t have to wait until then to party. Take some time this weekend to have an old-fashioned board game afternoon. Challenge family, friends, neighbors or whoever wants to play!
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Sunday is Tax Day, but thankfully for procrastinators, taxes aren’t officially due until Tuesday the 17. If you need to get your taxes done this weekend and want to keep the kids busy (or want to celebrate already being done), we suggest having a money-themed game night. Our top suggestion is “Monopoly,” but there are other great games – “Payday,” “Railroad Tycoon” and many others.
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Slow down and take a 15-minute break for Stress Awareness Month. Become aware of how stress affects not only your mind but your health. If you suffer from chronic stress, take time to relax either through a walk, meditation or yoga. — More Content Now
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SCIENCE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH DAY
OF EVENTS, BUTTERFLY RELEASE Butterflies, ladybugs and praying mantises will fill the gardens at Science Museum Oklahoma from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 21 as the museum celebrates Earth Day with a morning and afternoon of special events. “Earth Day is a perfect day to think about the actions we can take to live more sustainably and be better stewards of the resources we have,” said Barry Fox, gardens and grounds manager for SMO. “We’ll have hands-on activities for all ages, and we’ll look at topics from monarch butterfly conservation and recycling to composting, landfill reduction, home gardening, and beyond.” SMO’s Earth Day events include upcycling acScience Museum Oklahoma will host a series of events from tivities, a praying man10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 21 to celebrate Earth Day, including a release of 400 butterflies. Pictured, SMO Gardens tis release at 11 a.m., and Grounds Manager Barry Fox assists a child with upcycling a talk on aquaculture, a water bottle into a bird feeder in the SMO Gardens. vermiculture and the SMO Gardens’ rabbits at noon, a lady bug release at 1 p.m., and a release of 400 butterflies at 2 p.m. All activities are included with general admission. In addition to hands-on upcycling activities with SMO’s museum educators, representatives from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Fertile Ground, Oklahoma Gardeners Association, Oklahoma Green Schools Program and SpiritWind Kidz Ranch will be in attendance with activities and information about incorporating sustainability practices into everyday life. Guests can continue the experience at home with a visit to the museum’s Science Shop, which will have a variety of Earth Day items available including butterfly, ladybug and ant habitats, butterfly nets, books about insects, and live butterfly larva. Located at 2020 Remington Place in Oklahoma City, Science Museum Oklahoma is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Daily general admission is $15.95 for adults (ages 13 to 64) and $12.95 for children (ages 3 to 12) and seniors (65 and older). Annual memberships begin at $105. For more information about sustainability at Science Museum Oklahoma, visit www.sciencemuseumok.org/sustainability. About Science Museum Oklahoma Science Museum Oklahoma is the state’s only hands-on science museum and, with over 350,000 square feet, one of the largest science museums in the nation. A proud member of Allied Arts with a mission of enriching lives by revealing the wonder and relevance of science, Science Museum Oklahoma demonstrates the relationship between science and everyday experiences. The museum influences how Oklahomans learn about science through the medium of interactive exhibits, discovery-based activities, astronomy shows, Science Live demonstrations, educational outreach efforts and special events. Science Museum Oklahoma’s clear mission and firm focus on science literacy encourages families to develop and build upon a strong foundation in the sciences. The museum is a founding Adventure Road partner.
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Hits the OBU Stage April 19 Oklahoma Baptist University Theatre will present Leslie Darbon’s, “A Murder is Announced,” opening April 19 at 7:30 p.m. This adaptation from a story by Agatha Christie is the final production in the 2017-2018 theatre season, “Life, Death and Other Curiosities.” Performances will take place at Craig-Dorland Theatre inside Shawnee Hall on the OBU campus. The production will continue through April 29, with evening performances April 19, 20, 26, 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees will take place April 22 and 29 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets may be purchased online at www.okbu.edu/theatre or by calling (405) 585-4350. Box Office ticket sales begin two weeks prior to performances. In “A Murder is Announced,” an announcement in the local paper states the time and place a murder is to occur. When the victim falls, Miss Marple is on hand to provide the final solution in this classic Agatha Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities and a second death.
The cast features a talented list of performers, including senior theatre major Brenna Bergeron as Lettia Blacklock, senior theatre major Lara Gatton as Mrs. Swettenham, freshman computer science major David Goforth as Sergeant Mellors/Rudi Scherz, senior theatre major Elizabeth Grimes as Miss Marple, sophomore communication studies major Courtlin Haygarth as Patrick Simmons, junior theatre major Chase Hendrickson as Inspector Craddock, sophomore theatre major Kendra Johnson as Phillipa Haymes, senior news and information major Hannah Lounsbery as Dora Bunner (Bunny), freshman political science major Amber Rodriguez as Mitzi, junior theatre major Anna Tyler as Julia Simmons, and freshman theatre major Garrett Wheeler as Edmund Swettenham. OBU alumnus Conner Gilbert is the guest director for the play. “This play is a perfect example of a murder mystery, and no one does it better than Agatha
Miss Marple, played by Lizzy Grimes (right), shows Ms. Blacklock, played by Brenna Bergeron, the Murder announcement while Inspector Craddock, played by Chase Hendrickson, looks on.
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Christie,” Gilbert said. “While mysteries are a smaller genre of literature, they are quite versatile. Christie keeps audience members on their toes as the play fluctuates between tension-inducing silences with comedic troupes. As director, I can promise that our audience members will enjoy all the twists and turns awaiting them.” For more information about OBU, visit www. okbu.edu. With its campus in Shawnee, and locations in Oklahoma City and Broken Arrow, OBU offers 10 bachelor’s degrees with 88 fields of study and five master’s degree programs. The Christian liberal arts university has an overall enrollment of 2,093, with students from 37 states and 40 other countries. OBU has been rated as one of the top 10 regional colleges in the West by U.S. News and World Report for 26 consecutive years and has been Oklahoma’s highest rated regional college in the U.S. News rankings for 24 consecutive years. OBU is one of three universities in Oklahoma and the only private Oklahoma university listed on Great Value College’s rankings of 50 Great Affordable Colleges in the Midwest. Forbes.com consistently ranks OBU as a top university in Oklahoma and the Princeton Review has named OBU one of the best colleges and universities in the western United States for 13 consecutive years. OBU photos by Heather Horner.
Ms. Blacklock, played by Brenna Bergeron (right), fears for her life as Inspector Craddock, played by Chase Hendrickson, and Miss Marple, played by Lizzy Grimes, reveal the murderer’s sinister plot.
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Red Fern Festival returns to Tahlequah (Tahlequah, Okla) - The Red Fern Festival is set to return to Tahlequah for the 12th year. Festivities will span the week of April 23-28, with the main events taking place April 2728. This year, the Red Fern Festival is a joint effort between the Tahlequah Main Street Association and the City of Tahlequah. The
festival will expand outside of Downtown Tahlequah to include events at the Tahlequah Municipal Airport. Visitors can stroll down Muskogee Avenue in Downtown Tahlequah, listening to live music in Norris Park, shopping at Tahlequah’s local shops and eateries, and browsing the arts and crafts exhibits and car show. Chil-
dren can climb a rock wall, pet animals, and jump on wild inflatables. Beyond downtown, visitors can watch the vintage fly-in and the coon hunt. Old-time favorite events, the hound dog field trials and the showing of Where the Red Fern Grows, will also return.
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Movie review: ‘Beirut’ is an old-school spy thriller If the new espionage thriller, “Beirut,” seems a tad dated in manner and approach, it might be because Tony Gilroy, he of Jason Bourne fame, wrote the script more than 25 years ago. But in chipping off the rust and applying a fresh coat of 21st-century technology, director Brad Anderson unveils a twisty-turner with all the irresistible trappings of a Reagan-era John le Carre novel. It’s set largely in Lebanon, circa 1982, but just as easily could be modern-day Syria, itself a victim of a brutal civil war in which cities have been reduced to rubble and the populace sent racing toward the border or the grave. Thrust into this chaotic madness is Jon Hamm’s former diplomat and current Boston-based labor mediator, Mason Skiles. His presence in Beirut is requested by Reagan and his shadowy associates who want him to negotiate a prisoner swap between the CIA and the PLO. As is the way with this genre,
Skiles initially balks, than reconsiders; otherwise we wouldn’t have a movie. His reservations are understandable, considering what he lost a decade earlier when he worked at the U.S. embassy in Beirut. Back then, the city was a Mediterranean paradise with gleaming buildings and beaches — not to mention, rich, beautiful people. So, imagine his surprise when he steps off a plane and sees nothing but bombedout buildings, heavily armed militia and a palpable fear of death lurking around every corner. Anderson (“Next Stop Wonderland”) displayed a real knack for this kind of shoot-or-bekilled skullduggery with his last — and biggest — hit, 2008′s “Transsiberian.” Like that minor classic, “Beirut” is overflowing with duplicitous characters harboring unsavory motives. In many ways, it supports
President Donald Trump’s accusations that our nation’s intelligence agencies are brimming with nefariousness. In other words, trust nobody — not even a sexy CIA “minder” like Sandy (“Gone Girl’s” Rosamund Pike) — which is Skiles’ plan. Pike is terrific, but you rue her being stuck with what amounts
to little more than “the girl” part, which leaves her with little to do. At least she’s not as over the top as Dean Norris and Shea Whigham as shiftyeyed spooks or Larry Pine as the see-nothing, know-nothing U.S. ambassador. Each has his own agenda, as does Skiles. If you’re looking for a lick of honesty, you’ve come to the wrong place.
Jon Hamm stars as Mason Skiles in director Brad Anderson's "Beirut." [Bleecker Street]
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