Entertainment

Entertainment in Altus

By Katrina Goforth

Throughout the year, Altus is alive with entertaining community events, festivals, lecture series and musical performances that showcase the diversity and history of Southwest Oklahoma. Whether you’re looking for an evening out or a weekend of fun, there’s a little something for everyone.

New to the community, the Altus Pop Expo (APECon) is a comic-con style event that includes three days of comic book vendors, local artists, cosplaying competitions, and special appearances by comic book industry professionals. The first APECon featured DC Comic artist Jerry Bennet and the 501st Legion along with local cosplayers from Project Next, a custom costume design company in Altus. APECon is held the last weekend in February. The next date is February 28-March1

Also in February, the Chocolate and Wine Festival, hosted by the Armed Services YMCA, is all in the name — an evening of chocolate, wine, music and dancing. Spend a romantic evening with someone special or treat yourself to a fun night out.

Love pageants? Altus has two! In February, we crown Miss Altus — a young woman who has poise, intelligence, heart and talent. In August, we crown her sister Miss Altus Outstanding Teen who embodies the Miss Altus spirit.

In October, the Armed Services YMCA hosts Oktoberfest set against the backdrop of the historic Wichita Mountains at Quartz Mountain Lodge and Resort in Lone Wolf. The event includes traditional German fare, beer and music.

Music is a big part of entertainment in Southwest Oklahoma. Live music can be heard throughout the week at Val’s Restaurant and Pub, on weekends at Scooters Dance Hall and Orient Drugstore & Grill in Blair, and in a concert-style venue at Altus Music Hall. You can also hear local musicians at city-sponsored events such as the Fourth of July Celebration, New Year’s Eve and events sponsored by Main Street Altus like the Cotton Pickin’ Chili Cookoff and Rock-NRumble.

Want someone a little more low-key? Take in a movie at Heritage Park Theater — open 7 days a week, the theater shows current movies and new releases — or spread out a blanket on the grass at Hightower Park for Movies in the Park on a breezy summer night.

Whether you’re looking for music, food or fun, Altus has you covered.

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Students rehearse for the Altus High School Musical “Mary Poppins.”