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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 20-21 Redbud City Night on Bricks Friday, Saturday

On Friday, April 20, residents will once again fill the 300 block of Main Street as the community celebrates its Redbud City Night on the Bricks event. The two-day festival is set to feature pop-up shops, live entertainment, food trucks and a farmers market. Well-received by area residents, the festival is now in its third year. Safe Events for Families (SEFF) — along with local sponsors Visit Shawnee Inc. (VSI), Vyve, Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN), the City of Shawnee, the Avedis Foundation, and others — have worked in hours of entertainment across two days — From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 20, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 21. SEFF spokesman Ed Bolt said the community meal is free to the first 1,200 attendees. Bolt said locals also are welcome to bring their own food from home or elsewhere if they so choose. If there is food left over, it will be donated to the Community Market of Pottawatomie County. Friday's 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. lineup features two bands — Shoulda Been Blonde and Wesley Praise Band, each set up at one end of the block. Then from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., in Celebration of Life Park, at the corner of Main and Philadelphia streets, CrossWalk 316 will perform, Bolt said. Also, as fundraisers, local churches will offer desserts for sale in the park. Saturday's daytime event, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., will stay centered around Celebration of Life Park, offering entertainment, a farmers market, food trucks and pop-up shops. “The point is for everybody to come enjoy the evening together,” Bolt said.

-- April 21 MercyMe in Concert!

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The first performance of the 2018 Summer Concert Series, presented

by Subway restaurants, will feature MercyMe. This American contemporary Christian music band will rock the Starlight Amphitheater for this one night only appearance. Be sure and check operating days and hours when planning your visit! For more information: visit FrontierCity.com or call (405) 478-2140

A Train Ride at the Oklahoma Railway Museum Oklahoma Railway Museum, Oklahoma City

Museum is open and free to the public Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Train Rides are available for kids of all ages every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, April to August. The Train leaves Oakwood Depot at the museum at 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m. Tickets: 13 years and up, $12.00, 3 years to 12 years is $5.00, Under 3 FREE. For more information: www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org or (405) 424-8222

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-- April 22 & 23

Spring Concert "Love Songs"

presented by Sine Nomine Choral Society of Central Oklahoma On April 22 at 3:00 p.m. and April 23 at 7:30 p.m. Both concerts will be at University Baptist Church, 2515 N. Kickapoo in Shawnee. The concerts are open to the public. Tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased from any Sine Nomine member or at the door. The 31-member choir is directed by Herb Moring, retired music educator, and is accompanied by Dr. Carol Bell, retired professor of piano at OBU. Love songs both old an new will be presented, including music from the Renaissance period (1500's), the Romantic period (1800's), pop songs of the 1960's, and well-known songs from Broadway. More details on Page 6.

-- April 26-28 Norman Music Festival

Downtown Norman, 100-300 blocks of East Main St.

A new decade, a new look and new headliners are taking the stages in downtown Norman, and the Norman Music Alliance is ready to welcome Japanese Breakfast, Parquet Courts and Tune-Yards on April 26, 27 and 28 for the free three-day festival. The mission of the Norman Music Alliance is to help develop the arts community in Oklahoma through support of local original artists, support of music fans, support of art education and support of local businesses. What started as a one-day festival has now expanded to a threeday festival with more than 300 artists in downtown Norman and tens of thousands of people in attendance. For more information: normanmusicfestival.com

-- April 27 2nd Annual Bell Cow Boil Crawfish dinner - Route 66, Chandler

All you can eat Crawfish, potatoes, and corn. Red beans and rice and homemade dessert. $15 Time: 5 - 10 p.m. For more information: (405) 258-0673 or www.chandlerareachamberok.com

-- April 20 & 21

Shawnee Little Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical "Oklahoma!"

April 20 and 21 at 7:30pm at the community theatre, 1829 Airport Rd. Tickets are available online at shawneelittletheatre.com. Tickets will also be available at the SLT box office from 5:30pm until 8:00pm Monday through Saturday at 405275-2805 for phone or walk-up rerservations. The musical was directed by Brandy Bond, with music by Sherri Thompson and choreography by Maile Hopkins.

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The Botanic Garden at OSU offers something for everyone

By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – Now that spring has sprung, activities are quickly picking up speed at The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University.

Some highlights of what will happen throughout the rest of the year include concerts, yoga, open houses, educational classes, children’s activities and much more, said Laura Payne, volunteer coordinator at the garden.

“The Botanic Garden at OSU is so much more than a garden,” Payne said. “It’s a place to come experience, enjoy, participate in activities, have fun and learn something new.”

Beginning April 4 and running each Wednesday through May 23 from 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the public is invited to participate in Yoga in the Garden. The sessions are taught by a certified yoga instructor.

This free event is sponsored by OSU’s Department of Wellness and OSU Cooperative Extension.

The Payne County Master Gardeners present a monthly Tuesday Gardening Series on the second Tuesday of the month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. These events are free, hands-on programs covering a variety of topics of interest to both new and seasoned gardeners.

Upcoming topics include DIY Garden Projects and Herbs, April 10; Water Harvesting, May 8; Flower Arranging and Rain Gardens, June 12; Growing Tomatoes and Tomato Tasting, July 10; Growing Microgreens and Hummingbird Gardens, Aug. 14; Plants for Fall Color and Starting a Wildflower Garden, Sept. 11; and Growing Edible Mush-

rooms, Oct. 9. Please contact Keith Reed at the Payne County OSU Cooperative Extension Office, 405-747-8320, if you plan to attend.

The Botanic Garden at OSU will once again be hosting Open House every other Saturday beginning May 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to come take a stroll through the garden and see the Studio Garden where “Oklahoma Gardening” is filmed.

“Visitors to the garden during each Open House will be greeted by our very knowledgeable Garden Ambassadors who will be on hand to answer any of your gardening and plant questions,” Payne said.

“The Ambassadors have a wealth of experience and information and they look forward to sharing it with visitors to the garden. This also is a great time for gardeners to get some new ideas for landscape design and different plants to use in their own landscapes. Open House also will feature a variety of children’s activities, so it truly is something for the whole family.”

Back by popular demand is the Concerts in the Garden series. The spring concerts will feature Steel Wind May 16 and Moe Towne Alex June 1. The fall concert series begins Sept. 21 with the Tulsa-based band Beacon Drive, followed by Stillwater’s own Val Gladden Band Oct. 5. Concerts take place from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

“These concerts are a great way to kick off the weekend. We encourage everyone to bring a picnic supper, along with chairs or a blanket, and enjoy not only the beauty of the garden, but some great music, too,” Payne said.

Another fun event on the calendar is the Herb and Succulent Festival slated June 23, 9 a.m. to noon. Casey Hentges, host of “Oklahoma Gardening,” will be on hand to talk about building a vertical herb garden. Also on the agenda will be a demonstration of brewing teas from herbs. Members of the Central Oklahoma Cactus and Succulent Society be on hand to share information. Vendors featuring soaps, plants, cacti, succulents and herbs will be there, along with the musical group Misspent Ukes.

Make plans to attend the 17th annual GardenFest and Mum Sale slated Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will feature a day of learning opportunities, fun children’s activities, live music, vendors and food trucks. More information on this event will be available closer to the time of the event.

“The Botanic Garden at OSU has so much to offer and we encourage visitors to come out any time, especially during these special events we have planned throughout the year,” Payne said.

For more information about The Botanic Garden at OSU and planned activities, please visit http:// botanicgarden.okstate.edu/events.

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Summer Camps and Programs Kick Off at the Sam Noble Museum NORMAN — Children can become entomologists as they search high and low for bugs, paleontologists as they hunt for dinosaur fossils, and nature explorers investigating ponds and streams in the weeklong summer camp program Summer Explorers, offered through the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History.

From June through July, young explorers can enjoy dozens of discovery-based programs and experience science firsthand through field investigations and museum specimens. All Summer Explorers programs are listed on SamNobleMuseum.ou.edu/summer-explorers with their respective registration dates. The lineup includes camps focused on dinosaurs, sharks, “grossology,” weird and wacky science, bugs and slugs, and baby animals.

“In our Summer Explorers camps, we go out into Norman’s parks and ponds to explore the wildlife in the trees, water, mud … you name it!” said Carrie McKenzie, public programs coordinator at the Sam Noble Museum. “The time our campers spend exploring nature is filled with priceless learning opportunities and lifelong memories. Every camp is an opportunity for new concepts, different themes and fun activities.”

In addition to the Summer Explorers programs, families also can participate in the following family programs:

of bats and other nocturnal critters! Bring your blanket and sense of adventure. After a short exploration at the museum, we will travel by caravan to a local park to encounter high-flying mammals and more!

The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History is located on the University of Oklahoma Norman campus at J. Willis Stovall Road and Chautauqua Avenue. For accommodations, call (405) 325-4712 or visit SamNobleMuseum.ou.edu.

“Frog Talk,” 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 22 Come discover the language of frogs with your family! We’ll start our evening off at the museum learning about frog calls, habitats and identification. Then we’ll caravan to a local park to experience the night life of Oklahoma frogs.

“A Night With Megalodon,” 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 13 Dive into a night of fun with the biggest sharks in history! Explore monsters of the deep, play games and find out why Megalodon ruled the ocean. We will finish the night with a special exploration of our new temporary exhibit “Megalodon: Largest Shark That Ever Lived.”

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SINE NOMINE TO PRESENT SPRING CONCERTS APRIL 22 & 23

"Love Songs" is the theme of the spring concert to be presented by the Sine Nomine Choral Society of Central Oklahoma, Shawnee's community choir, on April 22 at 3:00 p.m. and April 23 at 7:30 p.m. Both concerts will be at University Baptist Church, 2515 N. Kickapoo in Shawnee.

The 31-member choir is directed by Herb Moring, retired music educator, and is accompanied by Dr. Carol Bell, retired professor of piano at OBU.

Love songs both old an new will be presented, including music from the Renaissance period (1500's), the Romantic period (1800's), pop songs of the 1960's, and well-known songs from Broadway.

Included on the program will be "Come to Me, O My Love" by Allan Robert Petker; "My Heart Is Offered Still to You," a madrigal by Orlando di Lasso (1532-94); "Liebeslieder Waltzer" ("Love Song Waltzes") by Johannes Brahms (1833-97), featuring accompaniment by the piano duo of Dr. Bell and Dr. Ron Lewis; and "Fy Upon You, Fy," a ladies' chorus piece

by Walter Macfarren (1826-1905).

The choir will also sing "Cherish," made popular in the 1960's by the Association, and the Righteous Brothers' 1965 Grammy-nominated "Unchained Melody," to be presented by the men's chorus.

From the Broadway stage the choir will sing "Seasons of Love" from "Rent," with soprano Melissa Kamm as soloist; the well-known "If I Loved You" from "Carousel"; and "On the Street Where You Live" from "My Fair Lady."

The concert will close with "Set Me As a Seal," a beautiful prayer from the book of Ecclesiastes by Rene Clausen.

Sine Nomine is in its 20th year as a part of the Shawnee arts scene.

It was formed in 1998 by Dr. Nancy Cobb Lippens, its first musical director, and a group of Shawnee individuals who wanted to create a community chorus where interested singers could join together and learn and perform a variety of good choral music. The group rehearses weekly on Monday evenings at the First Baptist Church to prepare two programs a year, one in the fall presented twice, and one in the spring also presented twice. The choir is off during the summers. Membership is by audition and is open to singers high school age and older.

Director Moring retired in May, 2017, after 47 years as a band director and music teacher in the Shawnee area, and is still active as an adjudicator for OSSAA district instrumental music contests. He also retired in 2008 after 40 years as a bivocational music minister, his last 34 years of service at First Baptist Church, Tecumseh. In addition to leading Sine Nomine, he also plays trombone in the Grey Wolves jazz orchestra in Shawnee and sings in the Sanctuary Choir at First Baptist Church.

Dr. Bell is retired from OBU after 20 years as a member of the Division of Music's piano faculty. She was coordinator of class piano for 19 of those years and served as coordinator of keyboard studies from 200610. An active member of Oklahoma Music Teachers Association, Dr. Bell frequently serves as an adjudicator for local festivals and auditions. She is pianist for First Baptist Church.

The April 22 and 23 concerts are open to the public. Tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased from any Sine Nomine member or at the door.

“Music of the Big Band Era” To Be Theme for Next Kilgen Organ Performance at Oklahoma History Center OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma History Center announces the next in its series of Kilgen Theater Organ performances. “Music of the Big Band Era” will feature artist Ken Double on the Kilgen organ with trombone accompaniment by Irv Wagner on Monday, April 30, at 7 p.m. in the Devon Great Hall of the Oklahoma History Center. Tickets are $20 for the general public and $10 for Oklahoma Historical Society members.

Tickets may be reserved by calling 405-522-0765. There are no reserved seats, so early arrival is recommended.

Ken Double began his training and appreciation for organ performance at age eight while growing up in Chicago, Ill. A high school field trip to a local theater

further defined that appreciation in the direction of theater organs when he was given the opportunity to play the Wurlitzer theater organ at that theater. Double received a degree in radio-television from Butler University in Indianapolis and, while working his first job in broadcasting in Lafayette, Ind., he started playing locally at the Long Center and continued to do so over the next 32 years. Ken has played nationally and has toured Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He has served as president and chief executive of the American Theatre Organ Society for a number of years, working diligently to raise funds, raise awareness, create new and exciting programs, and help steer the 58-year-old organization in a new

direction to ensure its growth and existence for another 50 years and more. “It is not often that one gets paid to have fun for a living. Nice work if you can get it,” said Double.

To enhance the “Big Band Era” theme, Double will be accompanied by local University of Oklahoma music professor and trombonist, Dr. Irv Wagner.

Wagner is a founding member of the Oklahoma Brass Quintet, and has been named as a David Ross Boyd Professor. Wagner conducts the popular OU Trombone Choir. He is a member of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and the conductor for many of that orchestra's Pops concerts.

Wagner's compositions and arrangements are in demand by many major symphony orchestras

and trombone choirs.

The Oklahoma History Center is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, National Archives and is an accredited member of the American Alliance of Museums. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma.

Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www. okhistory.org.

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Saturday is Earth Day and this year’s theme is “End Plastic Pollution.” The Earth Day Network’s goal is to “build a world of educated consumers of all ages who understand the environmental, climate and health consequences of using plastics.”

Find out where your local events are by visiting http://www.earthday.org/

2. Opening in theaters this Friday is “I Feel Pretty” rated PG-13, about a woman (Amy

Schumer) who after struggling with insecurity for years, wakes from a fall believing she is the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet; the comedic sequel “Super Troopers 2,” rated R, in which a border dispute arises between the U.S. and Canada and the troopers are tasked with establishing a highway patrol station in the disputed area; and “Traffik” also rated-R, about a couple (Paula Patton and Omar Epps) off for a romantic weekend in the mountains who are accosted by a biker gang.

3. Sunday is National Jelly Bean Day, a day to enjoy jelly beans, of course! Did you

know that each year in the U.S, there are 16 billion jelly beans manufactured just for Easter? Buy some for yourself and/or your friends, and celebrate this delicious candy.

4. While no one knows on which day in April William Shakespeare was born, his birth-

day is traditionally celebrated on April 23. Replace your “you” with a” thou” or “thee” and address all your friends as “cousins,” at the very least add a “eth” to the end of your verbs. Then “go-eth” to talklikeshakespeare.org to learn more about the poet — such as why he’s called “the Bard” — and even download your own Shakespeare mask.

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Is there a member of your office staff who makes your day run easier? If so, celebrate them all next week, which is Administrative Professionals Week. It’s a time to recognize the folks who keep offices running smoothly.

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OKC ZOO CELEBRATES GLOBAL EARTH DAY PARTY Zoo welcomes international conservationist for event, encourages Oklahomans to participate in weekend activities focusing on wildlife conservation, green practices Go wild this Earth Day and observe this global occurrence with the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden! The OKC Zoo is hosting a weekend celebration, Saturday, April 21– Sunday, April 22 that will include its annual Party for the Planet™ event presented by Bob Moore Subaru. Activities will be geared towards families, individuals interested in protecting our planet and the amazing animals, wild places encompassing it.

The OKC Zoo is also proud to welcome world-renowned scientist and conservationist Dr. Greg Rasmussen to Oklahoma City in recognition of Earth Day. Dr. Rasmussen will talk about his life’s work studying and protecting African painted dogs, an endangered species with fewer than 7,000 left in the wild, during two free, public speaking engagements. Dr. Rasmussen is the founder of the Painted Dog Research Trust. Dr. Rasmussen is known to be an engaging speaker and passionate about painted dog conservation. He strives to mentor and inspire a new generation of conservationists.

The Zoo and Dr Pepper also will announce the winners of the 2018 Dr Pepper Vending Machine Art Contest as part of the Party for the Planet™ festivities on Sunday, April 22.

––––––––––– SCHEDULE OF WEEKEND ACTIVITIES ––––––––––– SATURDAY, APRIL 21:

Free Speaking Engagement with Dr. Rasmussen at Midtown Mutts Dog Park Where: Midtown Mutts Dog Park, 407 W Park Pl, Oklahoma City, OK 73103 When: 1 – 2 p.m.

What: We invite you and your beloved dog to attend this informal lecture with Dr. Rasmussen. Dr. Rasmussen will be sharing stories about his efforts to protect endangered African painted dogs in the wild from poaching snares with the use of a specially modified dog collar.

OKC Zoo’s PAWS for a Cause Event at Fassler Hall Where: Fassler Hall, 421 NW 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73103 When: 2 – 6 p.m.

What: Follow the pack to Fassler Hall for the OKC Zoo’s PAWS for a Cause event, help raise awareness for African painted dogs. On Saturday, April 21, Fassler Hall will donate 20% of all food and beverage sales from 2-6 p.m. in support of the Painted Dog Research Trust, one the OKC Zoo’s major conservation initiatives. Remember, Fassler Hall has a dog-friendly patio so make plans to bring the family, Fido!

SUNDAY, APRIL 22:

Party for the Planet™, Earth Day Event presented by Bob Moore Subaru Where: Oklahoma City Zoo When: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

What: The OKC Zoo is proud to partner with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and observe Party for the Planet™ –the largest Earth Day celebration in North America. Party for the Planet™ activities will guests of all ages become environmental and climate aware citizens, ready to take action and be voices for change. All activities are free with Zoo admission and include:

Earth Day Garden Tour: The Zoo’s Horticulture team will host a free Earth Day Garden Tour featuring the Water Conservation Garden at 10 a.m. The tour will highlight the seven principles of water conservation gardening while showcasing drought tolerant plants for residential landscapes. Interested in attending? Meet outside the Guest Services office.

Dr. Greg Rasmussen Free Lecture: Dr. Greg Rasmussen, director of the Painted Dog Research Trust in Zimbabwe, will discuss his on-the-ground conservation efforts and partnership with the OKC Zoo during a free lecture from 11 a.m. to noon in the Zoo’s education auditorium. Seating is limited.

Eye Spy Safari: Kids 11 and under will love this interactive scavenger safari on Zoo grounds and the opportunity to learn more about the Zoo’s extraordinary animals. Each child who completes their safari scratch-off card will receive a prize. Eye Spy Safari cards will be available at the event tent located pas the Zoo’s turnstiles.

Education Stations: Discover what you can do to help protect wildlife, wild places. Tables will be set up by the Jungle Gym playground. · Sierra Club Oklahoma Chapter: Make and take home your own starter garden for pollinators. · Okies for Monarchs: Learn how you can help save these popular pollinators. · Minick Materials: Get the dirt on composting from the experts! · Help us Save Acres by Sharing a Photo! Stop by this table, take a selfie with our conservation sign then share it on social media using #SeeTheRainforestFor, an acre of rainforest will be saved.

Art Contest Winners: The Zoo and Dr Pepper will also announce the winners of the annual Dr Pepper Vending Machine Art Contest beginning at 2 p.m. in the Zoo’s education auditorium. Oklahoma students in grades K-12 were encouraged to submit a vending machine design using the contest theme, “Year of the Bird: Celebrate our World’s Winged Wonders.”

The Zoo received 1,148 entries from students across the state.

Weekend Keeper Connections – While visiting the Zoo, be sure to check out the free Weekend Keeper Connections that occur Sunday on Zoo grounds, weather permitting. See the full schedule printed on zoo maps.

The OKC Zoo challenges you to be an Earth Day champion – party with us April 21-22! Located at the crossroads of I-44 and I-35, the Zoo is a proud member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the American Alliance of Museums, Oklahoma City’s Adventure District and an Adventure Road partner. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Regular admission is $11 for adults and $8 for children ages 3-11 and seniors ages 65 and over. Children two and under are admitted free. Stay up-to-date with the Zoo on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and by visiting Our Stories. Zoo fans can support the OKC Zoo by becoming Oklahoma Zoological Society members at ZOOfriends.org or in-person at the Zoo! To learn more about these and other happenings, call (405) 4243344 or visit okczoo.org.

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This Weekend in Shawnee!

"I FEEL PRETTY": A woman struggling with insecurity wakes

from a fall believing she is the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet. Her new confidence empowers her to live fearlessly, but what happens when she realizes her appearance never changed?

Starring Amy Schumer, the comedy is rated PG-13. Running time: 1:50. FRIDAY, APRIL 20 AT THE CINEMA CENTRE 8.

​"SUPER TROOPERS 3": ​When a border dispute arises be-

tween the U.S. and Canada, the Super Troopers are tasked with establishing a Highway Patrol station in the disputed area. Sean William Scott and Lynda Carter star in the comedy, rated R. Running time: 1:40. FRIDAY APRIL 20 AT MOVIES SIX AT SHAWNEE MALL.

"PETER RABBIT":

Based on the books by Beatrix Potter: Peter Rabbit (James Corden;) his three sisters: Flopsy (Margot Robbie,) Mopsy (Elizabeth Debicki) and Cotton Tail (Daisy Ridley) and their cousin Benjamin (Colin Moody) enjoy their days harassing Mr McGregor in his vegetable garden. Until one day he dies and no one can stop them roaming across his house and lands for a full day or so. However, when one of Mr McGregor's relatives inherits the house and goes to check it out, he finds much more than he bargained for. What ensues, is a battle of wills between the new Mr McGregor and the rabbits. But when he starts to fall in love with Bea (Rose Byrne,) a real lover of all nature, his feelings towards them begin to change. But is it too late? The animated feature is rated PG. Running time: 1:35. FRIDAY APRIL 20 AT THE HORNBECK THEATRE.

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(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.

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 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-squarefeet 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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University Chorale to Perform ‘Jubilate Deo’ at NYC Carnegie Hall and Bison Hill The University Chorale, Oklahoma Baptist University’s premiere mixed chorus, will present a three-concert tour of Dan Forrest’s “Jubilate Deo,” including two local performances and concluding with a final performance on the historic stage of Carnegie Hall in New York City Saturday, April 28, at 6 p.m.

Before traveling to New York, the ensemble will join with vocalists from Southern Nazarene University Chorale, Moore High School Choir and the Madrigal Choir from Oklahoma City’s Classen School of Advanced Studies for two special performances of more than 150 voices. The first concert will be held at the First Church of the Nazarene at 4400 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City Saturday, April 21, at 7 p.m. The second performance will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium Sunday, April 22, at 3 p.m. The vocalists will be accompanied by an orchestra comprised of professionals, faculty and students. Both concerts are free and open to the public.

Rebecca Ballinger, soprano and assistant professor of voice at OBU, and Rebekah Ambrosini, alto and professor of voice at Southern Nazarene University, are the soloists for both of the local performances.

On April 26, 24 members of the University Chorale will travel to NYC to perform with a combined group of more than 100 vocalists at Carnegie Hall. Once there, they will be joined by a children’s choir, the Round Meadow Elementary Choir, from the Los Angeles area and will be accompanied by the New England Symphonic Ensemble.

Dr. D. Brent Ballweg, Burton H. Patterson Professor of Music and director of choral activities at OBU, will conduct the three performances of “Jubilate Deo.” In 2008, while work-

ing at Southern Nazarene University, Ballweg traveled to NYC with another group of students where he made his Carnegie Hall conducting debut with MidAmerica Productions, an organization that produces classical concerts in venues all over the world.

In early 2017, Ballweg attended a national conference of the American Choral Directors association, where he met with representatives from MidAmerica Productions. Having conducted for them before on the Carnegie Hall trip at SNU, they asked him to return to Carnegie Hall and conduct once again. After speaking with his colleague and successor at SNU, Dr. Jim Graves, the pair decided to work together in developing the performance and the trip.

Ballweg soon settled on “Jubilate Deo” as the work they would take to the Carnegie Hall stage.

“Dan Forrest has become one of the biggest names in choral music over the last five to seven years,” Ballweg said. “He does fantastic work and I’ve done a number of his pieces with the Chorale before. This work, ‘Jubilate Deo,’ is only two years old now. I had heard some early renditions of it, and knowing him and his work, that caused me to pick it.”

“Jubilate Deo” is a seven-movement work containing seven distinct languages. The work is based on Psalm 100 and contains all five verses from the Bible passage. Ballweg is excited to be performing such a stirring piece of music.

“We proclaim God’s greatness in Latin, Arabic, Hebrew, Chinese Mandarin, Zulu, Spanish and two phrases of English,” he said. “That’s the entire idea, that all of the earth will rejoice in the Lord.”

For more information about the Division of Music at OBU, visit www. okbu.edu/fine-arts/music.

The University Chorale, Oklahoma Baptist University’s premiere mixed chorus, will present a three-concert tour of Dan Forrest’s “Jubilate Deo,” including two local performances April 21 in Oklahoma City and April 22 at OBU, and concluding with a final performance on the historic stage of Carnegie Hall in New York City April 28. Both local concerts are free and open to the public.

OBU photo by Jeremy Scott.

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